FairsSigep World 2026: An Edition of Special Projects
From the Food Experience in the hotel industry to the bar of the future. Focus on chocolate and sustainability.
At Sigep World (Rimini Fair, January 16–20), foodservice showcases itself through special projects, thematic platforms that connect products, supply chains, and business models. Luxury Hotel Food Experience, S... more
Studies and researchAgri-food: How to Manage Supply Chain Risks
Marino (dss+): "Addressing and managing risks has become a strategic issue for the food sector."
Towards the conference on "Agri-food Resilience. How to Implement Risk Management Solutions Along the Supply Chain" (Bologna, March 3, 2026, Hotel I Portici, Via Indipendenza 69, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.). more
Pasta and bakery productsABC Company: €9.7 million for Genoese focaccia
Agreement for the acquisition of Drago Forneria Genovese
ABC Company Spa, a consulting company and permanent capital vehicle listed on the professional segment of Euronext Growth Milan, has signed a binding agreement to acquire a majority stake in Drago Forneria... more
AgrifoodDiagram Group: Revenues and EBITDA on the rise
For the new year, a €200 million investment plan for acquisitions in Europe and Latin America.
Diagram Group is expected to close 2025 with consolidated revenues of €100 million, up more than 25% compared to 2024, and with an increasing gross operating margin. These results were achieved thanks t... more
HealthChildhood obesity: the British ideological approach
Paganini (Competere): "Banning advertising for HFSS products distorts the market."
With the ban on advertising for HFSS (High Fat, Sugar and Salt) products before 9pm on TV and at any time online coming into force on 5 January 2026, the UK is taking one of the most restrictive regulatory... more
Packaging and logisticsKitchen Hoods: Franke Goes Shopping in Scandinavia
Acquisition of 100% of Norway's Røros Metall shares, strengthening a 20-year partnership.
The Swiss Franke Group, headquartered in Aarburg, is expanding its presence in the Nordic region and strengthening its expertise in centralized ventilation with the acquisition of Røros Metall, a premium... more
BeverageKulmbacher Brauerei: Christoph Ahlborn new CEO
The manager has a long experience in Nestlé Germany, where he started working in 2000.
Effective January 1, 2026, the Kulmbacher Group has a new CEO. The Supervisory Board of Kulmbacher Brauerei AG has appointed Christoph Ahlborn to this role, succeeding Jörg Lehmann , who held this position... more
Government actsFertilizers. Sefcovic: "The EU Commission is committed to reduce prices."
Despite stabilization, costs are 60% higher than in 2020 and are "unsustainable"
The European Commission intends to reduce fertilizer prices. Almost simultaneously with the appeal from Italian Agriculture Minister Francesco Lollobrigida to EU Commissioner Christophe Hansen (see EFA... more
AgrifoodUkraine: FAO establishes three-year agricultural emergency and recovery...
Priority actions outlined to protect livelihoods and restore productive capacity
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has released its Emergency Response and Early Recovery Plan for Ukraine for 2026-2028, outlining priority actions to protect agricultural... more
FairsSigep World /2. Sweets and ice cream... but not only
Tea and coffee culture are among the themes of the 2026 edition. Space for "Pizza (R)evolution"
For the 2026 edition of Sigep World (see EFA News ), tea culture will also be given prominence as a new frontier in the premium segment. The program is enriched by a packed schedule of talks. Among the... more
Fruit and vegetablesPolenghi: Progressio Sgr sells 38% stake
Italian group invests alongside Idia Capital and aims to strengthen its presence in foreign markets.
Following the exit of Progressio Sgr (which entered the company as a minority shareholder in 2019), an independent investor specializing in SMEs, which is selling its entire stake (38%), Polenghi has turned... more
AgrifoodBayer and ADM renew their partnership in Maharashtra for three years.
Program in India quadruples reach, reaching 100,000 farmers and expanding coverage from 35,000 to 200,000 hectares
Bayer, a global company with core competencies in life sciences, healthcare, and agriculture, and ADM-Archer Daniels Midland, a global leader in innovative, nature-based agri-food solutions, through its... more
FairsRiminiWellness: The 20th anniversary edition is celebrated throughout the...
"Go Through" will be the claim: an attitude that redefines the relationship between body and space
Body and dynamism, performance and innovation, movement and energy. This is the comprehensive vision of wellness at RiminiWellness 2026, scheduled at Rimini Fiera and the Riviera from May 28th to 31st,... more
Economy and financeIntesa Sanpaolo consolidates its role as a strategic partner in the Middle...
Over 60 billion euros in transactions carried out together with other banks in the last two years
Intesa Sanpaolo, through its Imi Corporate & Investment Banking Division, led by Mauro Micillo , consolidates its role as a leading financial partner in the Middle East. Since 2023, the Division has participated,... more
DessertsPuratos Italy: Partnership with Cascarano in Puglia
The agreement is part of a growth program with a multi-year development and investment plan
On December 23, Puratos Italia and Cascarano Vincenzo Srl finalized an agreement for a new joint venture. The creation of Puratos Cascarano continues the expansion strategy of the Italian branch of Puratos,... more
Pasta and bakery productsSan Francesco bakery sets sail for Sweden
Itago sold it to Lantmännen Unibake, one of the main European operators in the bakery sector
The final company in NEIP III Sicaf's portfolio has been sold: the private equity fund Itago announced the signing of an agreement for the sale of Panificio San Francesco, a leading Italian company producing... more
IndustryCultivated meat: flop in Switzerland
Bell Food prefers to focus on traditional products
Even in Switzerland, the great enthusiasm for synthetic meat (and meat substitutes more generally) is already waning. This is denounced by Marco Tschanz , director of Bell Food Group Switzerland, who reports... more
Economy and financeFerrero Italy, new board of directors and continued growth
The financial statements of the four companies have been approved: €108 million invested in production facilities
Ferrero Spa and its four subsidiaries in Italy (i.e., Ferrero Commercial Italy, Ferrero Industrial Italy, Ferrero Management Services Italy, and Ferrero Technical Services Italy) "have guaranteed the protection... more
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AgrifoodBayer and ADM renew their partnership in Maharashtra for three years.
Program in India quadruples reach, reaching 100,000 farmers and expanding coverage from 35,000 to 200,000 hectares
Bayer, a global company with core competencies in life sciences, healthcare, and agriculture, and ADM-Archer Daniels Midland, a global leader in innovative, nature-based agri-food solutions, through its... more
FairsSigep World 2026: An Edition of Special Projects
From the Food Experience in the hotel industry to the bar of the future. Focus on chocolate and sustainability.
At Sigep World (Rimini Fair, January 16–20), foodservice showcases itself through special projects, thematic platforms that connect products, supply chains, and business models. Luxury Hotel Food Experience, S... more
FairsSigep World /2. Sweets and ice cream... but not only
Tea and coffee culture are among the themes of the 2026 edition. Space for "Pizza (R)evolution"
AgrifoodUkraine: FAO establishes three-year agricultural emergency and recovery...
Priority actions outlined to protect livelihoods and restore productive capacity
Fruit and vegetablesPolenghi: Progressio Sgr sells 38% stake
Italian group invests alongside Idia Capital and aims to strengthen its presence in foreign markets.
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FairsSigep World /2. Sweets and ice cream... but not only
Tea and coffee culture are among the themes of the 2026 edition. Space for "Pizza (R)evolution"
For the 2026 edition of Sigep World (see EFA News ), tea culture will also be given prominence as a new frontier in the premium segment. The program is enriched by a packed schedule of talks. Among the... more
FairsSigep World 2026: An Edition of Special Projects
From the Food Experience in the hotel industry to the bar of the future. Focus on chocolate and sustainability.
At Sigep World (Rimini Fair, January 16–20), foodservice showcases itself through special projects, thematic platforms that connect products, supply chains, and business models. Luxury Hotel Food Experience, S... more
FairsRiminiWellness: The 20th anniversary edition is celebrated throughout the...
"Go Through" will be the claim: an attitude that redefines the relationship between body and space
FairsKoelnmesse confirms its position as a "sustainability pioneer"
Study certifies the high environmental reputation of the German exhibition center
