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FairsAnuga 2025: Starting line for a record-breaking edition
4,300 exhibitors and 135 joint stands have been announced for the trade fair scheduled for Cologne from 4 to 8 October.
With around 4,300 exhibitors and 135 joint stands, Anuga Fine Food 2025 is preparing for its largest ever edition, taking place from October 4 to 8 in Cologne. The trade fair, organized under the umbrella... more
Mineral waters and drinksMisitano & Stracuzzi: Paul Stott appointed Chief Procurement Officer
An internationally experienced manager to accelerate the path to operational excellence
Misitano & Stracuzzi SpA, one of Italy's leading business-to-business (B2B) operators active internationally in the creation, production, and marketing of predominantly natural citrus essences and, to... more
Catering and hospitalitySpoon Brands acquires stake in Rossopomodoro to accelerate its growth
Agreement between the food retail basket company and the historic Neapolitan pizza brand worldwide
A strategic and capital partnership to strengthen one of the most beloved pizza brands: Spoon Brands, Spoon Holding's dynamic basket company specializing in food retail, announces the acquisition of a... more
PeopleMcDonald's Italy: Pierpaolo Coli Named New Head of Franchising
Managerial experience at illycaffè and Burger King, he contributed to the expansion of Doppio Malto
McDonald's Italy announces Pierpaolo Coli 's arrival as Head of Franchising, reporting to Magdalena Neuman , National Operations & Franchising Director. This important role will further develop the entire... more
Economy and financeJP Morgan raises target price on Intesa Sanpaolo
UniCredit and Banco BPM also see upward valuations.
JP Morgan analysts have raised their target prices on a number of European banks, including Italian ones. In Italy, they have raised their ratings on Intesa Sanpaolo, with a target price of €6.50 per s... more
Economy and financeEU: Agricultural production prices up 5.6% year-on-year in Q2
Eggs (+27.8%), fruit (+21.1%), and milk (+13.3%) skyrocket. Olive oil (-39.9%) and potatoes (-29.1%) are down
According to Eurostat, in the second quarter of 2025, the average price of agricultural produce in the European Union increased by 5.6% compared to the second quarter of 2024. This confirmed the growth... more
TechnologyTaghleef introduces the easy peel label
The San Giorgio a Nogaro (UD) company launches its new proprietary technology
Taghleef Industries, a Dubai-based company with an Italian subsidiary in San Giorgio di Nogaro (Udine), presents a proprietary technology, peelable in-mold (IML) label film, which sets a "new benchmark"... more
AgrifoodPeaches and nectarines: EU production estimated to decline (-7%) in 2025
Italy bucking the trend, with a slight increase in harvest, especially in Central and Southern Italy / ISMEA Annex
According to ISMEA, European peach, nectarine, and percoca supply in 2025 is expected to reach approximately 3.2 million tonnes, down from both 2024 (-7%) and 2023 (-5%), according to Europech estimates.... more
WinesBrunello Montalcino: The US is the primary market, but Latin America is...
Consortium develops promotion plan taking into account tariff policies and new opportunities
From consolidating historic markets to opening new frontiers. The Brunello di Montalcino Wine Consortium is preparing for the final quarter of 2025 with a promotional plan that looks westward, focusing... more
NewsChina imposes tariffs of up to 62% on EU-made pork
The measure exacerbates tensions with Brussels, which had already imposed tariffs on electric cars
China has imposed initial anti-dumping duties of up to 62.4% on pork imports from the European Union worth over $2 billion. This measure exacerbates trade tensions that have skyrocketed following the EU's... more
CoffeeBrazil's coffee production revised downwards
The decline in Arabica (-11.2%) is offset by an increase in Robusta (+37.2%) and recovering productivity
Conab, Brazil's National Supply Company, has revised downward its coffee production estimate for the 2025/26 season. The forecast now calls for 55.2 million 60-kg bags of coffee to be produced, compared... more
Economy and financeFAO. Cereals: New production record estimated for 2025
Global stocks projected to reach 2961 million tons and increase by 3.7% by the end of 2026
According to the FAO, world cereal production for 2025 is now estimated at 2,961 million tonnes, a new record and 3.5% higher than last year's level. The new Cereal Supply and Demand Brief attributed the... more
Economy and financeThe Ardian fund focuses on large household appliances
Negotiations to sell Magimix to Lavafields to focus on the Robot-Coupe brand
Ardian, a leading global private equity firm, and its partner Hameur Group announce that they have entered into exclusive negotiations for the sale of Magimix to Lavafields Group for an undisclosed consideration.... more
Superfood21 Invest expands into food supplements
Omega Pharma acquires Cieffe to create an Italian nutraceutical hub
Omega Pharma, led by the European investment group 21 Invest, founded and led by Alessandro Benetton , with offices in Italy, France, Spain, and Poland, announces that it has reached an agreement with... more
BeverageChina: 35 billion liters of beer consumed in 2024
The country confirms its record in the beer sector, where Heineken is the best-selling foreign brand
China has held the top spot in beer consumption and production for the 20th consecutive year. According to data released by Drinktec, in 2024, production reached approximately 35.21 billion liters, a slight... more
Economy and financeThe new Ferrero safe is called 3F holding
Name change (from Bermic to 3F) and recapitalization of over €2 billion
The Ferrero family's new holding company is called 3F Holding. The name, changed a few months ago from Bermic. Furthermore, in addition to the name change, 3F is undergoing a major recapitalization of... more
Catering and hospitalityKFC Italy: Top 5 of the Month
The chain grows to 132 stores in Italy and creates 130 new jobs in five regions
It's been a hot August for KFC. The American fried chicken chain has opened five locations in the same month, in as many locations across Italy, far apart. The opening began on August 1st in Gravellona... more
Catering and hospitalityAll'Antico Vinaio opens in London's Soho
Location No. 48 for the Florentine chain aiming for a €100 million turnover
After the USA and the United Arab Emirates, the Tuscan brand debuts in the United Kingdom. more
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Catering and hospitalityAll'Antico Vinaio opens in London's Soho
Location No. 48 for the Florentine chain aiming for a €100 million turnover
After the USA and the United Arab Emirates, the Tuscan brand debuts in the United Kingdom. more
Economy and financeThe new Ferrero safe is called 3F holding
Name change (from Bermic to 3F) and recapitalization of over €2 billion
The Ferrero family's new holding company is called 3F Holding. The name, changed a few months ago from Bermic. Furthermore, in addition to the name change, 3F is undergoing a major recapitalization of... more
Government actsThe Commission pushes for agreements with Mercosur and Mexico
The proposal to the Council: defined as "of crucial importance"
Catering and hospitalityKFC Italy: Top 5 of the Month
The chain grows to 132 stores in Italy and creates 130 new jobs in five regions
AgrifoodAuricchio and Granterre reach agreement for the Iberian market
Both companies join Hispano Italiana, importer of Made in Italy products
Fairs
FairsAnuga 2025: Starting line for a record-breaking edition
4,300 exhibitors and 135 joint stands have been announced for the trade fair scheduled for Cologne from 4 to 8 October.
With around 4,300 exhibitors and 135 joint stands, Anuga Fine Food 2025 is preparing for its largest ever edition, taking place from October 4 to 8 in Cologne. The trade fair, organized under the umbrella... more
FairsAnuga 2025: Korea takes center stage with its culinary excellence
The Asian country will be the official partner of the show where it will bring three gastronomic ambassadors
This October, Korea will be the official partner country of Anuga, offering a contribution that goes far beyond culinary specialties. Under the motto "Taste meets Trends," over 100 Korean exhibitors will... more
FairsMacfrut 2026: A Marathon of International Missions
From October to January, appointments in the Dominican Republic, Panama, China, Brazil and India
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.
