Catering and hospitalitySSP, farewell to Italy
Restaurants in stations, even those that have been open for just a few months, will close
"The best part of the journey." So reads the welcome slogan on the website of SSP (Select Service Partners), one of the world's largest travel catering groups, listed on the London Stock Exchange, present... more
Economy and financeGreen Arrow acquires DeA Capital alternative funds
The largest Italian alternative investment operator is born
The operation also involved funds dedicated to the agri-food sector: IdeaAgro I and II, Taste of Italy I and II, with their numerous stakes in food companies. more
Economy and financeMarr, semester in line with the year's objectives
Cremonini Group's food company reported revenues of €994.8 million and EBITDA of €47.6 million.
The Board of Directors of Marr Spa, a Cremonini Group company listed on the Euronext Star Milan segment and a leader in Italy in the marketing and distribution of food and non-food products to the foodservice... more
Economy and financeBayer: Company performance forecast higher for 2025
Turnover between 46 and 48 billion euros, approximately 1 billion more than the previous forecast
Ahead of the release of its second-quarter 2025 results, scheduled for Wednesday, August 6, Bayer AG is providing an update on key financial data. Thanks to better-than-expected performance in the pharmaceutical... more
Government actsRatafia Ciociara officially registered among the EU denominations
In the spirits sector it is the 16th Italian GI, the 3rd produced in Lazio
Ratafia Ciociara PGI is the 36th Geographical Indication (GI) among spirits in Italy; in Lazio, there are three PGIs in the spirits sector, joining the 66 PDO and PGI products in the agri-food and wine... more
PeopleAlessandra Balocco passes away: another loss for the confectionery group.
The 61-year-old entrepreneur had been leading the company since 2022 after the premature death of her brother
There is no peace for the Balocco family. Just three years after the passing of President and CEO Alberto Balocco , Alessandra Balocco , who had taken over the reins of the Fossano (Cuneo) confectionery... more
Catering and hospitalityLondon Mayor Funds Shoreditch's "Dolce Vita"
With the Summer Streets program, bars and restaurants will be open from now until the end of the year.
Shoreditch, the hipster neighborhood and one of the most "artsy" areas in London's East End, part of the London Borough of Hackney, is experiencing a new "dolce vita" thanks to Mayor Sadiq Khan 's new... more
FairsSigep Asia 2026 closes with over 13,000 visitors
449 exhibitors and brands from 41 countries. The Italian Pavilion's debut was among the highlights.
The second edition of Sigep Asia 2025 concluded with excellent results. From July 16 to 18, Southeast Asia's leading restaurant and hospitality event transformed Marina Bay Sands, Singapore, into a vibrant... more
Economy and financeClabo defends itself with a "resilient" six-month report
Despite the composition negotiated by the crisis, the company closed the semester with sales of 30.1 million: China held up well (+22.4%)
Clabo Spa, the parent company of a globally active group specializing in professional display cases for ice cream parlors, pastry shops, bars, cafes, hotels, and traditional retail outlets, listed on the... more
Economy and financeBayer /2. €1.2 billion allocated for glyphosate litigation
Compensation requests reduced from 192,000 to 61,000 after settlement agreement
Bayer has set aside additional provisions of approximately €1.2 billion for the Roundup™ (glyphosate) litigation. This amount is included in the total of approximately €1.7 billion in provisions alrea... more
AgrifoodEU agricultural markets remain resilient despite tensions and clima...
Latest edition of the European Commission's report on Agriculture and Rural Development
Despite global uncertainties, EU agricultural markets "remain generally resilient," with increasing cereal production, a marked recovery in olive oil production, stable milk deliveries, and solid poultry... more
DessertsKinder and TicTac are already looking ahead to Halloween 2025.
"Pan e Cioc" is one of the limited editions in sight of next October 31st
Can the spookiest night of the year also be the most fun? Celebrating Halloween together with themed games, decorations, and costumes is an unforgettable experience thanks to Ferrero's many new products,... more
Economy and financeEU. Beer: 34.7 billion liters produced in 2024. Germany retains the...
The Netherlands holds record exports, but with declining numbers. France is the largest importer.
According to Eurostat, in 2024, European Union countries produced 32.7 billion liters of beer with an alcohol content above 0.5% and 2 billion liters of beer with an alcohol content below 0.5% or no alcohol... more
WinesChianti Wine Consortium bets on the Chinese market
At the end of the summer, three weeks of training in Guangzhou, Shanghai, Chengdu and Beijing
Three weeks in China to explore the soul of Chianti DOCG and intertwine it with local cuisines and cultures. This is the spirit of Chianti Academy 2025, the training program developed by the Chianti Wine... more
SustainabilityFerrero: Cocoa sourcing increasingly "responsible"
Annual report certifies the increased transparency of the entire global supply chain
Ferrero has published its annual Cocoa Charter Progress Report, which highlights significant progress in the Group's efforts to ensure responsible cocoa sourcing. The Cocoa Charter is based on four key... more
IndustryPreziosi Food sold to a Maltese group
Foster Clark Products has acquired 100% from the funds of Vertis SGR and HAT Sicaf, and from Grani & Partners
Foster Clark Products, a Maltese industrial group owned by Francis Busuttil & Sons Limited and operating in the food sector under the Foster Clark's brand, has completed the acquisition of 100% of the... more
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
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Riva del Garda Fierecongressi presents the first innovations for the 50th edition of the fair
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