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Economy and financeJAB plans to list unit of coffee brands
The deal concerns Acorn Holdings (Keurig, Dr Pepper, Peet's Coffee and JDE)
Family Reimanns owned JAB Holding Co, which has several coffee and restaurant brands is planning to list the business that owns Keurig, Dr Pepper, Peet's Coffee and JDE coffee brands, according to Reuters.... more
ForeignFrench insect farmer Ynsect raises $125m
The company plans North America plant
French insect protein firm Ynsect has raised €110million to build what it claims will be the largest insect farm in the world in Poulainville, northern France, and expand internationally with a plant i... more
Frozen foodsNomad’s Findus fish products to be distributed in USA
Ocean Beauty Seafoods will sell seafood products by Swedish frozen food
The Boston based Ocean Beauty Seafoods will distribute seafood products by Swedish frozen food giant Findus, owned by Nomad Foods, in the US, after agreeing to a new distribution partnership. The agreement... more
DessertsGodiva sells Asia-Pacific assets to private equity firm for over $1 billion
South Korean MBK will purchase the retail and distribution operations in Japan, South Korea, Australia and New Zealand
Turkish Yildiz Holding-owned Godiva Chocolatier has sold the assets in the Asia-Pacific region to South Korean private equity firm MBK Partners that will purchase the retail and distribution operations... more
Studies and researchThe Universal diet? "Made by calorie accountants"
According to Giorgio Calabrese the diet suggested by Eat-Lancet "lacks common sense"
"Where common sense is lacking, economic interest is often hiding". The opinion of Prof. Giorgio Calabrese, authoritative Italian nutritionist, Chairman of the Food Safety Committee of the Ministry of... more
Economy and financeArdian invests in Celli, the Italian leader in beverage solutions
The Rimini based company generated a turnover of €110 million in 2018.
Ardian, a world-leading private investment house, signed a binding agreement for the acquisition of 100% of Celli S.p.A., the leading Italian beverage solutions company, which is currently owned by Consilium... more
LiqueursStock Spirits Group PLC acquire Distillerie Franciacorta
The Acquisition establishes Stock Spirits as the leading branded grappa player in the Italian Off-Trade
Stock Spirits Group PLC has signed an agreement to acquire Distillerie Franciacorta SpA, one of the leading Italian producers of grappa, liqueurs and Franciacorta – a premium Italian sparkling wine that i... more
PeopleEdizione Srl (Benetton Family) proposed new chairman of Autogrill
Paolo Zannoni is Advisory Director at Goldman Sachs International
Autogrill S.p.A. announced that the indirect majority shareholder Edizione S.r.l. notified to the Board of Directors the proposal to co-opt Paolo Zannoni as Board member to replace Gilberto Benetton, who... more
News"Call to eat less meat dubious, irresponsible"
America reacted to the Eat-Lancet Commission study
The publication of the eat-lancet report has raised many reactions in the United States."The EAT-Lancet report calling for drastic cuts in meat, dairy and egg consumption to promote a healthier diet and... more
CoffeeAstoria celebrates its first 50 years at Sigep
The Italian company is a leading producer of quality professional espresso coffee machines
It’s 2019, and Astoria will be blowing out 50 candles at Sigep, the leading international trade fair in Rimini for specialty ice creams, pastries breads and coffees. This will be the first in a series o... more
News"The Eat-Lancet Report, a weapon of mass distraction"
According to a statement of the Italian Association "Sustainable Meat"
"The EAT-Lancet report, presented in the present cases as a small proportion of experts: the researchers involved, although in some cases authoritative, can not be defined as the scientific community",... more
NewsClitravi: Eat-Lancet report on the health impact of processed meat products is based on inadequate evidence
The European meat processing industry recognizes healthy diet and sustainable food system.
On the occasion of the release of the Eat-Lancet Commission on "The European meat processing industry recognizes healthy diet and sustainable food system livestock sector.Despite the report to the single... more
FairsMacfrut and Sival, Italian-French partnership
The agreement in the fruit and vegetable sector was signed in Angers
The internationalisation process of Macfrut, the international trade fair for the fruit and vegetable sector, to be held from 8 to 10 May in Rimini (Italy), continues: this time, the protagonist is France.... more
DistributionIVS Group S.A. grows in Italy
IVS Group S.A.Acquisition of Point Service S.r.l. business in Sicily
IVS Group informs that its subsidiary IVS Sicilia S.p.A. has signed an agreement regarding the acquisition of the business of Point Service S.r.l. active in the vending sector in Sicily region, presently... more
Economy and financeInvestindustrial acquires Italcanditi
The target is the leading Italian supplier of fruit-based ingredients for the food and dairy industries
An investment subsidiary of Investindustrial VI L.P. (“Investindustrial”), has signed an agreement to become the majority partner of Italcanditi Spa. The Goffi family, the current sole owner of Italcanditi, rem... more
NewsThe EAT-Lancet Commission's controversial campaign
A global powerful action against meat?
The kick-off meeting will held on January 17th in Oslo more
DistributionIVS Group S.A. acquires Roma Distribuzione 2003
The Company signed also a bank loan contract of Euro 150 million to finance new deals
IVS Group informs that its subsidiary IVS Italia SpA has signed an agreement regarding the acquisition of Roma Distribuzione 2003. active in the vending sector in Lazio region, currently owned by Supermatic... more
Studies and researchReport Fao about livestock pollution
The dairy industry decreased its emissions from 2005-2015
The United Nations Food and Agriculture Association (FAO) has recently presented in COP24 at Katowice a report which details how the dairy industry decreased its emissions from 2005-2015. Over a ten-year... more
IndustryNestlé creates research institute for packaging
To accelerate sustainability agenda
Nestlé announced the creation of the Nestlé Institute of Packaging Sciences, dedicated to the discovery and development of functional, safe and environmentally friendly packaging solutions. This is a s... more
PeopleJbs appoints Gilberto Tomazoni as global Ceo
Succeeding to José Batista Sobrinho, the founder of Brazilian beef world leader
JBS elected Gilberto Tomazoni as the Company's Global Chief Executive Officer."I am very pleased that Tomazoni is my successor. He lives the company's culture and has a deep knowledge of our business worldwide.... more
DistributionIvs Group, agreement to acquire Sda 2000
The Enterprice Value is Euro 25 mln (source)
IVS Group, the Italian leader in vending business, has signed an agreement with the shareholders of SDA-Società Distribuzione Automatica 2000 S.p.A., active since more than 50 years in the vending business i... more
PeopleMondelez, new Europe President
Vinzenz Gruber succeeding Hubert Weber
Vinzenz Gruber, currently President, Western Europe, will become EVP and President, Europe, succeeding Hubert Weber, EVP and President, Europe upon his retirement on January 31, 2019. Gruber brings extensive... more
FishItalian tuna giant Bolton commits to new sustainable goal
Greenpeace: "Reducing use of drifting FADs s a solid step in the right direction"
Italian company Bolton Group, one of the world’s largest shelf-stable seafood suppliers, has committed to source 50% of its tuna fished with selective fishing methods by 2020. The new policy amounts t... more
VideoItalian Arte Bianca increases production
The company, with the brand PanPiuma, leader in sandwich bread, has expanded its Venice plant
Adriano Anzanello, founder, and his son Massimiliano, current Ceo at Arte Bianca, together with authorities and employees, have inaugurated the expansion of the Marghera plant - close to Venice - with... more
Economy and financeMarr, the hypothesis of negotiations for the sale are groundless
Rumors from some sites told about interest from the American giant Sysco
"In relation to the hypothesis of negotiations for the sale of the majority stake in the ownership of Marr appeared in the online press of the food sector, the company Marr (Milan: MARR.MI) - leader in... more
DistributionItalian food specialties featured on chinese WeChat
Partnership between Inalca F&B and Business Strategies to export the “Made in Italy”
Pasta, sauces, olives, cheeses, juices and milk are just some of the new Italian products included on WeChat, the largest Chinese messaging platform with over 900 million users, thanks to the collaboration... more
DistributionIvs Group (vending), to acquire Chicchecaffè
The Company target is based in Emilia Romagna region
IVS Group, the Italian leader and the second player in Europe in the business of automatic and semi-automatic vending machines for the supply of hot and cold drinks and snacks (vending), signed an agreement... more
MeatsEduardo Miron is the new CEO of Marfrig
Replacing Martín Secco at the helm of the world’s second largest beef company
Brazilian Marfrig Global Foods has announced Eduardo Miron as its new chief executive officer. Miron replaces Martín Secco, who has led the company since 2015.Miron joined Marfrig in 2010 and, since 2... more
PeopleCosimo Libardo joins Carimali’s team
The Company is the leading Italian manufacturer of fully automatic and traditional espresso machines
Cosimo Libardo has joined Carimali SpA, the leading Italian manufacturer of fully automatic and traditional espresso machines, specialized in extraction technology and brewing solutions.Starting October... more
CoffeeCaffitaly coffee machines to Australia with Coca-Cola
The Italian Coffee machine manufacturer expanded its supply and sales agreement with Amatil
Coca-Cola Amatil has expanded its supply and sales agreement with Italian Coffee machine manufacturer Caffitaly: the brand’s coffee machines and coffee capsule system will now be introduced to the Australian m... more
ForeignArgentina plans to export an abundance of soymeal to China
Due to Usa – China trade dispute with exports in 2019
A top agriculture ministry official explained that Argentina plans to export substantial amounts of soymeal to China after the next harvest in May.Argentine officials were in Beijing finalizing the paperwork... more
IndustryFirmenich acquires Italian Campus
The Swiss Company expands its Natural & Clean Label Capabilities for protein solutions
Swiss Company Firmenich acquires the Italian Parma based Campus, an innovator in the application of natural functional ingredients for protein applications, specializing in clean label, meat, dairy, sauces... more
MeatsTyson Foods to sell pizza crust business
The Company is also divesting some other bakery operations like Sara Lee Frozen Bakery and Van’s businesses
Tyson Foods, Inc. has reached an agreement to sell its pizza crust business to an affiliate of private equity firm Peak Rock Capital. Terms were not disclosed; however, the two companies hope to complete... more
Economy and financeKraft Heinz reports 2Q18 34% decrease in net income
Net sales were $6.7 billion, up 0.7 percent versus the year-ago period
The Kraft Heinz Company reported a 34 percent decrease in net income for the second quarter of the 2018 fiscal year, compared to the same period in 2017.The Company reported a net income of $756 million... more
CoffeeMassimo Zanetti Group, H18 revenue at Euro 434.4 millions
The net profit amounts to Euro 7.1 million, up 62.3% compared to first half of 2017
The Board of Directors of Massimo Zanetti Beverage Group S.p.A., one of the leading brands worldwide in the production, processing and marketing of roasted coffee and other selected categories of colonial... more
FishMarine Science and Conservation Experts Join ISSF Committees
The International Seafood Sustainability Foundation is a global coalition of scientists, the tuna industry and WWF
The International Seafood Sustainability Foundation (ISSF) is pleased to announce the addition of three new members to its Environmental Stakeholder Committee (ESC) and one addition to its Scientific Advisory... more
Catering and hospitalityHMSHost Int. (Autogrill) wins 10-year contract with NS Retail
The Group strengthens its operations in the Dutch railway channel
Italian Milan based Autogrill S.p.A. announces that through its subsidiary HMSHost International it has won a tender called by NS Stations in The Netherlands and secured a new 10-year contract to operate... more
Studies and researchAntimicrobial Resistance, the stakeholder Stewardship
The Global Roundtable for Sustainable Beef Issued a new Statement
The membership of the Global Roundtable for Sustainable Beef (GRSB) has voted overwhelmingly to approve a global Statement on Antimicrobial Stewardship to recognize the urgency with which action against... more
Studies and researchGlobal Conference on Sustainable Beef, Rabobank and Prof. Michael Lee to speak
The meeting will held in Kilkenny, Ireland at the Lyrath Estate, October 9-12, 2018
The Global Roundtable for Sustainable Beef (GRSB) is proud to announce two key global industry leaders who will join the important conversations surrounding global beef sustainability at the Global Conference... more
DistributionMarr (Cremonini), net income H18 reached 28.6 million Euros
Total consolidated revenues of 782.6 million Euros
The Board of Directors of MARR S.p.A. (Cremonini Group), the leading company in Italy in the sale and distribution of food products to the foodservice, today approved the half-year financial report as... more
MeatsTyson near to buy Keystone Foods for as much as $3B
From Brazil's Marfrig Global Foods
Tyson Foods, the largest U.S. meat company, is close to acquire Keystone Foods, which supplies chicken nuggets to McDonald's, from Brazil's Marfrig Global Foods for as much as $3B, Bloomberg reports.Marfrig... more
Economy and financeNestlè 1H18, total sales increased by 2.3% to CHF 43.9 billion
Net Profit increased by 19.0% to CHF 5.8 billion
Nestlé organic growth of 2.8% in the first half was in line with expectations and within the guidance for 2018. RIG was 2.5% and remained at the high end of the food and beverage industry. Pricing contributed... more
DessertsLindt & Sprüngli 1H18 achieves dynamic sales and profit growth
Rise in net income by +12.7% to CHF 86.0 million
Lindt & Sprüngli has had a successful start to the financial year 2018. The Group achieved strong group sales of +7.7% in the first half-year, generating consolidated sales of CHF 1.67 billion. Organic g... more
Economy and financeCargill reports one of its best results for fiscal 2018
Full Year adjusted operating earnings reached $3.2 billion, up 6 percent
Cargill reported $3.2 billion in adjusted operating earnings for the 2018 fiscal year, one of its best annual performances. The fourth quarter also was very strong for the company.The company’s improved f... more
DistributionCremonini international espanxion continues
The controlled company Inalca acquired “Mille Sapori Plus” in Poland
Inalca SpA, a company controlled by the Italian Cremonini Group and with a stake of 28,4% owned by IQ Made in Italy Investment Company (50% owned by Cdp Equity, Cassa Depositi e Prestiti Group), through... more
Catering and hospitalityInvestindustrial invests in Dispensa Emilia
The chain operates in Italian “Fast Casual Dining” segment
An investment subsidiary of Investindustrial Growth – an investment fund dedicated to small and medium-sized European companies with potential for high growth – has acquired a 70% stake in Dispensa Emil... more
Economy and financeFII Tech Growth invests in Supermercato24
The Fund is managed by Fondo Italiano d’Investimento SGR
FII Tech Growth, a fund managed by Fondo Italiano d'Investimento SGR, announces its investment in Supermercato24, an Italian on-demand e-grocery marketplace that allows customers to shop online at their... more
PeopleMondelēz International Names Luca Zaramella as Chief Financial Officer
With more than 20 years of broad financial experience has an intimate knowledge of the company’s business
Mondelēz International selects Senior VP of Corporate Finance Luca Zaramella to take over the CFO position on August 1. The company says Zaramella, reporting directly to CEO Dirk Van de Put, will be responsible... more
MeatsAmadori, 2017 revenues over 1.2 billion euros
Ebitda of 103 min (+24%). Francesco Berti appointed new General Manager.
During the traditional meeting with financial institutions, Amadori has presented its 2017 annual report, confirming the group as a leading company of the poultry sector and more generally of the Italian... more
Catering and hospitalityMcDonald’s planning new layoffs in the USA
Cuts as part of a half-billion-dollar restructuring plan by the end of 2019
McDonald’s is planning new layoffs. Further to rumors transpired by an internal communication document, the fast-food giant plans job cuts as part of a restructuring plan to save half-billion dollars b... more