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Food safetyKraft Heinz Eliminates Colorants From Its Product Portfolio
The multinational will not launch any new references in the United States with FD&C
Kraft Heinz is committed to eliminating colorants from its U.S. product portfolio by the end of 2027. The Kraft Heinz Company announced today that it will not launch any new products in the U.S. with Food,... more
Ice creamUnilever Considers CEO of The Magnum Ice Cream Company
Peter ter Kulve is thought to be the one to take over the reins of the new company: approval from the board of directors is expected in the near future
Unilever has proposed Peter ter Kulve as its candidate to lead Magnum Ice Cream Company, the group's newly created (at the end of April 2025) ice cream division (read EFA News ). According to a spokesperson... more
SustainabilityFood Waste: Nestlé Food Bank Alliance is Born
New global alliance with networks in 80 countries to ensure access to food
Combining Nestlé’s long-standing partnerships with the Global Food Banking Network (GFN), Feeding America (FA) and the European Food Banks Federation (FEBA), the Nestlé Food Bank Alliance has been lau... more
Government actsEU Commission approves new Slovak PDO
"Spišský šípkový lekvár" is a jam made from freshly picked rose hips
The European Commission has approved the addition of a new product to the register of quality schemes for agricultural products and foodstuffs: "Spišský šípkový lekvár" from Slovakia as a protected desig... more
PeopleYum! Brands Names Chris Turner as New CEO
David Gibbs Leaves After 37 Years: New CEO to Lead KFC Restaurant Expansion
Yum! Brands, the brand that owns the well-known brand KFC, Kentucky fried chicken, which, in Italy, closed 2024 with a turnover of 179 million euros, up 25% compared to 2023 (read the EFA News story),... more
Economy and financeEurozone, current account surplus puts brakes on
ECB: in April, the balance of payments on gross flows relating to trade in goods, services and income fell by 30 billion
In April 2025, the current account of the euro area recorded a surplus of 20 billion euros, with a decrease of 31 billion euros compared to the previous month. This was reported today by the ECB according... more
FairsIeg wins Ufi Digital Innovation Award
CEO Peraboni: "Important recognition of commitment in serving our communities"
Italian Exhibition Group (Ieg) wins the Ufi Digital Innovation Award 2025, the prestigious international recognition promoted by Ufi – The Global Association of the Exhibition Industry, which has 900 m... more
MeatsSan Daniele: three-year European campaign kicks off
Environment, product and people at the centre of the promotional programme in Italy, France and Germany
After successfully completing the three-year campaign “In Europe, respect for tradition meets respect for the environment”, the Consortium of Prosciutto di San Daniele has launched a new three-year inf... more
AgrifoodClimate Change: Three Days of Conferences in Rimini
MAIA Project at the center of the debate, in the presence of over 600 participants including scientists, experts and politicians
The seventh edition of the European Climate Change Adaptation (ECCA), the most important European conference dedicated to adaptation to climate change, organized by the European Commission with JPI Climate,... more
Economy and financeChina "stable and resilient" economy
Retail sales of cereals, oil and food +14.6%: consumer price index -0.1% year-on-year, -0.2% monthly
China’s economy in May was "generally stable with steady growth". The National Bureau of Statistics of China reports that in May, all regions and departments "the national economy has maintained stability a... more
Government actsEU eliminates inspections for seeds from Ukraine and Moldova
The certification procedures comply with European requirements for beet, sunflower, rapeseed and soya seeds.
The EU Council has eliminated all additional inspections for beet, sunflower, rapeseed and soya seeds from Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova. In effect, the Commission has recognised that the Ukrainian... more
BeverageHeineken 0.0: Cinema Debut with "F1 The Movie"
Directed by Joseph Kosinski and starring Brad Pitt and Damson Idris, it challenges the prejudices about no-alcohol
Heineken 0.0 is the official partner of the highly anticipated film “F1 The Movie”, produced by Apple Original Films and distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures, which will be released worldwide on June 25.... more
Economy and financeBayer: Sustainability Council renewed
Five new members join, with a view to achieving the 2030 objectives
Since 2020, the Sustainability Council, composed of external experts, has advised Bayer’s management and internal working groups on sustainability issues. Effective June 1, 2025, the following five new m... more
PetfoodPurina Unleashed: Applications Open for 7th Edition
The selected startups will take part in a 20-week, fully customized program
Applications are now officially open for the seventh edition of Unleashed, the acceleration program of Purina, a leading European company in pet care. Developed by the Purina Accelerator Lab, Unleashed... more
Economy and financeEU: agricultural production prices still up (+2.6%) in Q1
Milk (+12.6%), eggs (+10.7%) and cereals (+9.6%) inflation increases. Sharp drop for olive oil (-43.5%)
According to Eurostat, in the first quarter of 2025, the average price of agricultural production in the European Union increased by 2.6%, marking the second consecutive quarter of price increases. The... more
WinesFantini plants a new flag in Spain
Acquisition of the former Venta la Vega winery, destined to be integrated with Finca Fella
The Italian Fantini wine group has made a major move abroad and is thus opening up to new and extraordinary prospects for further growth: in recent days it has acquired ownership of the former Venta la... more
SustainabilityElevion Group and AB together for five new biomethane plants
Expected with an estimated saving of 50 thousand tons of CO₂ equivalent per year
Elevion Group, a company providing end-to-end solutions for decarbonization and energy efficiency, and AB, a global player in energy sustainability solutions, announce the signing of a framework agreement... more
CoffeeNescafé: One-third of coffee from regenerative agriculture
Greenhouse gas emissions reduced by 20% to 40% for each kg of unripe product
In 2024, Nescafé sourced 32% of its coffee from producers who implement regenerative agriculture practices. This exceeds Nescafé’s 20% target for 2025, demonstrating the strong adoption of regenerative agr... more
DessertsFormula 1: KitKat Launches Partnership With Mexican and Brazilian Grands Prix
New standards for better breaks on the track, in fan zones, in Paddock Clubs and on social media
KitKat, the official chocolate bar of Formula 1, will make its racing debut at the Formula 1 Mexico City Grand Prix in October 2025. Announced in November 2024, the partnership between Nestlé and Formula... more
Economy and financeEU. Accommodation and food service: production down year-on-year in March
The trend is in contrast with the general trend of services, which is expected to grow in 2024 (+2.9%)
According to Eurostat's first estimates, in March 2025, compared with February 2025, seasonally adjusted services production increased by 0.9% in the euro area and by 0.6% in the European Union. In February... more
SuperfoodPleiades Capital Acquires Vittoria Health Nutrition From Orienta Capital Partners
High-protein snack specialist acquired
Orienta Capital Partners, a company specializing in investments in SMEs with high growth potential and Advisory Company of the Real Economy sector of Faro Alternative Investments, has finalized the sale... more
Cheese and dairy productsGrated Grana Padano: volumes growing in the first 5 months of 2025 on an annual basis
In the same period of time, the production of PDO increased by 4.76%
Grated Grana Padano closed the first five months of 2025 with an overall increase of 0.4% in volumes compared to the same period last year. A result that, although limited, takes on a certain value considering... more
Economy and financeEurostat raises Eurozone GDP estimates
In the first quarter 2025, +0.6% over the previous quarter and +1.5% over a year ago
In the first quarter of 2025, seasonally adjusted GDP increased by 0.6 percent compared to the previous quarter in both the euro area and the EU. The figure comes from an estimate released today by Eurostat,... more
Studies and researchAgribusiness first supply chain by contribution to national GDP
Teha's report presented at the 9th F&B Forum in Bormio confirms this: of €707 bn turnover in the sector
With 891 PDO and PGI products, Italy ranks first in Europe in terms of the number of certifications: this segment generated 20.2 billion euros in sales in 2023, with wine the leading product by value generated, followed by cheese and meat products. more
Economy and financeUK relaxes border controls for vegetables from EU
Border bureaucracy relief for fruit and vegetable imports extended to Jan. 31, 2027
The British government said it intends to eliminate border controls for fruit and vegetable imports from the EU. According to the executive's statement, post-Brexit border controls on "medium-risk" fruits... more
Packaging and logisticsFbca more "sustainable": Sebastian Bartels new general manager
Changing of the guard at the International Federation of Food Cartons Manufacturers
Fbca - The Food and Beverage Carton Alliance has announced the appointment of Sebastian Bartels as its new CEO. The executive, considered a pioneering expert in sustainability, brings with him more than... more
Government actsCiauscolo PGI: Italian Government recognizes protection consortium
Crucial milestone for one of the most representative cured meats of the Marche gastronomic heritage
The Italian Ministry of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty and Forestry has officially recognized the new Consortium for the Protection of Ciauscolo PGI, marking a fundamental milestone for the promotion and... more
AgrifoodBayer: Tomato resistant to ToBrfv virus developed
Two tests conducted on four new plant hybrids with high viral pressure
Bayer has developed new tomato varieties that offer growers advanced solutions in the fight against Tomato Brown Rug Virus (ToBrfv). These varieties will be launched this year in all major greenhouse tomato... more
Cheese and dairy productsTaleggio Dop: exports growing (+11.6%) in 2024
The USA remains the reference market with 362,524 kg sold, followed by the United Kingdom with 159,945 kg
The Taleggio Protection Consortium announces market data for 2024, which show significant growth in exports of the PDO cheese, while production has remained substantially stable. These results confirm... more
AgrifoodEuropean Millers: Francesco Vacondio confirmed as leader for 2025/26
Owner of the Molini Industriali of Modena will be assisted by vice presidents Jan Cordesmeyer and Gary Sharkey
Pianu (Italmopa): "The confirmation of one of our representatives as president of the body is a source of pride and also of great responsibility". more
SustainabilityBts and Eiffel Gaz Vert invest 208 million in Italy for biomethane
Financing with Deutsche Bank for 10 new production plants
Green One, the joint venture company active in the development of anaerobic digestion technologies, owned by BTS DevCo (the development company of the BTS Group) and Eiffel Gaz Vert, the investment fund... more
LiqueursMother Messcia, the rum of the Principality of Monaco revives in Haiti
The ancient Mesccia is reborn with the collaboration of Velier (Luca Gargano), for the creation of a superior quality rum
Mother Mesccia, the traditional rum of the Principality of Monaco revives thanks to the excellence of Haiti. And so, the Principality of the Grimaldi also rediscovers a treasure of its past: the ancient... more
Economy and financeCircana expands and incorporates NCSolutions
Closing for deal that brings in consumer consultant's jv from Nielsen and Catalina
Circana, a global consultant on the intricacies of consumer behavior, announced that it has successfully completed the acquisition of NCSolutions (NCS), the joint vture between Nielsen, globally active... more
Government actsStrandzhanski bilkov chay: new Bulgarian PDO approved
This is a herbal tea, the herbs of which are grown in the Strandzha mountain range.
The European Commission has approved the addition of a new product to the register of quality schemes for agricultural products and foodstuffs. This is Strandzhanski bilkov chay, originally from Bulgaria,... more
Catering and hospitalityChef Express-Roadhouse: a "marriage" worth 828 million euros in turnover
The two companies of the Cremonini Group merge to develop synergies and improve efficiency
Chef Express SpA has incorporated its subsidiary Roadhouse SpA, with legal effects from 1 June 2025 and accounting and tax effects from 1 January 2025. The aim of the merger of the two companies, wholly... more
NewsUkraine. FAO: Farmers at risk of food security
UN agency appeals for rural population, also threatened by land contamination
With the ongoing war, many Ukrainian farmers and rural farming families are suffering from limited access to their land due to landmines and lack sufficient financial resources to purchase necessary agricultural... more
FairsRiminiWellness: Exploit (+25%) of the 2025 edition
Italian presences are growing above all (+32%). Upcoming global events in the Emirates and Saudi Arabia
RiminiWellness is the strongest push towards global wellness: the growth of the public from abroad, with a prevalence of professional presences, in fact reaches +30% on the 2024 edition. Ieg's internationalization... more
Baby foodNestlé: Sinergity arrives in Latin America and the Middle East
Early childhood food supplement set to launch in other Asian regions this year
Nestlé’s Sinergity, a science-based early-life-nutrition product, is now being rolled out in markets throughout Latin America and the Middle East, with launches in additional parts of Asia planned for la... more
Oils and condimentsCoricelli: record turnover (415 million euros) in 2024
Double-digit increase over previous year. Integrated report published /Attachment
Chiara Coricelli (AD): "We are on the right path to continue our ambitious sustainable development project". more
Catering and hospitalityThe EU hits Delivery Hero and Glovo: maxi fine of 329 thousand euro
Commission landmark decision: 2 companies accused of cartel in online food delivery
It has already been called "historic judgment". And it certainly is, as confirmed by the EU Commission that for the first time issues a decision in which it detects a cartel in the labour market and sanctions... more
TraditionsEFA News wishes a Happy Italian Republic Day to everyone
The agency reopens regularly next Tuesday on June 3
EFA News informs its subscribers, reporters and social media fans that it will be closed next Monday on June 2 to celebrate the 79th anniversary of the Italian Republic.The agency will resume publishing... more
WinesProsecco will be sold under his name in Africa
Trademark registration in Kenya and the 17 OAPI countries has become operational
The registration of the Prosecco brand in Kenya became operational yesterday, 29 May, and was officially announced on 28 February 2025. The Prosecco Doc Protection Consortium announced that, alongside... more
Cheese and dairy productsGrana Padano /2. Exports grow in February but production needs to slow down
Berni (general manager): "Current trend remains slower, but the direction is still the right one"
Grana Padano is increasingly appreciated on international markets, confirming its role as a national brand of quality agri-food in the world. The data for February 2025 show exports growing by 0.25% compared... more
FairsGrana Padano and Prosciutto di Parma Protagonists in New Orleans
The two famous Dop among the participants of the International Dairy Deli Bakery Association
The Consortia for the protection of Grana Padano and Prosciutto di Parma, two of the most famous Italian PDOs, will be present from 1 to 3 June at the International Dairy Deli Bakery Association (Iddba)... more
Conserved and jamsLa Doria: turnover rises to 1.277 billion euros (+3.9%) in 2024
Revenues also grow (+3%) in exports: United Kingdom is the leading market, followed by Italy
The Shareholders' Meeting of La Doria SpA, a European group in the supply of long-life private label Italian specialties, which include, among others, tomatoes, ready-made sauces and canned legumes, approved... more
FairsRiminiWellness, strategic b2b at the Rimini Fair
The wellness fair organized by Italian Exhibition Group started today until 1 June
More and more strategic attention is reserved to the business sector in the 19th edition of RiminiWellness 2025, the wellness fair started today at Fiera di Rimini and scheduled until 1 June. Organized... more
SustainabilityIsmea appointed by the EU Copernicus ambassador
The Italian institute proposes new synergies and expertise for digital and sustainable agriculture
Ismea has been appointed Copernicus Ambassador. The Institute’s recognition from the European Union confirms its role as a point of reference for communities of users and promoters of Earth observation a... more
AgrifoodUnesco: a showcase for the excellence of the Marche region
Monday 2nd June in Paris, the event organized by the Italian diplomatic representation
The Marche region will once again be the protagonists in the French capital on June 2nd for an event organized by the Italian diplomatic representation at UNESCO, on the occasion of the Republic Day.The... more
PeopleDG Agri EU: Elisabeth Werner appointed Director General
She will focus on promoting a green and digital transition based on scientific evidence
The European Commission has today appointed Elisabeth Werner as Director-General of the Directorate-General for Agriculture and Rural Development (DG Agri). The department supports and promotes a green... more
Packaging and logisticsNord Ovest turns 50
It is a leader in the Italian shipment of fresh fruit outside the EU, and also operates in the automotive and fashion sectors.
Nord Ovest, a leading player in the national and international logistics landscape, is celebrating its 50th anniversary. The Italian company, founded in 1975 in Cuneo (Piedmont Region), has evolved from... more