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Catering and hospitalityAvolta flies high between Florida and China
Autogrill's parent company strengthens its position by winning concessions at Palm Beach and Shanghai Pudong airports.
This holiday season, Avolta, formerly Dufry, the travel retail company based in Basel, Switzerland, owner of the Autogrill brand, pulled off a remarkable double coup in the United States and China. In... more
Economy and financeCredit Agricole, the ECB has said yes to BPM
Going beyond the 20% threshold in Piazza Meda is a no-brainer. But the French don't want control.
As anticipated yesterday, the European Central Bank has communicated its authorization to exceed the 20% threshold of Banco BPM's capital. The French bank itself announced this in an official statement,... more
Pasta and bakery productsItalian Agri&Food Fund enters Alimenta's piadina business
Acquisition of a majority stake in the Riccione-based company for international expansion
Fondo Italiano d'Investimento Sgr announces its acquisition of a majority stake in Alimenta Produzioni Srl, an Italian company specializing in the production of piadina, pinsa, and regional savory baked... 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. Panettone World Cup: The Italian title is awarded
Sunday, January 18th, the match that will decide the finalist pastry chefs in November 2026
The Panettone World Cup is the major event entirely dedicated to this leavened dessert par excellence. Created to celebrate the history and craftsmanship of a product capable of transcending its borders... more
Cheese and dairy productsGorgonzola DOP: record production
It is the 5th Italian denomination in the world in terms of overall value
Gorgonzola PDO production will reach a record 5,421,517 wheels in 2025. This was announced by the Consortium for the Protection of Gorgonzola PDO Cheese, which highlights a 2.72% increase compared to the... more
DessertsIllva Disaronno expands with Delite ingredients
The company target is an Emilia-based distributor specializing in ice cream and pastry making
Illva Saronno Holding, an Italian multinational with strong strategic business diversification and a leader in the spirits industry thanks primarily to Disaronno, the world's most popular Italian liqueur,... more
Government actsDrinking water: EU safeguards against PFAS enter into force
If the limit values are exceeded, Member States must take measures to reduce them
Since yesterday, EU Member States have been required to harmonize the monitoring of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in drinking water to comply with the new EU limit values set by the recast... more
DessertsLindt: 2025 growth thanks to Dubai chocolate
Sales up 8.2% to over 6.3 billion euros
Lindt & Sprüngli "records strong organic growth in a volatile environment." The Swiss confectionery group announced that it "once again achieved strong organic growth of 12.4% in 2025." Group sales in... more
Cheese and dairy productsSigep: Brazzale doubles its space with major innovations
Pastry and pizza are at the heart of a project alongside the great protagonists of Italian cuisine.
Brazzale, Italy's oldest dairy company, has confirmed its presence at Sigep World – The World Expo for Foodservice Excellence (Rimini, January 16-20), a key international event for the pastry, bakery, a... more
IndustryMerlo America: Rick Fernandez is the new Product Manager
Piedmontese company expands its presence in the US market by focusing on agriculture and forestry
Merlo America has announced the appointment of Rick Fernandez as Product Manager, bringing more than twenty years of experience in manufacturing, operations, product development, and customer support to... 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 pr...
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
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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
Pasta and bakery productsItalian Agri&Food Fund enters Alimenta's piadina business
Acquisition of a majority stake in the Riccione-based company for international expansion
Fondo Italiano d'Investimento Sgr announces its acquisition of a majority stake in Alimenta Produzioni Srl, an Italian company specializing in the production of piadina, pinsa, and regional savory baked... more
Government actsFertilizers. Sefcovic: "The EU Commission is committed to reduce pr...
Despite stabilization, costs are 60% higher than in 2020 and are "unsustainable"
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.
AgrifoodUkraine: FAO establishes three-year agricultural emergency and recovery...
Priority actions outlined to protect livelihoods and restore productive capacity
Fairs
FairsSigep. Panettone World Cup: The Italian title is awarded
Sunday, January 18th, the match that will decide the finalist pastry chefs in November 2026
The Panettone World Cup is the major event entirely dedicated to this leavened dessert par excellence. Created to celebrate the history and craftsmanship of a product capable of transcending its borders... 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
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.
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
