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AgrifoodCricket flour: South Tyrolean operators appreciate it
"Very nutritious product", says the local representative of the commercial agents
The customs clearance of cricket flour continues to cause discussions but in South Tyrol some entrepreneurs are enthusiastic. The product, whose marketing was approved by the European Union Food Safety... more
NewsUkraine: a partnership to relaunch agriculture
From the EU and FAO, 15.5 million euros are on the way
A joint aid for war-weary Ukraine comes from the European Union and FAO. The project consists of 15.5 million dollars to benefit small agricultural enterprises in the country, with the aim of supporting... more
IndustryClabo: two agreements in the USA for 750 thousand dollars
At the end of 2022, the company reports total consolidated revenues close to 60 million euros
Two trade agreements for a total value of 710,000 euros (750,000 dollars) with two retail chains operating in the Ho.Re.Ca. channel. They were made by Howard McCray, a subsidiary of Clabo Spa, an Italian... more
TraditionsEFA News wishes a Happy Epiphany to everybody
The agency will reopen next Monday
EFA News informs its subscribers, reporters and social media fans that it will be closed tomorrow, on Friday 6, Epiphany Day.The publication of the articles will resume regularly on Monday 9, after the... more
SuperfoodMonchy food company acquires cashew plant in Tanzania
With the Amama Farms plant in Tandahimba, Mfc strengthens its position in the dried fruit market
The management of Mfc, Monchy food company has closed the acquisition of Amama Farms cashew processing plant in Tandahimba, Tanzania. With this acquisition, Mfc, strengthens itself with one of the largest... more
CoffeeThe world coffee championship moves from Warsaw to Milan
Expected from 23 to 25 June at MiCo: change due to the war
Specialty coffee association announced that the World of Coffee 2022 fair, originally scheduled in Warsaw, will take place on the same dates (23-25 June) but in Italy, in Milan. The formula of the awaited... more
WinesProsecco beats champagne in EU exports
Eurostat 2021 data: +43% share for Italian wine, 273M liters exported
Eurostat calculates the wine and bubbles of 2021. It emerges that Italy stands out above all. In fact, in 2021, the three largest categories in extra-EU exports of sparkling wine were prosecco, which captured... more
Cheese and dairy productsParmigiano Reggiano king of Christmas tables
Between November and December, distribution sales recorded +17.4% compared to 2021
Consumers rewarded Parmigiano Reggiano which proved to be the king of Italian tables during the Christmas holidays. According to Nielsen's Italy data, in the four weeks from 6 November to 4 December total... more
Catering and hospitalityAS Roma signs a partnership with Auberge Resorts Collection
The group becomes official partner of the football club
AS Roma and Auberge Resorts Collection, a brand of luxury hotels and resorts, announce a new partnership. The hotel group becomes the club's official hotels partner: the logo will also appear on the back... more
Catering and hospitalitySatispay goes shopping with the Onyon menu
Acquisition of 60.9% of the share capital of the app used to order in restaurants
Satispay, a company specialized in payment services on mobile devices, signed an agreement for the acquisition of 60.9% of Onyon's capital. Onyion is an app that allows to consult the menu, order and split... more
Fruit and vegetablesFootball: Dole supports Cremonese
The leading company in the production of fresh fruit starts sponsoring the club
After the break for the World Cup in Qatar and the Christmas holidays, the 2022-23 Serie A Championship is resuming and Dole Italia, a leading company in the production and distribution of premium quality... more
Economy and financeItalian sparkling wine record abroad
By the end of 2022, 700 million bottles had been uncorked
After New Year's Eve, it's time for first balance sheets. First of all for the Italian bubbles. The first data claim that the historic record for made in Italy toasts was reached in the world in 2022.... more
SustainabilityNestlé invests in logistics innovations to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
For its international water brands S. Pellegrino, Acqua Panna and Perrier
Nestlé is investing over CHF 100 million by 2030 in low-carbon logistics for its three international water brands S. Pellegrino, Acqua Panna and Perrier. This investment will focus on optimizing logistics... more
TraditionsEFA News wishes a peaceful 2023 to everyone
The agency will reopen next Monday, on January 2
EFA News wishes a Happy New Year to its subscribers, reporters and social media fans.The agency will reopen as normal next Monday on January 2, 2023.The diffusion of articles will resume immediately on... more
DistributionAldi, poker of points of sale in northern Italy
Inaugurations in Modena, Belluno, Torri di Quartesolo (Vi) and Vigevano (Pv)
The German retailer Aldi consolidates its presence in Northern Italy with the inauguration of four new stores in Modena, Belluno, Torri di Quartesolo (Vicenza) and Vigevano (Pavia). With a total of 110... more
DistributionGetir wins the Leonardo da Vinci prize
Ultra-fast delivery company awarded for "contribution to Turkey-Italy relations"
Getir, a Turkish company pioneer in ultra-fast grocery delivery, wins the Leonardo da Vinci award for its outstanding contribution to Turkey-Italy trade relations and for its business in Italy. The award... more
TraditionsEFA News wishes a Merry Christmas to everyone
The agency will reopen next Tuesday December 27
EFA News informs its subscribers, reporters and social media fans that it will be closed for the Christmas week-end.The agency will reopen next Tuesday December 27with the normal publication of the articles.The... more
PeopleNicola Serafin new general manager of De' Longhi
The position will take effect from January 1st 2023
The board of directors of De' Longhi have approved today the appointment of Nicola Serafin as general manager. Serafin reporting directly to the chief executive officer Fabio de' Longhi. In the new position,... more
Economy and financeRiverside Cooks Up Italian Pasta Investment
Take over Canuti and create a pole with Il Pastaio di Brescia
The Riverside Company, a global private investor focused on the smaller end of the middle market, has acquired Canuti Tradizione Italiana S.r.l., a family-owned producer of frozen pasta serving the food... more
Ice creamFerrero acquires the American ice cream giant Wells
The strategic growth of the Italian group continues in the ice cream category
TheItalian Ferrero Group has announced the acquisition of American ice cream giant Wells Enterprises and its renowned ice cream brands, which include Blue Bunny, Blue Ribbon Classics, Bomb Pop and Halo... more
NewsScotti's Venere Rice arrives on the tables of Croatia and Slovenia
The new commercials for the product campaign will be on air until January 2023
Dario Scotti had anticipated it to the microphones of EFA News on the occasion of the last Cibus fair and now the project is taking shape. The supply chain and world exclusive agreement signed by Riso S... more
Ice creamDavidson Kempner and Afendis take over Gelato d'Italia
The ice cream company was sold by Idea Taste of Italy fund (Dea Capital)
The announcement dates back to last July and now the transaction has been completed: Idea Taste of Italy, a private equity fund specialized in the agri-food sector managed by DeA Capital Alternative Funds... more
BeverageInaugurated the new Coca-Cola Hbc plant in Piedmont
Dedicated to the production of recycled plastic (rPET) bottles
The Coca-Cola HBC Group, which with Coca-Cola HBC Italy is the main bottler of The Coca-Cola Company branded products in the country, officially inaugurated the Gaglianico plant for the production of recycled... more
SustainabilityAutogrill joins the UN Global Compact
Tondato: "We fully endorse the UN's call for companies to align their strategies with the SDG of the 2030 Agenda"
Autogrill strengthens its commitment to sustainability and joins the UN Global Compact, the world's largest initiative for sustainable development, based on ten universal principles relating to the respect... more
CoffeeCaffè Borbone: revenues in the 9 months of over 190 million euros
The cost of raw materials and energy weighs on Gross Operating Profit (-28%)
Caffè Borbone closed the first nine months of 2022 with revenue of 192.9 million euro, up by 3.3% compared with the same period 2021, which benefited from the higher domestic consumption of coffee as... more
Economy and financeHoney, Idea Agro takes over Apicoltura Vangelisti
The family will retain a minority stake. Appointed new CEO
Idea Agro, a private equity fund in Italy entirely dedicated to investments in agribusiness and agricultural development projects, managed by Dea Capital Alternative Funds SGR, has acquired an 85% majority... more
PeopleBernadette Bevacqua is the new CEO of Sperlari
She comes from Henkel and will have to push the growth path of the confectionery group
Bernadette Bevacqua, former President of Henkel Italia, is the new CEO of Sperlari, the historic confectionery group from Cremona, controlled by the German Katjes International Gmbh. Leveraging on its... more
WinesThe Athesis Brut Alto Adige from Kettmeir is awarded in London
Best Italian Sparkling Wine at the Champagne & Sparkling Wine World Championships
The "Champagne & Sparkling Wine World Championships Award Dinner" in London, the annual celebratory event of the most respected, complete and rigorous international sparkling wine competition in the world,... more
TraditionsEFA News wishes a Happy All Saints Day to everyone
The agency will reopen next Wednesday, after extra long week-end
EFA News informs its subscribers, reporters, fans of social networks that it will be closed on Monday October 31 on the occasion of the All Saints' long week-end.The agency will resume broadcasting the... more
NewsNutritional label: roundtable at the European Parliament
Organised by the Italian Permanent Representation to the European Union
The Italian Permanent Representation to the European Union organised on 26th Octuber at the European Parliament the “Politics meets Nutrition Science” roundtable hosted by Vice President hon. Pina Pic... more