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DistributionDespar in Italy closes 2020 with turnover of 3.9 billion (+ 8.4%)
40 new supermarkets are expected to open in 2021
Despar in Italy closed 2020 with a turnover of 3.9 billion euros, up 8.4% compared to the previous year. 68% of the turnover was generated by direct points of sale and 32% by affiliated stores, a fact... more
IndustryHiperbaric presents the Hpp Innovation Week
Event on high pressure processing technology for the food and beverage industry
The HPP Innovation Week 2021 is the reference event on high pressure processing technology (HPP) for the food and beverage industry. A virtual conference that will bring together manufacturers, retailers,... more
FishTuna Day: Rio Mare reaffirms its commitments to sustainability
According to the ISSF, 87% of tuna stocks are in good health today
On the occasion of World Tuna Day, which was celebrated on 2 May, Rio Mare (Bolton Group), leader in the canned tuna market in Italy and Europe, reiterated the importance of sustainable fishing and its... more
Catering and hospitalityBurger King returns to growth in Q1 2021
The holding company RBI achieved consolidated revenues of $ 7.9 billion
Restaurant Brands International Inc., the controlling holding of Burger King, Tim Hortons and Popeye, with over 27,000 restaurants worldwide, reported the financial results for the first quarter ended... more
Packaging and logisticsIlpra approves 2020 financial statements with strong growth in profits
Approved dividend for shareholders of € 0.06
The Shareholders' Meeting of Ilpra, an innovative Lombard SME active in the packaging sector with a wide range of machines and technological solutions for the packaging of food products, met under... more
Pasta and bakery productsEbro Foods, record revenues in the 1st quarter
Net profit of 52.8 million (+ 10.6%)
The Spanish food group Ebro Foods recorded net revenues of 697.2 million euros in the first quarter of 2021, up by 6.5%, driven by the good performance of the brands, among which Garofalo pasta stands... more
Cheese and dairy productsLactalis-Nestlé, a joint venture on ultra-fresh products
It will manage the Zymil, Parmalat, Kyr and Malù brands in Italy
Lactalis has decided to entrust the management of fresh yoghurts and desserts under the Zymil, Parmalat, Kyr and Malù brands to the jv Lnpf Italia. A note from the group specifies that Lactalis-Nestlé P... more
Veg worldValsoia will distribute Vallé in Italy
Exclusive agreement for 42 months, from 1 January 2022
Valsoia, a leading company in the Italian market for health food products, has concluded an agreement with Vallé Italia for the exclusive distribution in Italy of the entire "Vallé" branded product portfolio. T... more
IndustryNestlé acquires core brands of The Bountiful Company
The transaction is valued at USD 5.75 billion
The Swiss giant expands health and nutrition portfolio. more
AgrifoodConfagricoltura, Fnsea and Dbv: immediate agreement on the CAP reform
The farmers of Italy, France and Germany are asking for it in defense of the sector
On the eve of a meeting between the Council, Parliament and the EU Commission (Trilogue) that could be decisive for the new Common Agricultural Policy, the presidents of Confagricoltura, Massimiliano Giansanti,... more
Studies and researchRules on modified organisms to be revised, according to the study of the European Commission
Overcoming confusion with GMOs are used to implement the Farm to Fork strategy
De Castro: "Finally a clear and clear position on the distinction between new biotechnologies and GMOs, which will help to achieve the objectives of the European Green Deal". more
FairsTerra Madre Salone del Gusto closes its doors
After 205 days and 1160 appointments/Videos
An extraordinary edition that has reached a total of over 10 million digital profiles in 202 countries around the world more
Economy and financeUnilever grows thanks to "at home" consumption
Recorded an increase in sales of 5.7% in the first quarter of 2021
Unilever reported sales growth of 5.7% in the first quarter of 2021, driven by strong demand for food at home. The owner of Ben & Jerry's, Marmite and Hellmann's reported revenues of € 12.3 billion i... more
DistributionMarr doubles up in Sicily
The new Catania office aims at a turnover of 60 million
The shareholders' meeting approved the 2020 results, with revenues of 1.07 billion euros. more
Economy and financeGreen Deal: 3,000 million trees by 2030
A plan that could increase the risk of fires if not carried out according to good planning
Forests are large "carbon sinks" and contribute greatly to compensating for the increase in carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. For this reason, policies to preserve and restore them are widely supported... more
Oils and condimentsInternational Olive Council: appointments on the calendar
June 2021: Advisory Committee on 22; meeting of the members of the Board, on 28 and 30
The countdown has begun for the next meeting of the Consultative Committee of the IOC (International Olive Council), which has not been able to meet since the pandemic began over a year ago. The meeting... more
Economy and financeMondelēz International rides the wave of emerging markets
7.9% growth in net sales in the first quarter of 2021
Mondelēz International reported growth of 7.9% ($ 7.24 billion) in net revenue in the first quarter of 2021, and has seen improved sales in its emerging markets. The Group explained in a press release... more
BeverageA "good start to the year" for Carlsberg
Recorded volume growth of 12.8% in the first quarter of 2021
Carlsberg recorded volume growth of 12.8% in the first quarter of 2021, with a strong performance from China offsetting the collapse of the Horeca sector in Western Europe. The Danish manufacturer had... more
Cheese and dairy productsCvc Capital Partners acquires Dodoni cheeses
The current owners of SI Foods will remain active shareholders and continue to manage the company
The private equity firm CVC Capital Partners has agreed to acquire a majority stake in SI Foods Holding, taking control of the Greek dairy company Dodoni. The brand produces a range of cheeses such as... more
Catering and hospitalityPoke House, new round of financing of 20 mln
The chain has an opening plan of 200 restaurants
Poke House, a chain catering brand, has implemented a € 20 million Series B financing round led by Eulero Capital, with the support of FG2 Capital and the reinvestment of Milano Investment Partners, t... more
IndustryGuala Closures accelerates on smart manufacturing
Objective: to improve the efficiency of production lines, water and energy savings
Technological innovation and digitalization of production, efficiency of production lines, quality control and improvement, less waste and energy and water savings. These are the pillars of the industrial... more
IndustryForno d'Asolo more and more sustainable
New trigeneration plant built by Siram Veolia
Sustainability and innovation are the pillars behind the project created by Siram Veolia for Forno d'Asolo, the Treviso-based company leader in frozen sweet and savory baked goods today at the center... more
WinesThe Chiarli family celebrates 160 years of wine production
A family history dedicated to Lambrusco, which spans five generations
The Chiarli family celebrates 160 years of wine production, more than a century and a half. Which means that the Modenese Group was taking its first steps while making Italy with Garibaldi's Thousand.... more
WinesPrivate Equity: Clessidra buys Mondodelvino
With Botter it aims at sector leadership
Clessidra Private Equity Sgr, on behalf of the Clessidra Capital Partners 3 fund, has signed an agreement for the acquisition of a majority stake in Mondodelvino, an Italian wine group led by the Martini... more
IndustryNestlé aims to acquire The Bountiful Company
The American company specializes in vitamins and supplements
Swiss food giant Nestlé has confirmed that it is in talks to buy the American vitamin and supplement manufacturer The Bountiful Company, as anticipated by rumors in the American press. The Swiss group... more
DessertsSperlari acquires the majority of Dulcioliva
Giuseppe Oliva will remain at the helm of the Piedmontese chocolate company
Sperlari, the historic Italian brand born in 1836 and today owned by the German group Katjes International, continues its growth path and announces the acquisition of the majority of Dulcioliva, a Piedmontese... more
Oils and condimentsCoricelli grows in 2020
38.7 million liters of oil sold and double-digit growth, + 15% compared to 2019
Italy is at the center of the development strategy of Pietro Coricelli, the oil company from Spoleto (Umbria) with 80 years of history in the production and marketing of extra virgin olive oil. After the... more
Studies and researchSustainability drives the choices of 9 out of 10 consumers
IBM study conducted in nine countries around the world
The Covid-19 pandemic has increased consumers' attention to sustainability and spurred the willingness to pay out of their own pockets to ensure a sustainable future, according to a new survey conducted... more
IndustryBimby celebrates 50 years old
Evolution and progress from 1971 to today's Tm6
It was 1971 when Vorwerk launched the first food processor on the European market, the Thermomix which this year celebrates 50 years. It all started in France in 1961 when Vorwerk distributed the first... more
Wines400 small Italian wineries open abroad with online
Tannico and Agenzia Ice support the made in Italy companies
Tannico, an online wine shop, has signed an agreement with the Ice Agency for the promotion abroad and the internationalization of Italian companies, headed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International... more