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IndustryUnilever sells Lipton for 4.5 billion euros
Cvc Capital acquires the entire tea and infusions division
Unilever announced the sale of the global tea business to CVC Capital Partners for € 4.5 billion, concluding a division review and spin-off that lasted more than two years.The business sold, called "Ekaterra", h... more
IndustryUnilever to sell its Tea business
To CVC Capital Partners Fund VIII for €4.5bn
Unilever announced that it has entered into an agreement to sell its global Tea business, ekaterra, to CVC Capital Partners Fund VIII for €4.5 billion on a cash-free, debt-free basis.ekaterra is the w... more
IndustryBerkel completes the integration of Antiche Coltellerie Maniago
In 4 years + 250% of turnover, we aim for a further doubling by 2024
Berkel, the iconic Made in Italy Food Supplies brand of the Rovagnati Group, announces the completion of the integration of Antiche Coltellerie Maniago, a company founded in 1952 in the province of Pordenone... more
IndustryDe' Longhi, record growth in the first 9 months
Net revenues of € 2,149.5 million, up 45.9%
De' Longhi, a group active in the small household appliance sector dedicated to the world of coffee, cooking, air conditioning and home care, recorded net revenues of 2,149.5 million euros in the first... more
IndustryBarilla expands sauce and pesto factory
With an investment of EUR 30 million
More and more sauces in Barilla's future. The group has announced its intention to expand the Rubbiano (Parma) plant with a new production line (after the two inaugurated in 2012 and the next two in... more
IndustryGrupo Bimbo acquires Popcornopolis from NexPhase Capital
An operation to enter the US $ 2.3 billion popcorn market
Baked goods multinational Grupo Bimbo acquired Popcornopolis from NexPhase Capital for an undisclosed sum. William Blair acted as financial advisor to NexPhase and Popcornopolis in the transaction, while... more
IndustryFight against waste: the results of the Whirlpool school project
Over 1,300 Italian primary schools involved throughout Italy
1,300 primary schools throughout Italy, over 36,000 pupils involved, and more than 550 papers sent by children who competed in the national educational contest Talent Kitchen - Stories of food that is... more
IndustryTmci Padovan (Synergo) takes over Sap Italia
Company specialized in plants for the preparation of beverages, milk and derivatives, egg products, ice creams, purees and sauces
Tmci Padovan, a Venetian company controlled by the Sinergia II Fund, specialized in the construction of beverage systems, has signed an agreement with Sap Italia srl to take over 100% of the company. Based... more
IndustryPonti becomes a Benefit Company
The first in both its reference sectors: vinegars and vegetable preserves
The Ponti company has become the first Benefit Company in both respective sectors of reference, that of vinegars and vegetable preserves. Benefit Companies represent an evolution of the very concept of... more
IndustryDeutsche Invest Capital Partners acquires majority stake in Pinsalab
The Reggio Emilia-based company is specialized in the production of artisanal pints
The agreement between Pinsalab, a Reggio Emilia-based company specializing in the production of artisanal pints and Deutsche Invest Capital Solutions, a private equity fund headed by Deutsche Invest Capital... more
IndustryBat announces the launch of the new "A Better Tomorrow Innovation Hub"
An innovation and sustainability center will open in Trieste dedicated to the development of product
Bat, a multi-category consumer goods company, announces the opening of the world-class innovation and sustainability center "A Better Tomorrow Innovation Hub". In addition to a new production center, the... more
IndustryElica sells Indian subsidiary to Whirpool
The cooker hood manufacturer will retain a minority stake
Elica, leader of the Marche group active in the production of kitchen hoods, has announced that it has completed the sale of the controlling interest held in Elica Pb India. Elica sold a stake of approximately... more
IndustryMerger between Lindt & Sprüngli and Caffarel announced
Except for the production site at risk of closure in Luserna San Giovanni, in the Turin area
They will become a single entity with a common industrial strategy while each retaining its distinctive features. The incorporation from January 2022 more
IndustryAngulas Aguinaga acquires Deligusti
The Spanish multinational consolidates its position on the Italian market
Angulas Aguinaga, a food multinational based in Spain, has acquired the Italian company Deligusti. The transaction will allow the Spanish company to consolidate its commitment and its expansion into the... more
IndustryHappy Meal becomes more sustainable
McDonald's announcement: by 2025, games worldwide will be in eco-friendly materials
McDonald's announces its new green goal: by 2025 the games distributed with the Happy Meal will be sustainable worldwide. An important change towards the greater use of renewable, recycled or certified... more
IndustryNestlé: towards the transition to a regenerative food system
Support plan for the environment, the subsistence of farmers and the well-being of agricultural communities presented
Protecting and restoring the environment, improving the livelihoods of farmers and the well-being of agricultural communities: with these objectives, Nestlé is working globally on its plans to support... more
IndustryAmadori is the first Italian food company certified Credit Management
CEO Berti: "correct management of trade credit, a fundamental requirement for economic and financial sustainability"
Amadori is the first Italian company in the food sector to obtain the certification of the Credit Management system. The document was issued by the Italian headquarters of Intertek, one of the world's... more
IndustryThe favorite banana of Italians is Chiquita
According to a recent survey, Italian consumers consider it the best brand in its category
Chiquita, a company operating in the banana sector, recently launched an ad hoc research to investigate how consumers evaluate the quality and taste of bananas. The research, conducted by Ales Market Research... more
IndustryDe’ Longhi launches a new global communication campaign with Brad Pitt
Tha actor chosen as Ambassador for the espresso coffee machines for the households
The De’ Longhi Group today launched, simultaneously on all markets, a global communication campaign starring Brad Pitt, two-time winner of the Oscar. Brad Pitt was in fact chosen as Ambassador of the D... more
IndustryBolton: "Wild Planet Foods strategic acquisition"
The comment by Luciano Pirovano, the Group's sustainability manager
Luciano Pirovano, Bolton Group's Global Sustainable Development Director commented on the acquisition of the American Wild Planet Foods, a pioneer and leader in innovation in the US market for sustainable... more
IndustryBolton (Rio Mare): big catch in the USA
Acquires Wild Planet Foods, as anticipated in Italy by EFA News
The anticipation of EFA News, the only one to have published the news in Italy, has been confirmed: Bolton Group, an Italian multinational that produces and distributes consumer goods and canned goods... more
IndustrySustainable luxury packaging by Fedrigoni
Acquires 70% of a NewCo with Tecnoform for thermoformed cellulose solutions
Fedrigoni, a company in the production and sale of papers for packaging, publishing and graphics, and labels and self-adhesive materials, enters with 70% of the capital in a NewCo that will produce internal... more
IndustryNestlé invests in R&D facilities in Singapore
The "upgrade" implies the introduction of a new regional accelerator
Nestlé has announced the upgrading of R&D facilities in Singapore, on the occasion of the 40th anniversary of its opening. The R&D center has played a key role in developing new products and technologies... more
IndustryFranke Group reports 1H net sales up by 27.6 percent
The Artemis Group holding generated consolidated net sales of CHF 1,643.8 million
The Artemis Group, that includes the Franke Group, has released half-year results for 2021. Net sales increased organically by 32.7% at CHF 1,643.8 million, an increase of CHF 379.5 million or 30.0% compared... more
IndustryPepsiCo will be "net water positive" by 2030
The company aims to replenish more water than is used in its manufacturing operations
PepsiCo is committed to becoming "net water positive" by 2030 by replenishing more water than is used in its manufacturing operations. This new commitment will position the company among the most water-efficient... more
IndustryNestlé completes acquisition of major brands of The Bountiful Company
USD 5.75 billion investment for the American leader in supplements
Nestlé Health Science has announced the completion of the acquisition of the main brands of The Bountiful Company, including Nature's Bounty, Solgar, Osteo Bi-Flex, Puritan's Pride, Ester-C and... more
IndustryNestlé: "zero deforestation" raw materials by 2025
New global strategy for soil and vegetation regeneration launched/Annex
Nestlé takes steps forward in its sustainability strategy, announcing its commitment to go beyond protecting forests through practices that can help them regenerate and thrive, thus adding an important... more
IndustryLabomar, German Berenberg fund enters the capital with 3.79%
The value of the transaction was approximately € 8.89 million
Labomar, a company listed on Aim Italia and active in the development and production of food supplements and medical devices, has announced that the German fund Joh. Berenberg, Gossler & Co. KG entered... more
IndustryThe Elanco foundation announces a partnership with the Jbs fund
First external organization to contribute to the RestaurAmazônia project which combines cocoa cultivation with livestock farming
Elanco Foundation has announced a partnership with the Jbs Fund for the Amazon (The Fund) aimed at supporting the RestaurAmazônia project, which promotes sustainable agriculture and environmental conservation... more
IndustryNew acquisition for Naturalia Tantum
Agreement signed to acquire Natural Way Laboratories from Ibla Capital
The run of Naturalia Tantum continues, the "pole" of natural companies promoted by Assietta Private Equity Sgr Spa together with Paolo Colonna. After acquiring the Togethair company, active in the professional... more