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FairsIEG: Rimini once again takes center stage with Pescare Show
Italian Exhibition Group has announced the dates of the second edition of the Fair from 13 to 15 February 2026
Rimini returns to being the capital of sport fishing and recreational boating with Pescare Show 2026, the Italian Exhibition Group (IEG) event scheduled for February 13-15, 2026, at the Fiera di Rimini... more
FairsHospitality 2026: Focus on Open-Air Hospitality
Riva del Garda Fierecongressi presents the first innovations for the 50th edition of the fair
Fifty successful editions and a new injection of energy. Hospitality – The Hospitality Exhibition, the Italian trade fair dedicated to the Ho.Re.Ca. sector, organized by Riva del Garda Fierecongressi, i... more
AgrifoodBayer launches Icafolin, an alternative to glyphosate
Sales potential of around 750 million euros for the new herbicide available from 2028
Bayer is advancing its flagship product pipeline by submitting applications for icafolin-methyl in the European Union, after completing applications in Brazil, the United States, and Canada. Icafolin is... more
Catering and hospitalityMilos Greek Food repeats in Rome
Second restaurant in the EUR district and a €15 million investment plan.
Following the inauguration of its first store in Rome's Salario-Nomentano district, Milos Greek Food is opening its second location at Viale America 89-91, right across from the charming EUR lake. This... more
Studies and researchItalian agri-food confirms its leadership in Europe
Rome Business School report: with 42.4 billion euros of added value and a 75 billion euro supply chain, Made in Italy is ahead of the rest
Italy remains Europe's leading agricultural producer, with €42.4 billion, or 18.2% of the EU total, ahead of France and Spain, despite receiving less public subsidies than other major EU countries. The s... more
Pasta and bakery productsBarilla launches new sustainability portal
The digital content adopts an immersive narrative approach, which accompanies the user in a natural way
I Mille Creative Consultancy, the communications and design agency of the TXT Group and associated with Una, Aziende della Comunicazione Unite, digitizes the new Barilla Sustainability Report 2024, recounting... more
PetfoodPurina: A reminder for pet-friendly travel
From pre-departure checks to hotel routines: here's what to do (and what to avoid) when traveling with a dog or cat.
Going on summer vacation with your dog or cat is a loving gesture, but it also requires care and awareness. Traveling with your pet also means putting their well-being first, especially during the hottest... more
Government actsItaly and Ethiopia sign a memorandum of understanding on agriculture and fisheries.
In Addis Ababa, Agriculture's ministers met and agreed to reduce non-tariff barriers.
Today in Addis Ababa, on the sidelines of the United Nations Food Systems Summit, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on cooperation in agriculture, fisheries, and food processing was signed between Italy... more
Economy and financeTariffs. Von der Leyen, certainty in uncertain times
According to the EU president, the agreement reached with Trump "offers stability and predictability" to both sides of the Atlantic
"The agreement signed creates certainty in uncertain times," said Ursula von der Leyen in her speech immediately after the conclusion of negotiations with US President Donald Trump , which yesterday led... more
BeverageCoca-Cola with cane sugar? It's just a matter of labeling
CEO Quincey announces that he will produce the new drink within the year: marketing is thinking about the label
No sooner said than done. Just days after US President Donald Trump 's announcement, or rather his forceful entry into the beverage world regarding cane sugar for use in drinks (see EFA News ), Coca-Cola... more
ZootechnyBeef cattle. EFSA: Housing practices need to be improved.
EU advisory body denounces limited and uncomfortable spaces for livestock /Annex
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has developed a scientific opinion on the welfare of beef cattle raised under different housing conditions and management practices. Its aim is to provide a scientific... more
SustainabilityFAO: Soil biodiversity increasingly at the centre
Glosob, the body responsible for scientific collaboration and research, has been established
Efforts to measure, monitor and protect soil biodiversity worldwide will be further intensified with the establishment of the Global Soil Biodiversity Observatory (GLOSOB), led by the Food and Agriculture... more
Cheese and dairy productsEmmentaler: Switzerland appeals to the Court of Justice
The EU Commission does not want to recognize the brand, used exclusively for Swiss PDO cheese.
Switzerland is rallying behind its Emmentaler cheese. The European Commission refuses to recognize the "Emmentaler" brand for the famous Swiss cheese, and so the Emmentaler Switzerland organization has... more
Economy and financeSensational: NewPrinces acquires Carrefour Italia
A €7 billion industrial and distribution conglomerate is born
NewPrinces, owned by the Mastrolia family (formerly Newlat, renamed after its acquisition of the English multinational food company Princes), announces that it has signed a binding agreement with Carrefour... more
MeatsAmadori: revenues of € 1.721 B, EBITDA of €148.5 M
The Cesena-based company closes its consolidated financial statements in line with its strategic plan objectives.
Among chickens, "Il Campese" performed excellently (+5.3%). more
LiqueursPernod Ricard India sells Imperial Blue division
Closing in the coming months to capitalize on premiumization trends and ensure sustained growth
Pernod Ricard announced that its subsidiary Pernod Ricard India Private Limited (Pernod Ricard India) has signed a definitive agreement for the sale of its Imperial Blue division to Tilaknagar Industries... more
Economy and financeDuties, glimmers of agreement
Agreement on 15% excluding steel (at 50%). Trump admits: if the EU opens its markets to US products, we'll lower tariffs
All major European stock markets closed higher yesterday on the day of the US-Japan trade deal. Paris gained 1.37% to 7,850 points, London 0.42% to 9,061 points, Frankfurt 0.83% to 24,240 points, and Madrid... more
Government actsItaly. Regulation for Exclusive Economic Zones approved
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has identified the Italian fishing zones within 200 miles from the coast.
The Council of Ministers approved, upon proposal by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani , the Regulation for the proclamation of the Italian Exclusive Economic... more
FairsFiera Milano - IEG: Strategic alliance begins under the banner of automotive
The organizer of Milano AutoClassica and Vicenza Classic Car Show enters the company
A first for the national trade fair system. Fiera Milano and Italian Exhibition Group (IEG) have acquired 70% of Emac Srl, a company specializing in organizing vintage automotive trade fairs, from Andrea... more
LiqueursTariffs Effect: American Liquor Sales in Canada Collapse
The nation has pulled US alcohol from its shelves, which has lost 66.3% of its market share since March.
Who knows if US President Donald Trump has seen the latest figures released today by Spirits Canada, the voice of the Canadian alcohol industry for 75 years. Well, sales of American alcohol on Canadian... more
LiqueursTariffs impact: American liquor sales plummet in Canada
The nation has pulled US alcohol from its shelves, which has lost 66.3% of its market share since March.
Who knows if US President Donald Trump has seen the latest figures released today by Spirits Canada, the voice of the Canadian alcohol industry for 75 years. Well, sales of American alcohol on Canadian... more
LiqueursTariffs Effect: American Liquor Sales in Canada Collapse
The nation has pulled US alcohol from its shelves, which has lost 66.3% of its market share
Who knows if US President Donald Trump has seen the latest figures released today by Spirits Canada, the voice of the Canadian alcohol industry for 75 years. Well, sales of American alcohol on Canadian... more
Catering and hospitalityElon Musk also dives into food: Tesla Diner opens its doors
A triumph of futurism and ecology for the Hollywood venue in the image and likeness of its founder
A futuristic blend of dining, cinema, ecology, and robotics. By opening Tesla Diner, Elon Musk wanted to leave his own, more personalized, signature on his latest project. And he did so in the heart of... more
AgrifoodThe 5th Italy-Algeria Intergovernmental Summit
Prime Minister Meloni with Algerian President Tebboune
At the business forum, the Mattei Plan and sustainable agriculture were on the table more
Economy and financeTariffs, a turning point: Japan to open rice trade with the US
Trump's announcement: "15% tariffs, the largest deal ever reached with Tokyo."
The US has just "closed a monumental deal with Japan, perhaps the largest ever." US President Donald Trump announced the news in a post on Truth, specifying: "Japan will invest, at my direction, $550 billion... more
Economy and financeNewPrinces, close to listing in London?
The English subsidiary Princes could go public in October
Is NewPrinces aiming for a London Stock Exchange listing? It wouldn't be surprising given the hyperactivity of the company led by Angelo Mastrolia . News of a possible listing of its English subsidiary... more
IndustryNestlé: Milo Pro coming next in Southeast Asia
Reference launched to respond to a large demand for protein among adolescents
To help teens and young adults maintain an active lifestyle, Nestlé recently launched Milo Pro. With three times the protein content of traditional Milo drinks, Milo Pro can be enjoyed conveniently on... more
DistributionEurocommercial Properties sells a megastore in Sweden
The Swedish company listed in Milan collects 14.1 million euros
Eurocommercial Properties, a real estate investment company listed on Euronext Milan, has announced the sale of a newly built freestanding megastore located next to its Grand Samarkand shopping center... more
Economy and financeLindt & Sprungli grows in the 1HY and raises guidance
Sales up 11.9% to CHF 2.35 billion, but profits fall 13%
Lindt & Sprüngli, a Swiss multinational specializing in the production of confectionery and chocolate products, posted double-digit growth in the first half of 2025 and raised its organic revenue growth... more
Economy and financeAmbienta conquers sustainable agriculture in Spain
The acquisition of Agronova Biotech opens a path into a promising market.
Ambienta Sgr, a leading European asset manager and pioneer in environmental investments, announced the acquisition of Agronova Biotech from Magnum Industrial Partners and the founding Casanova family,... more
BeveragePepsiCo launches probiotic cola (with cane sugar)
After the acquisition of Poppi, here's the news: 5 grams of sugar (the one wanted by Trump), 30 calories and no artificial sweeteners.
PepsiCo launches Prebiotic Cola, a major innovation that combines traditional flavors with functional benefits. Following its acquisition last May of Poppi, a rapidly growing prebiotic beverage brand (see... more
Economy and financeCoca-Cola's second quarter exceeded expectations.
Revenues up 1% to $12.5 billion, operating margin of 34.1%
Coca-Cola today announced its second quarter 2025 results, closing with net revenue up 1% to $12.5 billion and organic revenue up 5%. Revenues saw a 6% increase in price/mix and a 1% decline in concentrate... more
Economy and financeNewPrinces, a double real estate deal in England
Princes subsidiary buys historic Royal Liver Building in Liverpool, also taking Symington's site in Leeds
NewPrinces, the former Newlat Food company owned by the Mastrolia family, continues its summer of acquisitions. Following Kraft Heinz's acquisition of Plasmon (see EFA News ) and Diageo's Santa Vittoria... more
Conserved and jamsCasalasco: 2024 turnover reaches €605 million
The company publishes a sustainability report, which also consolidates data from four subsidiaries
Casalasco, a leading agri-food group specializing in tomato selection, cultivation, processing, packaging, and marketing of tomato products, presents its 2024 Sustainability Report, which also consolidates... more
TechnologyDSS+ acquires Canadian company Proaction International
Strategic operation aims to improve customer value in processing, manufacturing and industry
DSS+ has announced the acquisition of Proaction International, a Montreal-based operational performance management and coaching firm. "This strategic acquisition strengthens DSS+'s capabilities in operational... more
FairsAnuga 2025: Focus on the Halal Meat Market
Forum for producers, exporters and retailers of the product debuts on October 6
Anuga, the world's leading trade fair for the food and beverage industry, and the Islamic Chamber Halal Services (ICHS), a global catalyst for the halal sector, are joining forces to create a new conference... more
Cheese and dairy productsMuller begins expansion into Great Britain
Following the acquisition of Yew Tree Dairy, the dairy company is investing £45m in its Skelmersdale site.
After receiving the long-awaited approval from the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) in October 2024 for the acquisition of Yew Tree Dairy, a family-run dairy company producing fresh milk and cream,... more
Economy and financeCarrefour, persistent rumors are urging it to leave Italy.
Rothschild was reportedly given the task of looking for buyers
Rumors are growing that Carrefour is ready, or at least intending, to leave Italy. After initial rumors in June about the sale of the brand's Italian stores, with our country reportedly considered a "non-core"... more
TechnologySumUp, Terminal, the all-purpose POS terminal, is born
The new portable device simplifies the work of restaurateurs and retailers: from accepting orders at the table to managing staff
SumUp, a global fintech operating in the digital payments sector with innovative tools for businesses of all sizes, today announces the launch of the SumUp Terminal, a solution that combines all the features... more
Economy and financeThe EU flies to Japan in search of new markets
European representation at the 30th EU-Japan summit on July 23: talks with Japanese and Chinese officials
While waiting for decisions to be finalized on the tariffs the European Union wants (or doesn't want?) to impose on the US in response to Donald Trump 's tariffs, its representatives are on the hunt for... more
Catering and hospitalityEataly opens its first store in the Netherlands
At Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, Italian excellence is also available for takeaway.
Eataly opens its first store in the Netherlands, at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, in Lounge 1 (Schengen area), bringing Italian culinary excellence to millions of travelers. Eataly at Schiphol presents itself... more
Economy and financeCommodities. Cocoa: prices fall across all markets.
European corn prices rise again after five consecutive months of declines
After record inflation over the past four crop years, cocoa consumption is showing clear signs of slowing. Grindings (the processing of cocoa beans) in the main consumption regions are in sharp decline.... more
Packaging and logisticsGuala Closures: Plant inaugurated in Scotland
Over €60 million invested to gain a foothold in the Scotch whisky market
Guala Closures, a manufacturer of premium and innovative closures, has officially opened its new state-of-the-art production facility in Gartcosh, Scotland. With an investment of over €60 million, this m... more
DessertsCth Invest (Ferrero): consolidated revenues of €3 billion
Gross margin of €890 million. "Growth driven by organic performance and acquisitions"
Cth Invest Group, through its holding company Cth Invest SA, an affiliate of the Ferrero Group, has approved its consolidated financial statements for the 2023/2024 financial year, ending on August 31,... more
Economy and financeEurozone inflation remains at 2% in June
Eurostat reports prices up 1.9% from May, with food and alcohol prices up 0.59%.
Eurozone inflation remains on the rise in June. Eurostat, the European Statistical Office, reports that the annual inflation rate in the euro area was 2% in June 2025, up from 1.9% in May. A year earlier,... more
NewsTariffs: Trump: agreement with India very close
The President is also optimistic about the EU, but the agreement with it will be "very different from the past."
Washington and Delhi are "very close" to finalizing a trade agreement, US President Donald Trump said, as high-level talks between the two sides continue. "We are very close to an agreement with India,... more
Cheese and dairy productsDalter Food: consolidated revenue rises to €176 million (+10.7%) in 2024.
The first quarter confirms last year's positive trend. Employees increase from 181 to 189.
In a challenging macroeconomic environment, marked by unfavorable market dynamics that impacted profits and led to performances that fell short of expectations, DalterFood Group closed 2024 with growth... more
PeopleBayer: Bill Anderson's tenure extended
New mandate for the CEO, who will remain in office until March 31, 2029
The Supervisory Board of Bayer AG has unanimously decided to extend the contract of Chief Executive Officer Bill Anderson until March 31, 2029. His contract was originally scheduled to expire on March... more
Economy and financeReal Estate. Dea Capital and Corebridge are selling two industrial complexes in Spain.
€25 million paid by a British family office assisted by Delin Property
The joint venture between DeA Capital Real Estate and Corebridge Real Estate Investors announced today the sale of two Class A industrial complexes in Madrid, Spain, to a British family office advised... more
LiqueursEarthquake at Diageo: CEO Debra Crew leaves.
Nik Jhangiani resigns effective immediately as interim CEO
There's been a stir at Diageo. The company, which owns spirits brands such as Johnnie Walker whisky and Guinness beer, has announced that Debra Crew has stepped down as CEO and board member, effective... more