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PeopleMario Francese in his fourth term as president of Italian Airi
The outgoing presidency council has been reconfirmed, as a sign of continuity
Mario Francese was re-elected by the shareholders' meeting of Airi (Association of Italian rice industries), which also confirmed Giovanni Vignola, owner of the Balzola rice mill of the same name,... more

PeopleEU dairy association changes president
The EDA office goes to the Italian Giuseppe Ambrosi
From the presidency of Assolatte, a role he held for over 20 years, Giuseppe Ambrosi, president of the Ambrosi Group, arrives today at the top of the European Dairy Association (Eda), the organization... more

PeopleFerrarelle appoints the new general manager
Marco Pesaresi enters the role after 30 years with Coca-Cola Hbc, Unilever and Sab Miller
Marco Pesaresi is the new general manager of Ferrarelle Spa, owner of the Italian mineral water brands Ferrarelle, Vitasnella, Fonte Essenziale, Boario, Natía, Santagata, Roccafina and exclusive distributor... more

PeopleHeineken, Harold van den Broek is the new CFO
He will take over from Laurence Debroux from 22 April
Heineken has announced that Laurence Debroux will step down as CFO of the company. Debroux will step down after the company's annual general meeting of shareholders scheduled for April 22, 2021. Heineken's... more

PeopleLactalis, Giovanni Pomella is the new Italian General Manager
He will supervise all the companies of the group: Parmalat, Galbani and Nuova Castelli
The Lactalis group has appointed Giovanni Pomella as general manager of the group's companies in Italy (Parmalat, Galbani and Nuova Castelli). Pomella, a graduate in Economics and Commerce from Bocconi... more

PeopleFlow Water appoints new CEO
Maurizio Patarnello (formerly Nestlé) joins the Canadian company
Flow Alkaline Spring Water has announced the appointment of the former head of Nestlé Waters, Maurizio Patarnello, to the role of CEO. Patarnello joins the Canadian company after working for Nestlé for o... more

PeopleDanone: Faber renounces the role of CEO
The company has agreed to separate the two roles of chairman and chief executive
Bluebell Capital Partners requests the division of the two top management roles and the replacement of Faber more

PeopleAlmir Ambeskovic is the new CEO of TheFork
Co-founder and current CEO moves to Tripadvisor advisory board
TheFork co-founder and CEO Bertrand Jelensperger has announced his intention to move to the Tripadvisor advisory board starting from April 1, 2021. more

PeopleLuca Rigotti elected president Copa-Cogeca's wine group
First time for an Italian as president of the working group
Rigotti, a wine entrepreneur, is president of the Mezzacorona Group and wine coordinator of the Alleanza agri-food cooperatives. more

PeopleSanpellegrino appoints Fabiana Marchini as head of sustainability
The manager chosen to lead a task force dedicated to sustainability
Fabiana Marchini , from Cremona, born in 1974, has been appointed head of sustainability at Sanpellegrino, a leading company in the mineral water and non-alcoholic drinks sector, part of the Nestlé Group.... more

PeoplePepsiCo, new assignment for David Flavell
He will take over from Dave Yawman, who leaves the company
Starting March 1, David Flavell will be PepsiCo's new Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary. more

PeopleSegafredo Zanetti, new CEO for Italy takes office
He's Nicolas Peyresblanques, who is also responsible for the French branch
Meanwhile, the parent company Massimo Zanetti Beverage Group is moving towards delisting of Milan stock exchange. more

PeopleUk. Omsco appoints Arla Foods Chief Financial Officer as CEO
David Williams will officially take office in early April
Omsco, a UK-based organic dairy co-operative, has appointed David Williams, chief financial officer of Arla Foods, who will officially take office in early April, as CEO. Williams has more than 25 years... more

PeopleDeA Capital: advisory board established
Gianluca Muzzi joins the team
Within the scope of its previous announcement, DeA Capital communicates the completion of the establishment of its Advisory Board, which is to support the Alternative Asset Management Platform’s activities, w... more

PeopleCaffitaly: Marta Colombo new marketing and project development manager
The team in support of the CEO Giuseppe Casareto has been completed
Caffitaly, a company among the leaders in the portioned coffee market and today among the top 5 producers of single-serve coffee in the world, announces the entry into the role of marketing and project... more

PeopleFlavio Valeri senior advisor of DeA Capital
He will also assume the position of chairman of Group's establishing advisory board
DeA Capital S.p.A. announces, as of 1st January 2021, the addition to the team of Flavio Valeri as Senior Advisor to the Alternative Asset Management Platform and Chairman of the new Advisory Board, which... more

PeopleThe Arla Foods executive becomes the CEO of Agrana
With Markus Mühleisen, revenues have increased sevenfold in 45 years
Agrana has announced the appointment of Arla Foods executive Markus Mühleisen to the role of group CEO from June, following the retirement of long-serving CEO Johann Marihart. The Austrian ingredients... more

CoffeeAli Group, last farewell to the founder Luciano Berti
Disappeared on January 18, he would have turned 90 today
Today, January 26, Luciano Berti would have celebrated his ninetieth birthday. A little less than a week has passed since the death of the founder and honorary president of Ali Group at the age of 89 on... more

LiqueursLondon. Change at the top of the Diageo Group
CFO Mikells returns to US after six years in the role
The alcohol firm has announced that Kathryn Mikells will return to the US at the end of June after almost six years in the role. Meanwhile, Lavanya Chandrashekar, the current CFO of Diageo North America... more

PeopleGiulio De Masi is new CEO of Enervit
The manager has experience in Artsana, Nestlé, Bistefani, Sara Lee and Kellog's
News in Enervit, a company operating in the sports food supplement and functional nutrition market. From Monday 11 January Giulio De Masi took on the role of general manager of the commercial area. He... more

PeopleEridania Italia (Cristan Union) appoints the new general manager
Alessio Bruschetta is part of the group since 2014
Eridania Italia, starting from 1 January 2021, has a new General Manager, in the person of Alessio Bruschetta. “It is with immense pleasure and honor that I welcome this opportunity", said Bruschetta, "... more

PeopleBurger King, Alessandro Lazzaroni is the new Italian country manager
He launched Domino's Pizza in Italy
The news is not yet official but, according to EFA News, the group of Italian franchisees has just been informed: Alessandro Lazzaroni , current manager of Domino's Pizza, becomes Burger King's... more

ForeignMcDonald's hires a new chief diversity officer
Reginald Miller will become the company's head of equity and diversity inclusion
McDonald's has hired a new chief diversity officer. From November 9, Reginald Miller will become the company's global head of equity and diversity inclusion. Miller was previously the Head of Diversity... more

Economy and financeMichal Ron (Sace) elected president of the Berne Union
The challenge: to find strategies to support exporters and banks in our economic context
Michal Ron , Sace's chief International officer, was elected president of the Berne Union (International Union of Export Credit and Investment Insurers). The non-profit association currently represents... more

Economy and financeCth of the Ferrero Group acquires Fox's Biscuits
It will incorporate two manufacturing plants in Kirkham and Batley, UK
Cth, a Belgian holding affiliated with the Ferrero group, announced a definitive agreement under which it will acquire the Fox's and private label biscuits business, including some important historical... more

PeopleNestlé Waters CEO elected Efbw president
Muriel Lienau to head the European bottled water federation for the next 2 years
The European bottled water federation (Efbw) has elected Muriel Lienau , CEO of Nestlé Waters in Europe, the Middle East and North Africa (Emena), as new president for the next two years. Lienau heads... more

WinesRiccardo Cotarella signs the Eisacktaler Kellerei wines
A consultancy to enhance the territory and create new labels
Riccardo Cotarella , one of the best known Italian oenologists, will sign the wines of the Eisacktaler Kellerei Eisack Valley winery, and will cover the role of consultant starting from the current harvest... more

PeopleValentina Massa elected new Effpa president
The MD of Italian Dalma Mangimi
The General Assembly of the Effpa (the European Former Foodstuff Processors Association) elected Valentina Massa , president of the European Ex Foodstuff Processors Association. Massa is the Managing Director... more

WinesDiego Planeta: is dead the processor of the Sicilian wine renaissance
His company is one of the best known brands in the island
Last farewell to Diego Planeta , one of the founding fathers of Sicilian wine excellence. The man who rediscovered and reinterpreted wine in Sicily passed away at the age of 80 after having spent a life... more

Fruit and vegetablesChange of management for Apofruit
Ernesto Fornari is the new group's general manager
Change of management for the Apofruit Group, a cooperative company in the fruit and vegetable market. The board of directors elected Ernesto Fornari as the new general manager of the Group. Fornari is... more