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IndustryFood Supplements: Ardian acquires a stake in Nutripure
Bpifrance has completed the funding round
The Ardian investment house has acquired a stake in Nutripure, with Bpifrance, which completes the funding round. Founded in late 2017 by two brothers, Christophe Carrio, five-time world champion in karate,... more
IndustryNew alliance in the European rice and pulses sector
Mitsui acquires a stake in Rol-Ryz, a subsidiary of Euricom
Euricom SpA, one of the world's leading players in the rice sector, and Mitsui & Co., a global trading and investment group, are in the process of starting a strategic partnership in the European legume... more
IndustryShopFully acquires Tiendeo
A tech company is born with a presence in 12 countries, with 45 million users and 400 partners
ShopFully, an Italian tech company and European player in the Drive To Store, already owner of the DoveConveni, PromoQui and VolantinoFacile marketplaces, has finalized the acquisition of 100% of Tiendeo,... more
IndustryIrca is acquired by Advent International
The transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of 2022
Advent International, one of the largest global private equity investors, today announced the acquisition of Irca, an Italian company engaged in the production of specialized ingredients for pastry, bakery... more
IndustryCrédit Agricole becomes the first shareholder of Banco Bpm
Obtains shares equal to 9.18% of the share capital
Credit Agricole announced that it has acquired a 9.18% stake in Banco Bpm as a result of purchases on the market and an operation with a leading international investment bank. This transaction testifies... more
IndustryBerlin Packaging continues to grow in North America
Acquisition of Canadian United Bottles & Packaging announced
Berlin Packaging, a Chicago-based packaging service provider, has announced the acquisition of United Bottles & Packaging, a Canada-based distributor of high-quality glass bottles and closures for the... more
IndustrySupplements: Procensa takes over the German Akaamp
The group controlled by Investindustrial becomes the third Italian operator
Farmaceutici Procemsa, a company indirectly owned by Investindustrial Growth LP, specialized in the research and development, production and packaging of food supplements, medical devices and cosmetics,... more
IndustryKkr acquires a majority stake in Refresco
The investment will serve the company to further expand globally
Kkr has signed an agreement to acquire a majority stake in the Refresco Group for an undisclosed sum. Founded in 1999, the company produces branded and private label beverages, with a portfolio that includes... more
IndustryCSM Ingredients (Investindustrial) buys Hi-Food
The Parma company produces food ingredients of natural origin
CSM Ingredients, held by an investment company of the Investindustrial VII LP fund and engaged in the research and production of food ingredients, has acquired Hi-Food, an innovative company specializing... more
IndustryHaier: from catalogue to showroom, presents "the home of the future"
Neosperience creates the first metaverse where virtual and augmented reality come together
Neosperience SpA, innovative SME and reference player in artificial intelligence, listed on Euronext Growth Milan, has created for Haier, one of the first operators in the world in the household appliances... more
IndustryAr.pa Lieviti celebrates 50 years of history
An opportunity to define the projects for future: new products and an approach to new markets
A growing reality, specialized in yeasts and preparations for sweet and savory creations, this is Arpa Lieviti. The brothers Arcangelo and Paolo Fantazzini, in 1972 founded a small company in Ozzano Emilia,... more
IndustryFederasalus joins Unionfood
More and more chemistry in food: Italy is the leading European producer of food supplements
The FederSalus Extraordinary Shareholders' Meeting on 27 January 2022 approved the Plan for the merger by incorporation of the Association into Unione Italiana Food (Integrators Sector Italy): the 240... more
IndustryMondelēz Int., A year to be framed
Revenues of $ 28.7 billion (+ 8%), net profit of 4.3 billion (+ 21%)
Mondelēz International - the American corporation of the Oreo, Milka, Toblerone, Cadbury, Philadelphia etc. brands. - presented the results of 2021 with strong growth numbers. Total net revenues amounted... more
IndustryAromatic herbs: Magnani joins the Herbex Group
It will continue with the growth project by enhancing the Italian production chain
Magnani Srl becomes part of the international Herbex group, one of the main producers and distributors of fresh aromatic herbs in Europe. The partnership was signed through the acquisition of a majority... more
IndustryAmìo (legumes): relaunch operation
The Nuova Ilta has French companies and a fund as partners
Nuova Ilta Srl, a company owned by Ciacam, Sabarot Wassner and the investment fund Menara Investments SA, has acquired the business branch of Ilta Alimentare Spa, a Venetian company operating in the European... more
IndustryPolicom: the almond tradition "guides" the Plant based in Calabria
Interview with Tito Polimeni, Marketing & Sales Director of the company
In the first half of 2021, the consumption of fresh fruit and vegetables in Italy stood at 2.9 million tons between January and June, with an increase in the consumption of vegetable proteins in general,... more
IndustryBindi turns to French patisserie
Acquires Gelpat Tradition and aims to achieve 30% of revenues abroad
Sipa, owner of the historic Milanese brand Bindi, a company controlled by the private equity fund BC Partners Llp (through Forno d'Asolo) has reached an agreement to acquire Gelpat Tradition, a French... more
IndustryBerlin Packaging acquires the Italian Premi
In addition to food, the group is also strengthening in the cosmetics and beauty sector
Berlin Packaging, a US provider of global packaging services, yesterday announced the acquisition of Premi SpA, a company specializing in packaging solutions for the cosmetics and beauty industries. This... more
IndustryFood supplements: Specchiasol and Farma-Derma merge
White Bridge Investments will have the majority of the new Italian nutraceutical group
A new Italian group for nutraceuticals is born: Farma-Derma and Specchiasol have announced a partnership for the creation of a new reality that will be able to count on a turnover of around 130 million... more
IndustryRijk Zwaan and Fri-El together for new green greenhouses
Sustainability, innovation and technology at the heart of the partnership
Rijk Zwaan, a Dutch multinational engaged in the research and marketing of vegetable seeds for professionals in the sector, renews its partnership with Fri-El Green House on the occasion of the inauguration... more
IndustryUnigrains supports the development of Arfitec
New funding for expansion projects in France and abroad
Arfitec, a company specializing in technologies for the diffusion of liquids through misting systems for supermarkets and for the agri-food industry, has issued convertible bonds underwritten by Unigrains,... more
IndustryChina Awards: Divella among the "Italian excellences"
The award underlines the importance of internationalization for companies in Italy and China
F. Divella SpA has been awarded as "Italian excellence" which has been able to take advantage of the business and exchange opportunities between Italy and China. The important recognition was awarded in... more
IndustryFerrero Italia: increasing sales, turnover exceeds 1.5 billion
€ 188 million invested in 2021. The margin is stable. Board appointed: Solomon confirmed as president
Positive result made possible by the contribution of the Chocolate confectionary and in particular of Easter products and by the contribution of innovation, supported by the entry into the category of Ice Cream and the launch of Kinder Plumcake more
IndustryInvestindustrial acquires three new companies in the wine sector
The group aims for leadership in the wine and beverage machinery market
Automation Machinery Holding Sàrl, a company indirectly held by Investindustrial VII LP, has completed three new acquisitions in Italy: Bertolaso, Ape Impianti and Permeare. The goal is to further consolidate... more
IndustryBuitoni Food Company has appointed Graham Corneck as its new president and CEO
The manager served as VP of strategy and integration at Campbell Soup Company
The historic Tuscan headquarters still appear on the packages, but Buitoni Food Company no longer has anything to do with the Italian brand after the owner Nestlé sold its North American assets to the... more
IndustryCould Constellation Brands merge with Monster Beverage?
A powerful CBD drink brand could emerge
According to rumors, the energy drink producer Monster Beverage and the Corona brewer for the United States Constellation Brands are contemplating the merger. To relaunch the hypothesis in recent days... more
IndustryEuro Company enters the capital of Dream Fruits
The partnership will keep the two autonomous realities and will lead to the integration of the know-how of the quality sector
Euro Company, a company that has been dealing with dried and dried fruit for more than forty years in Godo di Russi, in the heart of Romagna, has entered the capital, with a minority share, of Dream Fruits... more
IndustryLa Linea Verde presents the Fast Farm to Fork plan
The company invests 25 million euros in favor of agriculture 4.0 and sustainability
Linea Verde has planned an investment of 25 million euros for a new three-year plan (2021/2023) called “Fast Farm to Fork”. Dedicated to the group's factories, the project aims at a strong evolution in... more
IndustryUnilever sells Lipton for 4.5 billion euros
Cvc Capital acquires the entire tea and infusions division
Unilever announced the sale of the global tea business to CVC Capital Partners for € 4.5 billion, concluding a division review and spin-off that lasted more than two years.The business sold, called "Ekaterra", h... more
IndustryUnilever to sell its Tea business
To CVC Capital Partners Fund VIII for €4.5bn
Unilever announced that it has entered into an agreement to sell its global Tea business, ekaterra, to CVC Capital Partners Fund VIII for €4.5 billion on a cash-free, debt-free basis.ekaterra is the w... more
IndustryBerkel completes the integration of Antiche Coltellerie Maniago
In 4 years + 250% of turnover, we aim for a further doubling by 2024
Berkel, the iconic Made in Italy Food Supplies brand of the Rovagnati Group, announces the completion of the integration of Antiche Coltellerie Maniago, a company founded in 1952 in the province of Pordenone... more
IndustryDe' Longhi, record growth in the first 9 months
Net revenues of € 2,149.5 million, up 45.9%
De' Longhi, a group active in the small household appliance sector dedicated to the world of coffee, cooking, air conditioning and home care, recorded net revenues of 2,149.5 million euros in the first... more
IndustryBarilla expands sauce and pesto factory
With an investment of EUR 30 million
More and more sauces in Barilla's future. The group has announced its intention to expand the Rubbiano (Parma) plant with a new production line (after the two inaugurated in 2012 and the next two in 2018)... more
IndustryGrupo Bimbo acquires Popcornopolis from NexPhase Capital
An operation to enter the US $ 2.3 billion popcorn market
Baked goods multinational Grupo Bimbo acquired Popcornopolis from NexPhase Capital for an undisclosed sum. William Blair acted as financial advisor to NexPhase and Popcornopolis in the transaction, while... more
IndustryFight against waste: the results of the Whirlpool school project
Over 1,300 Italian primary schools involved throughout Italy
1,300 primary schools throughout Italy, over 36,000 pupils involved, and more than 550 papers sent by children who competed in the national educational contest Talent Kitchen - Stories of food that is... more
IndustryTmci Padovan (Synergo) takes over Sap Italia
Company specialized in plants for the preparation of beverages, milk and derivatives, egg products, ice creams, purees and sauces
Tmci Padovan, a Venetian company controlled by the Sinergia II Fund, specialized in the construction of beverage systems, has signed an agreement with Sap Italia srl to take over 100% of the company. Based... more
IndustryPonti becomes a Benefit Company
The first in both its reference sectors: vinegars and vegetable preserves
The Ponti company has become the first Benefit Company in both respective sectors of reference, that of vinegars and vegetable preserves. Benefit Companies represent an evolution of the very concept of... more
IndustryDeutsche Invest Capital Partners acquires majority stake in Pinsalab
The Reggio Emilia-based company is specialized in the production of artisanal pints
The agreement between Pinsalab, a Reggio Emilia-based company specializing in the production of artisanal pints and Deutsche Invest Capital Solutions, a private equity fund headed by Deutsche Invest Capital... more
IndustryBat announces the launch of the new "A Better Tomorrow Innovation Hub"
An innovation and sustainability center will open in Trieste dedicated to the development of product
Bat, a multi-category consumer goods company, announces the opening of the world-class innovation and sustainability center "A Better Tomorrow Innovation Hub". In addition to a new production center, the... more
IndustryElica sells Indian subsidiary to Whirpool
The cooker hood manufacturer will retain a minority stake
Elica, leader of the Marche group active in the production of kitchen hoods, has announced that it has completed the sale of the controlling interest held in Elica Pb India. Elica sold a stake of approximately... more
IndustryMerger between Lindt & Sprüngli and Caffarel announced
Except for the production site at risk of closure in Luserna San Giovanni, in the Turin area
They will become a single entity with a common industrial strategy while each retaining its distinctive features. The incorporation from January 2022 more
IndustryAngulas Aguinaga acquires Deligusti
The Spanish multinational consolidates its position on the Italian market
Angulas Aguinaga, a food multinational based in Spain, has acquired the Italian company Deligusti. The transaction will allow the Spanish company to consolidate its commitment and its expansion into the... more
IndustryHappy Meal becomes more sustainable
McDonald's announcement: by 2025, games worldwide will be in eco-friendly materials
McDonald's announces its new green goal: by 2025 the games distributed with the Happy Meal will be sustainable worldwide. An important change towards the greater use of renewable, recycled or certified... more
IndustryNestlé: towards the transition to a regenerative food system
Support plan for the environment, the subsistence of farmers and the well-being of agricultural communities presented
Protecting and restoring the environment, improving the livelihoods of farmers and the well-being of agricultural communities: with these objectives, Nestlé is working globally on its plans to support... more
IndustryAmadori is the first Italian food company certified Credit Management
CEO Berti: "correct management of trade credit, a fundamental requirement for economic and financial sustainability"
Amadori is the first Italian company in the food sector to obtain the certification of the Credit Management system. The document was issued by the Italian headquarters of Intertek, one of the world's... more
IndustryThe favorite banana of Italians is Chiquita
According to a recent survey, Italian consumers consider it the best brand in its category
Chiquita, a company operating in the banana sector, recently launched an ad hoc research to investigate how consumers evaluate the quality and taste of bananas. The research, conducted by Ales Market Research... more
IndustryDe’ Longhi launches a new global communication campaign with Brad Pitt
Tha actor chosen as Ambassador for the espresso coffee machines for the households
The De’ Longhi Group today launched, simultaneously on all markets, a global communication campaign starring Brad Pitt, two-time winner of the Oscar. Brad Pitt was in fact chosen as Ambassador of the D... more
IndustryBolton: "Wild Planet Foods strategic acquisition"
The comment by Luciano Pirovano, the Group's sustainability manager
Luciano Pirovano, Bolton Group's Global Sustainable Development Director commented on the acquisition of the American Wild Planet Foods, a pioneer and leader in innovation in the US market for sustainable... more
IndustryBolton (Rio Mare): big catch in the USA
Acquires Wild Planet Foods, as anticipated in Italy by EFA News
The anticipation of EFA News, the only one to have published the news in Italy, has been confirmed: Bolton Group, an Italian multinational that produces and distributes consumer goods and canned goods... more
IndustrySustainable luxury packaging by Fedrigoni
Acquires 70% of a NewCo with Tecnoform for thermoformed cellulose solutions
Fedrigoni, a company in the production and sale of papers for packaging, publishing and graphics, and labels and self-adhesive materials, enters with 70% of the capital in a NewCo that will produce internal... more