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Economy and financeEurozone industrial production shows signs of recovery in May
Both in the EU and the Eurozone, food and drink prices are soaring
Eurozone industrial production showed some signs of recovery in May. This is confirmed by data from Eurostat, the European Union's statistical office, which shows that in May 2025, compared to April 2025,... more
FairsMacfrut. Asparagus and berries: a strange (and winning) combination.
International Asparagus Days and International Berries Days join forces in Bordeaux from October 7 to 10.
Technical tours, an exhibition area, field demonstrations, workshops, and trade show tours. All this will take place in Bordeaux from October 7 to 10, 2025, with International Asparagus Days (IAD) and... more
FishGrupo Consorcio: revenue rises to €78 million (+12%) in 2024
Spanish company exports to 42 countries. Net profit quadruples to €1.59 million.
Grupo Consorcio, a Spanish company in the premium segment of the canned fish market, closed 2024 with a turnover of €78,017,517, representing a 12.2% increase over the previous year and over €8.4 million hig... more
DessertsFerrara Candy Company Prepares to Go Shopping in France
Ferrero's company is reportedly ready to acquire French confectionery giant CPK to enter the European sweets market.
It's certainly a time of great excitement at Ferrero. Following the US acquisition of WK Kellogg a few days ago (see EFA News ), Ferrara Candy Company, a US confectionery market operator acquired by the... more
Economy and financeKraft Heinz goes all ketchup: is it getting rid of the grocery "burden"?
US rumors: the multinational could spin off some iconic brands to focus solely on sauces
Could Kraft Heinz's recent sale of Plasmon to NewPrinces, owned by the Mastrolia family (see EFA News ), be part of a multi-billion dollar plan to "reposition" the multinational to benefit other segments... more
Ice creamThe clash between Unilever and Ben & Jerry's continues
The multinational has made a dramatic move by appointing Jochanan Senf as the new CEO of the US ice cream company.
A last-minute move has reopened a new chapter in the ice cream battle between Unilever and Ben & Jerry's, one of its flagship brands in the United States, among those the multinational intends to spin... more
LiqueursNardini "drinks" the historic Domenis 1898 distillery
Italy's oldest distillery completes its premium offering: production remains in Cividale del Friuli.
According to Angelo Nardini, president of Nardini Holding, "the addition of Domenis 1898 strengthens what we have always considered essential: production, the culture of the spirit, and the commitment to carrying forward a tradition of quality." more
AgrifoodClessidra Group: New fund for Italian agri-food SMEs launched
Target of 150 million euros and hard cap of 200 million to invest in a strategic segment
Clessidra Private Equity Sgr, a private equity firm belonging to the Clessidra Group, one of Italy's leading alternative investment firms, announces the launch of the new Clessidra Capital Partners Green... more
Packaging and logisticsFrigomeccanica joins the Arneg Group
Italian Agri-food Funds and Cresci al Sud are selling their stakes.
Fondo Agroalimentare Italiano I, managed by Unigrains, and Fondo Cresci al Sud, financed with resources from the Development and Cohesion Fund and managed by Invitalia, have successfully sold their stakes... more
Economy and financeCrédit Agricole will ask ECB authorization to cross 20% in the share capital of Banco BPM
The Milanese bank is the subject of a takeover bid from Unicredit
The Board of Directors of Crédit Agricole S.A. has approved to file an authorization request with the ECB to cross 20% in the share capital of Italian Banco BPM S.p.A.With this authorization, Crédit A... more
Conserved and jamsLa Doria completes acquisition of 100% of Feger's capital.
Ferraioli family group acquired with revenues of €83 million (47% abroad)
La Doria has completed the acquisition of 100% of the share capital of Fegé Srl and Fegé Logistica Srl, two companies formed as part of a partial and proportional spin-off of Feger di Gerardo Ferraioli S... more
ForeignUS tariffs: Trump imposes 35% on Canada, now it's the EU's turn.
Tariffs of 15% or 20% are likely on European products. A letter to Brussels is forthcoming.
Hit by 50%, Brazil is focusing entirely on Asian, Middle Eastern and South markets. more
Economy and financeFerrero is eating WK Kellogg's cereals.
Deal already closed: the confectionery company led by Giovanni Ferrero has paid $3.1 billion for the iconic US brand.
The rumor that Ferrero was interested in WK Kellogg (see EFA News ) has been confirmed. A joint statement from Luxembourg and Battle Creek, Michigan, announced that the Ferrero Group and WK Kellogg Co.... more
CoffeeThe International Coffee Tasting returns with the new ICT Benchmarks.
The international competition will take place in Milan from 18 to 20 November 2025: the tool for measuring coffee standards has been presented.
International Coffee Tasting, the international coffee competition organized by IIAC (International Institute of Coffee Tasters), returns again this year. It's the only competition that uses a strictly... more
Pasta and bakery productsFondo Italiano d'Investimento (FIAF) acquires stake in Santangelo Group
The acquisition of the historic Umbrian confectionery company is the 5th deal in less than two years.
Fondo Italiano d'Investimento Sgr has acquired a majority stake in Santangelo Group Srl, a historic Umbrian family-run company specializing in the production of leavened, ambient baked goods for large-scale... more
HealthItaly and Spain support the Mediterranean Diet
A debate at the Italian Consulate in Madrid: researchers and nutritionists push for tradition, innovation, and sustainability.
The Mediterranean Diet, recognized as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO, was the focus of a major Italian-Spanish discussion event held at the Italian Consulate in Madrid. The initiative,... more
CoffeeLavazza: Postpone the law on deforestation
The application of the EUDR would harm producers in Africa and Central America and raise prices
Lavazza has called for the European Union's deforestation law to be postponed for another year. "We are asking for the legislation, especially for coffee, to be postponed for another year," said Chairman... more
Economy and financePlasmon returns to Italy: thanks to NewPrinces
Mastrolia's company and Kraft Heinz have signed a €120 million deal
The bombshell, metaphorically speaking, exploded shortly after the stock exchange closed for trading in Piazza Affari. After rumors, gossip, and some tentative confirmations (see EFA News), NewPrinces,... more
Pasta and bakery productsEuropastry expands into Southeast Asia
Spanish baking giant acquires 60% stake in Art of Baking in Thailand
Europastry, the Spanish baking giant with a major subsidiary in Milan, Italy, has acquired a majority stake of 60% in Art of Baking in Thailand. The stake was acquired from Minor International Public Co.... more
Economy and financeAre EU quotas for Ukraine disproportionate?
Copa Cogeca and seven other associations express "serious concerns" regarding the treatment of sensitive sectors
Copa Cogeca and seven other associations have issued a statement outlining their "initial reactions to the revision of the EU-Ukraine Trade Agreement (DCFTA)." They write, "We note the publication of the... more
HealthPurina: fourth edition of the Betterwithpets Prize
€200,000 for European organizations promoting human health through animal welfare.
Purina, Europe's leading pet care company, is now accepting applications for the BetterwithPets Prize, Nestlé Purina Petcare Europe's award for non-profit organizations committed to improving the health... more
Economy and financeUS tariffs: Trump ready to send letter to EU
The letter specifying the amount of duties on European exports is expected to be sent in a couple of days.
Those analysts and international experts who just yesterday predicted that US President Donald Trump's letter on tariffs would be unlikely to reach the EU were wrong. Instead, the same treatment reserved... more
Conserved and jamsNestlé: New air fryer solutions coming soon
Group continues to benefit from the growing popularity of this modern cooking device
Nestlé announces the launch of ambient air fryer cooking solutions in Germany, Spain, Portugal, the Netherlands, Poland, Hungary, Italy, Greece, Finland, Norway, and Denmark. The company continues to... more
PeopleBarilla Group, Oddone Incisa new CFO
Ex Cnh, takes over from Giangaddo Prati
Oddone Incisa is the new CFO, Chief Finance Officer of the Barilla Group. Incisa takes up the role effective September 15 and replaces Giangaddo Prati who is leaving the group after 25 years. Incisa had... more
MeatsParma Ham Official Sponsor of Umbria Jazz
Free tastings and exclusive gadgets awaiting the public at the event
2025 confirms itself as a year dedicated to music for the Consorzio del Prosciutto di Parma. After the partnership with Piano City Milano, the event that transformed the Lombardy capital into an open-air... more
SustainabilityEsma has today published the first Climate Transition Plan
EU Markets Authority pledges to reduce carbon footprint of its operations including food consumption
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU's financial markets regulator and supervisor, has today published its first Climate Transition Plan, an important milestone in aligning ESMA's... more
Oils and condimentsOlive oil: production boom (+40%) in the 2nd quarter on an annual basis
Spain leads the ranking (1.4 million tons) followed by Greece and Italy (down 25%)
The second quarter of 2025 ended in a still uncertain picture for the global olive oil market. According to the Observatory on the International Olive Oil Market of Certified Origins, between April and... more
Economy and financeUkraine: Italy leads the way in olive oil and coffee imports
From January to May, the import of oil from Italy increased by 21.86%, that of roasted coffee by 2.1%
Italy continues to be a point of reference for the agri-food sector of Ukraine despite the winds of war that continue to blow. After the data that confirms the made in Italy pasta as number one in terms... more
AgrifoodWine: EU funds South Africa with 15 million euros. Protests spread
French winemakers on the warpath: "Funds taken away from our sectors in a time of great difficulty"
Between farmers and the European Union, the "détente" lasted a few months. The financing granted by Brussels to South African winemakers broke the fragile truce, causing growing discontent, starting with... more
DessertsIs Hershey Eliminating Artificial Colors?
Rumor from the US: the chocolate giant is ready to phase them out by 2027
The number of global companies deciding to eliminate artificial colors from ingredients is growing. The latest additions to the list include Nestlé (read the news EFA News ), General Mills (read the news... more
Government actsSoya. EU Commission: Green light for GMO cultivation
Ten-year authorisation for food and feed, following EFSA approval
The European Commission today authorised the use of a genetically modified soybean in food and feed, following a scientific assessment by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) which concluded that... more
Economy and financeMineral fertilizers: use down 20.5% in six years in the EU
In 2023, 9.3 million tonnes were used in agricultural production across the countries
According to Eurostat, in 2023, 9.3 million tonnes of mineral fertilizers (nitrogen and phosphorus) were used in agricultural production across the European Union. This represented a decrease of 3.7% compared... more
Government actsChina has decided: starting tomorrow, duties on EU brandy
Commerce Department imposes tariffs of up to 34.9% from July 5 for 5 years
So much so that, in the end, the Chinese duties on French cognac come into force tomorrow. The Chinese Ministry of Commerce issued today the "final decision" on the anti-dumping investigation on brandy... more
Economy and financeFAO /2. Cereals: Global production peak expected in 2025
Heat and drought could, however, affect yield potential, particularly for corn
FAO’s latest forecast calls for global cereal production in 2025 to reach an all-time high of 2 925 million tonnes, up 0.5 percent from last month and 2.3 percent from the 2024 level. The upward revision i... more
Economy and financeFAO: Price Index Slightly Increased (+0.5%) in June
Vegetable oils, meat and dairy products offset the decline in cereals and sugar
The FAO Food Price Index, a benchmark for global food commodity prices, averaged 128.0 points in June 2025, up 0.5 percent from May. Although international prices of cereals and sugar declined, these declines... more
Economy and financeCommodities. Sugar: prices and imports in the EU rise
Slight drop (-0.2%) in milk deliveries, offset by the boom in Ireland (+7.9%)
The European Commission has published the first supply and demand forecasts for the 25/26 campaign. Sugar production is expected at 15.2 million t, -8% compared to the previous campaign. The drop in areas... more
TechnologyNestlé: AI at the Service of the Packaging of the Future
New tools for sustainable packaging, in collaboration with IBM Research
Nestlé R&D is collaborating with IBM Research to develop new tools that harness the power of AI and advanced technology to create breakthrough innovations. This research collaboration has led to the development... more
Catering and hospitalityTravel retail booms: KFC opens in airports and train stations
The success of the sector in Italy pushes openings: inauguration today in Orio al Serio and Santa Maria Novella
It's very hot in the Kentucky Fried Chicken area, the leading fried chicken brand in the world. Two openings, both today, July 3, feature the Colonel Sanders brand in Italy. The first inauguration is that... more
NewsBayer turns 125 in Italy
A commemorative stamp and a conference in the historic Milanese headquarters
A story of innovation and research born in Milan in 1899 with the opening of the first commercial branch of Bayer: the German giant, divided into the areas of Pharmaceuticals, Consumer Health and Crop... more
Cheese and dairy productsSabelli Debuts at the Summer Fancy Food Show
Italian dairy company targets the US, with exports booming (+25%)
Summer, time for the Summer Fancy Food Show: from June 29th to July 1st Sabelli flew to New York to participate in one of the most important events for the food & beverage sector, considered the gateway... more
BeverageBirra Moretti debuts in Korea
The brand (owned by Heineken) can be bought in bottles in high-end Italian restaurants
Or can be purchased in cans at minimarkets and supermarkets more
Economy and financeEurozone economic outlook improves
Hcob S&P Global PMI Index: June saw more production for manufacturing and services (transport, food, tourism, trade)
The eurozone private sector posted a sixth consecutive month of increased output in June, and a fourth consecutive monthly increase in employment. Growth rates remained weak in both cases, "but the ongoing... more
FairsSigep World 2026 (Ieg): all the upcoming news
New Strategy Aims to Attract Top Foreign Buyers. Gelato Enters Global Menus
High-end hotels and bars of the future take center stage with the Luxury Hotel Food Experience and the Innovation Bar: direct dialogue with premium hospitality players. more
ZootechnyAvian influenza in cattle. EFSA: potential risk also for Europe
In the US, 981 dairy herds affected between March 2024 and May 2025 /Attachment
Seasonal migration of wild birds and the importation of some US products, such as those containing raw milk, could represent potential routes for the introduction into Europe of the highly pathogenic avian... more
Economy and financeIntesa Sanpaolo Best European Financial Institution for Analyst and Investor Relations
The recognition comes from IR Impact magazine on the occasion of the IR Impact Awards 2025
Following the important awards given by Extel to Carlo Messina and Intesa Sanpaolo (read the EFA News ), the Bank has been recognized as the best European financial institution for relations with financial... more
DessertsValeo Foods Acquires Melegatti
The Verona-based company joins the multinational controlled by Bain Capital
Valeo Foods Group, a leading European producer of high-quality confectionery, snacks and bakery products, has acquired the assets of Melegatti 1894 SpA, a historic Italian manufacturer of panettoni, pandoro... more
Packaging and logisticsBillion-dollar operation in US packaging: a 60 billion colossus is born
Packaging Corporation of America today bought Greif for $1.8 billion in cash
Packaging Corporation of America announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to purchase the containerboard business of Greif, Inc. The transaction was closed for $1.8 billion in cash.... more
FairsIeg, Ecomondo 2025 on the road
Three international stages for collaboration in key sectors of ecological transition in Cairo, Belgrade and Warsaw
In view of the next edition of Ecomondo, scheduled from 4 to 7 November 2025 at Fiera di Rimini, the organization of Italian Exhibition Group is promoting three international stages designed to anticipate... more
Mineral waters and drinksSibat Tomarchio: Maria Cristina Busi Ferruzzi new president
Sicilian company exporting soft drinks to 48 countries worldwide renews its board of directors
Change at the top of Sibat Tomarchio. Maria Cristina Busi Ferruzzi is the new president of the board of directors of the historic Sicilian soft drink producer. The new board of directors will be in office... more
Economy and financeElica Transforms Chinese Subsidiary into Strategic Hub
Elica Home Appliances (Putian) acquired for almost 2 million euros
Elica, a company listed on Euronext Star Milan and active in the production of kitchen hoods and cooker hobs, announces that it has signed today the acquisition of the residual 0.56% of the share capital... more