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Conserved and jamsItalian Strategic Fund invests €200 million in Casalasco
Agreement to acquire QuattroR's stake to create a leading agri-food company
The QuattroR fund has signed a binding agreement with Fsi - Fondo Strategico Italiano led by Maurizio Tamagnini, for the sale of its stake in Casalasco Spa, the Italian leading group in the cultivation,... more
VideoRegenerative agriculture according to Bayer
Interview with Patrick Gerlich, Managing Director of Crop Science Italy
The 22nd edition of the Forum Impresa Persona Agroalimentare event, held in Milano Marittima (Ravenna), hosted Bayer, a lead actor in the prominent event. The Italian manager of Crop Science branch, Patrick... more
NewsPeroni and Nastro Azzurro become brands of historical interest
Sannella: "It gives further historical, cultural and social value to what we have done in over 175 years of history"
Birra Peroni has entered the Italian "Register of historic brands of national interest": in addition to the company as a whole, its two brands, Peroni and Peroni Nastro Azzurro, have also officially become... more
Cheese and dairy productsIDF. The Paris Dairy Declaration on Sustainability was signed
President Brazzale: “The enormous service to humanity should be considered as a priority within any conversation involving the global dairy sector”
As the recognized global voice of dairy and the leading source of expertise and scientific knowledge, International Dairy Federation has taken the initiative in developing a declaration to reiterate and... more
Studies and researchEnvironmental effect of improved forage fertilization practices in the beef production
A study presented at the ENAJ/EU-FarmBook Event at Ghent University
Inalca, the first Italian producer and one of the European leaders in the beef sector, has created, together with Corteva Agriscience and the University of Milan, a pilot project with the aim of improving... more
VideoPolli protagonist at the Cibus 2024 fair
Manuela Polli: "More and more abroad, next goal is a branch in the USA"
Polli, the Italian historic manufacturer of pestos, ready-made sauces, preserves, pickles and pickles, presented at Cibus 2024 a new line of Vegetable Ragù, 100% Plant Based and soy-free. As Manuela P... more
FairsParma for three days capital of pizza
From today 9 aprile to 11 april the World Championship at Palaverdi: 718 competitors from 55 nations and 1.38 races
From today anche for three days Parma becomes the capital of pizza. The curtain opens on the 31st Pizza World Championship, the most important event dedicated to professionals and organized in Parma from... more
VideoGalbani (Lactalis) brings the Italian spirit to the world
Exclusive interviews with top managers Giovanni Pomella and José Antonio Lalanda
Among the brilliant performances of Italian agri-food exports, cheeses stand out. Lactalis covers 20% of this export and, within it, Galbani represents the most widespread brand abroad. Quality and tradition... more
DistributionMarr, leap in profitability and profits: dividend of 60 cents announced
A new plant will soon be inaugurated in Lombardy, with an investment of € 28 million
The Italian Rimini based Marr Group closed 2023 with total consolidated revenues of 2,085.5 million euros with growth of 155 million compared to 2022. Operating profitability recovered strongly with consolidated... more
DistributionIVS Group acquires Time Vending
Chef Express (Cremonini) sells 50% and reinvests in the vending machine holding company
IVS Group informs that has acquired the 50% interest in Time Vending S.r.l. owned by Chef Express S.p.A. (Cremonini Group), of which IVS Italia S.p.A. already owned 50%, and so reaching 100%.The value... more
Catering and hospitalityAvolta: once upon a time there was Autogrill
After being acquired by Dufry, only the brand remains of the Italian company
Dufry's acquisition of Autogrill gave rise to a group with a turnover of Euro 12 billion which was renamed Avolta. "It could be said that an Italian heart beats inside Avolta", explained CEO Xavier Rossinyol... more
PeopleKraft-Heinz appointed new chief executive officer
Carlos Abrams-Rivera will take office on January 1, 2024
Kraft-Heinz has appointed Carlos Abrams-Rivera as Chief Executive Officer: the manager will take office on January 1, 2024, and he will take over as CEO from Miguel Patricio, who has served as the company’s c... more
Studies and researchFAO: livestock is important in healthy diets and sustainable food systems
According to the report pushibed by Committee on Agriculture – COAG
Livestock is important for ensuring healthy diets and sustainable food systems. That’s a key statement that emerged from a new report by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization – FAO, and... more
Catering and hospitalityCatering, the chains continue to expand in Italy
New premises for Doppio Malto, KFC and Starbucks
The development of organized catering activities continues in Italy. Doppio Malto, a restaurant format with its own beer, inaugurated two new venues in just a few days (in Magenta, near to Milan, and in... more
CoffeeCaffè Vergnano closes 2022 with a loss
The Piedmontese company is 30% owned by Coca-Cola Hbc
Caffè Vergnano, the well-known Piedmontese brand controlled by the Vergnano family and 30% owned by Coca-Cola Hbc, closes 2022 with increasing revenues, but with a loss on the bottom line, thanks to the... more
NewsMilk: Coldiretti declares war on Lactalis
President Prandini: "We sue them for unfair practices for breach of the price contract"
We will proceed to report the Lactalis group for unfair practices to the Central Inspectorate for the protection of quality and fraud repression of agri-food products (ICQRF) of the Italian Ministry of... more
VideoAB Mauri at Sigep 2023: focus on sustainability
Interviews with Francesca Minutola (Marketing) and Daniel Dedomenici (Bakery Management)AB
Participation in style at Sigep 2023 for AB Mauri. The company specializing in the production of yeasts and ingredients for bread-making, pastry-making and pizzerias conquered the Rimini Fiera audience... more
SustainabilityNestlé invests in logistics innovations to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
For its international water brands S. Pellegrino, Acqua Panna and Perrier
Nestlé is investing over CHF 100 million by 2030 in low-carbon logistics for its three international water brands S. Pellegrino, Acqua Panna and Perrier. This investment will focus on optimizing logistics... more
DistributionAldi, poker of points of sale in northern Italy
Inaugurations in Modena, Belluno, Torri di Quartesolo (Vi) and Vigevano (Pv)
The German retailer Aldi consolidates its presence in Northern Italy with the inauguration of four new stores in Modena, Belluno, Torri di Quartesolo (Vicenza) and Vigevano (Pavia). With a total of 110... more
DistributionGetir wins the Leonardo da Vinci prize
Ultra-fast delivery company awarded for "contribution to Turkey-Italy relations"
Getir, a Turkish company pioneer in ultra-fast grocery delivery, wins the Leonardo da Vinci award for its outstanding contribution to Turkey-Italy trade relations and for its business in Italy. The award... more
Economy and financeRiverside Cooks Up Italian Pasta Investment
Take over Canuti and create a pole with Il Pastaio di Brescia
The Riverside Company, a global private investor focused on the smaller end of the middle market, has acquired Canuti Tradizione Italiana S.r.l., a family-owned producer of frozen pasta serving the food... more
Ice creamFerrero acquires the American ice cream giant Wells
The strategic growth of the Italian group continues in the ice cream category
TheItalian Ferrero Group has announced the acquisition of American ice cream giant Wells Enterprises and its renowned ice cream brands, which include Blue Bunny, Blue Ribbon Classics, Bomb Pop and Halo... more
NewsScotti's Venere Rice arrives on the tables of Croatia and Slovenia
The new commercials for the product campaign will be on air until January 2023
Dario Scotti had anticipated it to the microphones of EFA News on the occasion of the last Cibus fair and now the project is taking shape. The supply chain and world exclusive agreement signed by Riso S... more
Ice creamDavidson Kempner and Afendis take over Gelato d'Italia
The ice cream company was sold by Idea Taste of Italy fund (Dea Capital)
The announcement dates back to last July and now the transaction has been completed: Idea Taste of Italy, a private equity fund specialized in the agri-food sector managed by DeA Capital Alternative Funds... more
BeverageInaugurated the new Coca-Cola Hbc plant in Piedmont
Dedicated to the production of recycled plastic (rPET) bottles
The Coca-Cola HBC Group, which with Coca-Cola HBC Italy is the main bottler of The Coca-Cola Company branded products in the country, officially inaugurated the Gaglianico plant for the production of recycled... more
SustainabilityAutogrill joins the UN Global Compact
Tondato: "We fully endorse the UN's call for companies to align their strategies with the SDG of the 2030 Agenda"
Autogrill strengthens its commitment to sustainability and joins the UN Global Compact, the world's largest initiative for sustainable development, based on ten universal principles relating to the respect... more
CoffeeCaffè Borbone: revenues in the 9 months of over 190 million euros
The cost of raw materials and energy weighs on Gross Operating Profit (-28%)
Caffè Borbone closed the first nine months of 2022 with revenue of 192.9 million euro, up by 3.3% compared with the same period 2021, which benefited from the higher domestic consumption of coffee as... more
Economy and financeHoney, Idea Agro takes over Apicoltura Vangelisti
The family will retain a minority stake. Appointed new CEO
Idea Agro, a private equity fund in Italy entirely dedicated to investments in agribusiness and agricultural development projects, managed by Dea Capital Alternative Funds SGR, has acquired an 85% majority... more
PeopleBernadette Bevacqua is the new CEO of Sperlari
She comes from Henkel and will have to push the growth path of the confectionery group
Bernadette Bevacqua, former President of Henkel Italia, is the new CEO of Sperlari, the historic confectionery group from Cremona, controlled by the German Katjes International Gmbh. Leveraging on its... more
WinesThe Athesis Brut Alto Adige from Kettmeir is awarded in London
Best Italian Sparkling Wine at the Champagne & Sparkling Wine World Championships
The "Champagne & Sparkling Wine World Championships Award Dinner" in London, the annual celebratory event of the most respected, complete and rigorous international sparkling wine competition in the world,... more
NewsNutritional label: roundtable at the European Parliament
Organised by the Italian Permanent Representation to the European Union
The Italian Permanent Representation to the European Union organised on 26th Octuber at the European Parliament the “Politics meets Nutrition Science” roundtable hosted by Vice President hon. Pina Pic... more
PeopleBarilla Group appointed new CEO
Gianluca Di Tondo, former Chief Marketing Officer, will replace Claudio Colzani
Barilla announced that as of April 2023, after over 10 years at the helm of the Barilla Group, Claudio Colzani will be stepping down as Chief Executive Officer to pursue other professional opportunities.... more
ZootechnyEnvironment, farms aim to reduce emissions
In nutrition, one of the keys to reducing the impact of methane thanks to natural supplements
Interview with Prof. Carlo Angelo Sgoifo Rossi, Department of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Sciences of the University of Milan.Producing more meat, especially in areas of the world where there is still... more
DistributionIVS Group grows in France
The Italian leader in vending machines acquired the Alfragest of Lyon
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, has signed a preliminary... more
PeopleNestlé appoints Lisa Gibby as Chief Communications Officer
She will oversee the Corporate functions, including MR, PA, digital and content and employee engagement
The Nestlé Board of Directors has appointed Lisa Gibby as Deputy Executive Vice President and Chief Communications Officer and as a member of the Executive Board of Nestlé S.A., effective January 1, 20... more
Fruit and vegetablesKissabel global apple: early start to the 2022 campaign
Produced in 14 countries and 5 continents, they will be showcased at Fruit Attraction in Madrid
Harvesting of the first Kissabel apples of the new season in the Northern Hemisphere began at the end of August and beginning of September. This early harvest will bring the range of coloured-flesh apples... more
FairsIEG-Unionbirrai: the future of Italian craft beers in Rimini
With the partnership Beer & Food Attraction confirms itself as a nodal platform for the sector
The partnership signed between Italian Exhibition Group and Unionbirrai aims to contribute to the development of the world of Italian craft beer. The agreement includes the next 5 editions of Beer & Food... more
FairsItalian Exhibition Group, the rich end of year calendar
The events in Rimini and Vicenza, but also in Rome, Brazil and Dubai. It is the 25th of Ecomondo
Not even the time to enjoy the worldwide success of Vicenzaoro September already looks forward to four business-intensive months for the Ieg - Italian Exhibition Group fairs, thus consolidating the role... more
PeopleAutogrill: the CEO Cipolloni leaves the Company
According to rumors, he could become CEO of Eataly
Less and less Italy in Autogrill recently acquired by the Swiss giant Dufry. Andrea Cipolloni, ceo Italy and Europe, has resigned to pursue new professional opportunities. The news was released by the... more
WinesAmc Vini is born, an Italian-French alliance with an exclusive Club
Meregalli enters the capital of Advini Italy, a joint venture with La Collina dei Ciliegi
Meregalli Giuseppe Spa enters in the capital of Advini Italia, the joint venture established on 20 July 2020 by La Collina dei Ciliegi and the French group Advini. The company now changes its name to Amc... more
DistributionInvestindustrial acquires the majority of Eataly
The entry (with 52%) of Andrea Bonomi's holding into Oscar Farinetti's creation has been formalized
The entry of Andrea Bonomi's Investindustrial into the capital of Eataly with a majority stake has been formalized. The financier will acquire 52% of Eataly through its private equity funds: it will do... more
Veg worldInnomy (alternative proteins based on mushrooms) raises €1.3 million in funding
The round was led by Corp. Cervino, Rockstart, Zubi Capital, Eatable Adventures and CNTA
The Spanish startup Innomy has raised 1,3 million euros in its Pre Series A funding round. The round was led by international investors as Corporación Cervino, Rockstart, Zubi Capital, Eatable Adventures a... more
Catering and hospitalityRossopomodoro, the partnership with Areas-MyChef takes off
New restaurant in Bergamo airport and soon to open in Fiumicino Rome
Thanks to the partnership with Areas-Mychef, Rossopomodoro conquers a new location in Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport, on the mezzanine floor, in the arrivals area, and in the meantime is preparing for the... more
Economy and financeReal estate, Dea Capital RE creates first pan-European fund
Collection objective of up to € 500 M, to invest in offices and assets for hospitality and retail use
DeA Capital Real Estate SGR has announced the establishment of its first pan-European fund dedicated to institutional investors: DeA Capital Real Estate Investment Fund I, with a collection target of up... more
Catering and hospitalityAutogrill receives 9 awards at Airport food & beverage 2022
The group excelled in both the Fab Esg and Fab Superstar categories
The Autogrill group wins nine awards at Fab, the Airport food & beverage conference & awards 2022 organized by The Moodie Davitt Report. The international event launched in 2011 for the airport catering... more
Packaging and logisticsNew DS Smith plant in Italy
The 34,000 m2 factoryfor the production of sustainable packaging has been inaugurated
The new DS Smith plant, world leader in the production of innovative and sustainable packaging solutions, was inaugurated in the province of Modena. The new production site of the company, which operates... more
FairsMacfrut aims for global leadership
From 3 to 5 May at the Rimini Expo Center: investments in promotion for 1.5 million euros, two new pavilions, and many new features
There are many novelties of the 40th edition of Macfrut, the international fruit and vegetable fair, scheduled at the Rimini Expo Center from 3 to 5 May 2023, presented to the press and operators (over... more
Economy and financeInvestindustrial/2. Acquired Parker Food group
Today concluded the agreement with Riverside company for the company of special ingredients with high added value
The summer of Investindustrial is not over (see other article), which today acquired the American Parker Food group from Riverside company. It is a leading company in the development and production of... more
Economy and financeUSA shopping for Investindustrial
$ 950M deal for the acquisition of TreeHouse Foods
"Very hot" mid-August in the United States for Investindustrial (see also other article). As an official statement indicates, an indirectly held investment company (Investindustrial VII L.P.) has signed... more
Economy and financeBlu Banca and Sace finance Cilento
Loan of 5 million euros for the new plant
New 7,500 m2 high-tech production plant in Cellole, near Caserta. This is the number one goal of Cilento, a Campania company that produces POD Campania Buffalo Mozzarella, Buffalo Burrata and Buffalo Ricotta.... more