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Economy and financeIntesa Sanpaolo. Foreign "Winning Companies" Rewarded
Barrese (Territorial Bank Division): "Central-Southeastern Europe markets grew by 34% in 4 years"
In the agri-food sector, the Hungarian Ovarte was awarded. more
VideoCertified Origins: export mission for Italian oil
Exclusive interview with Giovanni Quaratesi, Head of Corporate Global Affairs of the group
Certified Origins was born from the intuition of two large Tuscan oil cooperative groups (OL.MA. and Montalbano), with a very strong vocation for export. After the main headquarters in Grosseto, where... more
Cheese and dairy productsGrana Padano renews partnership with Golosaria 2024
Consortium protagonist at the event that debuts at Fiera Milano Rho on November 2nd
The Grana Padano Consortium renews its partnership with the Milanese event by participating in the 19th edition of the event that every year showcases the best of Italian agri-food. From 2 to 4 November,... more
SustainabilityFerrero champion of cage-free farming
"Good Farm Animal Welfare Awards" recognition to the company for its sustainable eggs
A record number of Good Farm Animal Welfare Awards were presented this afternoon to companies leading the Cage-Free movement for hens, sows and rabbits, reinforcing Compassion’s mission to ‘End the Cage... more
NewsPeroni and Nastro Azzurro become brands of historical interest
Sannella: "It gives further historical, cultural and social value to what we have done in over 175 years of history"
Birra Peroni has entered the Italian "Register of historic brands of national interest": in addition to the company as a whole, its two brands, Peroni and Peroni Nastro Azzurro, have also officially become... more
MeatsGranTerre takes over Parmacotto
A big cured meat industry is born with revenues of more than 1.1 billion euros, 2,500 employees and 20 factories
GranTerre S.p.a. and Parmacotto S.p.a. have signed an agreement to create the largest Italian company for branded cold cuts, ready meals and cooked hams. In detail, GranTerre, the cooperative company based... more
Economy and financeFive days before delisting, Ivs acquires the Spanish company Sentil
Borsa Italiana confirms the withdrawal from listing on 30 October for the vending group
Five days before the stock exchange meeting that will decide on delisting of the title, scheduled for 30 october following the successful takeover bid by Lavazza Ivs, through its 100% subsidiary D.A.V.... more
NewsWorld Pasta Day. Italmopa: "Italy remains world leader"
3.9 million tons produced in the country, of which 60% destined for export
Today, October 25, we celebrate World Pasta Day, an initiative of the International Pasta Organization (IPO), one of the icons par excellence of our unparalleled national and regional gastronomic-cultural... more
Fruit and vegetablesMacfrut 2025: climate change and biosolutions at the center of the debate
The appointment with the Salon dedicated to products for plant biostimulation is renewed
A growing sector that finds its showcase at Macfrut. The appointment with Biosolutions International Event (Bie) is renewed, the exhibition dedicated to natural products for the defense, nutrition and... more
PeopleDiageo strengthens its presence in Italy with three new directors
They are Andrea Vincenzo (Trade Italia), Marco Gravili (Reserve Italia) and Paolo Tedeschi (Off-Trade Italia)
Diageo, a global leader in the spirits industry, announces the strategic reorganisation of its Italian sales team with the aim of accelerating market share growth and optimising business performance. Following... more
Fruit and vegetablesBuyers from around the world to discover table grapes made in Italy
Ismea organized the business tour in Bari: importers from Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Vietnam and France
On the occasion of the first edition of "Luv", the European fair entirely dedicated to the table grape sector, an incoming activity for buyers and importers was held in Bari, organized by the Ministry... more
Cheese and dairy productsIDF. The Paris Dairy Declaration on Sustainability was signed
President Brazzale: “The enormous service to humanity should be considered as a priority within any conversation involving the global dairy sector”
As the recognized global voice of dairy and the leading source of expertise and scientific knowledge, International Dairy Federation has taken the initiative in developing a declaration to reiterate and... more
Studies and researchAgri Food Summit: report on regenerative agriculture
Peyron (Dss+): "Farmers must be engaged by speaking their language"
The research revealed that 60% of the sample of farmers interviewed do not know what regenerative agriculture is. more
PeopleFarewell to Etile Carpenè
He represented the 4th generation of the longest-running Italian sparkling wine house
With deep sorrow, the Carpenè family and the employees of Carpenè Malvolti have announced the passing of Etile Carpenè , which occurred on October 23, 2024 in Conegliano, at the age of eighty. "He loved Pr... more
Economy and financeCovivio is strong in Europe with the hotel industry
Dynamic quarter with revenues of 509 million euros
Covivio, one of the largest real estate operators in Europe with 23 billion euros in assets, has released financial data for the third quarter 2024, which show a "very favourable dynamic in all business... more
Food safetyEfsa: silicon in food is safe
Anti-caking agent also used in baby food as a food additive (E 551) 14
The European Food Safety Authority has confirmed that the use of silica in foods, including those for infants and children, is safe. Last week, the Efsa Panel on Food Additives and Flavourings concluded... more
Economy and financeFood industry: italian export boom (+9.3%) in the first seven months of 2024
Federalimentare estimates a record result for the end of the year, for a value of 57 billion euros
From cheese to sweets, from wine to cured meats, Italy continues to conquer palates around the world. If the trend of the first seven months of the year is confirmed (+9.3%), exports in the sector will... more
MeatsGenoa Science Festival: Ivsi's contribution
Until November 3, Italian cured meats at the center of a challenge involving visitors
The Institute for the promotion of Italian cured meats (Ivsi) participates in the Genoa Science Festival - an international reference event for spreading scientific culture since 2003 - with a permanent... more
PeopleAREPO: Alessandro Beduschi is the new president
Lombardy Councillor Elected Head of Association of European Regions for Designated Products
The Councilor for Agriculture, Food Sovereignty and Forestry of the Lombardy Region Alessandro Beduschi is the new president of AREPO (Association of European Regions for Products of Origin). This was... more
Studies and researchLactalis: Economic impact of 76 million euros in Sicily
Investments in the region planned for the current two-year period show a growth of 42.3%
The study of the group's impact on the island, conducted by TEH-Ambrosetti, was presented in Catania. more
Packaging and logisticsAmorim Cork Italia: 25 years in Italy in a setting of excellence
The brand present at Simei, scheduled from 12 to 15 November at Fiera Milano
Amorim Cork Italia celebrates its first 25 years of presence with an excellent participation in the 2024 edition of the International Exhibition of Enology and Bottling Machinery, Simei, from 12 to 15... more
NewsArtificial Intelligence at the service of Agriculture
Vanotti (xFarm): "All the operators in the sector gathered to reflect on the challenges of the future"
"New horizons of Artificial Intelligence for a regenerative and sustainable agriculture": this is the theme of the Agri Data Green summit organized today in Milan by xFarm, a technological platform specialized... more
Economy and financeBarry Callebaut, gradual closure in Verbania
Mimit’s request accepted: the site is now being reindustrialised
Goodbye to the Barry Callebaut chocolate production in the Intra factory, in Verbania, but without any shock for the occupation. The Italian ministry of Enterprises says in a note that the factory would... more
Economy and financeMuller, the UK antitrust says yes to the acquisition of Yew Tree Dairy
The Cma gives the green light to the British expansion of the German dairy group; closing by the end of the year
The German Müller sighs of happiness. The company famous for its yogurts (and for the claim "Make love with flavor) announced that it has received approval from Cma, the Competition and Market Authority... more
Economy and financeTupperware sells business to lenders
Transaction of $ 23,5 million in cash and 63 of reduction of the debt: born The New Tupperware Company
Tupperware Brands, a historic American company of containers for takeaway food, after being declared bankrupt on 18 September has decided to accept the sale of its business to a group of lenders for $23,5... more
VideoAbz Innovation: the revolution of agricultural drones
CEO Karoly Ludvigh says: "A system to improve precision and safety"
On October 17, 2024, in Budapest, Abz Innovation introduced a breakthrough in the agricultural sector, presenting an innovative system based on LiDar technology to avoid barriers and monitor the terrain... more
PeopleFlavio Ferretti at the head of Noberasco
The manager is the first external of the Ligurian company specialized in dried fruit
Ligurian roots and a look to the future. Is that in a few words the portrait of Flavio Ferretti, new ceo of Noberasco, the company Ligurian spacialized in dried fruit. The new ceo of the company based... more
DessertsFerrero: all the new references for Christmas
From Rocher to Mon Cheri, a handful of classics re-proposed in the festive edition
To sweeten the wait for Christmas 2024, alongside the most iconic references, Ferrero presents the new Ferrero Rocher Grand Assortiment Advent Calendar, with a new and modern graphic that celebrates the... more
FairsSigep World 2025: it's already sold out
Expo opens two new pavilions. 3000 buyers expected from over 90 countries
Sigep World is running faster and faster and is reaching the main international markets. The event dedicated to the excellence of the Foodservice industry, organized by Italian Exhibition Group, is already... more
AgrifoodEuropean dehydrated fodder attracts great interest in Japan
At the Tokyo Agricultural Fair, Aife and Aefa promote the project
After Indonesia, Japan. The promotion of European dehydrated fodder in four Asian countries that Aife/Filiera Italiana Foraggi is successfully continuing with its Spanish counterpart Aefa within a three-year... more
Economy and financeFilippo Antonio De Cecco confirmed at the helm of the pasta factory
Approved 2023 consolidated budget closed with revenues at 630 million. Pugliese (former Conad) joins the board of directors
New stable family majority. Group aims to reach 1 billion in sales in five years. more
NewsMcDonald's wins lawsuit in France against its insurer over covid damages
Sensational ruling, court orders Mma to compensate for losses during pandemic: $1 billion at stake
These are difficult times for the global fast food industry, long in the crosshairs of a creeping crisis. Inflation crisis beating hard: in the United States, according to the latest Circana report, 86... more
WinesCaviro inaugurates cutting-edge agrivoltaic plant
It combines green energy production and vine protection. 1.5 million invested
In line with its commitment to the circular economy and sustainability, Caviro Group, the most important cooperative winery in Italy, has inaugurated the largest advanced Agrivoltaic system in Italy, built... more
DessertsEridania celebrates 125 years with a special stamp
Issued by Mimit, celebrates the company among the excellences of the production and economic system
Eridania, an iconic brand of 'sweetness' in Italy, celebrates its first 125 years with a special postage stamp that tells and interprets the 'sweet history' that unites the company with entire generations... more
Economy and financeEcomondo, Italy at the heart of green economy
Presented the event organized by IEG from 5 to 8 november at the Rimini Fair
The 27th edition of Ecomondo, an event organized by Italian Exhibition Group and part of the "Season of Fairs" 2024-2025 just presented by Italian exhibition group, was presented at the Chamber of Deputies.... more
IndustryNestlé: Global Reorganization in Corporate Top Management
Leaner Executive Board and Mergers Within the Asia-Pacific and Americas Zones
All senior management will now report directly to CEO Laurent Freixe. more
NewsBilateral Italy-Congo: summit between agriculture ministers
Agroforestry transformation, cooperation in horticulture and GI on the table
The minister of Agriculture, food sovereignty and forests, Francesco Lollobrigida, met with the minister of Forestry of the Republic of the Congo, Rosalie Matondo. The two ministers agreed on a series... more
Catering and hospitalityChef Express: Nicolas Bigard is the new CEO
The 50-year-old French manager boasts almost twenty years of experience in the Cremonini Group
The Board of Directors of Chef Express, the company that manages all the catering activities of the Cremonini Group, has appointed Nicolas Bigard as the company's new CEO.“I am grateful for the trust s... more
Food safetyCounterfeit wine sold as premium: 6 European arrest warrants
Italian-French operation dismantles criminal association: fake bottles sold for up to € 15,000 each
The Carabinieri announced today that on the morning of September 26, in the provinces of Turin, Monza, Cuneo, Rome and Bologna, the NAS of Turin, coordinated by the local Public Prosecutor's Office and... more
PeopleFerrero Commerciale Italia: Fabrizio Gavelli is the new president and CEO
A past in Procter & Gamble, Reckitt and Danone, the manager takes over from Alessandro d'Este
Change at the top of Ferrero Commerciale Italia. Fabrizio Gavelli has been appointed president and CEO, replacing Alessandro d'Este who had led the group since 2016 and who last January announced his resignation,... more
MeatsParma Ham Official Sponsor of the Rome Film Festival
A special space will be dedicated to the PDO during the event from 16 to 27 October
The Consorzio del Prosciutto di Parma is preparing to land in the capital, where it will be the official sponsor of the nineteenth edition of the Rome Film Festival, which will be held from 16 to 27 October.... more
Economy and financeNestlé Confirmed as Most Loved by University Students
For the 16th consecutive year, the Group wins the award as the most attractive company
Nestlé has once again been voted as one of the World's Most Attractive Employers by university students, marking the 16th consecutive year of this prestigious recognition. In the annual survey conducted... more
CoffeeIiac collaborates with Vietnam embassies in Italy for coffee
The first "Vietnam-Italy Coffee Industry Connection Forum" was held in Turin
Iiac collaborates with embassies in Italy for the coffee, the International institute of coffee tasters promotes with the Embassy of Vietnam in Italy a greater collaboration between the coffee industries... more
FairsIeg, Ttg record: +9% total attendance, +15% foreign ones
At the Rimini Fair 2,700 brand exhibitors, 1,000 foreign buyers from 75 countries: a date for 2025
The objectives of the 61st edition of the largest tourism marketplace, which also attracts a 15% increase in foreign visitors, have been achieved. So says the official communiqué that describes the closing... more
WinesAntinori looks at America: +9% in sales
But net profit sharply down (-22%) in 2023, target of 400 million euros turnover remains
A few months after the "Yankee" turn, which led to the purchase of an important vineyard on the US West Coast (read EFA News), the Antinori Group presented its 2023 financial statements. Sales of the Tuscan... more
Government actsEU Council, new chemicals regulation
Clarifies rules on classification, labelling and packaging of substances
The Council of the European Union today adopted the Regulation on classification, labelling and packaging of chemicals (CLP). This is the last stage of the decision-making process. The CLP Regulation updates... more
FishConsorcio: over 58 million kg of fish saved in Spain and Peru
Spanish company publishes sustainability report: 64.4% of workforce is female
Grupo Consorcio, a Spanish company operating in the premium segment of the canned fish market, publishes the seventh edition of its Sustainability Report, for the first time also in Italian after the opening,... more
Veg worldNestlé: More news from the high protein line
From pasta to peas to chickpea flours: each geographical area has its own products /Video
Nestlé is expanding its culinary portfolio with high-protein products in key geographies. This includes solutions developed to meet specific nutritional needs with new brands, as well as continued innovation... more
Economy and financeUnilever sells its activities in Russia and Belarus
The sale to local producer Arnest Group is confirmed
Unilever has confirmed that it has completed the divestment of its Russian subsidiary and related business in Belarus to Arnest Group, a local manufacturer of perfumes, cosmetics and household products.... more
Oils and condimentsAceto Balsamico Modena: a "hot October" between valorization and international meetings
The Consortium supports the Ortigia Declaration in support of Italian PGI and PDO products
A “hot” autumn for Aceto Balsamico di Modena PGI, with the Consortium for the Protection of the product engaged in a series of promotional and valorization events both in Italy and abroad. In recent day... more