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FairsB/Open + Sol&Agrifood: Veronafiere's match made in heaven
Joint edition 2023 for the two events dedicated to b2b bio and to high-quality food farming
Veronafiere enhances its bio selection in the high-quality food farming sector and making the third edition of B/Open, b2b's exposition sole dedicated to organic, together with Sol&Agrifood, international... more
NewsCarrefour Italia won’t carry out Nutriscore on Italian products, PDO and IGP
In compliance with the Antitrust resolution that bound the group to use it rarely, informing consumers
Carrefour Italy is lining up with the instruction of the Antitrust Autorhity on the Nutriscore issue, the new ‘traffic light’ labeling that could possibly be imposed by the UE on food, which continues to... more
Economy and financeStarbucks, financial report better than expected
Record trimester at more than 8 billion dollars, 9% rise
Starbucks reported results exceeding expectations for the fiscal third quarter ended July 3, 2022. Sales of coffee drinks helped push the coffee giant's revenue to a quarterly record of $ 8.2 billion,... more
BeverageABInBev, revenue increasing by 11,3%
The Belgian beer colossus’ total volume up 3,4%
The Belgian beer producer AB InBev has registered a revenue growth of 11,3%, totaling 14,79 billion dollars in the second trimester (around 14,5 billion euros), compared to the 13,54 billion dollars (more... more
Pasta and bakery productsThe Italian food excellence Group is born
Between acquisitions to create an Italian pole of fresh pasta, gnocchi and other high quality goods
Aksìa Capital V has announced the creation of the Italian food excellence Group. After completing the acquisition of Masters in 2021, Ifex today completed three new acquisitions: Buona Compagnia gourmet,... more
IndustryDe' Longhi, revenue growing during 1HY
Revenue of over than 1,44 billion net earnings at 71,7 million
De 'Longhi closed the first half of 2022 with revenues of over € 1.44 billion, an increase of 0.9% compared to the first six months of 2021. EBITDA stood at € 149.1 million, equal to 10,3% of revenues and... more
Oils and condimentsGreat year for Modena's traditional Balsamic Vinegar
60% increase of the product
It's considered a made in Italy agri-food excellence, known and appreciated everywhere in the world. We're talking about the traditional Balsamic Vinegar PDO (protected denomination of origin) from Modena,... more
IndustryColussi Ermes becomes yankee
Middleby Corporation buys the brand the produces washing systems for the food industry
'We have thought and reflected for years about this decision, but it's for the best. For the brand, to make it grow further, and for my family, of which not only my children are part of, but also 200 employees'.... more
CoffeeIllycaffè, semester growing
Revenue growing by 21% on 2021: increase on horeca
'We're very satisfied of the 2022 first semester's results'. Without mincing words, states Cristina Scocchia, CEO of Illycaffè, on the financial report of 2022'a first semester, closed with revenue increased... more
Catering and hospitalityAutogrill, first 2022 semester still under pre-covid levels
Revenue increasing by 78%, but losses crash to 37,4 million
"Despite a scenario still characterized by high uncertainty, the Autogrill group sustained the momentum of last year even in the first half of 2022, demonstrating the great resilience of its business model".... more
CoffeeNespresso launches 'Cafecito de Puerto Rico'
The brand stands by farmers with the project 'Reviving origins'
Nespresso launches 'Cafecito de Puerto Rico' in Italy, its first Puerto-rican coffee. The new product is part of the 'Reviving origins' project, that aims at renovating the coffee production in regions... more
SustainabilityFerrero improves its sustainability goals
The path taken has been featured in the Group's 13th report
The Ferrero Group is moving accordingly to their sustainability goals. The state of 'work progress' was featured in the group's 13th Sustainability Report, that highlights the steps taken towards the environmental... more
Economy and financeColdiretti-Philip Morris settlement for the tobacco production chain
Around 1000 businesses involved, between Tuscany, Umbria, Campania and Veneto
The settlement between Coldiretti and Philip Morris Italy was signed in Rome, to guarantee the continuity of investments on Italian tobacco in 2022. The agreement will concern more than 20 thousand tonnes... more
AgrifoodDurum wheat: Italian production falls
The 2022 estimates disclose 3,5 tonnes, with a 5,5 tonnes requirement
Yet other bad news regarding Italian durum wheat, at the center of economic and agri-food attention in this crisis season. Italmopa, the Italian Millers' Industrial Association (Federalimentare-Confindustria)... more
IndustryHappy Birthday, John Deere
The famous harvester made by the American brand is now 75
John Deere's having a birthday. Or rather, to celebrate the 75th anniversary is the production of the first self-propelled combine harvester, the Model 55 whose future development has changed agriculture... more
Economy and financeTomatoes: Steriltom acquires Italtom
Collected minority quotes held by Emiliana Conserve
Tomato finances: chain reactions followed after Casalasco's acquisition of Emiliana Conserve (see articolo di EFA News del 7/7/2022).Steriltom, one of the main European producers of tomato pulp for the... more
Cheese and dairy productsCellular technologies in the dairy: Pascual releases Mylkcubator 2.0
Second edition of the start-up program that develops dairy products from lab-grown protein
Pascual, a Spanish company specializing in the production of dairy products and beverages, has launched Mylkcubator 2.0. We are talking about the second edition of the program that features global incubators... more
FairsMacfrut, the 2023 program starts
First international presentation in Saudi Arabia
Macfrut's organizational program is already at work for the 2023 edition scheduled at the Rimini Expo Center from 3 to 5 May. From the 4th of July, registrations will open for the 40th edition of the international... more
Catering and hospitalityRossopomodoro, Naples establishes itself as Pizza capital
Villages tenth edition: over 30000 mq set up on the Caracciolo Lungomare
While Flavio Briatore and Gino Sorbillo argue over who makes the best pizza, Rossopomodoro steps in and puts and end to the disagreement. Naples re-establishes itself as the city of pizza, says the label... more
Economy and financeDea Capital invests in water parks
The IDeA Corporate Credit Recovery II fund takes over 10% of Costa Edutainment
The IDeA Corporate Credit Recovery II fund, managed by DeA Capital Alternative Funds Sgr, acquired a 10% stake in the Costa Edutainment Group to support the company's development over the next few years.... more
Studies and researchAgritech Center, the University of Pisa working on livestock
Projects on farms and smart agri-food chains are being studied
The ecological transition in agriculture goes through Agritech, the newborn National Research Center for Agricultural Technologies which includes the University of Pisa among the founding members. The... more
LiqueursIbm supports Campari's hi-tech revolution
4-year deal signed to manage the beverage group's digital factory
The partnership was certainly unexpected: two brands like Ibm and Campari that come together deserve the right attention. The two labels, in fact, have signed a four-year deal through which the hi-tech... more
Catering and hospitalityWagamama opens new restaurant in Rozzano (Milan)
Eight in Italy, soon to be opened other locations in Rome, Bologna and Milan
Wagamama, a pan-Asian restaurant format, announced the opening on June 30 of a new restaurant inside the Fiordaliso shopping center in Rozzano: the eighth restaurant in Italy, just minutes from Milan.... more
Economy and financeCrédit Agricole Italia wins the 'Prize of prices'
Twelfth Edition for the acknowledgement assigned to who stood out for innovation authenticity
The "Prize of prizes" was awarded to Crédit Agricole Italia as part of the National Innovation Award. Coordinated by the Cotec Foundation under the concession of the President of the Republic, it is now... more
AgrifoodThe progression of food farming is thanks to neuroscience
Supported by Importaco that has launched a line with natural probiotics obtained through nuts
"To predict the success of a product it is increasingly essential to start from the emotional reactions it arouses in the consumer". States Teresa Cercós Fortea, general manager of quality, environment... more
DistributionGoodman Italy builds the Novate Logistics Centre
It covers an area where food & beverage sales are 12,3 billion euros nearby Milan
"Milan is the right city for the growth of these business models, both in terms of structure and in terms of appeal and ferment of demand". As said by Stefano Fierro, country manager of Goodman Italy,... more
BeverageThe bubble tea phenomenon has begun
Frankly’s crowdfunding campaign, the first Italian bubble tea chain, has recorded a +148%
Bubble tea has won investors over. The proof comes from the equity crowdfunfing campaign organized by Frankly, the first Italian bubble tea chain: in less then a month, the campaign went into overfunding... more
IndustryPeroni: Bari’s factory is increasingly sustainable
7000 sqf field of solar panels will allow to reduce Co2 emissions
Peroni Beer, in track with its goal of reaching zero emissions by 2030, has signed a deal with Absolicon, society specialized in technology supplies for the transition from fossil fuels, to build a 7000... more
Packaging and logisticsCpr System (packaging), 2021 in exponential growth
The group almost made 100 million euros in revenue. Branch kicked off in Spain
In 2021 the revenue data of Cpr System, cooperative group leader in production and recycling of plastic in Italy, have seen an increase of 20% of the consolidated revenue of the group that nearly hits... more
Packaging and logisticsReepack to americans of Pro Mach
The Bergamo-based Company is leader in automatization systems and industrial packaging
Pro Mach Italy 2 srl, brand controlled by the American multinational Pro Mach leader in the industrial sector of packaging, has acquired by the holding RPK s.r.l. – through a congent operation by M&A t... more
Economy and financeHyle Capital aquires Guaresi’s agricultural machinery
Third investment of the ‘Finance for Food one’ fund
Hyle Capital Partners, through its ‘Finance for Food One’ fund, has acquired the entire company that is Guaresi Spa, Italian excellence leader in the agricultural machinery sector.Founded in 1932 in Pil... more
Ice creamTonitto 1939 (gelato), 2022 starts off good
Growth record compared to 2019. The export reaches Africa for the first time
Good results for Tonitto 1939 in the five months of 2022. Despite the post-pandemic difficulty, the price increases of the raw materials and the burst of the Russian-Ukrainian war, the Ligurian brand,... more
CoffeeRoasteries: Moak conquers Mokafè
The Sicilian brand buys out Piedmont
The Sicilian brand Moak has acquired the Piedmontese roastery Mokafè, with the goal of solidifying its leaderships in the market of the HoReCa secotr of northern Italy. The action unifies two long-established... more
Import-exportGermany: DHL price are increasing, especially in the US
The increase of flight, labor and shipping prices are affecting the situation
E-commerce: at the moment the increase doesn’t seem to be affecting the recipient. But for how long will this go on for?The multinational of logistic DHL will increase its fares for the shipping of packages f... more
WinesChianti: the promotion takes off again in Asia
Tour in South Korea and Vietnam
After the United States’ May promotional tour, the Consortium of Chianti Wine finally restarts travelling in Asia for an initiative reserved for professionals, local papers and importers.The tour stops w... more
Economy and financePolo del Gusto (Illy) takes over Rococo Chocolates
The brand and 3 london shops were acquired through Prestat
Polo del Gusto, a subholding from Illy’s group dedicated to food businesses other than coffee, has announced the acquisition of a third chocolate society, after Domori and Prestat: it’s the long-established Roc... more
Fairs‘True’ Made in Italy featured at Fancy Food in New York
Initiatives from Coldiretti and Filiera Italiana finalized to counteract Italian sounding
Against fake Made in Italy worldwide, Coldiretti and Filiera Italiana took action together at Ice-Agenzia in the most important fair event dedicated to culinary specialties, ‘Summer Fancy Food 2022’, tha... more
Catering and hospitalityMcDonald’s Russia becomes ‘Tasty and that’s it’ (Vkusno i Tocka)
Exclusive: the images of the reopening of the long-established restaurant
New name (‘Tasty and that’s it’, which in Russian translates to ‘Vkusno i Tocka’), new logo and most importantly new owner for the 850 McDonald’s restaurants in Russia, after the decision from the America... more
News‘Urbani Tartufi’ celebrates 170 years
Olga Urbani: ‘We have revolutionized the market by bringing the preciousness of earth’s black gold all throughout the world’
This year the Umbria region based company ‘Urbani Tartufi’ celebrates an important milestone: 170 years in which the early days of the long-established company are celebrated. The truffle preservation com... more
Fairs'Ci Gusta' participates in the British Franchise Exhibition
The formats of Made in Italy casual dining on show from the 17th to the 18th of June
'Ci Gusta' will be present at the British & International Franchise Exhibition which will be held at Olympia London from the 17th to the 18th June. The concept and format of 'Ci gusta' have been examined... more
MeatsAmadori aims to a 1,7 billion revenue in medium term
As to the result of 1,36 billion in 2021 (10,5% more than the previous year)
Amadori has ended its reporting period 2021, with a revenue of 1,36 billion and an increase of 130 million more than the previous year. Ebitda was equal to 86 million, the net worth to 296 million, investments... more
NewsItalpizza is one of the first food companies symbol of Made in Italy
According to the ranking made by 'ItalyPost' - 'Corriere della Sera'
Study center 'ItalyPost', in partnership with the newspaper column 'L'Economia' by the newspaper 'Corriere della Sera', has published the ranking 'Imprese Top 2021' ('Top Enterprises 2021'). It's a very... more
Economy and financeEmiliana Conserve finances itself with Unicredit
Approved a Sustainability Linked Minibond
Unicredit approved an 8 million euro Sustainability Linked Minibond issued by Emiliana Conserve Società agricola Spa. The procedure, guaranteed by Sace, is finalized to support the growth of the Busseto... more
DessertsNesquik turns 50
To the tune of ambassador Francesco Facchinetti's hit
In 2021, Nesquik Italia turns 50. Half a century has already gone by that distant 1971, year in which the firm entered italian households for the first time, characterizing many of children's breakfasts.... more