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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
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
NewsPig's welfare: cut and thrust between EU Animal Rights Activists and Parma Ham producers
According to the Consortium the purpose is not the protection of animals, but attacking the brand reputation
Cut and thrust between animal rights activists and producers of the Parma Ham Consortium on the welfare of bred pigs. The accusations of practices at the limit of the crime of maltreatment made yesterday... more
DistributionIvs Group, double digit growth in 2017
Net Profit reached Euro 19.5 mln, +15.6%
The Board of Directors of IVS Group S.A. (IVS.MI) chaired by Paolo Covre, convened on March 27th, 2018 in Seriate (BG), has reviewed and approved the Annual Financial Report at 31 December 2017, the Management... more
CateringBarilla to conquer USA: fast casual openings in Nyc and LA
The Italian pasta leader is growing in its development plan on foreign markets
The expansion of Barilla restaurants in the United States continues. New fast-causal openings on all the coasts of the United States, in Los Angeles and New York. The ambitious project of the Parma food... more
WinesItalian Wine Brands: excellent 2017 results
€ 149.74 M net sales (+2.60%), € 16.03 M restated Ebitda (+41.61%)
The Board of Directors or Italian Wine Brands S.p.A., the first wine company listed to Milan Stock Exchange, approved the group’sconsolidated financial statements as of December 31st 2017, drawn up in a... more
Gourmet cuisineHeinz Beck returns to London
To launch Beck at Brown’s this April
The restaurant will offer a brand-new casual dining menu of classic Italian dishes, reinvented using the finest seasonal British ingredients more
NewsAU: the African Free Trade Area is born.
Leaders of Africa’s 55 countries make history
The leaders of Africa's 55 countries make history. They converged today in Kigali, Rwanda, to sign an agreement that will launch the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), according to the African... more
ForeignAjinomoto reorganizes operations in Turkey
The new company will be named Ajinomoyo Istambul Food Industry and Trade Ltd Company
Ajinomoto Co., Inc. has decided to amalgamate Ajinomoto Istanbul Food Sales Ltd., KÜKRE GIDA VE İHTİYAÇ MADDELERİ NAKLİYAT VE ÖZEL EĞİTİM HİZMETLERİ TİCARET VE SANAYİ ANONİM ŞİRKETİ and Örgen Gıda Sanayi... more
Conserved and jamsLa Doria: board of directors approves 2017 results
Consolidated revenues of Euro 669.1 million, net profit of Euro 30.4 million. Proposed dividend of Euro 0. 23 per share.
The Board of Directors of La Doria S.p.A, leader in the production of tomato-based products, ready-made sauces, pulses and fruit juices and beverages for supermarket private labels, met today at Angri... more
DistributionMarr: consolidated profits of 65.5 million Euros
Total consolidated revenues of 1,624.6 million Euros. Gross dividend of 0.74 Euros
The Board of Directors of MARR S.p.A. (Milan: MARR.MI), the Cremonini Group leading company in Italy in the sale and distribution of food products to the foodservice sector, today approved the consolidated... more
FinanceGlenalta takes over Cft
The target society specialises in machinery for food&beverage industry
Glentalta has found its own target company. This is the Emilian Cft group which designs, plans and manufactures machinery, complete lines and turnkey systems, mainly for Food&Beverage industry. Headquartered... more
WinesBrunello, sales volume increases
A steady production while the turnover reaches 180 million Euros (+10%)
180 million Euros for the 2017 turnover, meaning 10 million more than 2016. Exports reach 70% of the total production. These are the data provided by Brunello Wine Consortium in Montalcino, in the occasion... more
CoffeeM. Zanetti Group (Segafredo): 2017 revenues reach one billion
Net profit at 18.1 million (+ 8%). Proposed dividend of 0.17 euros
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 and other selected categories of colonial... more
FairsCibus Fair, a 2018 record edition
For the first time more than a thousand products are introduced in a new dedicated pavilion
Cibus 2018 is going to become a record edition which reserves many new features. First of all a new pavilion.There will be more than a thousand new products offered by about three thousand exhibiting companies... more
FairsAceto Balsamico in the foreign tourists’ heart
The leader in the tourism exhibition in Milan
De Nigris brought Balsamico Village at BIT more
Press release“European Authentic Pleasure” takes off: a campaign to promote DOP and IGP cured meat in Italy and Germany
Cacciatore Italiano DOP, Mortadella Bologna IGP, Zampone e Cotechino Modena IGP are the key players
“European Authentic Pleasure” is the name of a promotional project, co-financed by the European Union, about Made-in-Italy cured meats. The three-year campaign involves Consorzio Cacciatore Italiano, Cons... more
Press releaseGranarolo acquires the 100% of the Midland Food Group
Estimated additional turnover for Granarolo generated by the transaction when it comes into full effect: more than 62 million GBP
Through its UK-based subsidiary, Granarolo, the leading Italian- owned agro-industrial operator in the country has acquired 100% of Midland Food Group, consolidated chilled, ambient and frozen foods distributor... more
MeatsQuality Awards to Rovagnati Naturals
The number one for using 100% natural products
Rovagnati Naturals line won the 2018 Italian Quality Awards prize. The cold cuts line, in fact, reached the highest score among different categories of the test by using 100% natural products, with no... more
DistributionEataly is getting to Stockholm
Il Fiorino’s cheese is one of the excellences in the new store
On Saturday 17th February a new Eataly’s store opened in Stockholm. To the chain, founded by Oscar Farinetti, it is the 12th store opened abroad in Biblioteksgatan, the shopping street in the heart of S... more
Cheese and dairy productsGrana Padano: a record production
Almost 5 million moulds in 2017
In 2017, Grana Padano DOP reached its productive record of 4.942.054 moulds, 1.70% more compared to 2016.The Grana Padano Group officially communicated it in a note.According to some cheese factories data... more
MeatsAmadori invests 45 million Euros in Molise (South of Italy)
The renovation for the new hatchery in Bojano (CB) has started.
<br>Amadori started the operation to renovate “ex GAM” building to give it a new development in the area of Bojano (Campobasso, in Molise Region) and create a new high-quality chicken supply chain in... more
BiologicalLa Linea Verde: 1,000 spots for Dimmidisì
Zuppe Fresche broadcasts from 11 February
La Linea Verde carries on and strengthen the investment strategy on Dimmidisì. It is acting with a massive and detailed advertising plan that will start on Sunday 11th February 2018. The TV spot about... more
BiologicalCCPB participated to Biofach/Vivaness 2018
The biological “Made in Italy” registers numbers of huge dimensions and conquers even more market shares abroad also thanks to its certification role.
Nuremberg’s trade show is a great showcase for this sector more
ForeignCeva hits EUR1 billion in revenue
Performance was strong across all geographical regions
2017 will go down in history as the year for leading French player in animal health market achieved growth of 20% more
IndustryLabels based on nutritional profiles: the global map
GDA is the most common system. Among black Chilean octagons and English traffic lights consumer’s confusion increases
“It is necessary to provide citizens a labelling system on a strong scientific basis which takes into account the food as a whole and with univocal rules for the unique market”. That is what Luigi Sco... more
AgricultureMaccarese (Rome), the pole of excellence in zootechnics
The new Milk Standard Laboratory will be inaugurated on February 12
On Monday 12th of February 2018 from 11:00 am at the premises in Via dell’Industria in Maccarese, in municipality of Fiumicino (Rome), there will be the inauguration of the new Milk Standard Laboratory, a... more
MeatsBachoco sees higher Q4, full year 2017 earnings, sales
Company’s CEO says it saw historically high numbers
Bachoco, the largest poultry company in Mexico, announced higher revenue and sales for the fourth quarter and full year 2017.Earnings per basic and diluted share totaled MXN2.46 (US$0.13) for the fourth... more