
Economy and financeIEG reports robust organic growth in the first half of the year
Revenues at €149.3 million (13.2%), EBITDA at €39.2 million (+8.8%): acceleration of investments with 4 strategic acquisitions
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 half-year financial report... more

Economy and financeBayer: Revenue rises to €10.739 billion in the second quarter
Financial debt decreased (-9.5%). Crop Science: sales increased (+2.2%).
The Bayer Group is on track after an encouraging first half of the year. "We are entering a strong second half of 2025, which will be characterized by further progress on all strategic priorities, continued... more

Catering and hospitalitySSP, farewell to Italy
Restaurants in stations, even those that have been open for just a few months, will close
"The best part of the journey." So reads the welcome slogan on the website of SSP (Select Service Partners), one of the world's largest travel catering groups, listed on the London Stock Exchange, present... more

Economy and financeGreen Arrow acquires DeA Capital alternative funds
The largest Italian alternative investment operator is born
The operation also involved funds dedicated to the agri-food sector: IdeaAgro I and II, Taste of Italy I and II, with their numerous stakes in food companies. more

Mineral waters and drinksGalvanina secures €61 million in financing for new expansion
Sace guarantees the Italian mineral water company to strengthen its presence in North America and Europe.
Galvanina Spa, a historic Italian company specializing in the production of mineral waters and premium soft drinks with a strong export focus, has finalized a financing of over €61 million, backed by S... more

IndustryGuala Closures expands its presence in India
Oricon Enterprises Acquires Metal Caps Division
Guala Closures announces that it has reached an agreement to acquire, through its Indian subsidiary, the metal closures division (crown closures and ROPP) of Oricon Enterprises Ltd., a leading multi-sector... more

Frozen foodsHard times for Nomad Food's frozen foods (Findus)
Quarterly revenues -0.8%, half-year -1.9%: unexpected "headwinds to sales, unfavorable weather conditions"
Nomad Foods Limited, a multinational frozen food company that owns brands such as Findus, has announced its financial results for the three- and six-month periods ended June 30, 2025. Financial performance... more

Fruit and vegetablesDole sells its fresh produce division to Arable Capital
Transaction worth $140 million, including $90 million in cash
Dole, a global fresh produce company, announced that certain of its subsidiaries have completed the sale of Dole’s fresh vegetable business to Og Holdco LLC, the parent company of Organicgirl LLC, a p... more

NewsTrade: US accelerates drone delivery regulations
FAA proposes BVLOS (Beyond Visual Line of Sight) and Secretary Duffy reveals the details - Video + Attachment
The U.S. Department of Transportation's new FAA proposal aims to standardize BVLOS operations to unlock the industry's commercial potential and assert national technological leadership, overcoming the current system of individual waivers. more

Government actsRatafia Ciociara officially registered among the EU denominations
In the spirits sector it is the 16th Italian GI, the 3rd produced in Lazio
Ratafia Ciociara PGI is the 36th Geographical Indication (GI) among spirits in Italy; in Lazio, there are three PGIs in the spirits sector, joining the 66 PDO and PGI products in the agri-food and wine... more

PeopleAlessandra Balocco passes away: another loss for the confectionery...
The 61-year-old entrepreneur had been leading the company since 2022 after the premature death of her brother
There is no peace for the Balocco family. Just three years after the passing of President and CEO Alberto Balocco , Alessandra Balocco , who had taken over the reins of the Fossano (Cuneo) confectionery... more

Catering and hospitalityLondon Mayor Funds Shoreditch's "Dolce Vita"
With the Summer Streets program, bars and restaurants will be open from now until the end of the year.
Shoreditch, the hipster neighborhood and one of the most "artsy" areas in London's East End, part of the London Borough of Hackney, is experiencing a new "dolce vita" thanks to Mayor Sadiq Khan 's new... more

Economy and financeMarr, semester in line with the year's objectives
Cremonini Group's food company reported revenues of €994.8 million and EBITDA of €47.6 million.
The Board of Directors of Marr Spa, a Cremonini Group company listed on the Euronext Star Milan segment and a leader in Italy in the marketing and distribution of food and non-food products to the foodservice... more

FairsSigep Asia 2026 closes with over 13,000 visitors
449 exhibitors and brands from 41 countries. The Italian Pavilion's debut was among the highlights.
The second edition of Sigep Asia 2025 concluded with excellent results. From July 16 to 18, Southeast Asia's leading restaurant and hospitality event transformed Marina Bay Sands, Singapore, into a vibrant... more

Economy and financeClabo defends itself with a "resilient" six-month report
Despite the composition negotiated by the crisis, the company closed the semester with sales of 30.1 million: China held up well (+22.4%)
Clabo Spa, the parent company of a globally active group specializing in professional display cases for ice cream parlors, pastry shops, bars, cafes, hotels, and traditional retail outlets, listed on the... more

Economy and financeBayer /2. €1.2 billion allocated for glyphosate litigation
Compensation requests reduced from 192,000 to 61,000 after settlement agreement
Bayer has set aside additional provisions of approximately €1.2 billion for the Roundup™ (glyphosate) litigation. This amount is included in the total of approximately €1.7 billion in provisions alrea... more

AgrifoodEU agricultural markets remain resilient despite tensions and clima...
Latest edition of the European Commission's report on Agriculture and Rural Development
Despite global uncertainties, EU agricultural markets "remain generally resilient," with increasing cereal production, a marked recovery in olive oil production, stable milk deliveries, and solid poultry... more

DessertsKinder and TicTac are already looking ahead to Halloween 2025.
"Pan e Cioc" is one of the limited editions in sight of next October 31st
Can the spookiest night of the year also be the most fun? Celebrating Halloween together with themed games, decorations, and costumes is an unforgettable experience thanks to Ferrero's many new products,... more
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Economy and financeGreen Arrow acquires DeA Capital alternative funds
The largest Italian alternative investment operator is born
The operation also involved funds dedicated to the agri-food sector: IdeaAgro I and II, Taste of Italy I and II, with their numerous stakes in food companies. more

PeopleAlessandra Balocco passes away: another loss for the confectionery...
The 61-year-old entrepreneur had been leading the company since 2022 after the premature death of her brother
There is no peace for the Balocco family. Just three years after the passing of President and CEO Alberto Balocco , Alessandra Balocco , who had taken over the reins of the Fossano (Cuneo) confectionery... more

FairsSigep Asia 2026 closes with over 13,000 visitors
449 exhibitors and brands from 41 countries. The Italian Pavilion's debut was among the highlights.

Catering and hospitalitySSP, farewell to Italy
Restaurants in stations, even those that have been open for just a few months, will close

Economy and financeMarr, semester in line with the year's objectives
Cremonini Group's food company reported revenues of €994.8 million and EBITDA of €47.6 million.
Fairs

FairsSigep Asia 2026 closes with over 13,000 visitors
449 exhibitors and brands from 41 countries. The Italian Pavilion's debut was among the highlights.
The second edition of Sigep Asia 2025 concluded with excellent results. From July 16 to 18, Southeast Asia's leading restaurant and hospitality event transformed Marina Bay Sands, Singapore, into a vibrant... more

FairsIEG: Rimini once again takes center stage with Pescare Show
Italian Exhibition Group has announced the dates of the second edition of the Fair from 13 to 15 February 2026
Rimini returns to being the capital of sport fishing and recreational boating with Pescare Show 2026, the Italian Exhibition Group (IEG) event scheduled for February 13-15, 2026, at the Fiera di Rimini... more

FairsHospitality 2026: Focus on Open-Air Hospitality
Riva del Garda Fierecongressi presents the first innovations for the 50th edition of the fair

FairsFiera Milano - IEG: Strategic alliance begins under the banner of a...
The organizer of Milano AutoClassica and Vicenza Classic Car Show enters the company
