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Economy and financeAgri-food: Italian exports to hit record levels
Italy is the absolute leader in pasta, tomato products, hams, vinegars, vermouth and apples
The Italian agri-food sector has reached a historic milestone: for the first time, exports have exceeded 70 billion euros, reaching 70.7 billion between June 2024 and May 2025. This nearly doubles the... more
Catering and hospitalityKFC opens its first Italian flagship store in Rome
Near the Trevi Fountain, Colonel Sanders's largest store in Europe
Kentucky Fried Chicken, the world's leading fried chicken company, is opening its first Italian flagship store on Sunday, September 28th in Rome, located in the central Via della Stamperia (corner of Via... more
VideoBayer, the corn revolution
Italy leads the way globally for the new Preceon - Smart Corn System
A revolution in corn cultivation. It's the Preceon - Smart Corn System, an innovative cultivation system launched by Bayer and presented in Pozzoleone, in the province of Vicenza, where it was planted... more
Catering and hospitalityPret a Manger debuts for the first time on an Italian station
Inauguration at Milan Central. A new opening is coming soon in Bologna
Pret A Manger, an international coffee chain known worldwide for its healthy menus featuring fresh food and organic coffee, has opened a location in Milan Central Station, the second-largest hub within... more
FairsAnuga 2025: Korea within reach... of your palate
Tastings and guided tours to discover the culinary secrets of the next edition's partner country
Korea is the official partner country of Anuga 2025, the world's largest and most influential food and beverage trade fair. This milestone reflects the growing global recognition of Korean food (K-Food)... more
Economy and financeIntesa Sanpaolo, Fitch upgrades its rating
Analysts' long-term assessment places the bank one step above that of Italy
Fitch Ratings has upgraded Intesa Sanpaolo's long-term senior preferred (unsecured) rating to 'A-' from 'BBB', its short-term deposit rating to 'F1' from 'F2', and its Viability Rating to 'a-' from 'bbb'.... more
SuperfoodBiofarma: Alberto Urli appointed new CEO
New management structure for the nutraceutical company: Arnold becomes president of the group's holding company.
Biofarma Srl, a global specialist in the CDMO sector for nutraceuticals and cosmetics, announces the appointment of Alberto Urli as the Group's new CEO. Urli has achieved excellent results since joining... more
Ice creamTonitto 1939 looks at the opportunities of African markets
Ligurian company arrives at Anuga 2025 and aims to double exports in two years
From October 4th to 8th, Tonitto 1939 will be at Anuga 2025, the most important international trade fair for the Food & Beverage sector, taking place in Cologne. The Ligurian company, a producer of sugar-free... more
FairsItalian agri-food meets US large-scale retail trade
From September 30th to October 1st, America Buys Italian 2025
From September 30 to October 1, 2025, America Buys Italian returns for its fourth edition, the international initiative organized by Export USA and the Italian-American Chamber of Commerce of New York,... more
WinesAmerican Airlines toasts Bollinger as it prepares to celebrate its 100th...
In partnership with the historic Maison, champagne will be served in lounges and on international flights
American Airlines is preparing to celebrate its 100th anniversary with a series of initiatives that combine luxury with the airline's historic heritage. As announced yesterday, the airline has entered... more
Government actsEU: updated list of water pollutants
Six new substances added. Reduced administrative burden for Member States.
The European Commission welcomes the provisional political agreement reached yesterday between the European Parliament and the Council on the Commission's proposal to update the lists of water pollutants.... more
Food safetyEU Commission raises cinnamon alarm
Analysis of the JRC hub centre has highlighted a series of commercial frauds in progress
The EU Commission has detected fraud and potential safety concerns in the spice sector on the European market. This is confirmed by the latest findings of scientists at the JRC (The Joint Research Centre... more
WinesSerena Wines: €847,000 invested in sustainable projects in 2024
Last year the number of employees at the Veneto winery rose to 109
Serena Wines 1881 is also moving toward the goals of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The Veneto-based winemaking group has presented its fourth sustainability report, which includes the first... more
Government actsEU: EUDR postponed again
Brazil, Indonesia and the US contest the measure, which would harm their commercial interests
Environment Commissioner Jessica Roswall reportedly raised concerns about slowdowns in the IT system if it were to go live. more
AgrifoodInternational Terroir Congress: Puglia will host the 18th edition i...
For the first time, the event will take place in Southern Italy. Twelve years ago, it was the Veneto region's turn.
On Tuesday, September 16, the assembly of the International Association of Terroir Experts (SITE) unanimously approved Puglia's candidacy as host region of the 18th International Terroir Congress, to be... more
BeverageHeineken strengthens its presence in Central America
Binding agreement to acquire Fifco's beverage and retail businesses for $3.2 billion
Heineken announced the signing of a binding agreement to acquire the multi-category beverage portfolio and convenience retail business of Florida Ice and Farm Company SA (Fifco). This transaction builds... more
FairsEcomondo, everything ready at the Rimini Fiera
The leading event for the circular economy in Europe and the Mediterranean: more than 100 events planned
At the Rimini Fiera: from November 4 to 7, 2025, Ecomondo, organized by Italian Exhibition Group (IEG), shines a spotlight on the circular economy, the green economy, and the blue economy, bringing together... more
FairsMacfrut 2026: Discovering Sicilian Records
A delegation from the fair visited three important companies on the italian island
If there's one area in which Sicily excels, it's its fruit and vegetable production. In quantity (2024 data): its fruit and vegetable cultivation area totals over 263,000 hectares (22% of the national... more
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FairsMacfrut 2026: Discovering Sicilian Records
A delegation from the fair visited three important companies on the italian island
If there's one area in which Sicily excels, it's its fruit and vegetable production. In quantity (2024 data): its fruit and vegetable cultivation area totals over 263,000 hectares (22% of the national... more
DistributionCarrefour, after Italy, goodbye to Poland?
According to rumours, the French supermarket chain is about to sell 800 stores
The sale of 1,000 Carrefour stores in Italy to Angelo Mastrolia 's NewPrinces (see EFA News ) appears set to continue. According to rumors spread by French media, Carrefour is seeking buyers in an attempt... more
Government actsEU: EUDR postponed again
Brazil, Indonesia and the US contest the measure, which would harm their commercial interests
Catering and hospitalityPret a Manger debuts for the first time on an Italian station
Inauguration at Milan Central. A new opening is coming soon in Bologna
Economy and financeCredit Agricole is getting closer to BPM
Advisors appointed for the operation that would create a European-scale player
Fairs
FairsAnuga 2025: Korea within reach... of your palate
Tastings and guided tours to discover the culinary secrets of the next edition's partner country
Korea is the official partner country of Anuga 2025, the world's largest and most influential food and beverage trade fair. This milestone reflects the growing global recognition of Korean food (K-Food)... more
FairsItalian agri-food meets US large-scale retail trade
From September 30th to October 1st, America Buys Italian 2025
From September 30 to October 1, 2025, America Buys Italian returns for its fourth edition, the international initiative organized by Export USA and the Italian-American Chamber of Commerce of New York,... more
FairsEcomondo, everything ready at the Rimini Fiera
The leading event for the circular economy in Europe and the Mediterranean: more than 100 events planned
FairsMacfrut 2026: Discovering Sicilian Records
A delegation from the fair visited three important companies on the italian island
