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CoffeeMassimo Zanetti Beverage Group, goodbye to the Milan Stock Exchange
Shares withdrawn from the list today, less than six years after listing
Game over. As anticipated (see EFA News article of 29/1/2021) Massimo Zanetti Beverage Group, a leading company in the production of coffee and in the management of an international network of Segafredo-branded... more
IndustryVorwerk Italy: 2020 record for Bimby Thermomix
Turnover + 10%, thanks to online demonstrations
A record 2020 for Bimby Thermomix. In fact, the Vorwerk Italia food processor division closed the year surpassing forecasts and posting a 9.7% growth in turnover compared to the previous year; increase... more
Packaging and logisticsEcoTensil launches the new AquaDot cardboard cutlery range
Project for EU ban on the use of single-use plastic items
Among the first European groups to choose the new solution is Hilcona Ag, a food processing company based in Liechtenstein more
IndustryUnifrutti finalizes the acquisition of Dimifruit in Almeria
Greenhouse production of sustainable vegetables enriches the Group's offer in Europe
Unifrutti starts 2021 by focusing on diversification, finalizing the acquisition of Dimifruit in Almeria. The European operation is part of a global strategy that continues to include well-established... more
Conserved and jamsIntesa Sanpaolo supports sustainable growth of Rigoni di Asiago
Loan of 2,850,000 Euros for Esg improvement objectives
Intesa Sanpaolo and Rigoni di Asiago have finalized a financing operation aimed at the sustainable growth of the plateau company. The loan from the credit institution of 2,850,000 euros provides for two... more
Economy and financeCovid slows down the Rigamonti bresaola race
The company closes 2020 with a turnover of 122 million euros
In the annus horribilis for the bresaola sector, characterized by an ongoing pandemic and by increases in the price of raw materials, Rigamonti closes 2020 with 122 million euros of net turnover. The managing... more
NewsSustainable cocoa: partnership between Barry Callebaut and Deloitte
To support the professional growth of farmers in Indonesia
Barry Callebaut, a manufacturer of high quality chocolate and cocoa products and Deloitte, a professional services provider, have jointly announced a multi-year strategic partnership to provide education... more
IndustryCanada: Quench (Culligan) acquires Trusource H2O
The transaction is the Group's tenth purchase since the beginning of 2020
Quench, a company that rents and distributes filtered water chillers, operating in the United States and Canada and a brand owned by Culligan, has acquired Trusource H2O Canada. The latter is a provider... more
PeoplePepsiCo, new assignment for David Flavell
He will take over from Dave Yawman, who leaves the company
Starting March 1, David Flavell will be PepsiCo's new Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary. more
Economy and financeA 2020 to forget for Autogrill
Revenues down by 60%, turnover down by 59.8%
Preliminary data for 2020 published. more
IndustryElica (hoods), positive impact of 4th quarter on numbers for the year
Total revenues 2020 equal to 452.6 million (-5.7%), net profit 8.5 million
The Elica group of Fabriano (Marche Region), leader in the production of hoods and extraction systems for kitchens, presented the main preliminary consolidated results for the year 2020. The group achieved... more
Economy and financeCarlsberg, more and more "Towards Zero"
Sustainability report published, Co2 emissions down by 7%
The Carlsberg Group's 2020 sustainability report shows important progress towards achieving the objectives set by Together Towards Zero, the Group's sustainability strategy. Carlsberg recorded a 7% decrease... more
Economy and financeKraft Heinz closes 2020 in profit
Revenues and profitability grow in the 4th quarter, sharp decline in profit for fiscal year 2020
Net sales increased by 6.2% in the fourth quarter more
Veg worldKellogg's comes out stronger from the pandemic
Net global revenues up 1.4% to $ 13.77 billion
Kellogg Company has released Q4 2020 and full fiscal year results. "The year 2020 was different from the others, a year in which the world faced an unprecedented situation and challenges", said Steve Cahillane... more
DessertsIcam Cioccolato, 5 consecutive years of growth
The trend is confirmed also in the 2020 fiscal year
Turnover reaches 177 million euros (+15 million on 2019) more
PeopleSegafredo Zanetti, new CEO for Italy takes office
He's Nicolas Peyresblanques, who is also responsible for the French branch
Meanwhile, the parent company Massimo Zanetti Beverage Group is moving towards delisting of Milan stock exchange. more
WinesSvinando lands in Germany
The new platform of Italian Wine Brands
Svinando lands in Germany. This was announced by Italian Wine Brands which controls the platform, among the first to have adopted the model of private wine sales online. Svinando landed on the German market... more
Catering and hospitalityDoppio Malto launches the "sartorial" franchise
Project to help 10 new openings planned for 2021
Doppio Malto foresees 10 new openings in 2021 and launches an innovative sartorial franchising project ideal for those who want to open a place from scratch or intend to convert an existing business. more
Catering and hospitalityDelivery: Foodhub grows in the UK
Overtaken the "rival" UberEats
The threshold of 20 thousand partner restaurants in the United Kingdom has been passed. This is the only delivery platform that asks for a monthly fee instead of a commission on each order. more
IndustryUSA. Freshly (Nestlé) opens 5th distribution center
The Austell site generates 250 new jobs
Freshly, a home-cooked meal delivery company, has opened a distribution center in Austell generating 250 new jobs, according to a press release on February 10, 2020. The 134,000-square-foot facility located... more
BeveragePepsiCo grows in 2020: revenues at $ 70.37 billion (+ 4.8%)
Accelerated in the 4th quarter, with sales + 8.8%
PepsiCo in the year ended December 26, 2020 had net sales of $ 70.37 billion. Operating profit was $ 10.08 billion, down 2% from last year's $ 10.29 billion figure. The company's division into Asia Pacific,... more
DessertsFerrero, strong growth in 2020 despite Covid
Consolidated turnover of € 12.3 billion (+7.8%), with investments of € 619 million
Ferrero International SA, the parent company of the Ferrero Group, closed the financial year at 31 August 2020 with a consolidated turnover of 12.3 billion euros, an increase of +7.8% compared to the previous... more
IndustryKraft Heinz sells nuts to Hormel foods
Cash transaction of $ 3.35 billion
TheKraft Heinz Company (Kraft Heinz) announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its nut business to Hormel Foods Corporation via a $ 3.35 billion cash transaction. The transaction... more
PeopleUk. Omsco appoints Arla Foods Chief Financial Officer as CEO
David Williams will officially take office in early April
Omsco, a UK-based organic dairy co-operative, has appointed David Williams, chief financial officer of Arla Foods, who will officially take office in early April, as CEO. Williams has more than 25 years... more
BeverageHeineken, pandemic impacts 2020 accounts
Global revenues of 23.77 billion (-16.7%)
Heineken's bill is high due to the global pandemic. The Dutch beer giant recorded a net loss of 204 million euros in 2020, with global revenues down by 16.7% to 23.77 billion euros. “We have taken diligent c... more
MeatsTyson Foods acquires 49% stake in Malaysian poultry
Malayan Flour Mills Berhad sells stake in Dindings Supreme Sdn Bhd
Tyson Foods will invest in the Malayan Flour Mills Berhad (Mfm) poultry business, based in Malaysia; an operation that will increase procurement opportunities for both companies. Specifically, MFM declared... more
PetfoodIvc Evidensia, investments for global growth increase
Eqt, Silver Lake and Nestlé Purina continue their partnership with the veterinary group
Ivc Evidensia, with the aim of becoming the best veterinary group in the world, announces that it has received further investments in order to accelerate the growth of the company. With this in mind, the... more
PeopleDeA Capital: advisory board established
Gianluca Muzzi joins the team
Within the scope of its previous announcement, DeA Capital communicates the completion of the establishment of its Advisory Board, which is to support the Alternative Asset Management Platform’s activities, w... more
NewsLabels: Spanish GIs also marry Italian lawsuit against Nutriscore
The main association goes against the Madrid government and aligns with our demands
While the Madrid government has taken a stance in favor of Nutriscore, another important step has been taken today towards strengthening the protection of Italian and European PDO and PGI products. The... more
Import-exportThe first container of Apofruit apples leaves for Taiwan
About 20 thousand kilos divided into 18 kilogram packs of Candine and Fuji
The first container of Apofruit Italia apples is leaving for the general markets of Taiwan. A success for the company that has partners and plants throughout Italy, but above all a success of the agreements... more
BeverageCoca-Cola, a year to forget
The Company posted full-year net revenues of $33 billion and operating income of $8.997 billion (-11%)
The Coca-Cola Company has recorded a 11% decline in net revenue for the full-year, following ‘incremental pressure’ amid the pandemic during Q4. The company posted full-year net revenues of $33 billion and... more
IndustryCcbsa triples the shareholding of employees
The Group collaborates with the Government for a more inclusive economy in South Africa
Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (Ccbsa) announced a 20% increase in the stake held by employees and black empowerment investors in the company. "This agreement will lead employees to increase their current... more
IndustrySedamyl (ingredients) expands to UK
It invests £ 80m to double the production of Selby plant
Piedmont-based Sedamyl, a leader in the production of starches, sweeteners, proteins, alcohols, and ingredients for all major food and industrial applications, has announced a major £ 80 million expansion... more
Economy and financeNewlat Food, the bond is full
Bond issue for 200 million just signed, with Cdp anchor investor
The Italian sovereign fund Cassa Depositi e Prestiti (Cdp), in synergy with Sace, supports the growth and development plans in Italy and on the international markets of the Newlat Group, subscribing as... more
Baby foodEvolve BioSystems collects $ 55 million in funding
Cargill and Manna Tree support the start-up of probiotics for children
Evolve BioSystems announced that it has completed an initial close of a $ 55 million Series D funding round, led by Cargill, the global food, agricultural, financial and industrial company, and Manna Tree,... more
Studies and researchAgricultural policies: the future of European sugar
The study of DG Agri will be led by the Italian Areté
The study of the European Commission's Agriculture Directorate General (DG Agri) on the future of the sugar supply chain in Europe will be carried out by Areté, a Bolognese company specialized in agrifood... more
NewsCrac Parmalat, Tonna returns to prison
He must serve over 8 years of final sentence
After more than 17 years of being arrested for the Parmalat crash, Fausto Tonna, former financial director of the group and at the time the right-hand man of Calisto Tanzi, returned to prison to serve... more
IndustryHeineken Spain, first beverage company "Zero Waste to Landfill"
The Cruzcampo plant recycled over 1,148 tons of waste in 2020
Heineken Spain awarded the seal "From Waste to Resources: Zero to Landfill" by Saica Natur. This is a big step forward in sustainability, leading the company to be the first beverage producer in the country... more
Packaging and logisticsItalmobiliare sells Petruzalek and Sirap GmbH to Zeus
Packaging in France and the United Kingdom remains at Pesenti
Italmobiliare sells Petruzalek to Zeus. Sirap Gema, 100% controlled by the Pesenti family holding, and the Irish Zeus Packaging have signed a binding agreement in the food packaging sector: Sirap Group... more
Packaging and logisticsChep for sustainable freight transport
Conversion of two routes by ship and by road into south-north railway routes
They are called "green kilometers" because, according to data from the European Environment Agency, only 0.5% of emissions in the transport sector in Europe are attributable to the train. Much less than... more
IndustrySardinia: intelligent distribution for tomato processing
Casar chooses Abb to manage the electrical distribution of his plant
Casar Srl is a company that has been processing tomatoes grown exclusively in the Sardinian countryside since 1962 and its production plant in Serramanna (Su) occupies an area of about 120,000 square meters,... more
Economy and financeDeA Capital: divestiture of remaining stake in Migros completed
Overall capital gain of over 70 million euros
DeA Capital SpA announces that its subsidiary Kenan Investments (approximately 17% of the capital) has completed the sale, through accelerated book-building, of the residual stake held in Migros (equal... more
IndustryNestlé sets climate priorities for Europe, Middle East, and North Africa
Objective: reach its 2050 net-zero climate goal
Nestlé has today explained its top priorities for Europe, Middle East, and North Africa to reach its 2050 net-zero climate goal. Nestlé revealed that nearly two-thirds of its total emissions are linked t... more
Government actsAgea-Cee Convention: EU denies judgment on national agreement
European Commission reply the question by Ignazio Corrao
EFA News publishes in full the written answer of Janusz Wojciechowski on behalf of the European Commission. (8.2.2021)The commission cannot express an opinion on an internal national convention and its... more
NewsNutella: Rome Mint dedicates a coin to Italian excellence
5 euro silver for the dedicated World Day
On the occasion of World Nutella Day in the year in which the 75th anniversary of the foundation of the Ferrero company occurs, the Italian Ministry of Economy and Finance issues a silver coin, minted... more
ZootechnyEU on meat: "We will not reduce consumption, no to imported products"
European Commission reply the question by Hermann Tertsch
EFA News publishes the written answer of Mr Wojciechowski in full on behalf of the European Commission. (8.2.2021)No specific targets or objectives have been set in the Farm to Fork Strategy in relation... more
IndustryFaema (Cimbali Group) settles in Japan
New partnership with Dksh Japan for expansion in the Asia-Pacific area
Faema, a brand of the Cimbali Group, an Italian company active in the sector of professional espresso coffee machines, signs a strategic partnership and an exclusive distribution agreement with Dksh Japan... more
FishBrussels promotes sustainable fish consumption
"Taste the Ocean", a social campaign supported by 9 European chefs, is starting
The European Commission has launched "Taste the Ocean", a new campaign on social networks in which the best European chefs promote the consumption of fish and shellfish caught or produced in a sustainable... more
Fruit and vegetablesAlto Adige: the new RedPop apple is born
Vog and VI.P have the exclusive right of production and sale in EU
The Italian nurserymen Consortium has already introduced the variety in the USA, Chile, Australia, South Africa and New Zealand more
Packaging and logisticsThe Peak Rock Capital fund takes over the majority of Amb
The Friulian company will continue to be managed by the current management
AMB Spa, San Daniele del Friuli, Italy, a leader in food packaging products and services announced today it has reached a definitive agreement for a majority controlling investment from an affiliate of... more