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Studies and researchPotatoes: over 9 out of 10 Italians eat them frozen
Almost half of citizens in this country eat them at least once a week
A food that everyone agrees on at the table? Potatoes. More than a billion people around the world eat them and global production exceeds 300 million tons. In Italy, we are among the largest consumers,... more
FairsTuttoFood 2025: Food Excellence Meets the Art of Beverage
The Mixology Experience pavilions will open their doors from 5th to 8th May, at Fiera Milano Rho
TuttoFood 2025, the international event for the agri-food sector scheduled from 5 to 8 May 2025 at Fiera Milano Rho and organized by Fiere di Parma, and in particular by the Cibus staff, will welcome Mixology... more
Government actsLorraine Wines: EU Commission Approves New PGI
Appellation reserved for quality white, rosé and red sparkling wines produced in north-eastern France
The European Commission has approved the registration of “Lorraine” wines in the register of Protected Geographical Indications (PGI). The “Lorraine” designation is reserved for quality white, rosé an... more
Economy and financeUnigrains Iberia joins Taste of Italy 2 in the capital of Ñaming
The acquisition in the context of a syndication carried out by DeA Capital Alternative Funds Sgr
Unigrains Iberia has acquired a stake in Ñaming, a Spanish company that produces sandwiches and other ready meals, as part of a syndication carried out by DeA Capital Alternative Funds Sgr, the management... more
CoffeeNespresso launches N°20, a new addition to the Vertuo line
Limited edition of the Colombian Arabica variety one year after the launch of the Original line variant
Last September, Nespresso announced the launch of N°20 for its Original line: a new coffee with an exceptional taste, the result of 20 years of research and dedication, to give birth to a new 100% exclusive... more
Studies and researchSnail slime: a new natural frontier for agriculture and livestock farming
Experimentation promoted by the International Institute of Heliciculture of Cherasco is underway
Possible fields of application include the prevention or treatment of bovine mastitis. more
CoffeeBlue Bottle Coffee: New Orleans Blend Is All The rage
Nestlé launches new instant cold coffee, meeting the trend of the youth market
The cold coffee category is growing rapidly, driven by younger generations who are increasingly embracing the category. Globally, about one in three cups consumed on the go is cold coffee. In light of... more
ZootechnyFarmers to von der Leyen: "No to campaigns against animal derivatives"
European Livestock Voice submits three recommendations to EU Commission on "Strategic Dialogue" /Annex
European Livestock Voice (Elv) is seeking full agreement with Ursula von der Leyen . The campaign launched by 11 European livestock groups to restore a "balanced debate" on meat and dairy has sent an open... more
HealthSupplements. Italy records: 30 million have used them in the last year
At a national level, the sector boasts sales of almost 300 thousand tons and a turnover of 4.5 billion euros
A healthy sector that looks to the future, focusing on innovation and research. And that hopes for a harmonized regulation at European level for food supplements to make Italian companies increasingly... more
SustainabilityNestlé Italy: over 3.5 million euros for projects of social relevance
First Social Impact Report Presented. Over 140,000 Minors Involved in Educational Projects
Donated over 2 thousand tons of food and basic necessities (+10% vs 2022), equal to 41,610 shopping carts, and 2.2 million euros (+65% vs 2022) to organizations and charities. more
Cheese and dairy productsGrana Padano Foundation welcomes chefs of heads of state
Delegation visits the Chiaravalle monastery, where the world-famous PDO cheese was born
At the Chiaravalle Abbey, on October 4th, the Grana Padano Ets Foundation, a solidarity spin-off of the Grana Padano Cheese Protection Consortium and the Cistercian monastic community will welcome a delegation... more
PeopleFrancesco Merloni, the "king of household appliances", died at 99
Son of the founder of Ariston and the Merloni industries, and twice minister in two italian governments
The Ariston Group announced: " Francesco Merloni , honorary president of Ariston Group, passed away on October 1st, at the age of ninety-nine, in his home in Fabriano, surrounded by his loved ones. An... more
BeverageHeineken. The beer of the future: increasingly sustainable and "committed"
Pratolongo (Corporate Affairs Director Italy): "We will continue to reduce water consumption" /Gallery
The four macro-trends identified by Future Concept Lab - an international research institute where behavioral observation supports strategic consulting for innovation - outline how beer will play a leading... more
DessertsGalak, 60 years old and still going strong
Brand celebrates with Choco Milk, the new bar that combines innovation and tradition
There are timeless products that have the power to always remain young and alive in the minds of consumers. This is the case of Galak, the iconic white chocolate bar created under the historic Nestlé... more
FairsRiminiWellness warms up its muscles for the 2025 edition
Appointment from May 29th to June 1st with the exhibition that in 2024 exceeded 100 thousand visits
RiminiWellness, the international manifesto event for the promotion of healthy lifestyles and wellness in motion, will return from May 29th to June 1st to the Fiera and the Rimini Riviera. These are the... more
SustainabilityItalian Assobibe (analcoholic beverages producers) supports Unesda's Manifest
Ambitious commitments: recyclable packaging from 2025, 90% collection of Pet, glass and aluminum
Assobibe's support for the Unesda Manifest 2024-2029 confirms the ambition of the soft drink producers sector to achieve important environmental goals. For several years, in fact, the sector has been focused... more
Economy and financeCoffee. Germany leads extra-EU imports. Italy follows
However, Italy holds the record for roasted coffee production (556,500 tons) in 2023
In 2023, the European Union imported 2.7 million tons of coffee from non-EU countries, for a value of 10.6 billion euros. The quantity remained almost stable compared to 2013 (also 2.7 million tons), but... more
Packaging and logisticsTetra Pak Packaging Solutions: Roberto Mastri appointed Managing Director
Among the objectives of his mandate: to develop cutting-edge packaging solutions
Tetra Pak Packaging Solutions in Italy announces the appointment of Roberto Mastri as its new Managing Director. Previously Vice President of Customer Issue Resolution for the company, Mastri succeeds... more
WinesVITÆVINO: italian campaign for responsible consumption begins
Declaration in support of wine culture also signed by Minister of Agriculture Lollobrigida
The European campaign in support of the VITÆVINO Declaration, promoted at a continental level by the wine sector organizations Comité Européen des Entreprises Vins (Ceev), Confédération Européenne des V... more
PeopleDanone: Judit Gonzalez Sans president and CEO Italy and Greece
The manager boasts twenty years of experience in the company
Effective October 1, 2024, Judit Gonzalez Sans is the new President and CEO of Danone Italy and Greece and President of the Danone Institute Foundation, taking over from Fabrizio Gavelli . With a twenty-year... more
PeopleCasa Optima: Javier Ferrán is the new president
A past as CEO at Bacardi, the manager is currently at the head of Diageo
Casa Optima, an Italian group active in over 150 countries and owner of eight brands in the artisanal gelato, high-quality pastry and mixed drinks market, announces the arrival of Javier Ferrán as Chairman... more
Government actsG7 Agriculture: Climate change, AI and Africa in ministers' declaration of intent
Final statement focuses on sustainable fisheries and aquaculture /Attachment
The G7 Agriculture Ministers, meeting in Syracuse, adopted the communiqué that officially concludes the work of the Italian Presidency. Among the main points:- Strengthen agriculture for profitable, resilient,... more
PeopleCopa: Italian Massimiliano Giansanti is the new president
Confagricoltura's number one elected by the assembly of EU agricultural organizations
CAP review, protection of farmers' income and reciprocity in trade among the priorities of his program. more
DistributionPoke: an all-Italian passion
50% of all deliveries via Glovo globally take place in Italy
With almost 2 million bowls delivered in the last year alone, Italy dominates the global scene, representing 50% of total poke deliveries via Glovo. This growing passion testifies to the trend of Italians... more
NewsG7 Agriculture: Italy and Germany converge on Africa's development
German Minister Özdemir urges EU to develop (currently absent) strategy on the black continent
Visiting the G7 Agriculture in Ortigia yesterday, German Agriculture Minister Cem Özdemir congratulated the Italian presidency of the G7 summit on a key topic during the summit. "They couldn't have chosen... more
Economy and financeCommodities. Butter and cream: skyrocketing prices
Sugar and crude palm oil prices rise, but to a lesser extent. Lentils fall sharply
According to Aretè's weekly report, butter and cream prices are consolidating a record bullish trend. The EU reference for 82% butter, listed on the German Kempten market, reached a historic record of... more
Economy and financeEurostat: Agricultural prices down (-3%) on an annual basis in the Q2 2024
The sharpest decrease concerns lemons and limes (-48%), while olive oil continues to increase (+41%)
According to Eurostat, in the second quarter of 2024, agricultural prices in the European Union decreased for both outputs and non-investment related inputs. The average price of agricultural production... more
Economy and financeNestlé Celebrates 10th Anniversary of Global Alliance for YOUth
Over 40 million professional development opportunities for young people around the world aged between 18 and 30
The Global Alliance for YOUth is celebrating its first decade of existence this year. It is a corporate alliance created and co-founded by Nestlé to help young people advance their careers and find opportunities.... more
AgrifoodG7 Agriculture /2. Origin Italia presents the "Ortigia Declaration 2024"
Greater protection of GIs urged, starting with their exclusion from duties /Annex
The document delivered to italian Minister of Agriculture. more
Cheese and dairy productsG7 Agriculture: Granarolo in support of African supply chains
President Calzolari participate in the Forum on development and sustainability in the black continent
It is expected that in 2024 40% of the Group's turnover will come from the valorization of Italian dairy products abroad. more
FairsIeg Asia Best Italian SME in Singapore
An award from the Iccs of the Lion City, the first destination for Italian exports in South-East Asia
The Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore (Iccs) awarded Ieg Asia Pte. Ltd., a subsidiary of Italian Exhibition Group (Ieg), during the Iccs Business Awards '24, recognizing it as 'Best Italian SME... more
IndustryNestlé: In Latin America it is among the companies where it is best to work
New CEO Freixe applauds the result and looks with interest at the potential of the Caribbean
Nestlé has been recognized as one of the best companies to work for in Latin America in 2024. Among more than 2,500 participating companies, the group secured ninth place in the prestigious Best Places... more
IndustryNewCold and Froneri join forces for new cold hub
Over 70 million euros of investments for the production plant close to Rome
A new cold hub, which aims to become the largest and most innovative automated logistics warehouse in Central and Southern Italy: the first stone of the new cold store of NewCold, an advanced food logistics... more
Oils and condimentsG7 Agriculture: Modena Balsamic Vinegar at Casa Italia
Consortium promotes conferences and debates in the presence of politicians and experts
The Consorzio Tutela Aceto Balsamico di Modena will be, at “Casa Italia Dop Igp” with OriGin, protagonists of the G7 Agriculture and Fisheries, scheduled until September 29 in Ortigia, Syracuse, as par... more
FairsTuttoFood Milano: 70% of the stands booked 8 months before the event
Cellie (Ceo Fiere Parma): "Strategic countries for Europe and the entire world will be present"
Eight months before the event, over 70% of the available spaces have already been booked for the first edition of TuttoFood Milano, the event that will trace the future of the food sector on a global level... more
NewsG7 Agriculture. Meloni: "Our food exports could be worth up to 70 billion euros"
Italian Premier opens event in Syracuse in front of a Grana Padano wheel
“If things go as we believe this year, exports of agri-food products will be worth up to 70 billion euros. It is the value of our wealth that is produced by farmers.” This was declared last Saturday by... more
PetfoodPurina UK: €178.58M for Wisbech production site
The completion of the facility, which will house 40 new qualified workers, is expected in early 2025
Nestlé is investing more than £150 million (€178.58 million) in its Nestlé Purina PetCare factory in Wisbech, UK. The move follows other recent investments in Purina facilities around the world, as Nest... more
HealthNestlé supports balanced diets
Symposium in Lausanne reiterates need to rethink impact of nutrition on health
The debate about nutrition and health is constantly evolving. This includes not only the need to focus on the impact of individual nutrients, but also to consider the broader context of balanced meals... more
IndustryBayer celebrates 125 years in Italy
Corporate campaign launched to express "strong concept of Italianness"
The 19th century had not yet ended when Bayer landed in Italy: since then the marriage between the historic multinational and our country has been among the strongest.“We wanted to dedicate our 2024 c... more
PetfoodPurina: Pet Therapy at Fatebenefratelli Hospital in Milan
Collaboration underway for the project by Frida's Friends Onlus
Purina, a leading European company in pet care, is proud to support Frida's Friends in carrying out Iaa (Animal Assisted Interventions), more commonly known as Pet Therapy, at the Fatebenefratelli Hospital... more
Economy and financeEU: Inflation rate (+2.2%) to fall in August 2024
Food & beverage is the second most important sector in the increase in prices (+0.46%)
The annual inflation rate in the euro area was 2.2% in August 2024, down from 2.6% in July. A year earlier, the rate was 5.2%. The annual inflation in the European Union was 2.4% in August 2024, down from... more
FairsS.Pellegrino Sapori Ticino pays homage to Central Europe
Appointment with “Germany: Food, wine, culture” from September 29th
A new chapter for S.Pellegrino Sapori Ticino as a natural choice after the editions dedicated to Italy and France, all countries bordering Switzerland and with a very important exchange at a tourist and... more
Ice cream“Food Oscar”, Tonitto 1939 wins four awards
Dunnes Stores' Simply Better Italian Sorbet Range Wins at Great Taste Awards 2024
Tonitto 1939 conquers the 2024 Food Oscars. The Simply Better Italian sorbets line created for Dunnes Stores, a famous Irish multinational retail chain, has won the Great Taste Awards 2024 in London, the... more
Cheese and dairy productsItaly, G7 Agriculture. Grana Padano: "Common rules, we don't want a tariff war"
Consortium for the protection of the Dop will be present in Ortigia with tastings and masterclasses
The products protected by protected designations of origin, excellence among the typical geographical indications, represent a wealth to be protected and valorized by the European Union, which regulated... more
NewsCannabis: Italian Parliament approves ban on inflorescences
With 157 votes in favor and 109 against, Deputies bans its manufacturing, trade and distribution
After the first approval in the Commission, shortly before the summer break, the Chamber of Deputies voted on the law that outlaws "cannabis light". The vote in the Chamber of Montecitorio translated into... more
WinesPinot Grigio delle Venezie: bottlings over 1.1 million hl since the beginning of 2024
The volume stock is equal to approximately 500 thousand hl, in line with last year
The market trend of Pinot Grigio Doc Delle Venezie, the first Italian still white DOC wine by geographical area and export volumes, remains stable, according to a note. The picture provided by Triveneta... more
AgrifoodEU Agriculture: Areflh Announces Forum
Rural sector policies will be discussed in the light of the Commission's new mandate
The Assembly of European Fruit, Horticultural and Floricultural Regions (Areflh) has announced that its Annual Forum will be held on 6 November 2024 in Brussels and online. This event, conceived as an... more
FairsMacfrut /2. 350 operators from 90 countries at the 2025 edition
President Piraccini: "We are the only fair with a B2B platform, here you discover the future"
Africa is increasingly strategic for the fruit and vegetable market and, in this sense, Egypt represents a junction and a hub both for Europe and the Middle East. Also for this reason, the first presentation... more
FairsMacfrut 2025: Egypt and Africa strategic hubs
The next edition of the fruit and vegetable supply chain fair presented in Cairo
Among the novelties: Lazio Region Partner, Potato as a symbolic product, symposium on biotechnology more
AgrifoodFertinagro-Ameropa: merger comes to fruition
EU Commission approves strategic acquisition in fertilizer sector
The European Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the acquisition of joint control of Romania's Ameropa Biotech by Spain's Fertinagro Biotech International and Switzerland's Ameropa... more