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Cheese and dairy productsArla scales up its commitment to develop a sustainable dairy sector in Nigeria
Arla will be the commercial partner that will purchase, collect, process and bring the local milk to market
In a new public-private partnership in Nigeria, farmer-owned Arla Foods is committing to further development of a long-term sustainable dairy industry and local dairy sector in Nigeria by helping 1,000 small scale farmers create better livelihoods while strengthening its business in the country. more
ForeignElanco Announces Agreement to Acquire Bayer’s Animal Health Business
Transaction valued at US$7.6 billion, financed by 70% cash and 30% equity combination
Elanco Animal Health has entered into an agreement with Bayer AG to acquire its animal health business in a transaction valued at US$7.6 billion. The planned transaction, which is subject to regulatory... more
Frozen foodsNomad Foods Reports 2Q2019 Strong Results
The Iglo, Findus and Birds Eye brand owner saw revenue lift 10% to €538 million
European frozen food giant Nomad Foods reported its tenth consecutive quarter of organic revenue growth for the second quarter of 2019. The Iglo, Findus and Birds Eye brand owner saw revenue lift 10% to... more
IndustryKraft Heinz Reported 1H2019 results indicating more than $1.2 billion in impairment charges
CEO Miguel Patricio says level of decline not acceptable
The Kraft Heinz Company reported preliminary financial results for the first half of 2019 that reflected lower net sales despite improving consumer takeaway trends in key markets, as well as the adverse... more
CoffeeIllycaffè buys UK Euro Food Brands
The Italian company will directly manage its Uk distribution
Illycaffè announced the acquisition of Euro Food Brands’ illy division, dedicated to the distribution of illy products in the UK. Euro Food Brands has been illycaffè’s UK distributor for over 25 years... more
CoffeeMassimo Zanetti B. Group reports higher revenue and lower profits in 1H 2019
The Italian company is one of the leading brands worldwide in the production, processing and marketing of roasted coffee
The Board of Directors of Massimo Zanetti Beverage Group S.p.A., one of the leading brands worldwide in the production, processing and marketing of roasted coffee, listed on the Milan Stock Exchange, approved... more
MeatsTyson Foods Reports Third and Nine Months 2019 Results
3Q Revenues of $10.89B (+8.4% Y/Y), GAAP Eps of $1.84
Tyson Foods, Inc., one of the world’s largest food companies and a recognized leader in protein with leading brands including Tyson, Jimmy Dean, Hillshire Farm, Ball Park, Wright, Aidells, ibp and State F... more
WinesMasi Agricola: consolidated results of HY2019
A positive 2Q bring the group back to revenues growth (+1%); hyperinflation in Argentina influenced profitability
The Board of Directors of Masi Agricola S.p.A., a company listed on AIM Italia and one of the Italian leaders in the production of premium wines, approved the consolidated half-year financial report as... more
DistributionMarr approves the results of the first half of 2019
Total revenues at 793.0 million Euros (782.6 million in HY2018)
The Board of Directors of Marr Spa, a company of the Cremonini group, leader in Italy in the foodservice sector, approved the half-year financial report at June 30, 2019. Total revenues for the first half... more
VideoThe fifth “Sainsbury’s Brand Conference” in Italy
Interview with Judith Batchelar, Brand Manager at Sainsbury’s, and Natasha Linhart, CEO at Atlante.
The fifth “Sainsbury’s Brand Conference” was held on 26 of July in Bologna, organised by Atlante, an Italian company which has been operating for over 20 years in the large-scale food retail sector as st... more
CateringRestaurant Brands International Reports 2Q 2019 Results
Global system-wide sales increased 7.9%
Restaurant Brands International reports global system-wide sales increased 7.9% in Q2 to follow on last year's 7.3% increased. Comparable sales were up 0.5% for the Tim Horton's chain, 3.6% for... more
Fourth range vegetablesLa Linea Verde Group: turnover to 300 million Euro
Growth +28% higher than in 2017
On the occasion of the approval of the financial report, the company reflects on its investments and growth strategy more
FinanceCampari Group has reached an agreement to sell Villa ‘Les Cèdres’
The sale price of the Villa in Cap Ferrat amounts to €200 million, of which Campari Group will retain €80 million
Campari Group has reached a preliminary agreement for the sale of the real estate property ‘Villa Les Cèdres’, located in Saint-Jean Cap-Ferrat, France. The Villa had entered Campari Group’s perimeter within... more
DessertsMondelēz International Reports Q2 Results
Net revenues declined 0.8%, organic net revenue grew 4.6%, adjusted EPS was $0.57, up 9%
Mondelez International reported second-quarter 2019 results with adjusted earnings of 57 cents per share. On a constant-currency basis, adjusted earnings improved nearly 9% year over year, courtesy of... more
DessertsErgon Capital Partners acquires Dolciaria Acquaviva
A leading company in the Italian frozen bakery sector
Ergon Capital Partners acquires the majority of Dolciaria Acquaviva, the leading and fast growing frozen bakery Italian business. The Acquaviva family will reinvest into the deal and Pierluigi Acquaviva... more
CateringStarbucks reports strong quarterly sales (+6%)
EPS of $0.78, up 26% over the prior year
Starbucks Corporation reported financial results for its fiscal third quarter ended June 30, 2019. “Starbucks delivered strong operating performance in the third quarter, further demonstrating that our ‘... more
BeverageCoca-Cola reports strong second quarter operating results
Quarterly net revenues grew 6% to $10.0 billion
The Coca-Cola Company reported strong operating results in the second quarter of 2019, driven by consumer-centric innovation, solid core brand performance and improved execution in the marketplace. Reported... more
Cheese and dairy productsDanone records sales growth during HY2019
Boosted by the performance of its baby food products in China.
Danone posted a 2.5% increase in like-for-like sales in the second quarter as it was boosted by the performance of its baby food products in China. The company posted sales of €6.5 billion for the quarter, w... more
Ice creamEmmi acquires dessert producer Pasticceria Quadrifoglio
The Italian company has two production sites near Modena
Swiss milk processor Emmi Group has acquired Italian producer of dessert products Pasticceria Quadrifoglio from Canali family for an undisclosed sum.With this transaction Emmi aims to supporting and expanding... more
CateringMcDonald's Reports Second Quarter 2019 Results
EPS of $2.05 and revenue $5.34B (-0.2% Y/Y) in-line
McDonald's Corporation announced results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2019. Results for the quarter and six months in constant currencies reflected stronger operating performance primarily... more
IndustryNestlé reports organic growth of 3.6% in HY2019
Net profit declined by 14.6% to CHF 5.0 billion, FY guidance for 2019 confirmed
Nestlé reports half-year results for 2019 with organic growth of 3.6%, with continued strong real internal growth of 2.6% and pricing of 1.0%. Increased growth was led by the United States and Brazil.... more
FinanceTIP Acquires a stake of Elica owned by Whirlpool
The companies maintain completely unchanged the commercial relations in place for many years
Tamburi Investment Partners S.p.A., independent and diversified investment & merchant bank listed on the STAR segment of Borsa Italiana has reached today an agreement with Whirlpool EMEA S.p.A. for the... more
FinanceUnilever: Half-year results show consistent growth led by emerging markets
Underlying sales grew 3.3% with volume 1.2% and price 2.1%
Today, Unilever announced its results for the first half of 2019, which show underlying sales growth of 3.3%, led by our emerging market business which grew 6.2%. more
DessertsLindt & Sprüngli, growth continues in HY2019
Strong organic Group sales +6.2% to CHF 1.76 billion
Lindt & Sprüngli in the 2019 first half achieved sales of CHF 1.76 billion, which corresponds to organic sales growth of +6.2%. This lays the foundation for the Lindt & Sprüngli Group to reach its organic g... more
ForeignUK: Boris Johnson tomorrow new prime minister
And he promises: "Brexit" by October 31st
Boris Johnson, former mayor of London, is now the new premier of the United Kingdom. Tomorrow there will be the handover from the resigning Theresa May to the leader of the conservative party, which beat... more
FishTuna fishing, a new guidebook detailing best-practices
Published by the International Pole & Line Foundation and the International Seafood Sustainability Foundation
A new guidebook detailing science-based best-practices for maximising catch value and also minimising the environmental impacts of these fisheries is jointly published by the International Pole & Line... more
AgricultureLeonardo and A2A acquire stakes in IBF Servizi
The JV between Bonifiche Ferraresi and Ismea is specialized in precision farming
Optimization of production processes, reduction of production costs,improvement of environmental sustainability and quality. These are the goals of IBF Servizi to improve the competitiveness of Italian... more
FairsIEG consolidated revenue 1H2019 reached € 100 million
Italian Exhibition Group is a leading company in event organization
Italian Exhibition Group’s Consolidated revenue as at June 30th 2019 reached approximately € 100 million (provisional data), strongly higher compared to the 77,3 million of first half of 2018. This res... more
CateringKura Sushi USA files for IPO on Nasdaq
American subsidiary of Japanese chain plans to operate 290 restaurants (from current 22)
Japanese sushi restaurant chain Kura announced that its American subsidiary, Kura Sushi USA, has applied to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for permission to list shares on the Nasdaq composite.... more
DessertsFerrero and Campbell sign agreement for sale of Kelsen for $300 Mln
The Italian group makes the deal by Belgian affiliated company CTH Invest
Campbell Soup Company announced that it has signed a definitive agreement for the sale of Kelsen Group to a Ferrero Belgian CTH Invest affiliated company for $300 million, subject to customary purchase... more