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NewsChef Express wins the 2019 Animal Welfare Award
The catering company of Cremonini Group received the Good Egg Award for eliminating all the cage-breeding systems for hens
The 2019 Animal Welfare Awards, the awards that CIWF - Compassion in World Farming - attributes to virtuous companies, were consigned at the prestigious Concert Noble venue. The Italian Chef Express, the... more
NewsEnel Green Power will fuel Oreo-maker Mondelēz Int. with solar energy
The food company will buy the energy delivered to the grid by a 65 MW portion of the Texan Roadrunner PV plant
Italian state energy company Enel, through its US-based renewable company Enel Green Power North America, signed a 12-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with food and beverage company Mondelēz International... more
IndustryNomad Foods launches new sustainability strategy
The third largest frozen food company globally published Our Sustainable Path Report 2018
Nomad Foods (Findus, Iglo, BirdsEye) has launched Our Sustainable Path, a European wide sustainability plan, with the publication of the company’s second sustainability report for 2018. Recognising that f... more
Studies and researchWhat room for ruminants in a sustainable food future?
Leading scientists met in Bruxelles to assess the climate impact of the agri-food sector in a review of sustainable eating habits
In the climate change debate, the environmental footprint of agriculture is often under discussion, with much of the recent discourse around food focusing on the potential impact of cattle. However, not... more
CoffeeSegafredo Zanetti Espresso opens new cafeteria in Munich
It's the 70th cafeteria in Germany for Italian company
Segafredo Zanetti Deutschland, part of Massimo Zanetti Beverage Group opened of its 70th cafeteria in Germany. The new café is located in Munich, where the first Segafredo Espresso was launched almost... more
LiqueursPernod Ricard finalizes the acquisition of Italian super-premium gin brand Malfy
The agreement was signed with Biggar & Leith
Following the press release of 17 April 2019, Pernod Ricard announces the completion of the acquisition of Italian super-premium gin brand Malfy whose range consists of four varieties – Originale, Con L... more
DessertsMondelez International acquires majority stake in Perfect Snacks
Fresh-from-the-fridge protein snacks further expands company’s leadership in broader snacking
Mondelēz International announced an agreement to acquire a majority interest in Perfect Snacks, a pioneer in the fast-growing refrigerated nutrition bars segment. With increased distribution in US retailers,... more
Coffeellycaffè becomes coffee partner for The World’s 50 Best Bars
The Italian company will be present at all the international and regional events
illycaffè, an Italian Trieste based, becomes the global coffee partner for The World’s 50 Best Restaurants and The World’s 50 Best Bars. The World’s 50 Best Restaurants is a worldwide ranking of fine d... more
Cheese and dairy productsLactalis acquires Italian cheese manufacturer Nuova Castelli
French dairy company expands its brand's portfolio in the Bel Paese
French dairy company Lactalis has acquired Italian cheese maker Nuova Castelli from private equity firm Charterhouse Capital Partners. The deal sees Lactalis, through its Lactalis Group Italia subsidiary,... more
Catering and hospitalityCompass Group agrees to buy Fazer Food Services
The deal has been valued for around €475 million
Finnish Fazer Group has agreed to sell Fazer Food Services, a premier food service provider in the Nordic region and Russia, to Compass Group. The deal has been agreed for around €475 million, and marks F... more
MeatsRDIF and Italy’s Cremonini announce joint investments in Russian beef production industry
They will invest in Inalca's Orenbeef, based in Orenburg Region
A consortium of investors led by the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF), Russia’s sovereign wealth fund, and a leading European meat producer Inalca (owned by Italian Cremonini Group) announce a joint i... more
Fruit and vegetablesOrigine Group lands in Asia with Sweeki from Chile
After more than 2,000 tons of Italian kiwis marketed
The first loads from Chile of Sweeki, the top-quality kiwi of Origine Group, arrived to Asia. Thanks to the two Chilean members, David del Curto and Copefrut, Origine Group is going to double the quantity... more
Economy and financeRiverside Acquires Galvanina, Italian Producer of Premium Mineral Water and Organic Soft Drinks
The Rimini based company is known for its healthy, high-quality, pure organic, “Made in Italy"
The Riverside Company, a Us global private equity firm, has acquired the mayority stake in La Galvanina Spa, a fourth generation, family-owned, Italian Rimini based producer of premium private label and... more
PeopleThai Union appointed Jens Vogler as Ceo of Rugen Fisch
Vogler joins from the ultra-fresh division of the Bonduelle business in Germany
Thai Union Group has announced the appointment of Jens Vogler as Ceo of Germany branch Rugen Fisch, including its subsidiaries Hawesta-Feinkost Hans Westphal GmbH & Co. KG, and Ostsee Fisch GmbH & Co.... more
IndustryDuPont to combine its nutrition and bioscience divisions
industria
DuPont will consolidate its operations by combining its Nutrition & Health and Industrial Biosciences divisions into one unit, called DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences, in an attempt to accelerate its growth... more
MeatsHamburger, here is the World Day
From “Hamburg steak” to the Italian “svizzera”: etymology of the myth
According to a recent Doxa research, nearly one out of three Italians confirm that they eat “American-style” sandwiches every day, and 80% declare to have one at least once every month. The most expensive hamb... more
Government actsMalmström: "Palm oil production should be addressed in a comprehensive and balanced manner"
Answer to a question by MP Louis Michel
Answer given by Ms Malmström on behalf of the European Commission (24.5.2019)The Commission is aware of the concerns associated with the production of palm oil, including in terms of its environmental... more
Economy and financeNomad Foods (Findus), revenue increased 15% in 1Q
The Company is reiterating 2019 guidance of approximately €420 to €430 million Adjusted EBITDA
A combination of acquisitions and price increases helped European frozen food giant Nomad Foods, the owner of Europe's Iglo, Findus and Birds Eye brands, realize a bigger first quarter in 2019.The company... more
Government actsUE Council: sponsorship of the Presidency is a matter for the Member State
Reply to Question about Coca-Cola's sponsorship of Romania's Presidency
Reply, 14.5.2019. The organisation of the Presidency, including a decision to seek sponsorship for elements of the Presidency, is a matter for the Member State authorities concerned. It is not for the... more
CoffeeMassimo Zanetti Beverage reports 1Q revenues up 3% to 218 million euros
The net profit amounts to Euro 2.4 million
Massimo Zanetti Beverage Group S.p.A., one of the leading brands worldwide in the production, processing and marketing of roasted coffee (Segafredo), approved the Financial Report as at March 31st 2019.Revenues... more
PeopleDamien Rebourg appointed Chief Communications Officer of Elior Group
Reporting to Philippe Guillemot, Chief Executive Officer
Elior Group announces the appointment of Damien Rebourg as Chief Communications Officer. He reports to Philippe Guillemot, Chief Executive Officer, and becomes a member of the Group Executive Committee.Damien... more
CoffeeCaffè Borbone confirms its strong performance with revenue up 28.6% in 1Q
Growth was also supported by an effective marketing strategy, headed by the launch of a new advertising campaign
The Board of Directors of Italmobiliare S.p.A. – the Pesenti's family investment holding company owner of a majority stake in Caffè Borbone, one of the top names on the national market and a leading su... more
Catering and hospitalityHMSHost (Autogrill) enters the Food & Beverage service sector for American Airlines' lounges
The agreement concerns 51 locations in North America and will last 5 years
Italian Autogrill Spa, through its subsidiary HMSHost, will be the exclusive food&beverage service supplier for American Airlines’ airport lounges throughout North America for the next five years, with a... more
Frozen foodsGelit back to Italian investors
Conagra Brands sells frozen food business
Conagra Brands has entered into an agreement to divest its Italy-based frozen pasta business Gelit to a group of Italian investors consisting in private equity firms Consilum and Progressio and entrepreneur Massimo... more
VideoGarofalo, the pasta symbol of Gragnano
Interview with Francesco Gallo, export manager of the historic pasta factory
Pastificio Lucio Garofalo is the first Gragnano - the little town close to Naples - pasta factory in terms of size, quality and volumes, thanks to its ability to keep the tradition alive by putting it... more
Veg worldBurger King announced it's adding the veg Whopper to every store in the U.S.
The test of the vegetable patty made with Impossible Foods in St. Louis went well
Burger King says it's adding the veg burger - called Impossible Whopper - to every store in the U.S. after a test of the vegetable patty in 59 stores located in St. Louis went well. A spokesperson for... more
Catering and hospitalityDomino's Pizza, strong growth in 1st quarter 2019
Global retail sales of nearly $3.3 billion (+4,6%). The Italian branch reaches 30 stores
In the first quarter of 2019, Domino's had global retail sales of nearly $3.3 billion (+4,6%), with over $1.6 billion in the U.S. and nearly $1.7 billion internationally.The largest pizza company in the... more
Government actsTomato exports from Ukraine have increased enormously
From 1.894 tonnes to more than 40.000 tonnes in 2017: possibility of suspending the concessions granted by UE?
UE question by MP Ramón Luis Valcárcel Siso (PPE) and Gabriel Mato (PPE) more
Food safetyEFSA launch the campaign to remind the European food safety system benefit
#EUandMyFood – promoting the value of EU food safety
EFSA, the EU Member States and the European Commission are jointly launching a campaign called #EUandMyFood. The aim is to remind EU citizens how we all benefit from the European food safety system that... more
DistributionMarr: the Shareholders’ Meeting approved the 2018 financial statements
Consolidated revenues amounting to Euro 1,667.4 mln
The Shareholders’ Meeting of Marr Spa, the leading company in Italy in the sale and distribution of food products to the foodservice sector, approved the 2018 financial statements. The 2018 business y... more
BeverageHeineken records strong first quarter
Net profit of €299 million. Strong double digit growth of Italian Ichnusa
Heineken has recorded first-quarter net profit of €299 million (€260 in 1Q18), in part thanks to volume increases across all regions.Beer volume was up 4.3% organically, driven by strong single-digit vol... more
PeopleCEO Hees to leave Kraft Heinz
Replaced by former AB InBev Miguel Patricio
Kraft Heinz CEO Bernardo Hees will step down from his role this July after six years in charge, to be replaced by Miguel Patricio, ex AB InBev executive. Patricio, a Portuguese national, has a career spanning... more
Cheese and dairy productsGranarolo acquires majority stake in Italian company Venchiaredo
The Company is specialized in the production of stracchino cheese
Italian dairy company Granarolo has bought a majority stake in cheesemaker Venchiaredo for an undisclosed sum. The deal sees Bologna-headquartered Granarolo increase its stake in the company from 33.5%... more
CoffeeIma announces closing of the acquisitions of Spreafico Automation and Tecmar
Significant strengthening of the <company in the coffee sector
Ima, the Italian leader in packaging based in Bologna, and the Spreafico family completed the closing for the purchase of 70% of Spreafico Automation S.r.l.; the company, based in Calolziocorte (Lecco),... more
DessertsNestlé reports sales up 3.4% in 1Q
The Company reached revenue of SFr22.2bn ($21.9bn)
Nestlé confirmed it expected organic sales growth to exceed 3 percent this year after good momentum in the United States, Brazil and China helped it post better-than-expected sales growth in the first... more
Economy and financeGreen Arrow SGR buys majority of Labware
The Company is active in the production of integrated systems for the point of sales in the foodservice and retail business
Green Arrow Capital SGR Private Equity Team finalized the acquisition of the majority of LABWARE, an Italian company based in Civitanova M. (Macerata- Italy), which has been active for over 20 years in... more
CoffeeShareholders’ Meeting of Mzb Groups approves 2018 Financial Results
It will be distributed a dividend of Euro 0.19 per share
The Shareholders’ meeting of Massimo Zanetti Beverage Group S.p.A. (“MZBG” or the “Company”), one of the leading international company in the production, processing and marketing of roasted coffee listed on... more
DessertsBarry Callebaut, strong acceleration in sales growth in 2Q
Sales revenue increased by +6.0% to CHF 3,672.7 mln
The Barry Callebaut Group – the world’s leading manufacturer of high-quality chocolate and cocoa products – saw an acceleration in sales volume growth in the second quarter (+3.1%), leading to a +2.4%... more
Economy and financeCargill, third-quarter profit rise thanks to cost efficiencies
Net earnings were $566 million (+14%), revenues decreased 4% to $26.9 billion
Cargill today reported results for the fiscal 2019 third quarter and first nine months ended Feb. 28, 2019. Key measures include net earnings on a U.S. GAAP basis for the quarter were $566 million, a 14... more
DessertsFerrero to acquire Kellogg Company's cookies and fruit snacks business
The Italian Company continues to strengthen its position in the North American market
The Ferrero Group, the Italian global confectionary group, today announced a definitive agreement pursuant to which it will acquire the cookie, fruit and fruit-flavored snack, ice cream cone and pie crust... more
Ice creamIFF’s Frutarom buys 70% stake in gelato ingredients maker Leagel
Leagel serves 1600 direct customers and distributors, in 25 European countries
International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF) has announced that its Frutarom division has acquired a 70% stake in ice cream ingredients producer Leagel. San Marino-based Leagel makes a range of gelato, ice... more
Catering and hospitalityMcDonald’s to buy Israeli digital startup Dynamic Yield
The Company will pay more than $300M, according to WSJ
McDonald's agrees to acquire Israeli personalization and decision logic technology company Dynamic Yield, which MCD says will make it one of the first companies to integrate decision technology into the... more
Economy and financeStarbucks invests $100m in new fund to support food start-ups
Valor Siren Ventures will be managed by Valor Equity Partners
Starbucks is committing $100 million to a new investment fund, Valor Siren Ventures, which will partner with companies that are developing technologies, products and solutions in the food and retail space.... more
DistributionIVS France (vending) wins the tender for the Paris Metro
Around 1,300 vending machines are installed in the Metro transport system
IVS Group informs that its subsidiary IVS France has won the tender relating to the installation and management of the vending machines located in the Paris Metro and in the connected public transport... more
CoffeeIlly buys Prestat chocolatier
Italian coffee dynasty scoops up storied UK confectioner, attracted by ‘super premium’
Illy goes shopping in chocolate. The Trieste based Group, already owner of Domori, among the producers of the best fine chocolate in the world, has signed an agreement for the acquisition of Prestat, one... more
CoffeeAstoria to unveil latest developments at Internorga
Italian company is very popular with German coffee lovers
The 2019 edition of Internorga, one of the leading trade fairs for the Horeca sector in Europe and across the world, is set to take place in Hamburg from 15 to 19 March. Over 1,300 exhibitors from 25 countries... more
Government actsParliamentary question: President Trump's statements on French wines
Malmström: "the Commission has not received any information on measures that the US would intend to take against EU wine imports"
Answer given by Ms Cecilia Malmström on behalf of the European Commission (12.3.2019).The Honourable Member refers to a tweet that President Trump issued on 13 November 2018. However, to say that the E... more
CoffeeNescafé ranked number 3, among the top 100 megabrands
Euromonitor International discloses the world’s leading Fast-Moving Consumer Goods brands
Nescafé was ranked third among the top 100 megabrands and topped the hot drinks brand category. The overall ranking moved up from fourth in previous years.The global market research company, Euromonitor... more
NewsAutogrill, Wascoffee comes to Puro Gusto at Milan Airport
The innovative material made with coffee grounds soon to reach the United States too
Wascoffee is a new material made with coffee grounds, an open innovation project launched by the Autogrill Group to recycle one of the raw materials most symbolic of its business: the company serves over... more
Government actsEggs, half of the EU comes from Ukraine
Parliamentary question to the Commission by Tom Vandenkendelaere
Answer given by Ms Cecilia Malmström on behalf of the European Commission (7.3.2019)As the sector of eggs is considered sensitive in the European Union, the Association Agreement with Ukraine does not... more