FairsTuttofood Milan 2026: Middle East and North Africa on the rise
Double-digit increase in exhibitors from that region. Egypt and Saudi Arabia make their debuts.
Attendance exceeded expectations for the networking evening organized by Tuttofood Milano 2026, in collaboration with the Parmigiano Reggiano Consortium and ITA – Agenzia, last night in Dubai: approximately 3... more
Economy and financeHistoric free trade agreement signed today between the EU and India
Tariff reductions of 4 billion euros per year in duties on European products, including agri-food products such as wine and oil
The EU and India today concluded negotiations for a "historic, ambitious, and commercially significant" free trade agreement (FTA), considered the largest agreement of its kind ever concluded by either... more
DistributionThe Dutch shopping mall scene arrives in Italy
Via Outlets acquires Scalo Milano Outlet & More, a 44,000-square-meter retail space featuring fashion brands and a rich gastronomic offering
VIA Outlets, a global leader in owning and managing the world's most sustainable fashion outlet centers, has acquired Scalo Milano Outlet & More, a modern, well-connected outlet center located south of... more
IndustryEuricom acquires French company Ebly
Europe's largest microwave ready-meal plant acquired
Euricom, a leading global rice producer, announced today that it has entered into binding agreements to acquire 100% of the shares of Ebly SAS, the joint venture owned by Mars and Axéréal Participations, i... more
Economy and financeNew Routes of Europe: Poland and Ukraine Between Logistics and Politics
Online debate tomorrow will focus on the functioning of transport corridors
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CoffeeThe EU says yes to Hartree taking Touton's coffee (and cocoa)
Brussels has given the green light to the deal between the US and French companies: no competition concerns.
The European Commission has approved the acquisition of sole control of the French company Touton by the U.S.-based Hartree Partners Holdings. The transaction involves the trading of "soft commodities,"... more
Government actsEU: €160 million available for agri-food
Commission supports sustainable and high-quality products in Europe and worldwide
The European Commission has launched calls for proposals for 2026 to support campaigns and events promoting sustainable, high-quality EU agri-food products within the European Union and worldwide. Up to... more
FairsMacfrut 2026: Exhibition area experiencing strong growth
Technical Committee defines conference program
Neri (President): "All the stakeholders in the supply chain were present." more
Veg worldKioene enters Germany
Sales begin with a plant-based offering developed specifically for one of Europe's most important markets
Kioene, an Italian producer of plant-based foods, announces its official entry into the German market, one of Europe's largest for the plant-based sector. Sales began at the beginning of the year in German... more
DessertsKitKat: global partnership with Formula 1 in 2026
The first chocolate single-seater car takes shape at Italian factory
After celebrating 90 years in 2025, KitKat continues its journey, reaching a new milestone: its first full season as the Official Chocolate Bar of Formula 1. This collaboration will see KitKat appear in... more
Economy and financeZoppas (ICE): The Italian agri-food industry is still on the move
After closing 2024 at 70 billion, exports increased by 5.2% in the first 11 months of 2025
"Italian agri-food continues to represent a prime example of our exports. Out of €620 billion in total exports, the sector reached €70 billion in 2024 and is growing by 5.2% in the first 11 months of... more
FairsMacfrut: Three-year agreement with the Dominican Republic
Central American country will participate in the 2026 edition with a 400sm stand
A three-year agreement has been signed between Macfrut and the Ministry of Agriculture and the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Dominican Republic. The agreement was signed recently in Santo Domingo... more
NewsTractors in front of the European Parliament on January 20
Beyond January 18th, in Strasbourg, against the CAP: 1000 tractors expected
On January 20, 2026, thousands of farmers from across Europe will gather in Strasbourg in the morning, along with around 1,000 tractors, for a declared demonstration in the European Quarter in front of... more
Economy and financeDeA Capital Real Estate acquires business parks in France
Transaction in partnership with Herbert Management Corporation
DeA Capital Real Estate and Harbert Management Corporation (HMC), an independent US alternative asset manager focused on real assets, have acquired, through a joint venture, a first portfolio of business... more
FairsSigep 2026: Over 1,300 exhibitors at the starting line
The opening ceremony of the foodservice trade show at Rimini Fiera will take place tomorrow. Buyers from 75 countries are expected.
Starting tomorrow, and for five days, Rimini Fiera returns to being the hub of global foodservice with the 47th edition of Sigep World – The World Expo for Foodservice Excellence. Until Tuesday, January 2... more
Economy and financeSace, Italy does business in Oman
Memorandum of understanding with Omani player Khazanah Modern
Active in sectors with high economic potential such as F&B, renewables and hospitality more
SuperfoodArdian acquires Spanish company IVB Wellness Lab
The fund acquires a stake in the innovative and fast-growing supplement brand in Spain
Ardian has signed an agreement to acquire a stake in IVB Wellness Lab, an innovative and rapidly growing supplement brand in Spain. With this investment, Ardian's Growth team is collaborating with IVB's... more
Economy and financeIntesa Sanpaolo among the best employers in Europe
For the fifth consecutive year in Italy, recognition by the Top Employers Institute
Intesa Sanpaolo has been recognized for the second consecutive year as one of the best employers in Europe and for the fifth consecutive year in Italy by the Top Employers Institute, the global certification... more
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CoffeeThe EU says yes to Hartree taking Touton's coffee (and cocoa)
Brussels has given the green light to the deal between the US and French companies: no competition concerns.
The European Commission has approved the acquisition of sole control of the French company Touton by the U.S.-based Hartree Partners Holdings. The transaction involves the trading of "soft commodities,"... more
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FairsTuttofood Milan 2026: Middle East and North Africa on the rise
Double-digit increase in exhibitors from that region. Egypt and Saudi Arabia make their debuts.
Attendance exceeded expectations for the networking evening organized by Tuttofood Milano 2026, in collaboration with the Parmigiano Reggiano Consortium and ITA – Agenzia, last night in Dubai: approximately 3... more
FairsMacfrut 2026: Exhibition area experiencing strong growth
Technical Committee defines conference program
Neri (President): "All the stakeholders in the supply chain were present." more
FairsMacfrut: Three-year agreement with the Dominican Republic
Central American country will participate in the 2026 edition with a 400sm stand
FairsSigep 2026: Over 1,300 exhibitors at the starting line
The opening ceremony of the foodservice trade show at Rimini Fiera will take place tomorrow. Buyers from 75 countries are expected.
