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CoffeeThe EU says yes to Hartree taking Touton's coffee (and cocoa)
Brussels has given the green light to the deal between the US and French companies: no competition concerns.
The European Commission has approved the acquisition of sole control of the French company Touton by the U.S.-based Hartree Partners Holdings. The transaction involves the trading of "soft commodities,"... more
DistributionThe Dutch shopping mall scene arrives in Italy
Via Outlets acquires Scalo Milano Outlet & More, a 44,000-square-meter retail space featuring fashion brands and a rich gastronomic offering
VIA Outlets, a global leader in owning and managing the world's most sustainable fashion outlet centers, has acquired Scalo Milano Outlet & More, a modern, well-connected outlet center located south of... more
IndustryEuricom acquires French company Ebly
Europe's largest microwave ready-meal plant acquired
Euricom, a leading global rice producer, announced today that it has entered into binding agreements to acquire 100% of the shares of Ebly SAS, the joint venture owned by Mars and Axéréal Participations, i... more
Government actsEU: €160 million available for agri-food
Commission supports sustainable and high-quality products in Europe and worldwide
The European Commission has launched calls for proposals for 2026 to support campaigns and events promoting sustainable, high-quality EU agri-food products within the European Union and worldwide. Up to... more
FairsMacfrut 2026: Exhibition area experiencing strong growth
Technical Committee defines conference program
Neri (President): "All the stakeholders in the supply chain were present." more
Veg worldKioene enters Germany
Sales begin with a plant-based offering developed specifically for one of Europe's most important markets
Kioene, an Italian producer of plant-based foods, announces its official entry into the German market, one of Europe's largest for the plant-based sector. Sales began at the beginning of the year in German... more
DessertsKitKat: global partnership with Formula 1 in 2026
The first chocolate single-seater car takes shape at Italian factory
After celebrating 90 years in 2025, KitKat continues its journey, reaching a new milestone: its first full season as the Official Chocolate Bar of Formula 1. This collaboration will see KitKat appear in... more
Economy and financeZoppas (ICE): The Italian agri-food industry is still on the move
After closing 2024 at 70 billion, exports increased by 5.2% in the first 11 months of 2025
"Italian agri-food continues to represent a prime example of our exports. Out of €620 billion in total exports, the sector reached €70 billion in 2024 and is growing by 5.2% in the first 11 months of... more
FairsMacfrut: Three-year agreement with the Dominican Republic
Central American country will participate in the 2026 edition with a 400sm stand
A three-year agreement has been signed between Macfrut and the Ministry of Agriculture and the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Dominican Republic. The agreement was signed recently in Santo Domingo... more
NewsTractors in front of the European Parliament on January 20
Beyond January 18th, in Strasbourg, against the CAP: 1000 tractors expected
On January 20, 2026, thousands of farmers from across Europe will gather in Strasbourg in the morning, along with around 1,000 tractors, for a declared demonstration in the European Quarter in front of... more
Economy and financeDeA Capital Real Estate acquires business parks in France
Transaction in partnership with Herbert Management Corporation
DeA Capital Real Estate and Harbert Management Corporation (HMC), an independent US alternative asset manager focused on real assets, have acquired, through a joint venture, a first portfolio of business... more
FairsSigep 2026: Over 1,300 exhibitors at the starting line
The opening ceremony of the foodservice trade show at Rimini Fiera will take place tomorrow. Buyers from 75 countries are expected.
Starting tomorrow, and for five days, Rimini Fiera returns to being the hub of global foodservice with the 47th edition of Sigep World – The World Expo for Foodservice Excellence. Until Tuesday, January 2... more
Economy and financeSace, Italy does business in Oman
Memorandum of understanding with Omani player Khazanah Modern
Active in sectors with high economic potential such as F&B, renewables and hospitality more
SuperfoodArdian acquires Spanish company IVB Wellness Lab
The fund acquires a stake in the innovative and fast-growing supplement brand in Spain
Ardian has signed an agreement to acquire a stake in IVB Wellness Lab, an innovative and rapidly growing supplement brand in Spain. With this investment, Ardian's Growth team is collaborating with IVB's... more
Economy and financeIntesa Sanpaolo among the best employers in Europe
For the fifth consecutive year in Italy, recognition by the Top Employers Institute
Intesa Sanpaolo has been recognized for the second consecutive year as one of the best employers in Europe and for the fifth consecutive year in Italy by the Top Employers Institute, the global certification... more
Veg worldDairy Alternatives: Mö Foods aims for International Expansion
Finnish company redefining cheese with oats receives €2.4 million in funding.
Mö Foods, the Finnish food company redefining cheese through oats, has secured €2.4 million in funding led by Nordic Foodtech VC. The fund will enable the group to expand its proprietary production te... more
MeatsSalumificio Riva di Molteno: €110 million in revenue by 2025
Results in line with previous years. 85% of production destined for large-scale distribution
Salumificio Fratelli Riva of Molteno (Como) closed 2025 with revenues of €110 million. This result is "in line with previous years," with 85% of production destined for large-scale retail trade. The c... more
Packaging and logisticsHeinz launches Dipper, the new packaging for those who "get dirty"
The container with a compartment for ketchup, designed for dipping French fries on the go, also debuts in Italy
Nearly all french fry lovers agree that ketchup and fries are a perfect match. However, enthusiasts have long struggled to enjoy their favorite pairing on the go—until now. So Heinz, the world's leading c... more
IndustryDe Wave goes shopping in France
The Genoese naval furniture company has acquired DL Services, which specializes in kitchens
De Wave Group, a global contractor based in Genoa and a leader in the marine furnishings sector for cruise ships and pleasure boats, has announced the acquisition of DL Services, a French company with... more
Government actsFertilizers: EU temporarily suspends tariffs
A similar measure could be introduced on the Cbam if it were to prove too onerous
The European Commission will temporarily suspend the remaining tariffs on ammonia, urea, and, where necessary, certain other fertilizers. A spokesperson announced the move, adding that the "intention"... more
FishBolton Food inaugurates its Research & Innovation Center
Located in Singapore, it is intended to generate sustainable development in the fisheries sector.
Bolton, through its Food Business Unit, has inaugurated the “Bolton Food Research & Innovation Center,” marking a milestone in the company's long-term journey to generate positive change and sustainable dev... 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
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
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
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
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
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
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 prices."
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 plan
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
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
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
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
FairsRiminiWellness: The 20th anniversary edition is celebrated throughout the city
"Go Through" will be the claim: an attitude that redefines the relationship between body and space
Body and dynamism, performance and innovation, movement and energy. This is the comprehensive vision of wellness at RiminiWellness 2026, scheduled at Rimini Fiera and the Riviera from May 28th to 31st,... more
Economy and financeIntesa Sanpaolo consolidates its role as a strategic partner in the Middle East
Over 60 billion euros in transactions carried out together with other banks in the last two years
Intesa Sanpaolo, through its Imi Corporate & Investment Banking Division, led by Mauro Micillo , consolidates its role as a leading financial partner in the Middle East. Since 2023, the Division has participated,... more
Studies and researchAgri-food: How to Manage Supply Chain Risks
Marino (dss+): "Addressing and managing risks has become a strategic issue for the food sector."
Towards the conference on "Agri-food Resilience. How to Implement Risk Management Solutions Along the Supply Chain" (Bologna, March 3, 2026, Hotel I Portici, Via Indipendenza 69, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.). more
Pasta and bakery productsABC Company: €9.7 million for Genoese focaccia
Agreement for the acquisition of Drago Forneria Genovese
ABC Company Spa, a consulting company and permanent capital vehicle listed on the professional segment of Euronext Growth Milan, has signed a binding agreement to acquire a majority stake in Drago Forneria... more
AgrifoodDiagram Group: Revenues and EBITDA on the rise
For the new year, a €200 million investment plan for acquisitions in Europe and Latin America.
Diagram Group is expected to close 2025 with consolidated revenues of €100 million, up more than 25% compared to 2024, and with an increasing gross operating margin. These results were achieved thanks t... more
DessertsPuratos Italy: Partnership with Cascarano in Puglia
The agreement is part of a growth program with a multi-year development and investment plan
On December 23, Puratos Italia and Cascarano Vincenzo Srl finalized an agreement for a new joint venture. The creation of Puratos Cascarano continues the expansion strategy of the Italian branch of Puratos,... more
Pasta and bakery productsSan Francesco bakery sets sail for Sweden
Itago sold it to Lantmännen Unibake, one of the main European operators in the bakery sector
The final company in NEIP III Sicaf's portfolio has been sold: the private equity fund Itago announced the signing of an agreement for the sale of Panificio San Francesco, a leading Italian company producing... more
IndustryCultivated meat: flop in Switzerland
Bell Food prefers to focus on traditional products
Even in Switzerland, the great enthusiasm for synthetic meat (and meat substitutes more generally) is already waning. This is denounced by Marco Tschanz , director of Bell Food Group Switzerland, who reports... more
Economy and financeFerrero Italy, new board of directors and continued growth
The financial statements of the four companies have been approved: €108 million invested in production facilities
Ferrero Spa and its four subsidiaries in Italy (i.e., Ferrero Commercial Italy, Ferrero Industrial Italy, Ferrero Management Services Italy, and Ferrero Technical Services Italy) "have guaranteed the protection... more
DessertsPerugina: The House of Chocolate surpasses 80,000 visitors
A year of international recognition confirms the Museum's role as a cultural and identity stronghold
The Casa del Cioccolato Perugina will reach and exceed 80,000 visitors in 2025, confirming its position as one of Italy's most attractive corporate museums and a key destination for those wishing to learn... more