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TraditionsEFA News wishes a Happy Italian Republic Day to everyone
The agency reopens regularly next Tuesday on June 3
EFA News informs its subscribers, reporters and social media fans that it will be closed next Monday on June 2 to celebrate the 79th anniversary of the Italian Republic.The agency will resume publishing... more
TraditionsEFA News wishes a Happy Easter to everyone
The agency will reopen next Tuesday 22nd
EFA News informs its reporters, subscribers and fans on social media that it will be closed on the occasion of the Easter weekend, on April 21 (Easter Monday and also birthday of Rome).The agency will... more
Fairs"Cibus 2024": tomorrow ribbon cutting with Italian ministers Urso and Lollobrigida
"International competitive dynamics in the agri-food sector", the theme of the inaugural conference
Among the most curious novelties: the musical lollipops, the vegetable egg, the truffle salami with parmesan covering and the Modena balsamic vinegar chutney more
TraditionsEFA News wishes a Happy Easter to everyone
The agency will reopen next Tuesday April 2, 2024
EFA News informs its collaborators, reporters and social media fans that it will be closed for the Easter weekend.The agency will reopen as normal next Tuesday 2 April with the normal publication of articles.The... more
Economy and financeRana pasta factory: Italian Mimit authorizes EUR 78M agreement
For an industrial development program with positive repercussions on the production chain
An impact of over 180 million is expected. Among other things, the company will transfer the production of ready meals from Belgium to the Moretta (Cuneo) plant. more
WinesWine labelling: a ruling from the EU Court of Justice that set the "precedent"
A wine-grower may indicate its own winery even if the pressing takes place elsewhere
This presupposes, however, that, for the necessary period, only the eponymous wine-grower uses the leased press and that it manages the pressing and controls it strictly and permanently more
News#BeatPlasticPollution: Emirates recycles tableware for in-flight dining
The new initiative of the carrier celebrates World Environment Day
A new pollution initiative is announced by Emirates for a closed-loop recycling programme, where millions of in-flight items, such as plastic trays, bowls, snack plates and casseroles, will now be recycled... more
TraditionsEFA News wishes a Happy Epiphany to everybody
The agency will reopen next Monday
EFA News informs its subscribers, reporters and social media fans that it will be closed tomorrow, on Friday 6, Epiphany Day.The publication of the articles will resume regularly on Monday 9, after the... more
TraditionsEFA News wishes a peaceful 2023 to everyone
The agency will reopen next Monday, on January 2
EFA News wishes a Happy New Year to its subscribers, reporters and social media fans.The agency will reopen as normal next Monday on January 2, 2023.The diffusion of articles will resume immediately on... more
TraditionsEFA News wishes a Merry Christmas to everyone
The agency will reopen next Tuesday December 27
EFA News informs its subscribers, reporters and social media fans that it will be closed for the Christmas week-end.The agency will reopen next Tuesday December 27with the normal publication of the articles.The... more
TraditionsEFA News wishes a Happy All Saints Day to everyone
The agency will reopen next Wednesday, after extra long week-end
EFA News informs its subscribers, reporters, fans of social networks that it will be closed on Monday October 31 on the occasion of the All Saints' long week-end.The agency will resume broadcasting the... more
TraditionsEFA News wishes happy Summer holidays to everyone
The agency will reopen on Monday 22 August
EFA News informs its subscribers, reporters and social media fans that the agency will be closed from August 12, on the occasion of the Summer holidays.The agency will reopen regularly with the publication... more
TraditionsEFA News tomorrow celebrates Saints Peter and Paul, patrons of Rome
The agency will reopen on Thursday 30 June with normal activity
EFA News informs its subscribers, reporters and social media fans that tomorrow, on June 29, 2022, will be closed on the occasion of Saints Peter and Paul, patrons of Rome.The agency will reopen regularly... more
Economy and financeAutogrill: preliminary figures as of 31 December 2021
The results of last year improved compared to guidance -ATTACHMENT
The Board of Directors of Autogrill SpA today reviewed and approved the preliminary consolidated revenue performance for the twelve months ended 31 December 2021. Preliminary figures as of 31 December... more
TraditionsEFA News wishes a Happy Epiphany to everyone
The agency will reopen next Monday, after the long weekend
EFA News communicates to its subscribers, reporters and social media fans that it will be closed for the long weekend on the occasion of the Epiphany, at the end of the holiday season.The agency will therefore... more
TraditionsEFA News wishes a Happy New Year to everybody
The agency will reopen next Monday, on January 3, 2022
EFA News informs its subscribers, reporters and social media fans that it will be closed tomorrow on December 31, 2021 for the end/beginning of the year holidays.The publication will resume regularly on... more
IndustryMerger between Lindt & Sprüngli and Caffarel announced
Except for the production site at risk of closure in Luserna San Giovanni, in the Turin area
They will become a single entity with a common industrial strategy while each retaining its distinctive features. The incorporation from January 2022 more
Catering and hospitalityNew menus on board Delta Air Lines
In partnership with American catering brands
Delta Air Lines continues to reintegrate its offer of food and drinks on board: among the latest innovations now there is the tasty Greek cuisine of a brand based in San Francisco, and the American classics.The... more
NewsAdvanced course on olive growing and climate change
On-line, September 27-October 1st, organized by the International Olive Council and the Mediterranean Agronomic Institute of Zaragoza
The International Olive Council (IOC) and the Mediterranean Agronomic Institute of Zaragoza (IAMZ) have planned to organise an advanced course on Olive Growing and Climate Change from September 27 to October... more
Economy and financeErgon-backed Dolciaria Acquaviva acquires Dolce Milano and Unigel
Both active in frozen baked products
Ergon Capital Partners IV SCSp (“Ergon”) backed Dolciaria Acquaviva (“Dolciaria” or the “Group”), completed over the past days the acquisitions of Dolce Milano Srl (“Dolce Milano”) and Unigel Srl (“Un... more
Catering and hospitalityIt is possible to eat kosher on Emirates
Meals procedure started in a certified facility in Dubai
Other signs of detente between the Jewish world and the Arab countries, at least those gathered in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Kosher Arabia, the joint-venture between Emirates Flight Catering (EKFC)... more
Food safetyItaly to set the stage for UN Food Systems Summit
The event will take in July
The United Nations and the Government of Italy announced today that the Pre-Summit gathering for the 2021 UN Food Systems Summit will be in Rome, Italy from July 19 to July 21, 2021. Under the leadership... more
AgrifoodEuropean Commission: study finds positive impact of trade agreements on agri-food
An update of that one in 2016 /ATTACHMENT
The EU trade agenda is set to have an overall positive impact on the EU economy and the agri-food sector, according to a new study published yesterday. Trade agreements are due to result in substantial... more
NewsUSA-China: the truce of duties signed
The agreement on Phase 1 comes after two years of commercial war / VIDEO
But there is no shortage of analysts doubts: tariffs remain largely in force, the real problems are only postponed. Trump: "Historical step never been done before with China. I will visit in the not too far future" more
IndustryNestlé supports families with new global parental leave policy
Today the launch, in support of enhanced and more inclusive parenting
18 weeks parental leave for primary caregivers and 4 weeks for secondary caregivers, which can be increased where required by local regulations. This new policy will be adopted starting in 2020 and will be fully implemented globally by the end of 2022 more
ForeignUK: Boris Johnson tomorrow new prime minister
And he promises: "Brexit" by October 31st
Boris Johnson, former mayor of London, is now the new premier of the United Kingdom. Tomorrow there will be the handover from the resigning Theresa May to the leader of the conservative party, which beat... more
ForeignUSA asks for new duties: pasta, cheese, olives and more
The WTO will screen the Trump proposal on August 5
There is a battle between Boeing and Airbus at the center of the trade warfare carried out by the Trump administration against the European Union. The subsidies to the two Airbus A-380 and A-350 planes,... more
ForeignLondon, Theresa May leaves ...
The Prime Minister will resign next June 7 without any agreement in the food sector / VIDEO
Theresa May announced her resignation. The conservative premier will leave the leadership next June 7. She expressed her regret for not being able to implement the "Brexit", whose implementation will now... more
NewsFirst single use plastic free flight by Etihad
Touched down in Brisbane On Earth Day
The carrier has identified almost one hundred products used in the cabin more
AgrifoodAirbus DS and Climate join forces to empower farmers with reliable satellite imagery
Via an active platform in digital agriculture
Airbus Defence and Space (DS) and The Climate Corporation (Climate), a subsidiary of Bayer, have announced a new global agreement to deliver frequently updated satellite imagery from Airbus to farmers... more
PeopleNestlé Italia: Stefano Borghi new Head of Corporate Sales
His important commercial and marketing plans for the Group
Nestlé Italiana has appointed Stefano Borghi new Head of Corporate Sales. Manager of recognized experience, he began his career at Nestlé in 1990. Over the next 16 years he spent in the Group, he successfully he... more
Economy and financeAutogrill: 2018 results; confirmed revenue growth
The highlights /Attachment
The Board of Directors of Autogrill SpA has reviewed and approved the consolidated results at 31 December 2018, including the consolidated Non Financial Information Declaration 2018The BoD approves consolidated... more
Government actsBruxelles, Question on publication of EFSA opinion on the presence of PFAS and PFOS in food
The opinion is particularly important for the health of EU citizens
Presented by Damiano Zoffoli (S&D) more
Government actsEurope. Question on protection of Italian olive oil
Presented by Mara Bizzotto (ENF)
"Parliamentary questions 8 February 2019 E-000763/2019Question for written answer E-000763/2019 to the Commission Rule 130Mara Bizzotto (ENF) Subject: Protection of Italian olive oil to safeguard 'Ma... more
Government actsEurope. Question on the crisis for Sardinian sheep's milk
"Urgent action to restore balance and fairness within the European Union and the rights of Sardinian producers"
Presented by several MEMs (PPE) more
Government actsEurope. Question on protecting Italian hazelnuts from imported Turkish ones
How the EC will reinforce the support to producers and to the Italian chain of products?
Presented by Mara Bizzotto (Enf) more
Government actsEurope. Question on the protests of shepherds in Sardinia
How it means to protect the rights and to ensure fair competition in EU
Presented by some parliamentarians more
Fairs"World Food Poland" expected for next March 7-9
Intense the Italian presence with the Bellavita pavilion
The three-day of "WorldFood Poland-6th International Food & Drink Exhibition Expo XXI" (March 7-9, 2019) is approaching in Warsaw, B2B fair designed for the food and beverage industry. The location is... more
Economy and financePaolo Zannoni appointed as president of Autogrill
BoD examines and approves preliminary data 2018 /Attachment
The Board of Directors of Autogrill SpA, convened today, appointed by co-optation Paolo Zannoni as Director of the Company, in place of the deceased Gilberto Benetton, also appointing him as Chairman.The... more
Fairs"Surprises in Store": the Trend Report 2019 by Fruit Logistica
Fresh fruit and vegetables in retail in the spotlight/Attachment
The Berlin fair dedicated to fruit and vegetable trade presents a new "Trend Report". The study, entitled "Surprises in Store" was developed by the global consulting firm Oliver Wyman and will be presented for the first time as part of "Fruitnet World of Fresh Ideas". It provides new elements on the factors influencing consumer demand for fresh fruit and vegetables more
Press releaseCouncil of the EU. Safeguard in free trade agreements: adopted horizontal framework for bilateral measures
The regulation should be signed at half of February
The EU will soon have in place an overall framework for ensuring consistency of safeguard measures included in free trade agreements.The Council today adopted a regulation streamlining the inclusion of... more
Press releaseEP. Food safety: more transparency, better risk prevention
The EFSA Agency could request additional studies
Members of European Parliament (EP) want the European Food Safety Agency (EFSA) to publish safety studies before a product is authorised to go on to the market.A proposal to allow the EFSA to work more... more
Press releaseFAO: EUR 12 million in support of global food security
EU Development Commissioner and FAO DG sign agreements for three new programs -VIDEO
The European Union and FAO along with its Rome-based UN partner agencies, the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and the World Food Programme (WFP), have signed in the last days an... more
Food safetyEFSA. Dioxins and related PCBs
Tolerable intake level updated
EFSA (European Food Safety Authority) has confirmed the conclusion of previous assessments that dietary exposure to dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs –environmental pollutants present at low levels in food a... more
FishISSF: new and amended conservation measures for tuna fishing
Longline vessels, tuna supply chain and data reporting /ATTACHMENT and VIDEO
The International Seafood Sustainability Foundation (ISSF) announced last week the adoption of two new conservation measures to facilitate continuous improvement across global tuna fisheries. The Foundation... more
NewsEU Court: the taste of a food cannot have copyright
A judgment of the EU Justice Court today specifies on the matter
The taste of a food can not benefit from copyright protection. In fact, the taste of a food can not be qualified as a "work". The European Court of Justice decided it today in Luxembourg and which has... more
CoffeeMzbg (Segafredo), boom of profits (+51%) but the SE doesn't appreciate
Sales volume decreases lightly in nine months, but marginality increases /ATTACHMENT
The Board of Directors of Massimo Zanetti Beverage Group SpA, famous for the Segafredo brand, one of the leading brands worldwide in the production, processing and marketing of roasted coffee and other... more
IndustryKraft Canada announces sell cheese business to Parmalat
Object: the brands Cracker Barrel, P'tit Quebec and aMOOza! for 1,1 bn
Also the Ingleside plant, Ontario, will change hands and about 400 employees of the plant will be taken. Kraft to continue to have other brands, Philadelphia among them more
PeopleNew appointments to ISSF Committees
They are Tom Pickerell and Andrew Rosenberg
ISSF (International Seafood Sustainability Foundation) announced that Tom Pickerell of the Sustainable Fisheries Partnership (SFP) is the new Chair of the ISSF Environmental Stakeholder Committee (ESC)... more
CoffeeEOS IM acquires the majority of Neronobile
The English fund has been put side by side by Equita Private Debt Fund
EOS Investment Management (EOS IM), an independent London based AIFM, has acquired Neronobile, a family-founded coffee company that has enjoyed sustained growth in Europe. The transaction sees EOS IM’s P... more