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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
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
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
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
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 climate change.
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 lead.
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
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
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
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