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DessertsIcam, more social and environmental sustainability
The chocolate company reduces emissions by 10% and triples self-produced energy
CO2 emissions reduced by 10% and growth in the amount of self-produced energy. These are the two main figures of the fourth sustainability report of Icam, a company from Orsenigo (Como) specialized in... more
DessertsSperlari towards the acquisition of Paluani
Offer of 8 million. Now the relaunch for the famous Pandoro brand
Sperlari Bakery conquers Paluani. The Cremona-based confectionery group was the only bidder who yesterday presented to the registry of the Bankruptcy Court of Verona the proposal to acquire the confectionery... more
DessertsPerugina, "Baci" more sustainable thanks to trigeneration
New installation in the San Sisto plant improves energy efficiency
After having reduced about 45% of Nestlé's CO2 emissions in the last 10 years, thanks to the recent installation of the new AB trigeneration plant at the Perugina plant in San Sisto (Perugia), the group... more
DessertsRed Baci arrive on Valentine's Day
The limited edition "Love and Passion" was born from the collaboration with Dolce&Gabbana
Continuing the collaboration with Dolce & Gabbana, which this year celebrates the centenary of Baci with special collections, Baci Perugina presents, on the occasion of Valentine's Day, its new limited... more
DessertsHappy birthday Baci Perugina
On the occasion of the 100th anniversary, a Limited Edition for Valentine's Day 2022
The story of Baci Perugina begins in 1922 in Perugia, thanks to the entrepreneurial spirit of Luisa Spagnoli, one of the most influential Italian figures of the early twentieth century. Visionary and creative... more
DessertsLindt grows double-digit in 2021
Turnover of Chf 4.59 billion (+ 14.2%), despite the losses in branded stores due to Covid
In the financial year 2021 Lindt & Sprüngli reported strong double-digit growth. As anticipated by the Swiss chocolate giant, the group's turnover in fact rose to 4.59 billion Swiss francs (approximately... more
DessertsMondelez completes the acquisition of Chipita
The American giant strengthens its position in the croissant and snack market in Greece
The US multinational Mondelez, owner of brands such as Oreo, Ritz Crackers, Milka and Toblerone, has completed the acquisition of Chipita, a Greek company specializing in the croissant and baked snacks... more
DessertsThe winners of the "Panettone World Cup"
Pastry chef Salvatore Tortora triumphs in Lugano
Salvatore Tortora, pastry chef from San Paolo Bel Sito (Naples), with his panettone won first place in the "Panettone World Cup", on the occasion of the finals which took place in Lugano (Switzerland),... more
DessertsThe new Cerealitalia introduces itself
New product lines and strategic partnerships are on the way
Expanding the product lines by entering into new strategic partnerships, focusing on differentiation by "quality" and innovation: Cerealitalia Industrie Dolciarie SpA, producer of cereals, chocolate and... more
DessertsNutkao takes over the Belgian Boerrineke
The Antwerp company has a strong presence in Northern Europe
Nutkao, a Cuneo-based company controlled by the White Bridge Investments fund, which has been creating and producing creams and chocolates on behalf of third parties with over 180 million in turnover for... more
DessertsDomori (Illy) and Galup save the Streglio chocolate
The historic None (TO) plant, closed for three years, has been detected
Streglio, the chocolate factory in None (Turin), a historic product of the territory, is reborn thanks to the Domori company (Illy group), which has taken over the former factory in via Sestriere which... more
DessertsLindt & Sprüngli with double-digit sales growth in H1
Organic sales development +17.4% to CHF 1.8 billion
After a challenging previous financial year, Lindt & Sprüngli is reporting again positive results published the 27 of July. In the first half of 2021 Lindt & Sprüngli was able to report a positive organ... more
DessertsFerrero unveil new premium chocolate bars
For the first time in its history, the group is entering the new category
Ferrero is entering the premium chocolate bars category in UK, as reported by the British media: Ferrero Rocher and Raffaello’s taste experience can now be enjoyed available in the shape of a 90g bar w... more
DessertsChocolate: a trip to Europe between history, tradition and taste
The Chocolate Way: the Dossier for certification as "cultural itinerary of the European Council"
After about a year of work, the dossier was presented to the Council of Europe for the recognition of the Chocolate Way Itinerary, with the addition of a pay off to the name Chocolate Way: Ethical, Cultural... more
DessertsLady Amarena 2021
The international competition dedicated to the women of the shaker restarts
The international competition dedicated to female mixology restarts: after a period of forced pause linked to the pandemic contingency, Lady Amarena returns, the competition created in 2015 by Fabbri 1905... more
DessertsNesquik turns 50
To the tune of ambassador Francesco Facchinetti's hit
In 2021, Nesquik Italia turns 50. Half a century has already gone by that distant 1971, year in which the firm entered italian households for the first time, characterizing many of children's breakfasts.... more
DessertsBarry Callebaut to acquire Europe Chocolate Company
The target Company is a Belgian privately-owned B2B manufacturer
The Barry Callebaut Group, the world’s leading manufacturer of high-quality chocolate and cocoa products, has signed an agreement to acquire Europe Chocolate Company, a Belgian privately-owned B2B manufacturer o... more
DessertsCaffarel: 90 workers at risk
The company, controlled by the Swiss Lindt & Sprüngli, has started the cigs procedure
Air of crisis in Caffarel, a historic Piedmontese company controlled since 1998 by the Swiss Lindt group. At the risk of the position 90 employees (between blue and white collar workers) of the company... more
DessertsEquinox conquers Salpa ice cream cookies
63% to the private equity fund for international expansion
Equinox has acquired the majority of the Salpa Group. The private fund, through the IceGreen S.à.rl vehicle, now holds 63% of the capital of the Perugian company, world leader in the production and distribution... more
DessertsSperlari acquires the majority of Dulcioliva
Giuseppe Oliva will remain at the helm of the Piedmontese chocolate company
Sperlari, the historic Italian brand born in 1836 and today owned by the German group Katjes International, continues its growth path and announces the acquisition of the majority of Dulcioliva, a Piedmontese... more
DessertsRitter Sport takes care of the planet
The company announces its commitment to sustainability for the first time in Italy
On the occasion of the 51st anniversary of "World Earth Day", a moment of celebration of the earth and promotion of its preservation set for 22 April, the Ritter Sport chocolate brand, belonging to the... more
DessertsFerrero, a new challenge in ice cream
In the large-scale distribution segment, which in Italy is worth 1.2 billion euros
Sticks with Ferrero Rocher and Estathé flavored popsicles will be produced in Spain. more
DessertsDolciaria Borsari: formalized acquisition of La Torinese
There are therefore officially 8 brands of the Group, several of which are historical brands
Andrea Muzzi, CEO of the Borsari Group, said he was satisfied after the Court of Turin gave the green light to the acquisition by IDB (Industria Dolciaria Borsari), of the historic brand La Torinese (from... more
DessertsNew York: Venchi lands in the Village
Second chocolate shop in the Big Apple. The expansion plan continues with Simest support
Venchi's art of Italian chocolate continues to expand abroad and aims at the rich American market with a new chocolate ice cream shop in New York in the prestigious West Village area, at 233 Bleecker Street,... more
DessertsSperlari eliminates animal gelatine from its made in Italy candies
For the brands Sperlari, Galatine, Saila, Dietorelle
Sperlari historic Italian company, now owned by the German group Katjes International, has announced that it has eliminated animal gelatine from the production of all its candy brands (Sperlari, Galatine,... more
DessertsMondelēz acquires Australian Gourmet Food
A leading food company with a strong position in the premium biscuit and cracker category
Mondelēz International announces acquisition of Gourmet Food Holdings Pty Ltd, a leading Australian food company with a strong position in the attractive premium biscuit and cracker category. Included... more
DessertsItalian best "Colomba" (Easter cake) championship: winners announced
Renato Talotti (Udine) and Salvatore Albanesi (Rome) awarded
In the splendid setting of Villa Campolieto, one of the most beautiful historic homes of the Vesuvian Villas in Ercolano in the province of Naples, the International Federation of Pastry, Ice Cream and... 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
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
DessertsBarry Callebaut suffers, but resists in the quarter
Sales volume down by -4.3%, grow the performance of chocolate (-1.8%)
Antoine de Saint-Affrique, CEO of the Barry Callebaut Group, said: “In the first quarter of the fiscal year, we are pleased to report resilient results in a still challenging environment. The overall i... more