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MeatsAmadori, 2017 revenues over 1.2 billion euros
Ebitda of 103 min (+24%). Francesco Berti appointed new General Manager.
During the traditional meeting with financial institutions, Amadori has presented its 2017 annual report, confirming the group as a leading company of the poultry sector and more generally of the Italian... more
CateringMcDonald’s planning new layoffs in the USA
Cuts as part of a half-billion-dollar restructuring plan by the end of 2019
McDonald’s is planning new layoffs. Further to rumors transpired by an internal communication document, the fast-food giant plans job cuts as part of a restructuring plan to save half-billion dollars b... more
CateringDomino’s Pizza doubles its presence in Bergamo
The chain has an important development plan in Italy: upcoming openings in Bologna and Turin
Domino’s Pizza doubles its presence in Bergamo, in the North of Italy, in Lombardy Region, and, less than one year after opening the store in via Broseta 65, inaugurates its second pizza shop in Via A... more
BiologicalValsoia focuses on ice creams
Strategy dictated by market demand and greater profitability
Valsoia focuses on ice creams. With summer coming, the Italian company producing and selling healthy food products increases its line of plant-based ice creams with a lot of different flavours and varieties,... more
Mineral waters and drinksNestlé Waters 100% Committed to water stewardship
Nestlé Waters to certify all its sites to Alliance for Water Stewardship Standard by 2025
Nestlé Waters announced that will certify all sites by 2025 in accordance with the world’s first global water stewardship standard. It will reinforce our commitment to safeguarding water resources for fu... more
Pasta and bakery productsGranoro, the Italian pasta excellence. Video
The Company presented at Cibus 2018 new products also for the foreign market
It’s a pioneer in the 100% made in Puglia pasta production. We are talking about Granoro, the family owned pasta factory, founded in Corato, the birthplace of the best Italian and European durum wheat.It w... more
CoffeeStarbucks extends strategic partnership with Arla Foods
To grow ready-to-drink across EMEA
The two companies have signed a long-term 21-year strategic agreement more
Studies and researchMediterranean diet, an Italian-Israeli research project. Video
The study "Children Alimentary Personalized Research" presented at Naples' University Federico II
CAPRII - Children Alimentary Personalized Research Italy Israel, is the first international pilot study on personalization of the Mediterranean Diet initiated by the Department of Translational Medical... more
PeopleJan Toft Nørgaard appointed new chairman of Arla Foods amba
To succeed Åke Hantoft on July 2
He will continue the focused work for the company on growing the global dairy category more
ForeignFood waste: Tesco cancels the minimum expiry date
The British supermarket chain eliminates the "best before" from 70% of fresh products
By to the "Best Before" warnings on dozens of foods sold in Tesco supermarkets, the largest retail chain in the United Kingdom. The company announces it, in compliance with current national regulations,... more
FinancePepsiCo to withdraw Chicago Stock Exchange Listing
The withdrawal is expected to be effective within the next month
The Group has decided to withdraw its listing from the Chicago Stock Exchange to eliminate costs inherent with dual listings more
FinanceIvs Group: net profit rises to 6.1 mln
Constant growth in the results of the automatic distribution Group
The first Italian operator and second in Europe in the sector of automatic distribution (distributors) of drinks and snacks, Ivs Group, ended the first quarter of 2018 with production for 107.31 million... more
Packaging and logisticsIglu announce to have been acquired by Marrone
The CEO and co-founder Giacomo Ruzza leaves the company
This new merger of market excellencies has the aim of combining design know-how and advanced technologies more
Consumption52% of UK students miss breakfast
Money and stress concerns leading to poor eating habits
A quarter of students not eating breakfast during term time more
MeatsJBS net revenue increases 5.8 percent in Q1
Company reports strong quarters for Pilgrim’s Pride, JBS USA Pork and JBS USA Beef segments
Jbs, the Brazil-based meat and poultry company, reported a 5.8 percent increase in net revenue for 2018 Q1 equal to BRL39.8 bn (US$ 10.5 bn).The company reported a 43.5 percent year-over-year increase... more
MeatsBRF against UE de-listing of Brazilian poultry export
The decision - the Company said- appears to be motivated by protection of the local market
Giant Brazilian processor BRF SA, world leader in poultry production, reacts against EU Commission's decision that stopped the Company's exports to Europe from 12 plants for poultry production located... more
FinanceWalmart may launch Flipkart IPO by 2022
The Indian e-commerce player is valueted at a little less than $21B
Indian e-commerce player Flipkart might go for an Ipo in as early as four years if minority investors holding 60% of its shares wish to do so, Walmart said in a filing to the SEC.The U.S. retail giant... more
DessertsMondelez to acquire Tate’s Bake Shop
Jumpstarting the growth in the premium cookie segment
Mondelēz International announced an agreement with The Riverside Company, a global private equity firm, and other shareholders, including Founder Kathleen King, to acquire Tate’s Bake Shop for approximately $5... more
DistributionMARR Group: Revenues and profits increasing in 1Q18
The company is leader in Italy in the sale and distribution of food products to the foodservice
The Board of Directors of Marr S.p.A. (Milan: MARR.MI), the leading company in Italy in the sale and distribution of food products to the foodservice, today approved the interim report as at 31 March 2018.The... more
NewsBrazzale launches a Baby Bonus for all its employees
The special bonus will be equal to the average monthly salary both in Italy and in Czech Republic
A Baby Bonus for each baby born will be given to each of the 550+ employees of Brazzale Group, in Italy and in Czech Republic, that will become mother or father. The bonus equals to a monthly salary. This... more
PeopleChairman Åke Hantoft set to retire in July
He has been Chairman of Arla Foods amba since 2011
The Arla Foods amba Board will finalize the appointment of its new Chairmanship in due time before July 2nd more
ForeignAuchan Russia changes its target and gives it to the Premium
Increases quality and range to face the decline in market share
The Russian press reports the statements of the Auchan Retail Russia General Director, François Remy, to the online newspaper "Vedomosti". The French GDO that in Russia since 2002 has created a network t... more
Studies and researchAcademic reveals more than 100 tiny plastics in every meal
A Heriot-Watt study has revealed
We could be swallowing more than 100 tiny plastic particles with every main meal more
ConsumptionEfsa has published a new release of its Comprehensive European Food Consumption Database
To increase the quality, detail and harmonisation of data collected in Member States
A system which now provides a more detailed and precise description of foods and beverages consumed across the Eu more
NewsNot only Nestlè can make four-fingered KitKat
European court of justice: "not enough known"
The KitKat bar’s shape can be imitated. The Court of Justice of the European Union, the body that supports the law in the interpretation and application of EU founding treaties, has already passed on t... more
FinanceUnilever, a good start with strong volume growth in first quarter
The Foods & Refreshment Division continued to build its presence in emerging markets
Today, Unilever announced its results for the first quarter of 2018, which show good volume-driven performance across all three Divisions more
EconomyThe wine sector in Italy
UniCredit Industry Book 2018
Trends, competitive dynamics and growth more
Cheese and dairy productsParmalat Ordinary Shareholders’ Meeting
Jean-Marc Bernier confirmed as Chief Executive Officer. Dividend of Euro 0.007 on each eligible common share
The Ordinary Shareholders’ Meeting of Parmalat S.p.A., convened today, approved the financial statements for the 2017 reporting year, which ended with a net profit of 27.0 million euros (at the consolidated l... more
ForeignWar of duties: China against US sorghum
Anti-dumping measures for American cereal
Don’t stop the commercial fight between China and the United States. This time the war of duties between the two countries is exacerbated by the Beijing government, which will impose temporary anti-dumping d... more
ForeignLondon, too much sugar in drinks: tax is arrived
And producers adapt themselves to reduce it
The sugar tax on soft drinks came into effect on Friday meaning manufacturers have to pay a levy on the high-sugar drinks they sell. This Law initiative that is part of the health program to tackle obesity,... more