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WinesChina imposes duties of up to 200% on imports of Australian wine
Canberra calls it an "unjustifiable" action
China has imposed preliminary anti-dumping measures on wine imports from Australia, including duties up to 200%; move that Australia has called unjustifiable. The announcement, made by the Chinese Ministry... more
IndustryUnilever completes the unification process, becomes a UK listed company
It will maintain listings on the Amsterdam, London and New York stock exchanges
Unilever has completed the legal unification of its group; Unilever Plc will operate under a single parent company from today. Since its establishment in 1930, the company has been owned by two different... more
IndustryDe′ Longhi acquires Capital Brands for $420 million
US first market of the Group, aggregate turnover $500 million
De 'Longhi has reached an agreement with the affiliates of Center Lane Partners to acquire Capital Brands Holdings, Inc., one of the leading companies in the personal blenders segment with the Nutribullet... more
ForeignFerrero and Ilo in Turkey, to fight child labor in the hazelnut harvest
40 months of project and a contribution of over 4 million dollars
Ferrero supports Ilo (International Labor Organization) in the implementation of a project in Turkey, lasting 40 months, to contribute to the elimination of the worst forms of child labor in seasonal agriculture... more
ForeignNestlé reveals new names of Australian confectionery brands
Allen's Red Skins and Chicos, "racist shades that are not in step with the company's values"
Nestlé has renamed its Allen's Red Skins and Chicos lollipops to Red Ripper and Cheekies, in response to "shades that are out of step with the company's values." The brand's products underwent... more
ForeignGerber (Nestlé) unveils the frozen Freshful Start range for children
Nutritious options for little ones's meals
Gerber, a Nestlé-owned brand, enters the frozen food sector with the launch of a new line of organic morsels based on vegetables and whole grains. According to the company, the products of the Freshful... more
ForeignNomad Foods acquires Findus Switzerland for 110 million euros
The transaction will unify the ownership of the Group across Europe
Nomad Foods Limited announced today that it has entered into an agreement for the acquisition of Findus Switzerland from Froneri International Ltd, and of certain properties of a Nestlé SA subsidiary... more
ForeignNestlé takes over the majority of Mindful Chef
Company producing nutritionally balanced ready meals in the UK
Nestlé announced the acquisition of a majority stake in the British company Mindful Chef in a move to strengthen its direct-to-consumer offering in the UK and Ireland. Founded in 2015, Mindful Chef offers... more
DistributionThird quarter Kraft Heinz, sales growth in all sectors
Up 6%, reached $ 6.44 billion thanks to "at home" consumption
The Kraft Heinz business report for Q3 2020 shows net sales growth across all six consumer platforms as families continue to eat and cook more at home. Thanks to sustained at-home consumption in the third... more
ForeignMcDonald's hires a new chief diversity officer
Reginald Miller will become the company's head of equity and diversity inclusion
McDonald's has hired a new chief diversity officer. From November 9, Reginald Miller will become the company's global head of equity and diversity inclusion. Miller was previously the Head of Diversity... more
ForeignMondelēz International 3Q2020 results
Net revenues + 4.9%, gross profit increased by 276 million dollars
Mondelēz International, today reported the company results for the third quarter of 2020. "Our third quarter performance was strong across all key metrics, with broad-based revenue growth as demand remained... more
ForeignItalian companies at the China International Import Expo
Ferrero too at the Shangai's show, with 8 new products
An Italian business delegation will participate in the third edition of the China International Import Expo (CIIE) with over 80 exhibitors. "The Italian companies involved in the exhibition this year are... more
BeverageAB InBev: sales increase, +12.8 billion dollars in the third quarter
Positive performance in Brazil and the United States, Colombia and South Africa in down
AB InBev recorded an improvement in the number of sales in the third quarter, driven by the continued strength of the premiumisation trend with innovations such as seltzer Bud Light having a positive impact... more
BeverageMexico, boom in sugary drinks
Lighthouse of the international press on health impacts
"Mexico is the country where the most sugary drinks are drunk in the world and three quarters of its inhabitants are overweight", is what emerges from data from Statista, a German web portal for statistics.... more
BeverageHeineken will purchase the Asahi brands
It brings together the Strongbow global portfolio
Heineken has signed an agreement to acquire five beer and cider brands from Asahi Beverages, an operation that will meet the conditions for Asahi's purchase of Carlton & United Breweries (Cub). The... more
LiqueursDiageo acquires the British company Chase Distillery
Objective: to grow economically in the premium spirits category
Diageo has officially finalized the acquisition Chase Distillery, a British producer of gin and vodka, with the aim of growing economically in the premium spirits category. Founded in 2008 by William Chase,... more
BeverageGuinness 0.0 is born: zero alcohol, fewer calories
Launch on international markets scheduled for the end of 2021
The British multinational Diageo launches a new alcohol-free variant of Guinness beer on the market. The new beer is expected to arrive at the end of this month, after a long four-year development process.... more
Cheese and dairy productsFrance. Danone invests in "organic infant milk"
New 25 million Euro organic milk plant
The Danone company has announced its plans to build a new plant for the production of organic baby milk in France, in order to meet the growing demand from French consumers for organic products. An investment... more
Conserved and jamsGiglio Group brings Mutti to China
Implement the marketing strategy, promotion and distribution of products overseas
Giglio Group SpA, a company engaged in Italy in the design, construction and management of e-commerce platforms with high added value and listed in the Star segment of the Italian stock exchange (Ticker... more
Packaging and logisticsBrambles: regenerative supply chains by 2025
New vision and new objectives in terms of sustainability
Brambles, the supply chain solutions company operating under the Chep brand, has launched a new five-year sustainability program. Using its circular operating model, the company intends to transform the... more
CoffeeJde Peet's invests in new aluminum coffee capsules
A production capacity of + 60% is estimated
Jde Peet's, one of the largest pure coffee and tea groups in the world by revenue, today announced its intention to invest 110 million Euros (129.2 million dollars) in its global supply network through... more
BeverageRémy Cointreau acquires a stake in Champagne J. de Telmont
The details of the agreement on inventory, assets and vineyards
Rémy Cointreau, a French company engaged in the production and marketing of cognac, liqueurs and champagne, has acquired a majority stake from the champagne producer, Champagne J. de Telmont, for an undisclosed... more
BeverageNew acquisition for Carlsberg in Germany
Addition of the Wernesgrüner brewery and brand
The Carlsberg Group has signed an agreement with Bitburger Braugruppe, for the acquisition of the Wernesgrüner brewery in Saxony, Germany. The economic amount of the transaction was not disclosed. The... more
ForeignWorld Halal Authority (Wha) lands in the UK
The Italian certification body expands its services to the UK
The Italian certification body World Halal Authority (Wha) has decided to provide its services also in England. In Italy there are already several companies that have obtained the certification of Wha,... more
BeverageThaifex – Anuga Asia 2020 ends successfully
Spotlight on the future of Food & Beverage; interest of international buyers
Despite the difficult economic and health situation, Thaifex - Anuga Asia, one of the first commercial events to open in Asia following the pandemic, hosted 797 exhibitors and 21,104 visitors and professionals... more
Mineral waters and drinksCoca Cola will produce Topo Chico hard seltzers
The company's first steps into the low calorie alcoholic beverages market
Molson Coors has signed an agreement with Coca-Cola on the production, marketing and distribution in the United States of Topo Chico hard seltzers. It is a type of highball drink containing carbonated... more
ForeignNew Nesquik based on oats, peas and cocoa
Nestlé launches the plant drink in Europe
Nestlé has launched a plant-based alternative to its Nesquik milk and chocolate drink in Europe. The vegan alternative is a combination of oats and peas and cocoa from a sustainable supply chain.The launch... more
Government actsFabien Simon, new CEO of Jde Peet's
We aim to gain market share in the global coffee and tea supply chain
Jde Peet's, born from the merger between Jacobs Douwe Egberts and Peet's Coffee, has appointed the former CFO of Jde Fabien Simon as the new CEO, starting from 7 September. Simon, who held the... more
Cheese and dairy productsInternational tour of Pecorino Toscano PDO
Upcoming promotional events in Spain, USA and Canada
Pecorino Toscano PDO returns to travel with 3 new international events. The first will be a Spanish stop and then will take off to North America, heading for Canada and the United States of America. A... more
Veg worldJeff Bezos invests in plant-based
The richest man in the world participates in the 85 million NotCo round
Jeff Bezos , a well-known American entrepreneur and the first richest man in the world, invests in plant-based foods consisting mainly or entirely of plant-based nutrients. Bezos participated, for an undisclosed... more