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Economy and financeCth of the Ferrero Group acquires Fox's Biscuits
It will incorporate two manufacturing plants in Kirkham and Batley, UK
Cth, a Belgian holding affiliated with the Ferrero group, announced a definitive agreement under which it will acquire the Fox's and private label biscuits business, including some important historical... more

NewsMars: steps forward in the "Palm Positive Plan"
Mapping, management and monitoring, to combat deforestation
The US multinational Mars, uses only palm oil which does not resort to deforestation to be obtained; pivotal goal of the "Palm Positive Plan" business plan, launched in September 2019. The company has... more

PeopleNestlé Waters CEO elected Efbw president
Muriel Lienau to head the European bottled water federation for the next 2 years
The European bottled water federation (Efbw) has elected Muriel Lienau , CEO of Nestlé Waters in Europe, the Middle East and North Africa (Emena), as new president for the next two years. Lienau heads... more

Press releaseFacebook, the adv that works
Report Nestlé / Nielsen certifies boom in Baci Perugina sales
Thanks to a collaboration with Nielsen, Nestlè has conducted a two-year marketing mix modeling (MMM) study, to measure the effectiveness of the promotional campaign and the impact of the means used in... more

WinesRiccardo Cotarella signs the Eisacktaler Kellerei wines
A consultancy to enhance the territory and create new labels
Riccardo Cotarella , one of the best known Italian oenologists, will sign the wines of the Eisacktaler Kellerei Eisack Valley winery, and will cover the role of consultant starting from the current harvest... more

Economy and financeNewlat Food points to UK
Non-binding offer aimed at acquiring Hovis Holdings
With reference to the news published on the Sky News UK website, the Italian company Newlat Food Spa confirms that it has submitted to the shareholders of the Hovis Holdings Limited group a non-binding... more

FairsFood, health and sustainability protagonists of "Sana Restart 2020"
The international exhibition of organic and natural products of BolognaFiere is starting
The appointment with "Sana Restart" is approaching, the international exhibition of organic and natural products, scheduled at the Bologna exhibition center from Friday 9 to Sunday 11 October. Food, health... more

BeveragePepsiCo: net revenues up 5.3%
Ramon Laguarta: "Expression of resilience of our teams in every continent"
The PepsiCo company reported a 5.3% increase in net revenue for the third quarter of 2020, reflecting the continued production of snacks and the significant improvement in its global beverage business.... more

PeopleValentina Massa elected new Effpa president
The MD of Italian Dalma Mangimi
The General Assembly of the Effpa (the European Former Foodstuff Processors Association) elected Valentina Massa , president of the European Ex Foodstuff Processors Association. Massa is the Managing Director... more

Cheese and dairy productsGranarolo launches new Tetra Stelo
Plant-based packaging made up of 87% renewable sources
Great news for the Granarolo Group, which chooses the sustainable packaging "Tetra Stelo Aseptic Edge Wingcap" for the milk line of the "Accadì High Digestibility Lactose Free" range. This is a package... more

Economy and financeLabomar supplements land on the stock exchange
Debut in the Milan Aim segment on Monday 5 October
Labomar, a nutraceutical company based in the province of Treviso and active internationally, has received the admission of its ordinary shares to trading on the Aim Italia segment of the Stock Exchange.... more

Press release"Crema", the new ice cream format in Milan
Launched by Giorgio Bulgari, a second opening is scheduled for early 2021
It takes courage to open new stores in this period, especially in a competitive square like that of Milan where there is no shortage of formats dedicated to ice cream. Yet this is the challenge launched... more

Catering and hospitalityCirfood promotes the new Position Paper 2020
The road map towards a circular economic model for the relaunch of Italy
Cirfood, part of the Alliance for the circular economy, promotes the new "Position Paper 2020" which presents the road map towards a circular economic model for the relaunch of Italy. Five objectives and... more

Press releaseMondelēz Internazional celebrates the second "Purpose Day" of the year
Awareness raising on food waste in collaboration with Banco Alimentare
Today, October 1, 2020, Mondel Internationalz International, Inc., a snacking company celebrates its second annual "Purpose Day" to strengthen its commitment to a more sustainable product, and celebrate... more

Press releaseMarine Stewardship Council publishes new "Annual Report"
409 fishing activities have the certification Msc
Marine Stewardship Council, an international non-profit organization that promotes ocean health through its seafood sustainability standards, publishes the new annual report containing data and the progress... more

CoffeeThe "Community of the Rite of Espresso Coffee" is born
The support campaign to win Unesco is launched
On the occasion of the world coffee day scheduled for next 1st October 2020, the Consortium for the protection of traditional Italian espresso coffee announces the birth of the "Community of the Rite of... 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

Cheese and dairy productsNestlé: new accelerator for the development of dairy and vegetable products
6 months to bring new ideas from the concept to the test laboratory
Nestlé has launched a new research and development (R&D) acceleration program in an effort to boost innovation in sustainable dairy and plant-based dairy alternatives. The accelerator, located in the... more

FairsBuyFood Toscana: Spotlight on regional food "champions"
45 selected Tuscan companies and 38 international buyers
BuyFood Toscana 2020, the regional event and Chamber of Commerce of Florence-PromoFirenze, is back with PDO, Igp and Agriqualità products of the territory. The initiative is organized by the Sistema Toscana... more

Press releaseLNG trucks are traveling in Sicily
Nicolosi Trasporti creates the first liquid natural gas distributor in southern Italy
The first Lng (Liquid Natural Gas) distribution plant in Sicily was inaugurated, built by Nicolosi Trasporti, a logistics company chaired by Gaetano Nicolosi , and historical partner of Lidl Italia. The... more

Economy and financeAmorim caps: certified quantity of Co2
Italian Valdobbiadene Producers Winery inserts the certifications in his sustainability report
Amorim Cork Italy, a company engaged in the production of corks, helps wineries to become more sustainable. In this regard, the company certified the quantity of Co2 absorbed by the one-piece cap, the... more

Press releaseThinkAbout: model for combating food waste
The innovative start-up protagonist at the Milan CSR Show
The eighth edition of the CSR and social innovation exhibition scheduled in Milan on 29 and 30 September, sees among its protagonists ThinkAbout, the first company in Italy to exploit food surpluses in... more

Economy and financeLongino & Cardenal's net result negative in 1H20
Strong impact of Covid-19 on the company specialized in the distribution of high-end food
The Board of Directors of Longino & Cardenal, a company active in the research, selection and distribution of high-end food for national and international high-end catering, approved the Consolidated Financial... more

MeatsWalmart, Cargill and McDonald's together for the Great Plains
Investment of over 6 million dollars to support the WWF initiative
An initiative aimed at improving the territorial "health" of Montana, Nebraska and South Dakota 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

Studies and researchArtificial intelligence in agriculture
Bridging the digital divide and responding to the need for food security
The best practices presented at the digital event “Artificial intelligence, food for all. Dialogue and experiences", organized in Rome between the Pontifical Academy for Life, FAO and IBM. more

BeverageDoppio Malto continues to grow and lands abroad
Turnover of 16 million; new openings in Italy and France
Doppio Malto, a brewery born in Erba, near Milan, in 2004, continues its expansion, not only in Italy, but also internationally. The company has confirmed the opening of 4 new offices by the end of the... more

Press releaseBest Brands Italia returns in March 2021
The 6th edition has been postponed to decree the brands most loved by consumers
"Best Brands Italia" will return next year, given that the sixth edition is set for 24 March 2021. The pandemic has influenced the decision to move the date from November 2020 to March next year, thus... more

IndustryDried fruit market: the leaders are optimistic
The INC survey shows an industry ready to restart
The survey conducted by the "International Nuts and Dried Fruit Council" shows that the dried fruit market is strong and ready to accept new production challenges. A few months after the peak of the health... more