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NewsItalian Cuisine, a UNESCO World Heritage Site: A Dream Come True
Intergovernmental Committee meeting in New Delhi unanimously decrees recognition
Lollobrigida (Masaf): "Our ability to transform tradition into universal value has been rewarded." more

BeverageHeineken appoints Alex Carreteiro as its new president of the Ameri...
The manager has experience in Pepsi and Nestlé, mainly in the southern hemisphere markets
Heineken has announced the appointment of Alex Carreteiro as Regional President for the Americas and a member of the Heineken Executive Team, effective March 1, 2026. Currently CEO of PepsiCo Brazil &... more

NewsUN: World Mediterranean Diet Day established
The General Assembly will set the date of celebration on November 16th.
Negotiations have concluded on the text of the resolution establishing November 16 as International Mediterranean Diet Day. The resolution will now be submitted for formal adoption by the United Nations... more

Economy and financeItalian agri-food: a leading and driving sector in Europe
According to the ISMEA 2025 Agri-food Report
A driving force for the Italian economy, resilient to the numerous external shocks that have occurred over the decade, and a leading player in Europe with several records. This is the picture of the Italian... more

Government actsCroatian-Slovenian hard full-fat cheese approved as PGI
Istarski ovčji sir is a long-matured mountain product with a typically spicy flavour
The European Commission has added “Istarski ovčji sir / Istrski ovčji sir”, a cheese originating in Croatia and Slovenia, to its list of protected geographical indications (PGI). Istarski ovčji sir /... more

BeverageGuinness folds its arms, Christmas with empty shelves
Ninety workers at Diageo's Belfast plant are on strike from today until December 19th, with the company still opening a new brewery in London.
Empty shelves could welcome shoppers seeking Guinness Zero this Christmas, according to a statement from the British union Unite the Union, after union members "at the Diageo plant in Belfast voted overwhelmingly... more

PeopleHenrique Braun is the new CEO of Coca-Cola
Historic leadership change: James Quincey steps down to become executive chairman
Coca-Cola is making a historic change at the top. The Atlanta-based multinational beverage company announced today that its board of directors has appointed Henrique Braun as chief executive officer, effective... more

NewsSanremo's Flowers at the Nobel Prize
The floriculturists of western Liguria adorn the Konserthuset in Stockholm
Liguria is once again, as is tradition, a key player at the Nobel Prize ceremony in Stockholm, thanks to one of its most renowned products: flowers from the Western Riviera. The products, flowers, and... more

FishEU reaches agreement with UK on fishing
Possibility of 95 Tca total allowable catch for jointly managed stocks in the Atlantic and North Sea
The Council approved an agreement reached with the United Kingdom on fishing opportunities for 95 Total Allowable Catches (TCA) for stocks jointly managed by the EU and the UK under the EU-UK Trade and... more

FairsKoelnmesse confirms its position as a "sustainability pioneer"
Study certifies the high environmental reputation of the German exhibition center
Koelnmesse has once again been recognized as Germany's leading and most innovative trade fair venue in the field of sustainability. This is confirmed by the latest study, "Pioneers in Sustainability 2025,"... more

Economy and financeEurozone GDP and employment growing
Eurostat: GDP increased 0.3% in the euro area and 0.4% in the EU
In the third quarter of 2025, according to an estimate published by Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union, seasonally adjusted GDP increased by 0.3% in the euro area and by 0.4% in the... more

AgrifoodNGT: Agreement reached overnight at the EU Council
A new step forward for cultivation techniques that are alternative to GMOs and resistant to climate change
Last night, the European Council reached a provisional agreement with the European Parliament on a set of rules establishing a legal framework for new genomic techniques (NGTs).The regulation aims to improve... more

WinesGerman winemakers join the European Federation of Origin Wines
Ricci Curbastro (EFOW): "This is a significant step that strengthens our representation."
At the DWV (Deutscher Weinbauverband, the national association of German winemakers) Congress, held in Mainz from 1 to 3 December, the DWV's entry into the European Federation of Origin Wines (EFOW) was... more

TechnologyThere's "excitement" in Tetra Pak
5 new vice presidents appointed
Latvian company Bioreactors, specializing in biomass and precision fermentation solutions for new foods, has also been acquired. more

Economy and financeEU agri-food trade/2. Imports increase in value on an annual basis
The data for last September are affected by the increase in coffee and cocoa prices
According to the latest data (see EFA News ), European Union agri-food imports reached €14.7 billion in September 2025, 5% more than in August and 8% more than in September 2024. Cumulative imports reached €... more

Economy and financeEU agri-food trade: surplus declines on an annual basis
The United Kingdom remains the leading export destination, followed by the United States and Switzerland.
The European Union's agri-food trade surplus reached €5.4 billion in September 2025, 45% higher than in August, reflecting a strong month-on-month recovery. However, the surplus remains 6% lower than i... more

Economy and financeAgriculture: Andalusia is the most profitable EU region
Brittany (France), Weser-Ems (Germany) and Lombardy (Italy) follow in the ranking
According to Eurostat, in 2023, total agricultural production in the European Union was estimated at €537 billion. The data shows that five EU regions, classified at level 2 of the Nomenclature of Territorial U... more

Economy and financeRemy Cointreau's: the new CEO is ready for a recovery
In 1HY Turnover at 486 million, -4.2% year-on-year
Franck Marilly: "A difficult first half of the year also marks the beginning of a new era." more
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Economy and financeEurozone GDP and employment growing
Eurostat: GDP increased 0.3% in the euro area and 0.4% in the EU
In the third quarter of 2025, according to an estimate published by Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union, seasonally adjusted GDP increased by 0.3% in the euro area and by 0.4% in the... more

BeverageHeineken appoints Alex Carreteiro as its new president of the Ameri...
The manager has experience in Pepsi and Nestlé, mainly in the southern hemisphere markets
Heineken has announced the appointment of Alex Carreteiro as Regional President for the Americas and a member of the Heineken Executive Team, effective March 1, 2026. Currently CEO of PepsiCo Brazil &... more

NewsItalian Cuisine, a UNESCO World Heritage Site: A Dream Come True
Intergovernmental Committee meeting in New Delhi unanimously decrees recognition

PeopleHenrique Braun is the new CEO of Coca-Cola
Historic leadership change: James Quincey steps down to become executive chairman

BeverageGuinness folds its arms, Christmas with empty shelves
Ninety workers at Diageo's Belfast plant are on strike from today until December 19th, with the company still opening a new brewery in Lo...
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FairsKoelnmesse confirms its position as a "sustainability pioneer"
Study certifies the high environmental reputation of the German exhibition center
Koelnmesse has once again been recognized as Germany's leading and most innovative trade fair venue in the field of sustainability. This is confirmed by the latest study, "Pioneers in Sustainability 2025,"... more

FairsMacfrut 2026. the nursery sector takes center stage
From 21 to 23 April 2026, meet the world's leading scientific experts on avocados and mangoes.
Global innovations in avocados and mangoes, minor tropical and subtropical fruit species, organic nursery gardening, rootstocks and innovation in horticulture, and plant patents. These are the key themes... more

FairsMacfrut: 43rd edition presented in Colombia
The Latin American country is proving to be strategic for avocado imports

FairsSigep Asia prepares for the Gelato World Cup
The event is scheduled for July 15-17, 2026 in Singapore


























































