Cheese and dairy productsGrana Padano and Parma Ham conquer Chicago
Both PDOs will be participating in the National Restaurant Association Show (May 16-19)
From May 16 to 19, the Grana Padano Protection Consortium and the Parma Ham Consortium will be present at the National Restaurant Association Show, taking place at McCormick Place in Chicago. This is one... more
Pasta and bakery productsPasta made in Italy is unbeatable
European Court of Justice uphold Italian Antitrust's fine against Lidl for misleading labeling/Annex
Italian-made pasta always wins. This was confirmed by the Court of Justice of the European Union, which has put an end to the long legal battle over Lidl-branded pasta, or rather the use of "patriotic... more
Economy and financeSpanish company Natra interested in Witor's
21 Invest fund discusses sale of chocolate company
The investment holding company 21 Invest, led by Alessandro Benetton, has put its subsidiary Witor's, a Cremona-based company specializing in the production of chocolate products, up for sale. Rumors... more
FairsExpo FoodTech 2026: Italy as Guest Country Partner
The Italian agrifood system is the protagonist of the 2026 edition
The new edition of Expo FoodTech 2026 will be held on 27 and 28 May in Bilbao, Spain, with Italy as the guest partner country: Expo FoodTech affirms its role as an international event that anticipates... more
Fruit and vegetablesVignola PGI cherry: harvest expected to be around 40-50 thousand quintals
Consortium focuses on product quality to beat Italian and European competition
The Vignola Cherry PGI has returned to the market, for a positive season that will continue until early July. The Consortium's forecasts call for good production, estimated at 40,000-50,000 quintals. The... more
Economy and financeBeyond Meat loses again and relies on beverages
Q1 revenues -15.8%: the company "turns" towards high-protein drinks
Sales continue to decline, especially in the restaurant sector, but Beyond Meat, the US plant-based giant (or former giant?), "sees some signs of recovery." This, in a nutshell, is the summary of the first... more
BeverageHeineken marks a change in... marketing
New global agencies to lead the brand's next phase of growth
Heineken has announced the outcome of a review of its global marketing agency ecosystem, appointing a new group of creative, production and media partners to accelerate the next phase of growth for its... more
Studies and researchPesticides in food: risk to human health remains low
EFSA report confirms good safety level of the European supply chain/Annex
According to the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), based on the results of over 125,000 food samples collected across Europe, compliance with EU limits for pesticide residues remains high. EFSA's... more
FairsTuttofood opens with 5,000 brands present
Approximately 1,500 exhibitors from 80 countries. 4,000 top buyers are expected.
Food&Drink Europe, Eda (European Dairy Association), Arepo (Association of European Regions for Products of Origin), Aim (Association des Industries de Marque), Copa-Cogeca: international acronyms representing... more
PeopleEsselunga, Claude Sarrailh is the new CEO
Formerly Carrefour and Metro, he will also take over the position from November 2026
Starting in early November 2026, Claude Sarrailh will assume the role of CEO and General Manager of Italian retailer Esselunga. Gabriele Villa , the current General Manager and a key figure in the company,... more
Catering and hospitalityPret a Manger: first UK drive-thru restaurant
Opened in partnership with Motor Fuel Group
Pret a Manger opens its first UK drive-thru restaurant in Warrington, Cheshire: opened in partnership with Motor Fuel Group, the brand’s goal is to expand into transport and travel locations across the U... more
FairsAnuga Select Brazil: seventh edition sets a record
The leading trade show in the food sector in Latin America
Anuga Select Brazil has concluded its seventh edition: the leading trade show in the food sector has welcomed more than 14,000 visitors, including major national and international buyers, connecting companies... more
Economy and financeInvestindustrial raises billions for new fund
Private equity king Bonomi: "Support from long-time partners"
Investindustrial announces the first and final close of Investindustrial Lower Mid-Market IV at its cap of €1.5 billion, following a fundraising process that lasted less than four months. The Fund's p... more
FairsHIP – Horeca Professional Expo in Italy for the first time
BolognaFiere will feature 4.0 innovation and training for bars, restaurants, and hotels (October, 19-21, 2026)
From October 19 to 21, 2026, HIP – Horeca Professional Expo will be held at BolognaFiere for the first time, an event focused on 4.0 innovation in the Ho.Re.Ca world and which will be centered around t... more
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Donated over 225 tons of high-quality seeds to non-profit and humanitarian organizations
Bayer announced the supply of high-quality vegetable and corn seeds to communities in Africa and Ukraine, as part of an ongoing global partnership with the United Nations International Organization for... more
FairsMacfrut closes with buyers see double-digit growth
Neri (Fiera Cesena): "We're close to a strategic agreement to enhance the pre-harvest sector"
Macfrut closes its 43rd edition, further confirming its position as a key event for the global fruit and vegetable supply chain. The three-day event at the Rimini Expo Centre paints an extremely solid... more
MeatsFlorentine steak seeks EU recognition
Agreement between the Academy and Tuscany Tourism Promotion
Europe, we know, has decided: the word "bistecca" belongs to real meat. Last March, remember, the European Parliament ruled that terms related to gastronomic tradition can no longer be used for plant-based... more
FairsVinitaly, positive results despite the wars
90,000 attendees for the 2026 edition, 26% from 135 nations (5 more than in 2025)
The 58th edition of Vinitaly concluded at Veronafiere: 4,000 companies in a fully booked exhibition center and 90,000 overall attendees, 26% of whom came from 135 countries (five more than in 2025)."We... more
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