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WinesChina and India in full champagne
Bubbles regain their share after covid: estimates up 64% in ten years
“I am convinced that champagne will soon reach record sales, intercepting new markets and new types of consumers”. This is supported by Luigi Sangermano, CEO of Laurent-Perrier Italy. Hers is not the sim... more
DessertsIcam, more social and environmental sustainability
The chocolate company reduces emissions by 10% and triples self-produced energy
CO2 emissions reduced by 10% and growth in the amount of self-produced energy. These are the two main figures of the fourth sustainability report of Icam, a company from Orsenigo (Como) specialized in... more
Cheese and dairy productsGranarolo detects 60% of Latticini G. Cuomo
It is strengthened in the pasta filata and rationalizes production in the center-south of Italy
Granarolo took over 60% of Industria Latticini G.Cuomo S.r.l., a family business in Agro Pontino (Latina, close to Rome) with a great dairy tradition, for over 110 years focused on the production of mozzarella,... more
AgrifoodBf takes over Bia, a leader in couscous production
The investment is 20.5 million euros
Bf Spa, the controlling holding of Bonifiche Ferraresi, has signed a contract for the purchase of the entire share capital of Bia Spa by Alto Partners Sgr (owner of 95% of the capital of BIA) and by Gescad... more
DistributionIVS Group acquires 26% of Vendomat S.p.A.
The price of the transaction is equal to Euro 12.5 million
IVS Group informs that has completed the acquisition of 26.0% (26.7% net of treasury shares) of Vendomat S.p.A., a reseller of products to small and medium sized companies in the vending sector, mostly... more
TraditionsCarlo Petrini leaves Slow Food after more than 30 years
The new president is Ugandan Edward Mukiibi
From the VIII Slow Food International Congress, held on July 16 in Pollenzo (Bra, Cuneo), a profound change and regeneration emerged for the association founded by Carlo Petrini more than thirty years... more
SustainabilityFerrero improves its sustainability goals
The path taken has been featured in the Group's 13th report
The Ferrero Group is moving accordingly to their sustainability goals. The state of 'work progress' was featured in the group's 13th Sustainability Report, that highlights the steps taken towards the environmental... more
Economy and financeColdiretti-Philip Morris settlement for the tobacco production chain
Around 1000 businesses involved, between Tuscany, Umbria, Campania and Veneto
The settlement between Coldiretti and Philip Morris Italy was signed in Rome, to guarantee the continuity of investments on Italian tobacco in 2022. The agreement will concern more than 20 thousand tonnes... more
Ice creamGelato d'Italia (Indian), sold to a Turkish-American fund consortium
The Reggio Emilia group was controlled by Idea Taste of Italy and the Olivi family
An unprecedented Turkish-American alliance makes yet another shopping for an Italian industrial brand. The investment funds of the American Davidson Kempner Capital Management LP and the Turkish Afendis... more
PeopleFindus, Fröhner is the new General Manager for Italy
With Nomad Foods since 2015, he was head of Austria so far
Felix Fröhner, born in 1972, of German origin, is the new General Manager of Findus for Italy. Joining Nomad Foods (the British group that owns the Findus brand) in 2015, Fröhner held the role of General M... more
AgrifoodDurum wheat: Italian production falls
The 2022 estimates disclose 3,5 tonnes, with a 5,5 tonnes requirement
Yet other bad news regarding Italian durum wheat, at the center of economic and agri-food attention in this crisis season. Italmopa, the Italian Millers' Industrial Association (Federalimentare-Confindustria)... more
DistributionBelgium-Luxembourg: Delhaize joins forces with Intermarché
And he will leave Carrefour at the end of the year, which, however, is already designing a new strategy
The Delhaize and Intermarché groups, giants of large-scale distribution in Belgium and Luxembourg have reached an agreement that provides that purchases of consumer goods will be negotiated by a common... more
IndustryHappy Birthday, John Deere
The famous harvester made by the American brand is now 75
John Deere's having a birthday. Or rather, to celebrate the 75th anniversary is the production of the first self-propelled combine harvester, the Model 55 whose future development has changed agriculture... more
Economy and financeTomatoes: Steriltom acquires Italtom
Collected minority quotes held by Emiliana Conserve
Tomato finances: chain reactions followed after Casalasco's acquisition of Emiliana Conserve (see articolo di EFA News del 7/7/2022).Steriltom, one of the main European producers of tomato pulp for the... more
PeopleBrandt: Emre Erbas is the news European Sales Director for Specialty Products
The American Group is a leading agricultural company founded in 1953 in Illinois
Current BRANDT Senior Business Manager for CIS & MENA, Emre Erbas, has been promoted to the newly-created position of Sales & Business Management Director for Specialty Products at BRANDT Europe. Erbas... more
Mineral waters and drinksAlessandro Pasquale is the new President of Natural Mineral Waters Europe
The Association represents almost 550 natural mineral and spring water producers in Europe
Natural Mineral Waters Europe (NMWE), representing the interests of over five hundred natural mineral and spring water producers in Europe, named Alessandro Pasquale, CEO and owner of Mattoni 1873, as... more
DessertsSperlari towards the acquisition of Paluani
Offer of 8 million. Now the relaunch for the famous Pandoro brand
Sperlari Bakery conquers Paluani. The Cremona-based confectionery group was the only bidder who yesterday presented to the registry of the Bankruptcy Court of Verona the proposal to acquire the confectionery... more
Packaging and logisticsGuala Closures acquires Labrenta
The Vicenza-based company is a manufacturer of high-end closures for spirits, wine, oil, vinegar and beer
Those who did not know, or did not imagine, that the bottle closures sector also had a luxury branch is satisfied. In fact, it is precisely in this segment that Guala Closures, a multinational group leader... more
PeopleBranca (spirits), Papageorgiou is the new Managing Director
He will coordinate the development of all the brands of the historic distillery
Petros Papageorgiou joins Fratelli Branca Distillerie Italia as General Manager with responsibility for operational management for which he will report to President Niccolò Branca. Papageorgiou, formerly... more
NewsIFAD, Avaro Lario is the new president
From 1 October, he will remain in office for 4 years
The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) elected its CFO, Alvaro Lario, as its new president, choosing a private sector investment advocate to lead the UN agency in the fight against... more
DessertsPerugina, "Baci" more sustainable thanks to trigeneration
New installation in the San Sisto plant improves energy efficiency
After having reduced about 45% of Nestlé's CO2 emissions in the last 10 years, thanks to the recent installation of the new AB trigeneration plant at the Perugina plant in San Sisto (Perugia), the group... more
Conserved and jamsCasalasco takes over Emiliana Conserve, a giant is born
Together they make the first group in Italy in the tomato's transformation
Casalasco Spa acquired control, with a 73.8% share, of Emiliana Conserve Società Agricola. With this new investment, the first group in Italy in tomato processing is born: above all, the leadership on... more
Studies and researchOlive oil: scholarships from the Carapelli Institute
International call for university students for reasearch in developing countries
The call for the assignment of 4 scholarships for foreign university students promoted by the Carapelli Nutritional Institute opened on 1 July (with a deadline of 31 October). The competition is aimed... more
TraditionsThe Via Francigena nominated for Unesco
Liguria and Tuscany regions together for the completion of the process that enhances villages and food and wine excellences
"Cultural and transnational itineraries such as the Via Francigena, which connects Canterbury to Rome, are increasingly to be supported in an integrated way". This was stated by the vice president of the... more
SustainabilityMartini (Bacardi) certified by Equalitas
Made in Italy’s wine is a welfare symbol
The Equalitas certification guarantees the environmental, social and economic sustainability of the wine sector in Italy. Not only a commitment to the territory and nature, but also to the well-being of... more
IndustryMore hi-tech shopping for the Celli group
The company buys Uqido to drive the digital transition of the beverage industry
Even with the summer heat, the expansion of the Celli Group, a company specializing in the design and production of systems and accessories for the dispensing of beverages, does not stop. The company,... more
FairsEcomondo and Key Energy focus on environmental challenges in Africa
Events organised by IEG, Europe´s reference point for ecological and energy transition. Rimini, 8th – 11th November
From climate change to recycling materials and the transition from fossil fuels to renewable energies. Environmental challenges and opportunities in North African and sub-Saharan countries will be the... more
FairsIEG lands in North America with Deutsche Messe
A MoU has been signed for the 50% acquisition of the German Trade show organiser´s companies in Canada, USA and Mexico
Italian Exhibition Group and Deutsche Messe (Hannover) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) that foresees a 50% acquisition on the part of IEG of Deutsche Messe´s companies in Mexico, Canada... more
SustainabilityNescafé supports urban regeneration
Recovered a basketball court in Trento, in the North of Italy
The Nescafé Cup of Respect project continues its commitment to support local communities and the environment and now focuses on a path of care and regeneration of urban areas in Italy together with Labsus... more
IndustryBirthday for the Barilla plant in Ascoli Piceno
The plant where the first shortcrust pastry snacks were born is 40 years old
The Barilla plant in Ascoli Piceno turns 40 where, in 1982, Mulino Bianco Tarts were born, the first shortcrust pastry snacks. To these were then added other references such as the Pan Carrè, the Sfoglie,... more