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VideoBayer: The heart of innovation is in central Italy
Exclusive interviews with the protagonists of the new advanced-technology greenhouse project
Varietal improvement through research and seed production for commercialization. These are the two main activities of the Bayer Research Center in Borgo Sabotino (Latina, central Italy), the flagship of... more
Government actsFerrero: EU approves Ferrara Candy Company's acquisition of CPK
Commission finds no violation of EU competition rules
The European Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the Ferrero group's acquisition of sole control of the French company CPK SAS. The transaction primarily concerns the production and... more
Cheese and dairy productsGranarolo makes a splash across the Channel
Acquired 100% of West Horsley Dairy, a UK dairy distributor with a turnover of £16 million
Italian dairy producer Granarolo has acquired 100% of West Horsley Dairy with a view to consolidating its presence in the United Kingdom, particularly in London, by reaching strategic customers.West Horsley... more
Mineral waters and drinksCoca-Cola in Italy: €1.142 billion in economic value generated in 2024
The employment impact is growing, with wages above average
Coca-Cola, present in Italy since 1927, remains the country's leading beverage company in terms of economic and employment impact. This figure takes on special significance on the eve of the Milan-Cortina... more
BiologicalRigoni Asiago: Revenue to grow by double digits in 2024
Exports are increasingly crucial for the italian group
Rigoni di Asiago closed 2024 with a total turnover of €162.7 million. This represents a 13% increase compared to 2023, driven primarily by exports: while in Italy, the Veneto-based organic company's r... more
WinesItalian wineries take center stage in Mexico
Istituto Grandi Marchi celebrates national winemaking with exclusive masterclasses and walk-around tastings.
Istituto Grandi Marchi, an ambassador of Italian winemaking excellence around the world, continues its international tour. On this occasion, the 18 IGM wine families brought their expertise to the heart... more
Ice creamFroneri expands into Europe with Food Union ice cream
Acquired ice cream business in Denmark, Norway, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Romania
Froneri, one of the world's largest ice cream companies, has entered into agreements to acquire Food Union's European ice cream business. Specific financial details were not disclosed. The proposed transaction,... more
Food safetyEU: Salmonella from tomatoes: Sicily in the dock
ECDC reports 437 cases in 17 countries between 2023 and 2025: likely strain of infection in cherry tomatoes from the island
A prolonged outbreak of Salmonella Strathcona in multiple European Union countries has led to the reporting of 437 confirmed cases in 17 EU countries between January 1, 2023, and September 30, 2025. Italy,... more
Economy and financePasta: Italy Leads the Way, Confirmed by the EU
Two-thirds of European production comes from Italy. Exports also rules
In 2024, European Union countries produced 6.0 million tons of pasta, worth €9.1 billion. According to Eurostat, compared to 2023, the value of pasta production increased by 3%, while the volume produced d... more
Economy and financeCommodities. Hazelnuts: Production plummets, prices skyrocket
EUDR regulation postponement among causes of bullish volatility in cocoa market
Turkstat, the Turkish statistics office, has published its "Crop Production 2nd Estimate 2025," with a revised Turkish hazelnut production forecast for 2025/26: 441,000 t, down 15% from the initial projection... more
Economy and financeUnilever's third quarter was a two-speed affair
Sales up 3.9%, revenue down 3.5% to €14.7 billion. Ice cream spin-off (postponed) expected
Unilever announced its financial results for the third quarter of 2025, closing with sales growth of 3.9% (up 4% excluding ice cream) and volume growth of 1.5% (1.7% excluding ice cream). Sales of its... more
Fruit and vegetablesLeofonte PGI Peach: The Sicilian Star Flies to the United States
For the first time, the fruit that grows in the bag will be exported to the USA in a candied version.
Late-ripening, Sicilian, fragrant. But also exquisite on the palate and prized for its aesthetic beauty. This is the Leonforte Peach, which in 2010 received Protected Geographical Indication recognition.... more
Economy and financeHeineken's third quarter declines due to macroeconomic volatility.
Revenues of €8.7 billion, down 1.4% year-on-year: volumes down 4.3%
Dutch beer giant Heineken started the day positively, rising 1.6% in Amsterdam. The brand today released its third-quarter results, closing with revenues of over €8.7 billion, down 1.4% from a year earlier. Y... more
Economy and financeCoca-Cola's golden quarter: profits and revenue grow
Third-quarter net revenues up 5%, profits up 59%: the US giant expects growth of 5% to 6% for 2025.
Coca-Cola opened Wall Street trading strongly today, up 3.6%. This performance was driven by the release of its third-quarter 2025 results today, which exceeded expectations in terms of earnings and revenue,... more
AgrifoodErbazzone Reggiano: Application for PGI registration published in the EU...
In the absence of motivated objections, it will become the 45th product with a denomination of origin from Emilia-Romagna.
Recognition of European Geographical Indication certification for Erbazzone Reggiano is edging ever closer, becoming Emilia-Romagna's 45th PDO and PGI product. The proposed registration application was... more
NewsPasta tariffs. EU: "Italian government in close coordination with B...
A spokesperson denies rumors of separate negotiations between Palazzo Chigi and the White House.
Independent negotiations at Palazzo Chigi on US tariffs. This is according to Lynne Patton , a conservative activist with ties to the MAGA movement, who calls the idea "a brilliant move." Her comments,... more
Government actsMowi: EU Commission approves Nova Sea acquisition
Transaction between Norwegian farmed salmon companies does not violate competition rules
The European Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the acquisition of sole control of Nova Sea by Mowi, both Norwegian companies. The transaction primarily concerns the farming and processing... more
FairsIEG takes MyPlant & Garden on a trip to Dubai
From 15 to 17 November 2025 at the Dubai Exhibition Centre, the key event for the green industry
From November 15 to 17, 2025, the United Arab Emirates will host a key event for the green industry at the Dubai Exhibition Center. Myplant & Garden Middle East is the first international B2B trade show... more
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Government actsFerrero: EU approves Ferrara Candy Company's acquisition of CPK
Commission finds no violation of EU competition rules
The European Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the Ferrero group's acquisition of sole control of the French company CPK SAS. The transaction primarily concerns the production and... more
Government actsMowi: EU Commission approves Nova Sea acquisition
Transaction between Norwegian farmed salmon companies does not violate competition rules
The European Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the acquisition of sole control of Nova Sea by Mowi, both Norwegian companies. The transaction primarily concerns the farming and processing... more
Economy and financeCoca-Cola's golden quarter: profits and revenue grow
Third-quarter net revenues up 5%, profits up 59%: the US giant expects growth of 5% to 6% for 2025.
NewsPasta tariffs. EU: "Italian government in close coordination with B...
A spokesperson denies rumors of separate negotiations between Palazzo Chigi and the White House.
Economy and financeCommodities. Hazelnuts: Production plummets, prices skyrocket
EUDR regulation postponement among causes of bullish volatility in cocoa market
Fairs
FairsIEG takes MyPlant & Garden on a trip to Dubai
From 15 to 17 November 2025 at the Dubai Exhibition Centre, the key event for the green industry
From November 15 to 17, 2025, the United Arab Emirates will host a key event for the green industry at the Dubai Exhibition Center. Myplant & Garden Middle East is the first international B2B trade show... more
FairsCibus Tec Forum 2025: Unpublished report on the opening day
On October 28th, a panel will deal with about research, innovation, sustainability and security of supplies
The inauguration of Cibus Tec Forum 2025 is just over a week away. The second edition of the event, scheduled for October 28th and 29th at Fiere di Parma, is crucial for a number of reasons. First, it... more
FairsAnuga 2025: a record edition
In Cologne, the agri-food fair saw the presence of 8,015 companies from 110 countries
FairsIEG: Ribbon-cutting ceremony for TTG Travel Experience and InOut
2700 exhibitors spread across 26 pavilions and 1000 buyers from 75 countries
