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Catering and hospitalityOne Rock Cap. acquires Hana Group and Eat Happy Group
EU Commission authorizes exclusive control under competition rules
The European Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the acquisition of sole control of Hazel ParentCo SAS and Hazel ManCo SAS (collectively "Hana Group") of France and FCF Holding GmbH... more
Economy and financeAmerican Express wants to acquire The Fork
Online booking platform proposed for $700 million acquisition
American Express has formally announced a proposed acquisition of TheFork, a leading online restaurant search and reservation platform in Europe, from Tripadvisor, aiming to strengthen its European restaurant... more
FairsSigep China: roadshow in Shanghai
Two days dedicated to the promotion of Italian artisanal ice cream (June 17-18)
Following the debut of Sigep USA in Las Vegas, the international network of Sigep World—organized by Italian Exhibition Group (IEG)—continues its global development journey with Sigep China, the roadshow sch... more
Cheese and dairy productsGrana Padano takes center stage at Taste of London
A prestigious showcase along with Prosecco Dop during one of the most anticipated events across the Channel.
Grana Padano PDO and Prosecco DOC will once again take center stage in London at Taste of London 2026, scheduled for June 17 to 21 in Regent's Park, as part of the European project “Cheers and Cheese t... more
Government actsItalian table grapes: a breakthrough in South Africa
Minister Lollobrigida signs a memorandum of understanding with her counterpart on phytosanitary procedures.
During the Business Forum currently underway in Cape Town, South Africa, the Minister of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty and Forestry , Francesco Lollobrigida, and his South African counterpart , John Steenhuisen,... more
Pasta and bakery productsF.lli De Cecco acquires RossoGargano
The company aims to exceed a billion in turnover
F.lli De Cecco di Filippo – Fara San Martino – has formalized the acquisition of Foggia-based RossoGargano SCApA. The binding agreement reached with RossoGargano's shareholders involves the acquisition of... more
Pasta and bakery productsBarilla: Sustainability made an all-round improvement
€30 million to quadruple photovoltaic capacity. Over 4 tons of soft wheat from regenerative agriculture/Annex
The downsizing of Tagliatelle packaging, which has led to a saving of 150 tons of cardboard and a 20% reduction in CO₂ emissions related to transportation; the jars for ready-to-eat sauces are made from a... more
LiqueursDisaronno "drinks" Amaro Averna and Zedda Piras
Acquisition of two historic brands finalized, following the group's rebranding
Disaronno Group, a diversified multinational whose business lines include Spirits, Wines and Ingredients, with over 800 employees, a turnover of €370 million and operations in approximately 160 countries w... more
FairsSigep Meets the World: After Chicago, the Fair fly to Sao Paulo
Cicero (Ieg): "Brazil is a highly important market for the Italian and international foodservice industry."
Sigep Meets the World continues its journey to the southern hemisphere. After Chicago, held on May 18 (see EFA News ), it's time for São Paulo. The international pastry, gelato, bakery, coffee, and foodservice... more
Catering and hospitalityKFC: 8 openings planned in Lombardy in 2026
Brand bets on the italian Region, investing approximately €8 million
KFC Italy is continuing its expansion strategy in the Lombardy market with the opening of two new restaurants by the end of June: the first will open in Cesano Boscone, in the renovated Porte di Milano... more
Packaging and logisticsSelf-adhesive labels: La Prensa absorbs 100% Scriba
Integration to support the growth of the acquiring company
La Prensa Etichette, an Italian group specializing in label printing and finishing for the mineral water and consumer goods sectors, has announced the acquisition of 100% of Scriba, a leading company with... more
DistributionPenny: goodbye to Italy? The company denies it
German group confirms investments in Italy for modernizations and new openings
After Carrefour, another foreign supermarket chain could leave Italy: Penny. According to rumors in Corriere della Sera, its 500 stores in Italy, despite a turnover approaching €2 billion, could end u... more
Catering and hospitalityLa Piadineria takes off
The brand opens in two airports in partnership with Chef Express
La Piadineria is entering the travel channel with two openings in collaboration with Chef Express at Milan Malpensa and Orio al Serio airports. With a combined annual traffic of over 48 million passengers,... more
FairsHip Italia: The future of hospitality showcased at BolognaFiere
The first edition of the new event, scheduled for October 19-21, 2026, has been presented
Market growth, innovation, digitalization, productivity, and staff shortages: these are some of the themes that emerged today in Milan during the official presentation of Hip Italia, the international... more
PeopleFarewell to Carlo Petrini: the founder of Slow Food has passed away at 76
Symbol of an Italian post-ideological left: ecologist, community-oriented, anti-industrial,
Late on the evening of Thursday, May 21, 2026, Carlo Petrini passed away at his home in Bra (Cuneo), at the age of 76. His integrated vision of food, nature, and biodiversity gave rise to Slow Food (1986),... more
FairsTuttofood: the record-breaking edition closes
Cellie (Fiere di Parma): "123,000 attendees compared to last year's 95,000"
An extraordinary edition of Tuttofood concludes today. In just two years of organization by Fiere di Parma, it has become the place to be for global agri-food. This has combined the expertise acquired... more
FairsItalian Exhibition Group: Revenues exceed €100 million in the 1Q
Profit and EBITDA growth. Peraboni (CEO): "Our solidity confirmed."
The Board of Directors of Italian Exhibition Group SpA (IEG), a leading Italian company in the organization of international trade fairs and listed on Euronext Milan, a regulated market organized and managed... more
Fruit and vegetablesVignola PGI cherry: harvest expected to be around 40-50 thousand quintals
Consortium focuses on product quality to beat Italian and European competition
The Vignola Cherry PGI has returned to the market, for a positive season that will continue until early July. The Consortium's forecasts call for good production, estimated at 40,000-50,000 quintals. The... more
Cheese and dairy productsGrana Padano and Parma Ham conquer Chicago
Both PDOs will be participating in the National Restaurant Association Show (May 16-19)
From May 16 to 19, the Grana Padano Protection Consortium and the Parma Ham Consortium will be present at the National Restaurant Association Show, taking place at McCormick Place in Chicago. This is one... more
Studies and researchPesticides in food: risk to human health remains low
EFSA report confirms good safety level of the European supply chain/Annex
According to the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), based on the results of over 125,000 food samples collected across Europe, compliance with EU limits for pesticide residues remains high. EFSA's... more
FairsTuttofood opens with 5,000 brands present
Approximately 1,500 exhibitors from 80 countries. 4,000 top buyers are expected.
Food&Drink Europe, Eda (European Dairy Association), Arepo (Association of European Regions for Products of Origin), Aim (Association des Industries de Marque), Copa-Cogeca: international acronyms representing... more
NewsBayer renews commitment to global food safety
Donated over 225 tons of high-quality seeds to non-profit and humanitarian organizations
Bayer announced the supply of high-quality vegetable and corn seeds to communities in Africa and Ukraine, as part of an ongoing global partnership with the United Nations International Organization for... more
FairsMacfrut closes with buyers see double-digit growth
Neri (Fiera Cesena): "We're close to a strategic agreement to enhance the pre-harvest sector"
Macfrut closes its 43rd edition, further confirming its position as a key event for the global fruit and vegetable supply chain. The three-day event at the Rimini Expo Centre paints an extremely solid... more
Cheese and dairy productsGrana Padano: sales and exports on the rise
Zaghini (President): "We will improve our leadership in volumes for all PDOs, both in Italy and around the world"
The Grana Padano PDO Consortium held its general assembly at the Garda Exhibition Center in Montichiari (BS), dedicated to the approval of the 2025 financial statements. The focus of the meeting was the... more
Catering and hospitalityAMORE Do Eat Better: Made in Italy... takes flight
Ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new location at Rome-Fiumicino Airport
Avolta, a global travel retail and food & beverage company, through Autogrill, is inaugurating AMORE Do Eat Better at Terminal 3 of Rome Fiumicino Airport. This proprietary Autogrill concept combines a... more
FairsTuttofood 2026: A Response to a Food System Under Pressure
Over 200 official conferences, in addition to those of the exhibitors, and 6 Awards Ceremony (Milan, 11-14 May)
From May 11 to 14, 2026, Tuttofood Milano returns to Milan's Rho Fiera exhibition center, with 10 pavilions and 85,000 net sold-out square meters ready to welcome approximately 5,000 exhibitors, 4,000... more
Fruit and vegetablesResearch and advanced genetics: Bayer's commitment to combating tomato disease
Innovative solutions in the horticultural sector will be presented at Macfrut (Rimini, 21-23 April 2026)
Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus (ToBrfv) continues to pose one of the most complex phytosanitary challenges for the global tomato supply chain. Since its emergence in the main production areas, the virus... more
NewsBarilla is the world's leading food company by reputation
Italian group rises to 9th place in the Global RepTrak 100 rankings
For the third consecutive year, Barilla has confirmed its position as the world's leading food company in terms of reputation in the Global RepTrak 100 conducted by RepTrak, which has been analyzing the... more
FairsBBQ Expo and Butcher Show: Parma becomes the International Capital of Barbecue
400 brands, 68 events, and over 100 butchers from around the world will be at the fair from April 11th to 14th.
Cellie (Fiere di Parma): "Events bring together two increasingly converging worlds: the gastronomic culture of fire and the butcher's profession." more
WinesAsti DOCG is Piedmontese wine of 2026
It is the most widespread regional typology in the world, with 100 million bottles (90% exported).
The Regional Council has chosen Asti DOCG as the Piedmontese Wine of the Year 2026. It will therefore be the ambassador accompanying promotional initiatives aimed at the general public and professionals,... more
Oils and condimentsTürkiye: World's First Library Dedicated to Olive Oil
The structure inside the Sevilma Garden, the first “Slow Food Farm” in the country
In the small village of Orhanlı, on the hills overlooking the Aegean Sea in the province of İzmir, a project destined to redefine the story of olive oil is taking shape. It's the Yücel Sönmez Olive Oil... more
Economy and financeCrédit Agricole finances Roncadin pizzas
€20 million to support the 2026-2029 investment plan
Crédit Agricole Italia has provided a €20 million ESG-Linked Loan to Roncadin SB, a leading company in the high-quality frozen food sector, to support the Group's investment plan for the 2026-2029 four-year pe... more
MeatsPiacenza's cured meats are making a splash in the heart of Paris
Tastings and show cooking as part of the "I Love Italian Food" event
Piacenza PDO cured meats are once again conquering the hearts of Paris. During "The Italian Show," the international event organized by I Love Italian Food, held in Paris recently, Coppa Piacentina, Salame... more
CoffeeNestlé and ILO: Partnership to Protect Workers' Rights
Commitment to fair recruitment practices and more sustainable supply chains
Nestlé and the International Labour Organization (ILO) are expanding their long-standing collaboration by launching a new two-year project, “From Fair Recruitment to Worker Protection in Coffee Supply Ch... more
Conserved and jamsTwo years of Consorcio in Italy: an initial assessment
Interview with Dario De Stefano (Sales Manager) and Eduardo Sanfilippo (Marketing Director)
Two years ago, the Spanish group Consorcio announced the opening of an Italian branch. In this exclusive interview , Dario De Stefano , General Sales Manager Italy for Grupo Consorcio, takes stock of that... more
WinesRoco Winery Acquires Domaine Lumineux Vineyards in Oregon
For Herita Marzotto this is the fourth investment in the Willamette Valley
Roco Winery, a wholly owned subsidiary of Herita USA, continues its expansion into the renowned Dundee Hills wine region in Yamhill County, Oregon, USA, announcing the acquisition of the Domaine Lumineux... more
BeverageCarlsberg closes 2025 with 18% revenue growth
Exclusive interview with Serena Savoca, Marketing & Corporate Affairs Director Italy
Over the past decade, the Italian beer market has experienced significant expansion: per capita consumption has grown by over 20%, from approximately 30 liters annually in 2014 to 36.4 liters in 2024,... more
Cheese and dairy productsParmigiano Reggiano: Italian market down
Exports are growing, reaching 50.5% of sales
Parmigiano Reggiano is declining in Italy, yet strengthening its global positioning and consolidating its value. This is what emerges from the 2025 economic data presented today by the Consortium in Milan.... more
Government actsEU-Australia: Free trade agreement concluded
Von der Leyen: "Driving prosperity through rules-based trade"
The European Union and Australia announced the adoption of a groundbreaking partnership on security and defense. They also concluded negotiations for an ambitious and balanced free trade agreement (FTA)... more
Cheese and dairy productsItalian Gorgonzola: exports slow down
Across Europe, sales are declining, exept in Canada
25,445 tons of Gorgonzola PDO were exported in 2025, equal to approximately 39% of annual production (Clal data). Compared to the previous year, this represents a 2.14% decrease compared to 2024. Antonio... more
Government actsErbazzone Reggiano becomes PGI
Emilia-Romagna strengthens its position as the leading European region for GI
A peasant "poor man's dish," one of the most beloved in the Reggio Emilia tradition. A product passed down through generations, deeply rooted in culture, families, and the identity of communities, as well... more
Pasta and bakery productsGranoro accelerates sustainability and digitalization efforts
Energy efficiency is at the heart of an investment plan worth over €18 million
Technological innovation, reduced energy consumption, and streamlined production processes: these are the pillars of the investment plan on which Granoro has focused its resources to make its industrial... more
Government actsTuttofood. Fitto: "A showcase of European and Italian excellence"
EU Vice-President praises the continent's solidity and resilience in the agri-food sector
"European agri-food exports continue to prove solid and resilient. Despite a complex global context, the sector confirms its central role, contributing significantly to the Union's economic growth and... more
FairsMacfrut 2026: Spotlight on innovation in fruit and vegetable growing
From artificial intelligence in the field to anti-hail nets and agrovoltaic panels
Artificial intelligence in the field, next-generation agricultural machinery, and technological solutions for sustainable agriculture with reduced labor requirements: these are some of the innovations... more
FairsIEG: Revenues grow in 2025
Supported by the development of organised events and M&A
The board of directors of Italian Exhibition Group, a leading Italian company in the organization of international trade fairs and listed on Euronext Milan, has approved the draft statutory and consolidated... more
FairsTuttofood/2. A Manifesto for the Future of Food
Exhibition space growing (+15%) compared to the 2025 edition
At Tuttofood 2026, the Italian and European industrial model, where multinational giants coexist with thousands of thriving SMEs and hundreds of highly successful PDO and PGI products, will be mirrored... more
Fruit and vegetablesCauliflower: Italy is the world's eighth largest producer
The country is in second place in Europe behind Spain, with growing numbers
The second National Brassica Day brought together academic experts, seed companies, distributors, protection consortia, and international players at the Royal Palace of Portici, south of Naples, to discuss... more
FairsTuttofood: 4,000 top buyers from around the world expected
Over 200 events are scheduled at Rho Fiera Milano from May 11th to 14th
The next edition was presented today at the Ministry of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty and Forestry. more
IndustryItalian flour exports boom
Martinelli (Italmopa): "Excellent products, thanks to the unparalleled skill of Italian millers"
In 2025, the volume of Italian exports of soft wheat flour and durum wheat semolina amounted to approximately 362,000 tonnes and 142,000 tonnes, respectively, with an increase of 10.1 percentage points... more
AgrifoodBayer accelerates regenerative viticulture
The "Regenerate to Grow" project aims to increase yield and improve soil health
"Regenerate to Grow" was held today at the San Patrignano Auditorium (in the North of Italy, near to Rimini), an event sponsored by Bayer to present and share a concrete regenerative agriculture project... more