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PeopleBarilla Group appointed new CEO
Gianluca Di Tondo, former Chief Marketing Officer, will replace Claudio Colzani
Barilla announced that as of April 2023, after over 10 years at the helm of the Barilla Group, Claudio Colzani will be stepping down as Chief Executive Officer to pursue other professional opportunities.... more
ZootechnyEnvironment, farms aim to reduce emissions
In nutrition, one of the keys to reducing the impact of methane thanks to natural supplements
Interview with Prof. Carlo Angelo Sgoifo Rossi, Department of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Sciences of the University of Milan.Producing more meat, especially in areas of the world where there is still... more
DistributionIVS Group grows in France
The Italian leader in vending machines acquired the Alfragest of Lyon
IVS Group, the Italian leader and the second player in Europe in the business of automatic and semi-automatic vending machines for the supply of hot and cold drinks and snacks, has signed a preliminary... more
PeopleNestlé appoints Lisa Gibby as Chief Communications Officer
She will oversee the Corporate functions, including MR, PA, digital and content and employee engagement
The Nestlé Board of Directors has appointed Lisa Gibby as Deputy Executive Vice President and Chief Communications Officer and as a member of the Executive Board of Nestlé S.A., effective January 1, 20... more
Fruit and vegetablesKissabel global apple: early start to the 2022 campaign
Produced in 14 countries and 5 continents, they will be showcased at Fruit Attraction in Madrid
Harvesting of the first Kissabel apples of the new season in the Northern Hemisphere began at the end of August and beginning of September. This early harvest will bring the range of coloured-flesh apples... more
FairsIEG-Unionbirrai: the future of Italian craft beers in Rimini
With the partnership Beer & Food Attraction confirms itself as a nodal platform for the sector
The partnership signed between Italian Exhibition Group and Unionbirrai aims to contribute to the development of the world of Italian craft beer. The agreement includes the next 5 editions of Beer & Food... more
FairsItalian Exhibition Group, the rich end of year calendar
The events in Rimini and Vicenza, but also in Rome, Brazil and Dubai. It is the 25th of Ecomondo
Not even the time to enjoy the worldwide success of Vicenzaoro September already looks forward to four business-intensive months for the Ieg - Italian Exhibition Group fairs, thus consolidating the role... more
PeopleAutogrill: the CEO Cipolloni leaves the Company
According to rumors, he could become CEO of Eataly
Less and less Italy in Autogrill recently acquired by the Swiss giant Dufry. Andrea Cipolloni, ceo Italy and Europe, has resigned to pursue new professional opportunities. The news was released by the... more
WinesAmc Vini is born, an Italian-French alliance with an exclusive Club
Meregalli enters the capital of Advini Italy, a joint venture with La Collina dei Ciliegi
Meregalli Giuseppe Spa enters in the capital of Advini Italia, the joint venture established on 20 July 2020 by La Collina dei Ciliegi and the French group Advini. The company now changes its name to Amc... more
DistributionInvestindustrial acquires the majority of Eataly
The entry (with 52%) of Andrea Bonomi's holding into Oscar Farinetti's creation has been formalized
The entry of Andrea Bonomi's Investindustrial into the capital of Eataly with a majority stake has been formalized. The financier will acquire 52% of Eataly through its private equity funds: it will do... more
Veg worldInnomy (alternative proteins based on mushrooms) raises €1.3 million in funding
The round was led by Corp. Cervino, Rockstart, Zubi Capital, Eatable Adventures and CNTA
The Spanish startup Innomy has raised 1,3 million euros in its Pre Series A funding round. The round was led by international investors as Corporación Cervino, Rockstart, Zubi Capital, Eatable Adventures a... more
Catering and hospitalityRossopomodoro, the partnership with Areas-MyChef takes off
New restaurant in Bergamo airport and soon to open in Fiumicino Rome
Thanks to the partnership with Areas-Mychef, Rossopomodoro conquers a new location in Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport, on the mezzanine floor, in the arrivals area, and in the meantime is preparing for the... more
Economy and financeReal estate, Dea Capital RE creates first pan-European fund
Collection objective of up to € 500 M, to invest in offices and assets for hospitality and retail use
DeA Capital Real Estate SGR has announced the establishment of its first pan-European fund dedicated to institutional investors: DeA Capital Real Estate Investment Fund I, with a collection target of up... more
Catering and hospitalityAutogrill receives 9 awards at Airport food & beverage 2022
The group excelled in both the Fab Esg and Fab Superstar categories
The Autogrill group wins nine awards at Fab, the Airport food & beverage conference & awards 2022 organized by The Moodie Davitt Report. The international event launched in 2011 for the airport catering... more
Packaging and logisticsNew DS Smith plant in Italy
The 34,000 m2 factoryfor the production of sustainable packaging has been inaugurated
The new DS Smith plant, world leader in the production of innovative and sustainable packaging solutions, was inaugurated in the province of Modena. The new production site of the company, which operates... more
FairsMacfrut aims for global leadership
From 3 to 5 May at the Rimini Expo Center: investments in promotion for 1.5 million euros, two new pavilions, and many new features
There are many novelties of the 40th edition of Macfrut, the international fruit and vegetable fair, scheduled at the Rimini Expo Center from 3 to 5 May 2023, presented to the press and operators (over... more
TraditionsEFA News wishes happy Summer holidays to everyone
The agency will reopen on Monday 22 August
EFA News informs its subscribers, reporters and social media fans that the agency will be closed from August 12, on the occasion of the Summer holidays.The agency will reopen regularly with the publication... more
Economy and financeInvestindustrial/2. Acquired Parker Food group
Today concluded the agreement with Riverside company for the company of special ingredients with high added value
The summer of Investindustrial is not over (see other article), which today acquired the American Parker Food group from Riverside company. It is a leading company in the development and production of... more
Economy and financeUSA shopping for Investindustrial
$ 950M deal for the acquisition of TreeHouse Foods
"Very hot" mid-August in the United States for Investindustrial (see also other article). As an official statement indicates, an indirectly held investment company (Investindustrial VII L.P.) has signed... more
Economy and financeBlu Banca and Sace finance Cilento
Loan of 5 million euros for the new plant
New 7,500 m2 high-tech production plant in Cellole, near Caserta. This is the number one goal of Cilento, a Campania company that produces POD Campania Buffalo Mozzarella, Buffalo Burrata and Buffalo Ricotta.... more
Economy and financeExport, record of the Italian agri-food districts in the 1st quarter
According to the Intesa Sanpaolo report, the share of EUR 6B has been reached (+15.4%)
In the 1Q2022, exports from the Italian agri-food districts reached a record value of EUR 6 billion, up by 811 million (+ 15.4%) compared to the same period of 2021. The result partly reflects the inflationary... more
Government actsSouth Africa versus EU due to oranges
Appeal to the WTO against the cold treatment of fruits
South Africa against the European Union because of oranges. This is the "gist" of the affair that is involving the two parties: South Africa, in fact, has appealed to the WTO against the EU decision imposing... more
Mineral waters and drinksCO2 is missing, bubbles are in crisis
Red alert from Italian industry entrepreneurs
The latest entrepreneur to sound the alarm was Alberto Bertone, owner of Fonti di Vinadio, which produces Sant'Anna water. "I have raised the alarm of a lack of CO2 not only in Italy but throughout Europe... more
Economy and financeCDP and Credite Agricole work alongside Aboca healthcare
Loans for EUR 33.5 million guaranteed by Sace
Increase investments in research and development but also increase production capacities and exports all over the world of health products made in Italy. These, in short, are the objectives of the new... more
Pasta and bakery productsBanco BPM finances La Molisana
Disbursement of EUR 3.5 million for investments in sustainability
Banco Bpm has completed a 3.5 million euro loan with Molisana, a pasta factory founded in 1912 in Campobasso and today specialized in the production of high-end pasta Made in Italy. The loan, with a duration... more
Studies and researchEFSA provides recommendations to improve welfare of farmed pigs
The first of several opinions on animal welfare to be delivered in the context of the Farm to Fork strategy
EFSA has published a scientific opinion on the welfare of pigs on farm, the first of several opinions on animal welfare to be delivered in the coming year in the context of the Farm to Fork (F2F) strategy.... more
Cheese and dairy productsBritish acquisition for Newlat Food
Acquired Symington's Group for over € 62 million
The Italian food company Newlat Food of Reggio Emilia, controlled by the Mastrolia family, has acquired the food and snack manufacturer Symington's Group, based in the UK, for a total consideration of... more
Government actsBalsamic Vinegar, Italy activates infringement procedure against Slovenia
Bratislava wants to transform the name “balsamic vinegar” into a product standard
The Italian Government has activated the infringement procedure pursuant to art. 259 TFEU against Slovenia for the protection of Balsamic Vinegar of Modena PGI. "The initiative - explain from the Consortium... more
Economy and financeReal estate. Dea Capital signs JV with Harrison Street in Spain
To build housing complexes intended for rent with advanced all-inclusive services
DeA Capital S.p.A., Italy's leading independent alternative asset management platform with a significant pan-European presence, and Harrison Street, a leading investment management firm dealing exclusively... more
WinesMasi Agricola closes the 1H22 with strong growth
The Boscaini family is preparing to celebrate the 250th harvest
Masi Agricola closed the half year 2022 with net revenues up 26.2% to 36.9 million euros. Ebitda reaches 8.4 million euros, against 5.4 million euros in the first 6 months of 2021, while net profit reaches... more