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AgrifoodTuttofood: Barilla presents its new products and wins awards
Better Future Award Recognitions for Protein+, Basil Pesto and Mozzarella di Bufala Campana Dop
Tuttofood, the most important B2B fair, a point of reference for innovation and excellence in Italian agri-food, ends today, where Barilla has brought to the stage its vision of food as a lever to build... more
VideoTuttofood: a record-breaking edition
The integrated hub between the Milan and Parma fairs gives new impetus to Made in Italy
Tuttofood 2025 opened its doors yesterday at Milano Fair, with unprecedented numbers. 4,200 participating brands, 75% Italian and the remaining 25% from 70 foreign countries. 3,000 top buyers from 100... more
Cheese and dairy productsGrana Padano protagonist at Wine to Asia
From May 9th to 11th the Consortium promotes Italian excellence in the heart of the Greater Bay Area
From 9 to 11 May, the Grana Padano Protection Consortium will participate in Wine to Asia 2025, the main Asian trade fair dedicated to wine and spirits, organized by Veronafiere in collaboration with Shenzhen... more
Studies and researchItalian Pasta: Over 58% Sold Abroad
Germany is the leading buyer, followed by the USA, UK, France and Japan. The export share of non-EU countries is growing
Italian pasta conquers the whole world and everyone likes it a little, but the lion's share continues to be played by the Italians themselves. To be precise, over 58% of the pasta produced in Italy is... more
FairsSeafood Expo Global 2025: 69 Italian companies partecipating
One of the most important events dedicated to the fishing sector opens its doors tomorrow in Barcelona
The Ministry of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty and Forestry, with the participation of seven Regions (Calabria, Campania, Emilia-Romagna, Marche, Puglia, Tuscany and Veneto) and 79 entities in the fishing... more
Conserved and jamsMutti: turnover reaches 703 million euros in 2024
60% of the tomatoes processed by the company are sold abroad, for a total of 223 thousand tons.
The Mutti Group closed 2024 with a total turnover of 703 million euros, up 13% compared to the previous year. A success also confirmed by the export share, which reached 59% of total sales in value and... more
FairsFierAvicola 2025: 54th edition opens its doors in Rimini
Area increases to 160 exhibitors, 27% of which are foreign. Over 100 international buyers
The 54th edition of FierAvicola, the fair dedicated to poultry farming, opens tomorrow, May 6th at the Rimini Expo Centre and for three days it will be the appointment for the entire supply chain. The... more
FairsMacfrut /2 What to eat to live well up to 100 years?
This will be discussed on the second day of the show, during The Healthy Food show
On the second day of Macfrut (read EFA News about the inauguration), Wednesday 7 May, at 5 pm, again in the Anb area, a speech by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Antonio Tajani... more
FairsMacfrut 2025: Lollobrigida at the ribbon cutting
Minister of Agriculture tomorrow at the inauguration of the 42nd edition of the international fruit and vegetable fair
The Minister of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty and Forests Francesco Lollobrigida will inaugurate the 42nd edition of Macfrut, the international fruit and vegetable supply chain fair, scheduled at the Rimini... more
Cheese and dairy productsTuttofood. Grana Padano among the great protagonists
Masterclasses, tastings and events to tell the story of the most consumed PDO in the world
The Grana Padano Consortium will be among the protagonists of Tuttofood 2025, the international event dedicated to innovation and sustainability in the agri-food sector that will be held at Fiera Milano... more
FishTuna. MSC: Half of the catch comes from certified sustainable sources
Volume sold worldwide grew 24% year-on-year to nearly 300 million metric tons as of March 31, 2025
Every year, 2.8 million tonnes of tuna are landed from MSC-certified fisheries, representing half of the global catch. This increase has also been made possible by the certification, in the last five years,... more
Cheese and dairy productsGrana Padano: exports grow (+5.8%) in January on an annual basis
Consortium optimistic about 2025, given good sales in the USA, Canada, Germany, France and Spain
2025 opens with a significant leap forward for Grana Padano exports. In January 2025, a total of 220,996 38-kilogram forms were exported, an increase of 5.8% compared to the same month in 2024. This figure... more
TechnologyxFarm Technologies: partnership with Jingold
The digital platform project will be illustrated on Tuesday 6 May, during Macfrut 2025
xFarm Technologies, a company that supports the work of over 500,000 agricultural businesses belonging to more than 100 supply chains on 8.6 million hectares in over 100 countries around the world, announces... more
Economy and financeBayer's Crop Science Division: Guru Ramamurthy Appointed CFO
He will take up the position on July 1, succeeding Oliver Rittgen, who is leaving the company.
Bayer has announced that Guru Ramamurthy will become the new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Bayer’s Crop Science division. He will succeed Oliver Rittgen , who has decided to pursue a career opportunity o... more
BeverageHeineken Beyond Beer: Tenzing Minority Acquired
Dutch company buys stake in UK energy drinks firm
Heineken is continuing its acquisitions outside of the beer sector, taking a stake in British energy drinks company Tenzing. In a joint statement, the companies said the Dutch brewing giant has acquired... more
Catering and hospitalityLongino & Cardenal: growing numbers in the 2024 financial statement
Sales revenues rise to 36.9 million euros (+3.1%). Debt drops by 0.8 million
The Shareholders' Meeting of Longino & Cardenal SpA, active in the research, selection and distribution of rare and precious foods and a point of reference for national and international fine dining, met... more
DistributionMarr/2. Operational activities for new central platform started
Company appoints new CFO and publishes 2024 sustainability report
The Ordinary Shareholders' Meeting of Marr (read EFA News) pursuant to art. 13 of Legislative Decree no. 39/2010, upon reasoned proposal of the supervisory body, has assigned the auditing firm Deloitte... more
FairsMacfrut/2. Symposium of medicinal and aromatic herbs debuts
From 6 to 8 May at the Rimini Expo Centre over 100 scholars from 24 countries of three continents will be present
At Macfrut over 100 scholars from 24 countries to take stock of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants in the world. This is the calling card of the eleventh edition of the International Mediterranean Symposium... more
DistributionMarr: Total Consolidated Revenues Rise to Over 2 Billion Euros in 2024
Shareholders' meeting resolves to distribute gross dividend of 0.60 euros per share
Today, the Shareholders' Meeting of Marr SpA, a leading company in Italy in the marketing and distribution of food and non-food products to the foodservice sector, approved the financial statements for... more
FairsMacfrut 2025: innovation takes the field
Two test fields in the fruit and vegetable growing sector among the pavilions of the Rimini Expo Centre (6-8 May)
Two dynamic areas on innovation in the field of fruit and vegetable growing. Space for Field Solution at Macfrut, the international fruit and vegetable supply chain fair scheduled at the Rimini Expo Centre... more
PetfoodPurina Pro Plan protagonist at Zoomark 2025
Scientific approach to nutrition also explained through the partnership with ATP Tour
On the occasion of Zoomark 2025, the twenty-first edition of the most important European fair dedicated to the world of pet care, Purina confirms its participation with an exhibition area, doubled compared... more
FishCallipo: Special Award for Ventresca
International recognition for the reference, listed among the best canned fish in the world
Callipo Ventresca is among the best canned fish in the world. An international award published by TasteAtlas rewards Callipo Tuna Ventresca Fillets in olive oil, a symbol of quality, tradition and innovation... more
Cheese and dairy productsGrana Padano: Sales Return to Growth in Retail in February
PDO cheese reaches 42.9% market share in retail trade
Grana Padano returns to growth in Italian retail in line with a trend linked to consumer sales prices. "After an uncertain January and despite one day less than February 2024, Grana Padano recorded, in... more
Economy and financeNestlé /2. Good organic growth for Nespresso (+5.7%), Sanpellegrino and Acqua Panna
Nestlé Health Science slows, dairy products and ready meals remain stable
Nestlé’s first quarter 2025 results (read EFA News ) show a mixed picture, depending on the sector. Nestlé Health Science, for example, has slowed down in organic growth, with mixed results. In VMS (Vi... more
Economy and financeNestlé: organic sales growth (+2.8%) in the first quarter of 2025
CEO Freixe: "Results in line with our expectations. Forecasts for the current year remain unchanged"
Sweets (+8.9%) and coffee (+5.1%) among the most dynamic sectors. more
FairsMacfrut 2025: great anticipation for international potato symposium
Top operators, researchers and experts with 35 speakers from all over Europe (Rimini Expo Centre, 6-8 May)
All set for the International Potato Symposium. The leading product of Macfrut 2025, The International Potato Symposium brings together experts from France, Switzerland, Austria, Belgium, Spain, Egypt,... more
AgrifoodBarilla-Transporeon: Partnership for Global Food Logistics
A platform is born to integrate existing systems, with the aim of bringing Made in Italy to 100 countries
Barilla: a Made in Italy company with an international reach, opens the doors of its “City of Pasta” in Pedrignano (PR), to host a live visit in collaboration with its partner Transporeon - a Trimble com... more
Economy and financeMilk: Production lower than expected in the European Union
Cocoa Bean Volumes Down Worldwide YoY. Raw Coconut Oil Prices Skyrocket
Although the European Commission, in the medium-term forecasts published at the end of 2024, projected an increase in milk production in the European Union of +0.6% compared to 2024, milk deliveries are... more
Economy and financeNestlé: CEO Freixe and Board of Directors re-elected
Shareholders gathered in Lausanne for the group's 158th Annual General Meeting
Nestlé SA held its 158th Annual General Meeting at the SwissTech Convention Center in Lausanne on Wednesday, 17 May. Shareholders approved all proposals of the Board of Directors. 986 shareholders or... more
Packaging and logisticsGuala Closures: New Plant Inaugurated in Nigeria
Investing in Africa's Most Populous Country, Prospect for Long-Term Growth
Guala Closures, a manufacturer of closures for the spirits, wine, water, beer, soft drinks and edible oil markets, yesterday inaugurated its new production plant in West Africa, strategically located in... more
Studies and researchMacfrut: growing use of biosolutions in the fruit sector
The theme will be extensively covered during the exhibition (Rimini Expo Centre, 6-8 May 2025)
Among the most adopted methods, biofungicides (86%), pheromones (66%) and bioinsecticides (51%) stand out, while bioherbicides account for 1.8%. more
HealthSanpellegrino Observatory: Water, an ally against the effects of metropolitan stress
Proper daily hydration can improve cognitive and emotional resilience
Living in an urban environment means dealing with a series of stressors on a daily basis that impact our psycho-physical well-being. Pollution, noise, frenetic pace and crowding put a strain on our body,... more
CoffeeEpochal turning point: Bialetti passes into Chinese management
Nuo Octagon Signs Two Contracts for the Acquisition of 78.56% of the Capital
After reporting the good results of the 2024 budget, Bialetti announced the transfer of a large part of its assets into Chinese hands. The Brescia-based coffee machine group has signed an agreement with... more
MeatsCoppa di Parma Igp: turnover rises to 74 million euros in 2024
The incidence of exports (+6%) and trays (33% of total turnover) is growing
An export share that rises to 16%, thus bringing the turnover to 74 million euros. And a growth in pre-sliced products, which have come to represent 33% of the overall turnover. The Coppa di Parma PGI... more
AgrifoodLebanon: First Farmers Market, Bridge of Peace
A new meeting and social space with zero-mile products is born in Tripoli
Last weekend, at the King Fahed Public Garden, “Urban Farmers” was inaugurated, the first real farmers market in the city of Tripoli, another historic step towards building a network of agricultural mar... more
Catering and hospitalityMcDonald's Italy: Shared Value 2024 Estimated at 164 Million Euros
About 3,000 new jobs created, for 48.2 million in wages and contributions
With 51 new restaurants opening in 2024 and an ambitious growth plan, McDonald's renews its commitment to investing in Italy, generating value that also benefits local communities, the agri-food supply... more
Studies and researchAnuga 2025: Focus on Alternative Proteins
Their demand is growing three times faster than the availability of the products
Anuga, one of the world's leading trade fairs for the food and beverage industry, together with its knowledge partner Innova Market Insights, presents the decisive trends and key topics for 2025. These... more
PetfoodPurina Pro Plan - Atp Tour: Multi-year partnership for high-quality nutrition
Global platform to raise awareness of taking care of your dogs and cats like athletes
Purina Pro Plan, part of the Nestlé Purina PetCare Europe group, and the ATP today announced a multi-year partnership that will see Purina Pro Plan become the Official Partner of the ATP Tour. Globally... more
NewsKitKat: Kantar Awarded for "Break Better" Campaign
Brand Ranked Second in Creative Effectiveness Awards 2025
Nestlé’s KitKat brand has placed second in Kantar’s 2025 Creative Effectiveness Awards for the TV category. Selected based on consumer research, the awards celebrate the previous year’s most creative and ef... more
HealthNestlé: Powdered Milk and Soya to Fight Malnutrition
Bear Brand Milk N' Soy Launches in the Philippines, Focusing on Quality Plant-Based Protein
As part of its efforts to make good nutrition accessible to those who need it most, Nestlé is launching Bear Brand Milk N’ Soy, a soy-based powdered milk drink for school-age children in the Philippines. Ne... more
DistributionDespar Italia closes 2024 with a turnover of 4.5 billion euros
General Manager Fabbri: "Great strides towards reaching 25% market share" / Attachment
Despar Italia, the consortium company that brings together six food distribution companies and affiliated retailers under the Despar brand, consolidates its growth path, closing 2024 with a turnover to... more
DessertsKinder Sorpresa... it's you: a dream come true
At Milan Design Week 2025, technology and creativity at the service of the customers
On the occasion of the Milan Design Week 2025, from Thursday 10 to Saturday 12 April in via Novi 2 in Milan, the Kinder Sorpresa Design Studio opens to the public, a one-of-a-kind experiential space. An... more
Economy and financeEU agri-food trade: surplus at 63.6 billion euros
Both exports (+6.6 billion) and imports (+12.4 billion) are growing. UK is the leading partner
The European Commission's Agri-Food Report 2024 shows that both exports and imports in the sector have reached a record high. Despite ongoing global challenges, the report describes several positive developments.... more
NewsDuties: Italian Foreign Minister calls for removal of EU tariffs on US bourbon
Tajani affirms it would be a "counterproductive" move for Italian wine exports
Tariffs have become a soap opera, with twists and turns every hour of the day. The European Union will remove bourbon from the list of US products subject to 50% "counter-tariffs," in response to Donald... more
ForeignBlue tongue. France: government finances vaccines for serotypes 1 and 8
Measure announced to mitigate the impact of the ovine disease, particularly widespread in the South of the country
The French government has announced that it will commit to limiting the impact of "bluetongue" by ensuring access to vaccines for the benefit of sheep farmers. Through a public procurement contract, doses... more
ForeignDuties. Spain. Agriculture Minister: "We will firmly defend our interests"
Iberian Food is worth over 75.4 billion euros, or 20% of all exports
The Spanish Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, Luis Planas, today highlighted his country's agri-food potential and export capacity. Planas noted that agri-food exports represent 20% of the total... more
AgrifoodCross-border unfair trading practices: EU Council approves new mandate
Mutual assistance mechanism introduced for information request and exchange /Annex
EU Member States' representatives in the Special Committee on Agriculture (SCA) have approved the European Council's negotiating mandate on a regulation on new rules to combat unfair cross-border trading... more
Studies and researchNestlé: for 86% of Italians, the family is a place of care and protection
This is confirmed by a new investigation by the group, supported by an anthropologist from the University of Trento
When life puts us to the test, that's where we want to take refuge: in the nest where everything began, where we learned to live. Where we return when the world outside becomes too much. This is what emerges... more
AgrifoodEurovo expands into Spain and the UK
Italian group acquires historic Iberian company Granja Pinilla and majority stakes in Two Chicks
Eurovo Group, leader in the eggs and egg products sector, announces new acquisitions and strategic partnerships in Europe, further consolidating its presence on international markets. These achievements... more
FairsMacfrut 2025: exhibition space grows
Over 1400 exhibitors, 40% of which are foreign, 1500 top buyers, three world symposiums expected at the 42nd edition
Macfrut, much more than a trade fair: a 365-day journey through the global fruit and vegetable supply chain that finds its meeting point from Tuesday 6 to Thursday 8 May 2025 at the Rimini Expo Centre.... more