Packaging and logisticsGuala Closures: Plant inaugurated in Scotland
Over €60 million invested to gain a foothold in the Scotch whisky market
Guala Closures, a manufacturer of premium and innovative closures, has officially opened its new state-of-the-art production facility in Gartcosh, Scotland. With an investment of over €60 million, this m... more
DessertsCth Invest (Ferrero): consolidated revenues of €3 billion
Gross margin of €890 million. "Growth driven by organic performance and acquisitions"
Cth Invest Group, through its holding company Cth Invest SA, an affiliate of the Ferrero Group, has approved its consolidated financial statements for the 2023/2024 financial year, ending on August 31,... more
PeopleBayer: Bill Anderson's tenure extended
New mandate for the CEO, who will remain in office until March 31, 2029
The Supervisory Board of Bayer AG has unanimously decided to extend the contract of Chief Executive Officer Bill Anderson until March 31, 2029. His contract was originally scheduled to expire on March... more
Economy and financeCAP, everyone against von der Leyen
Protests from all the primary sector unions against the cuts
As expected, the (strong) reactions against the single fund that will consolidate European policies, including CAP resources, were not long in coming. This fund is included among the new budget proposals... more
Catering and hospitalityEataly opens its first store in the Netherlands
At Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, Italian excellence is also available for takeaway.
Eataly opens its first store in the Netherlands, at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, in Lounge 1 (Schengen area), bringing Italian culinary excellence to millions of travelers. Eataly at Schiphol presents itself... more
Economy and financeCommodities. Cocoa: prices fall across all markets.
European corn prices rise again after five consecutive months of declines
After record inflation over the past four crop years, cocoa consumption is showing clear signs of slowing. Grindings (the processing of cocoa beans) in the main consumption regions are in sharp decline.... more
Economy and financeEurozone inflation remains at 2% in June
Eurostat reports prices up 1.9% from May, with food and alcohol prices up 0.59%.
Eurozone inflation remains on the rise in June. Eurostat, the European Statistical Office, reports that the annual inflation rate in the euro area was 2% in June 2025, up from 1.9% in May. A year earlier,... more
NewsTariffs: Trump: agreement with India very close
The President is also optimistic about the EU, but the agreement with it will be "very different from the past."
Washington and Delhi are "very close" to finalizing a trade agreement, US President Donald Trump said, as high-level talks between the two sides continue. "We are very close to an agreement with India,... more
Cheese and dairy productsDalter Food: consolidated revenue rises to €176 million (+10.7%) in...
The first quarter confirms last year's positive trend. Employees increase from 181 to 189.
In a challenging macroeconomic environment, marked by unfavorable market dynamics that impacted profits and led to performances that fell short of expectations, DalterFood Group closed 2024 with growth... more
Economy and financeReal Estate. Dea Capital and Corebridge are selling two industrial complexes...
€25 million paid by a British family office assisted by Delin Property
The joint venture between DeA Capital Real Estate and Corebridge Real Estate Investors announced today the sale of two Class A industrial complexes in Madrid, Spain, to a British family office advised... more
LiqueursEarthquake at Diageo: CEO Debra Crew leaves.
Nik Jhangiani resigns effective immediately as interim CEO
There's been a stir at Diageo. The company, which owns spirits brands such as Johnnie Walker whisky and Guinness beer, has announced that Debra Crew has stepped down as CEO and board member, effective... more
Economy and financeFrance, major maneuvers among supermarkets
Auchan is selling 19 stores to Lidl to strengthen its financial performance and avoid further cuts.
French supermarket group Auchan will sell 19 stores to German retailer Lidl. The two companies announced the sale, but did not disclose the financial details of the transaction. The two companies are in... more
NewsEU Commission: Single Fund and cuts to agricultural aid of up to 75%
Italian MP Carloni disagrees: "The proposal opens the door to non-European products that lack food safety."
A single fund that will consolidate European policies, including CAP resources. This is among the new budget proposals that European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will present to the Commission.... more
IndustryBayer Crop Science: The Italian market is among the leading in Europe
Exclusive interview with Patrick Gerlich, CEO for Italy
Bayer celebrated 125 years of presence in Italy: the group is present in our country with its Pharmaceuticals, Consumer Health and Crop Science divisions, graphically represented on the commemorative stamp... more
FairsAnuga: Partnership with Ecotrophelia Europe Renews
Cologne Fair offers young talents a chance to create sustainable added value
Anuga, one of the world's leading trade fairs for the food and beverage industry, is once again reaffirming its role as the industry's innovation platform this year: with its renewed collaboration with... more
NewsWine exports: volumes (-3.7%) and value (-0.9%) down in the first four...
US remains positive but growth halves, Europe declines, Russia collapses (-65%)
Italian wine exports are worsening, closing the four-month period with a 3.7% volume decline, while value also turned negative for the first time in 2025 (-0.9%, to €2.5 billion). As anticipated by the I... more
DessertsIngredients. Nexture: an €800 million company is born
A €425 million bond issue for the holding group resulting from the merger of CSM Ingredients and Italcanditi.
Nexture, the holding company that marks a new phase in the evolution of the Ingredient-Tech Platform, was presented today. The company was created by combining the industrial and technological expertise... more
Economy and financeElica closes deal with Chinese authorities for Putian
With the transfer of 0.56% from Fuji, from today the Zhejiang company is totally in the hands of the Fabriano company which makes it its eastern...
Elica announced today that it has obtained the necessary authorizations from the Chinese authorities and, therefore, completed the administrative formalities for the acquisition from Fuji Industrial of... more
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Ice creamThe clash between Unilever and Ben & Jerry's continues
The multinational has made a dramatic move by appointing Jochanan Senf as the new CEO of the US ice cream company.
A last-minute move has reopened a new chapter in the ice cream battle between Unilever and Ben & Jerry's, one of its flagship brands in the United States, among those the multinational intends to spin... more
Economy and financeKraft Heinz goes all ketchup: is it getting rid of the grocery "bur...
US rumors: the multinational could spin off some iconic brands to focus solely on sauces
Could Kraft Heinz's recent sale of Plasmon to NewPrinces, owned by the Mastrolia family (see EFA News ), be part of a multi-billion dollar plan to "reposition" the multinational to benefit other segments... more
DessertsFerrara Candy Company Prepares to Go Shopping in France
Ferrero's company is reportedly ready to acquire French confectionery giant CPK to enter the European sweets market.
Economy and financeEurozone inflation remains at 2% in June
Eurostat reports prices up 1.9% from May, with food and alcohol prices up 0.59%.
LiqueursEarthquake at Diageo: CEO Debra Crew leaves.
Nik Jhangiani resigns effective immediately as interim CEO
Fairs
FairsAnuga: Partnership with Ecotrophelia Europe Renews
Cologne Fair offers young talents a chance to create sustainable added value
Anuga, one of the world's leading trade fairs for the food and beverage industry, is once again reaffirming its role as the industry's innovation platform this year: with its renewed collaboration with... more
FairsMacfrut. Asparagus and berries: a strange (and winning) combination.
International Asparagus Days and International Berries Days join forces in Bordeaux from October 7 to 10.
Technical tours, an exhibition area, field demonstrations, workshops, and trade show tours. All this will take place in Bordeaux from October 7 to 10, 2025, with International Asparagus Days (IAD) and... more
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New Strategy Aims to Attract Top Foreign Buyers. Gelato Enters Global Menus
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Three international stages for collaboration in key sectors of ecological transition in Cairo, Belgrade and Warsaw
