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Fruit and vegetablesMelinda: Ernesto Seppi confirmed as president
Board of Directors appointed Michele Iob as vice president
Ernesto Seppi has been confirmed as president of Melinda until 2027. The Board of Directors of the Consortium decided unanimously.Seppi, born in 1966, an agricultural entrepreneur with a degree in economics,... more
BeverageCampari: Simon Hunt is the new CEO
Over 30 years of experience in the spirits industry
The Board of Directors of Davide Campari-Milano NV has announced the appointment of Simon Hunt as Chief Executive Officer of Campari Group. The appointment is the result of an in-depth evaluation of internal... more
Ice creamIce Cream: Davidson Kempner Acquires Ysco From Belgian Micolbel
EU Commission clears transaction under Merger Regulation
The European Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the acquisition of sole control of the Belgian company Ysco NV by the US company Davidson Kempner Capital Management of the United... more
SustainabilityBern Convention: Wolf downgraded from "strictly protected" to "protected" species
Italian Agriculture's Minister: "It's the result of a position that our country was the first to support"
The EU Commission will propose a legislative change, which the European Parliament and the EU Council will have to adopt. Each member state will manage the containment according to flexible criteria. more
CoffeeSimonelli aims high and goes shopping in Sweden
Acquired stake in 3Temp, manufacturer of innovative dispensing systems
Simonelli Group, a manufacturer and exporter of professional coffee machines, has announced the acquisition of a stake in 3Temp, a Swedish company that produces filter coffee machines. The percentage of... more
FairsMacfrut announces international potato symposium
From 6 to 8 May at the Rimini Expo Centre, focus on the symbolic product of the 2025 edition
A global vegetable par excellence, it is grown in 160 countries over an area of 18 million hectares. more
Economy and financeEU. Eurostat: spice imports at 339,800 tons in 2023
Volumes increased by 44% in 10 years. Ginger (114 thousand tons) and paprika (110,600 thousand) at the top of the ranking
In 2023, the European Union imported 339,800 tonnes of spices from non-EU countries. China was the main supplier of spices, accounting for 39% of all spice imports to the EU, according to Eurostat. The... more
SustainabilityGreen Oleo in the Olympus of the most sustainable companies in the world
Italian group further improves EcoVadis ranking achieved last year
Green Oleo has received the platinum medal in the EcoVadis sustainability ranking for the second consecutive year, with an even higher score than in 2023, placing it among the 1% of the most virtuous companies... more
Oils and condimentsPietro Coricelli in support of women in difficulty in Italy and Asia
Olive oil company supports the cause of the Pangea Foundation with a limited edition of Profilo d'Autore
With a limited edition of its flagship product, Profilo d'Autore, the oil company supports projects for women in difficulty. The product will be available exclusively on the Fondazione Pangea website,... more
BeverageBeer/2. Cold cuts and cheeses (but also desserts) perfect for a meal
Bagnolini (AssoBirra): "It confirms itself as a versatile ally; it enhances the authenticity of Italian conviviality"
“Beer is a pillar of the Italian food tradition, able to adapt to every season and occasion”. This was stated by Andrea Bagnolini , general manager of AssoBirra, commenting on the data from the third edi... more
BeverageBeer: for 29% of Italians it is synonymous with winter relaxation
This is what emerges from the latest Bva Doxa survey, conducted by Cib of AssoBirra / Attachment
Winter is the season that celebrates simple and authentic pleasures, intimate atmospheres and moments to be lived slowly. It is a period that invites us to rediscover the beauty of small daily gestures,... more
Studies and researchMeat and farming essential for the future of humanity
The issue was discussed in a round table in Rome, with a focus on the usefulness of the Mediterranean diet
For the occasion, the latest books by Juan Pascual and Elisabetta Bernardi were presented. more
Cheese and dairy productsLactalis-Nestlé launch new yogurt line
With the "Piacere di Yogurt" range, the joint venture strategically enters a new segment
The joint venture between Lactalis and Nestlé born in 2021 and specialized in “ultra fresh” products such as yogurt and desserts, announces the launch In Italy of a new range of creamy yogurts to offe... more
Studies and researchRomania, the New Frontier of the Food Industry
Daniele Iacona (Schoenherr): "Great opportunities from the country's modernization program"
Romania, despite its great agricultural potential, faces a significant trade deficit in the food sector, a strategic problem that affects national security and the country's economy. Imports of agri-food... more
BeverageKrombacher Renovates Historic Brewery
Investment of 100 million to ensure sustainable development
Over the next six years, the German brewery Krombacher will invest a total of more than 100 million euros in the renovation of its bottling plant, thus preparing itself for the future. With the largest... more
VideoStarbucks: European flagship store in Rome
Interviews with CEO Matteo Morandi and GM Vincenzo Catrambone
Italy increasingly central to Starbucks. The American giant, after opening the only European Roastery in Milan, has inaugurated the first Starbucks flagship store in Europe in Rome, inspired by the new... more
Catering and hospitalityRossopomodoro aims at the USA
CEO Nicola Saraceno comments on the recent openings in Rome and Denver
Rossopomodoro expands at home and overseas. The new inauguration for the Sebeto group brand in Rome took place a few weeks after another ribbon-cutting, in the heart of the US Midwest, to be precise in... more
FishEurostat: 3.3 million tons of fish caught in the EU in 2023
Approximately 72% of the total catch occurred in the Northeast Atlantic
In 2023, the total EU fish catch was estimated at 3.3 million tonnes live weight from the seven marine areas covered by EU statistics. This continued the downward trend in catches since 4.6 million tonnes... more
Government actsBeko Europe: Italian Government Opposes Industrial Plan
Bergamotto: “We will take every possible action to ensure that the ownership changes strategy”
"We do not share and cannot accept the plan presented by the top management of Beko Europe. We will enforce the golden power, which for us means protecting employment". This is what the italian undersecretary... more
ForeignFukushima: Fishing Industry Seeks Redemption, Faces Off with Government
Japanese Agriculture Minister: "More damage to the sector's reputation, we will work to support them"
Japanese Agriculture Minister Taku Eto made his first visit to Fukushima prefecture in northeastern Japan since taking office this month, holding talks with local business owners. "What I found shocking... more
TechnologyEurostat: Agricultural census from geospatial data
Experimentation will allow to measure the size of farms, livestock and workforce
Eurostat has launched a new webpage on the geospatial data of the agricultural census as part of its experimental statistics collection. Users will be able to find maps with information on the number of... more
HealthNestlé /2. Materna: new nutritional solutions for pregnancy and fertility
Products aimed at alleviating recurring related symptoms, such as nausea and vomiting
Nestlé has introduced two new nutritional solutions, Materna Pre and Materna Nausea, designed to support female fertility and relieve some of the pregnancy-related symptoms that women may experience,... more
Economy and financeNestlé increasingly supporting employees
For the fifth consecutive year, the group is ranked among the "World's Best Employers"
For the fifth year in a row, Nestlé was named one of the "World's Best Employers" by Forbes, consistently improving its placement each year in both global and category rankings. The list is based on input... more
SustainabilityFarming: food and much more. Talk in Brussels
EAAP annual meeting, promoted by ATF, will deal with the role of livestock in ecological balance
The topic of sustainable red meat also arrives in the capital of Europe. "Livestock Are More Than Food" is the title of the conference scheduled in Brussels on November 20, at 09:00, at the University... more
Studies and researchXylella: a hope comes from the University of Camerino, Italy
Study published in Industrial Crops and Products identifies molecule useful against spittlebug / Attachment
A new contribution on the causes of Xylella comes from the University of Camerino. The work of Eleonora Spinozzi , research fellow in Filippo Maggi 's group, of the School of Pharmaceutical Sciences and... more
DistributionBologna: New Carrefour and Glovo Urban Warehouse for Ultra-Fast Deliveries
Open 7 days a week, with guaranteed times of less than 30 minutes and over 3500 products in the catalogue
Glovo and Carrefour strengthen their collaboration with the opening of the second 'Carrefour Sprint' in Italy, in the city of Bologna. This new urban warehouse, entirely managed by Glovo, will guarantee... more
Studies and researchNestlé Observatory: 51% of Italians feel younger than their age
Perception of aging and loneliness is surprisingly lower among those over 65
Every day, each of our choices and habits – from nutrition to sleep quality, from physical activity to mental serenity – contributes to a long and fascinating journey: longevity. What if, in addition to... more
MeatsMortadella Bologna PGI: sales (+1.2%) and exports (+5.2%) growing in the first 9 months of 2024
Good increases in France (+6.1%), Spain (+7.6%) and UK (+10.5%). Cold cuts also did well (+3.8%)
In the first nine months of 2024, almost 25 and a half million kg of Mortadella Bologna PGI were sold. Compared to the same period in 2023, sales grew by 1.2% (data provided by the control body Ifcq certifications).... more
FairsFood Ingredients Europe 2024 is ready to start
There will be no shortage of Italian companies at the exhibition scheduled in Frankfurt from 19 to 21 September
Everything is ready in Frankfurt for Food Ingredients Europe 2024. The reference fair for the food ingredients sector will be held at Messe Frankfurt from Tuesday 19 to Thursday 21 November. The show offers... more
FairsSigep World 2025 presents itself in Berlin under the banner of internationality
Ieg presented the next edition to stakeholders and professionals of the foodservice sector in Germany
An international roadshow for an event that increasingly looks to the world. Yesterday, at the Italian Embassy in Berlin, in collaboration with Ice Agenzia, Italian Exhibition Group presented the next... more
FairsIeg: 9-month revenues at 179.4 million (+20%)
Profit jumps to over 21 million (9.5 million in 2023)
CEO Peraboni: "We confirm the upper end of the guidance on the economic and financial results expected for 2024". more
DistributionMarr /2. Sales Accelerate in October 2023
Activities continue for a logistics platform in Lombardy and for a new distribution center in Puglia
As regards the market context of food consumption outside the home, as previously indicated, according to the Confcommercio Research Office (Congiuntura n° 10, November 2024) the quantity consumption... more
Economy and financeEU: agricultural production value drops in 2023
Eurostat: trend reversal compared to the increase that began in 2010 and culminated in 2022
According to Eurostat, in 2023, agricultural production in the European Union was valued at €537.1 billion at basic prices, down 1.5% compared to 2022 (€545.4 billion). This slight decline compared to... more
BeverageIDeA Taste of Italy sells its stake in Wisecap group
Transfer of 35% stake to a European investment office aimed at accelerating company growth
IDeA Taste of Italy, a private equity fund managed by DeA Capital Alternative Funds Sgr, has sold its 35% stake in the Wisecap group to a European investment office, which will provide resources and expertise... more
DessertsThe New Tic Tac Is Coming
With the new Menta Ice reference, the Ferrero's brand with 55 years of history continues to innovate
The Tic Tac range is enriched with the debut of Tic Tac Menta Ice, a candy with a vibrant taste of intense mint, with an enhanced sensation of freshness compared to the iconic Tic Tac mint. It takes just... more
PetfoodPurina: Felix Main Sponsor of Robbie Williams' European Tour
Renewed collaboration between the brand and the British artist, after last year's advertising campaign
Nestlé Purina has announced that Felix, Europe’s best-selling cat food brand, will join global superstar Robbie Williams as the headline sponsor of his 2025 European tour. This marks the first time a... more
Oils and condimentsPietro Coricelli: Dusan Kaljevic appointed as General Manager for International Development
New hiring in the italian company aimed at strengthening foreign markets
The development of foreign markets is increasingly in the sights of Pietro Coricelli Spa. The oil company from Spoleto (PG) strengthens the International Development business unit with the appointment... more
Cheese and dairy productsNewlat Food: record turnover at 2.03 million euros
After acquisition of Princes Group, consolidated net profit at 170.8 million in the first 9 months of 2024
The Board of Directors of Newlat Food SpA, meeting under the chairmanship of Angelo Mastrolia , examined and approved the Interim Management Report at 30 September 2024. The group's revenues in the first... more
Catering and hospitalityJre-Jeunes Restaurateurs: Board of Directors appoints two vice-presidents
Katrin Steindl and Nicolai P. Wiedmer will cooperate with Daniele Canzian in leading the association
The international association Jeunes Restaurateurs (Jre) has announced the renewal of its Board of Directors, which includes the two new vice-presidents Katrin Steindl and Nicolai P. Wiedmer , who will... more
Cheese and dairy productsGrana Padano: target 7 million forms in 2030
GM Berni: 52 million euros in marketing to innovate the Consortium, production and the market
Exports grow, but fears for the duties promised by Trump. The Assembly of the Protection Consortium approves the multi-year production and strategic plans. more
LiqueursPallini: turnover estimated at 25 million euros (+15%) in 2024
Micaela Pallini, owner of the historic distillery, talks about the boom in the USA
Limoncello Pallini sells 2 million liters worldwide and wins a more than flattering 15% of the market share for this product. Relaunching these numbers is the Corriere della Sera, which, the day after... more
FairsSherbeth Festival: where ice cream and Modena Balsamic Vinegar meet
Two symbols of Italian cuisine on display in Palermo on Sunday 10 November
When Aceto Balsamico di Modena PGI meets ice cream, the surprise is unexpected. And it is in Palermo that the surprises will not be lacking, on the occasion of the participation of the Consorzio Tutela... more
WinesWine in Moderation Day, 2nd Edition: "The Best Wine? The One You Can Remember..."
Italian Federvini joins the international initiative for moderate and responsible consumption
The second edition of Wine in Moderation Day (WiM Day) is celebrated tomorrow around the world, an international campaign promoted by the association of the same name that supports projects and initiatives... more
PetfoodPurina News: Adventuros Training, a range of snacks to support daily training
Beyond simple daily training, the relationship between dog and owner is strengthened
Purina, a leading European pet care company, presents Adventuros Training, the new range of snacks designed to support daily training and strengthen the relationship between the dog and its owner. These... more
CoffeeNescafé: new soluble range both hot and cold
The product is available in Central and Western Europe and iti's flavoured with caramel and hazelnut /Video
Nestlé has launched its latest coffee innovation, a new range of soluble coffee that can be used for both hot and cold consumption. Launched under Nescafé Classic, the range comes in two different natural f... more
Studies and researchHealth and sustainability: beef can play a key role
It was discussed in Denver, at the Center for Meat Safety & Quality of Colorado State University
Scientists and global experts gathered over the past few days to present and discuss the current state of research and application for critical topics associated with the role of meat and livestock in... more
DessertsNestlé Fitness presents three new products with no added sugar
Cereals and cocoa and honey bars for a versatile and protein-rich breakfast
Often considered the most important meal of the day, breakfast is a ritual that helps you start the morning with energy and positivity. This is why Nestlé Fitness has created three new products designed... more
FairsMacfrut 2025: the novelty of fruit and vegetable nursery
At the next edition, space will be given to a strategic sector worth over 600 million euros
Modern fruit and vegetable growing passes through varietal innovation. Its meeting point is in the Plant Nursery area, the Hall dedicated to innovation in the nursery supply chain, a moment of sharing... more
CoffeeNespresso celebrates Cappuccino Day with its exclusive recipes
November 8th is the day to celebrate one of the most iconic and beloved drinks in Italian culture
Cappuccino, a perfect balance between coffee and milk foam, represents a ritual capable of offering an intense sensory experience, with every sip. A drink that is a symbol of tradition and conviviality,... more
Catering and hospitalityPoke House: 5.5 million euro from Sace and Banca Ifigest
Funding to support the Italian chain, now present in 9 countries, with over 160 stores
Banca Ifigest has provided a €5.5 million loan guaranteed by Sace, through the Future Guarantee, to support Poke House in its strategic development plan launched in 2019, with the aim of consolidating a... more