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SustainabilityNespresso, 20 million for coffee in Dem. Rep. of Congo
Investment to support local farmers' access to global markets
Nespresso will invest 20 million dollars by 2026 to revive special coffee in the Democratic Republic of Congo. This is announced by Nestlé, the multinational company that owns the Nespresso brand that,... more
Catering and hospitalityGreat maneuvers at Alice Pizza’s house
Idea Taste of Italy (Dea Capital) would like to sell: among the pretenders there would be the Clessidra fund
Great maneuvers in the house of Alice Pizza, the chain controlled by the idea Taste of Italy (private equity fund specialized in the agribusiness managed by goddess Dea Capital Alternative Funds Sgr) that... more
Economy and financePE ready for the assault of Preziosi Food?
Rumors of interest for the company: in pole position Dea Capital and Italian Investment Fund
The rumors multiply of how many, between industrial operators and private equity, seem interested in Preziosi Food, the group of salty snacks. Although the sale process has not yet been officially launched... more
Economy and financeLongino and Cardernal returned positive in 2023
Revenues grew by 12.9% and ebitda stood at 800 thousand euros, from the red of 700 thousand euros a year earlier.
The 2023 financial year "not only maintained the growth of the first half but also significantly improved the result". This is how Riccardo Uleri, president and ceo of Longino & Cardenal S.p.a., active... more
Catering and hospitalityDispensa Emilia: two new restaurants in the heart of Veneto
Double in Padua for the chain controlled by Investindustrial
Dispensa Emilia continues its growth in the North East expanding with two new restaurants a few kilometers from the center of Padua. The first will open tomorrow March 28 in the shopping center Le Brentelle... more
Economy and financeCvc: after Italy, Iberian shopping for the English fund
First La Piadineria, now it’s the turn of the Spanish Monbake specialized in frozen dough
After the recent Italian shopping with the acquisition of La Piadineria, the British fund Cvc, one of the leading managers of private markets globally, announces the investment in Grupo Monbake, leader... more
LiqueursGrappa and brandy: New Zealand opens to free trade with the EU
Assodistil is satisfied with the agreement that ensures protection for Italian spirits
Last March 25, New Zealand notified the European Union of its ratification of the free trade agreement, discussions of which have been on the table for years, and which saw the EU's accession last November.... more
CoffeeLavazza Group: revenues of 3.1 billion euros in 2023
Net profit amounted to 68 million euros, down compared to 95 million last year
CEO Baravalle: "We are working to return to more favorable conditions, starting with the recovery of the gross operating margin" more
TechnologyAgronomic monitoring: Conserve Italia launches record-breaking network
Sensors in the field and artificial intelligence in the project born from the partnership with xFarm Technologies
The largest agronomic monitoring network in Italy is born in Emilia-Romagna, where field sensors and artificial intelligence support fruit growers on multiple fronts, providing precise indications on when... more
Economy and financeIcam chocolate beats the crisis: 2023 closed with revenues +7%
Despite the problems of cocoa, the company in Como reaches € 216.5 million in revenue, +36% from 2019
Icam Cioccolato, a company based in Orsenigo (Como), a leader in the production and marketing of chocolate and cocoa semi-finished products, announces the closure of 2023 with a turnover of 216.5 million... more
Cheese and dairy productsParmigiano Reggiano: over 3 billion euros for consumption in 2023
Production remains stable, total sales rise, both in Italy and abroad
This morning, during the annual press conference in Milan, the Parmigiano Reggiano Consortium presented the economic data for 2023. For the PDO, it was a year of great challenges: dairies and commercial... more
CoffeeStartup: Spanish Incapto cashes round from €6 million
The holding company P 101 and the family office of Drago (De Agostini) invested (among others)
The company promotes the consumption of specialty coffee from fair trade producers. more
SustainabilityAccess to food: Nestlé and Gfn for the fight against hunger
Memorandum to support rural communities where the Swiss group operates
Nestlé and The Global FoodBanking Network (GFN), a non-profit organization committed to the fight against hunger and environmental sustainability, signed a Memorandum of Understanding to further strengthen... more
Economy and financeDanone towards the sale of its activities in Russia
Agreement closed with Vamin Tatarstan to whom dairy yields: loss of € 1.2 billion
Danone is on the way to agreement regarding its activities in Russia. After the latest news of recent days that foreshadowed a resurgence of hostilities with the Putin government since 2022, today the... more
TraditionsBalsamic Vinegar: government supports Unesco candidacy
The announcement on the national day dedicated to the precious product of Modena
"The Italian government will support the candidacy of Balsamic Vinegar of Modena as an intangible heritage of humanity". The announcement comes from Milano, from the press conference of the newborn IVACI... more
VideoGalbani (Lactalis) brings the Italian spirit to the world
Exclusive interviews with top managers Giovanni Pomella and José Antonio Lalanda
Among the brilliant performances of Italian agri-food exports, cheeses stand out. Lactalis covers 20% of this export and, within it, Galbani represents the most widespread brand abroad. Quality and tradition... more
Fruit and vegetablesExica: two young men at the top of the company
The brothers Edoardo and Emanuele Rovetta take over the leadership of the family business
At the same time, the group establishes its division into a production company and a commercial one more
Government actsGeographical indications: EU Council simplifies registration procedure
New regulation strengthens food and drink protection, both online and offline
Today, the Council formally adopted a regulation improving the protection of geographical indications (GIs) and other quality schemes for wine, spirit drinks and agricultural products, both online and... more
Economy and financeIntesa Sanpaolo: 120 billion euro growth plan
Target on SMEs, micro-companies, third sector, food chains and tourism
"Quality is the key element for every sector", explains Stefano Barrese, head of the Banca dei Territori Division of the banking group. more
FairsMacfrut presented at fruit and vegetable markets in Madrid and Barcelona
Already 22 wholesalers have registered for the 41st fair at the Rimini Expo Center (8-10 May 2024)
Last weekend, a Macfrut presentation tour took place in the fruit and vegetable markets of Madrid and Barcelona, the largest in Spain and among the most important wholesale markets in Europe. The interest... more
Import-exportExport from Ireland to Italy is worth 448 million euros
Meat covers 57% of products from the island, fish 13%
Bord Bia, government agency for the promotion of Irish food & beverage products, reveals the data of research conducted on Italian consumers to understand what is the real perception of the excellence... more
Catering and hospitalityNespresso: opens on-the-go cafes in central London
It will be located in a strategic location in the British capital, within reach of commuters
A brown wooden coffee bar with coffee machines and pastries on the counter. Luxury coffee brand Nespresso has launched into the UK's on-the-go coffee market with its new café concept, The Nespresso Bar.... more
AgrifoodItaly: 130 million euros of eggs consumed in Holy Week
From the Ligurian "torta pasqualina" to the "piconi" from the Marche: here are the main regional recipes
Easter dedicated to eggs and not just chocolate. If spending on the typical holiday dessert promises to increase - +24% on the previous year according to Italian Codacons - do-it-yourself with hard-boiled... more
Economy and financeMars USA invests $70 million in innovation
In New Jersey new R&D Innovation studio
The US snack company Mars has announced an investment of over $70 million in its Hackettstown, New Jersey headquarters to improve innovation and production. The company, according to the official statement,... more
Ice creamSigep participates in the XII European Artisan Ice Cream Day
The 2024 season of artisanal ice cream officially opens on March 24th: many events during the year
Sigep (the annual international exhibition of artisanal ice cream, pastry, bakery and coffee organized by the Italian Exhibition Group) could not fail to be there to celebrate the XII European Day of artisanal... more
MeatsCoppa di Parma: 2023 turnover at 73 million euros, growing volumes (+7%)
Exports are on the rise, accounting for 10% of production: Canada covers 45% of the total
A consumer turnover of 73 million euros, with growth in the Canadian market reaching almost half of the overall exports. These are the main data for 2023 communicated by the Consortium for the Protection... more
BeverageHeineken launches new campaign "Cheers To The Real Hardcore Fans"
From March 24th, the commercial supporting inclusiveness in the world of football /Video
Heineken celebrates the UEFA Champions League season with the new campaign "Cheers To The Real Hardcore Fans", starting from 24 March on the main television networks Mediaset, Sky, Discovery and on the... more
AgrifoodAife: Italian-Spanish partnership for the promotion of dehydrated fodder
80% financed by the EU, the project has a total value of 1,180,000 euros
A three-year European project (2024-2026) started a few weeks ago, aimed at promoting dehydrated fodder produced in Europe and destined to gain market shares in Japan, Vietnam, Indonesia and Taiwan. The... more
TechnologyRegenerative agriculture: Bayer and Trinity Agtech join forces
A partnership aimed at pursuing the Carbon Initiative is underway
Bayer has announced a partnership with UK-based Trinity Agtech. As part of Bayer's efforts to advance regenerative agriculture, Trinity Agtech's Sandy platform will be instrumental to Bayer's Carbon Initiative... more
Veg worldStartup. Umiami opens French plant of veg substitutes
Investment from 38 million euros in order to produce 7.500 tons the year of "meat" and "fish" plant based
You can not call it steak, given the new French rules, but it does not seem to make a problem. Umiami, the French meat startup "non meat", has opened a 38 million Euro factory in France. The producer of... more
Cheese and dairy productsLactalis shopping in Portugal
Sequeira & Sequeira cheese company and its Lacticínios do Paiva acquired
Lactalis acquires the Portuguese cheese brand Sequeira & Sequeira. The French multinational will take over the production of cheese and the wholesale activities of the Portuguese cheese brand Paiva. The... more
DessertsItaly: Treviso Tiramisu becomes a traditional agri-food product
Government includes the most popular Italian dessert in the specific list for Veneto
On the eve of the International Day dedicated to the most famous spoon dessert in the world (21 March), Treviso Tiramisu was included in the list of Traditional Agri-food Products of the Veneto by the... more
SuperfoodFerrero enters the italian energy bar market with Fulfil
Four versions, all chocolate-based, distributed outside the home, pharmacies and sports clubs
Chef Express among the sales points of the new product. more
GlutenfreeDr. Schär closes 2023 with 561 million euro turnover (+16.8%)
With 48 million investments, the South Tyrolean company aims to strengthen itself in South America and the Middle East
For Dr. Schär, a gluten-free and specific nutrition company, the trend was positive in all geographical areas, with Italy remaining among the most important markets. The South Tyrolean company consolidates... more
Cheese and dairy productsGalbani: 850 million liters of milk processed every year
The "company case" told by its managers on the sidelines of the exhibition at Mimit /Photogallery
Among the many Italian excellences on display at Identitalia, the exhibition promoted and hosted by the Ministry of Business and Made in Italy until next April 6 (read EFA News), there is Galbani. This... more
Government actsBiotechnology and biomanufacturing: EU proposes a package of actions
Identify a series of actions aimed at removing obstacles and supporting innovation
The European Commission today proposed a series of targeted actions to promote biotechnology and biomanufacturing in the EU. The Communication "Building the future with nature" identifies challenges and... more
Pasta and bakery productsItaly confirms itself as world leader in pasta
Search UIF: Italy leads the ranking of producers with 3.6 million tons ahead of Turkey and USA
The world production of pasta is close to 17 million tons. Above all, what matters is that Italy remains firmly in the lead in the ranking of the producer countries with 3.6 million tons (ahead of Turkey... more
VideoCibus 2024: The great synergy with Federalimentare and the Ice-Agenzia network
Cellie (Fiere di Parma), Zoppas (Ice) and Mascarino (Federalimentare) exclusively at EFA News
Cibus, the most important Italian trade fair dedicated to agri-food, reaches its 22nd edition, with record numbers: 3000 exhibitors from 31 countries and 80 thousand visitors, the majority of which from... more
BeverageWith Learning For Life Diageo form 110 bartender in Italy
Ended the 2024 edition: involved 15 teachers of the Italian branch of the multinational spirit
The 2024 edition of the free training program Learning For Life (L4L), with which Diageo, multinational spirit and liquor, offers to young people with a weak or inadequate training path, has just ended... more
Gourmet cuisineThe Dolce Vita Orient Express on the starting track
8 Italian itineraries for the FS brand, Arsenale and the French hotellerie Accor
The dream train "La Dolce Vita Orient Express" officially opens the sale of tickets from April. The announcement was announced in Milan at the Duco Travel Summit 2024. The launch comes after the success... more
IndustryNewlat food, sales up in 2023
Consolidated net profit jump to Euro 15.5 million (+135.2%)
President Mastrolia on Princes: "Great work in the acquisition attempt, British group with a turnover of about 2 billion Euros. Although the transaction had interesting strategic potential, Newlat considered that the current UK market environment required more caution". more
FairsBalance sheets. Golden year for Italian Exhibition Group
Turnover at 212.4 million (+32.4%), ebitda equal to 49.5 million and net profit 13.3 million. The dividend returns
Italian Exhibition Group closes 2023 with revenues of 212.4 million euros, an increase of 52.0 million euros compared to the 160.4 million euros recorded in 2022. The Group - explains a note - consolidates... more
FairsCibus 2024: record edition expected
Mascarino (Federalimentare): "Important occasion, more and more confidence in our products abroad"
The 22nd edition of the event, scheduled at Fiere di Parma, from 7 to 10 May, was presented at Italian Minister of Agricolture. “The future of Made in Italy Food", declared Antonio Cellie, CEO of Fiere di Parma, "will depend on its ability to continue to innovate and invest while remaining faithful to traditions and territories". more
Cheese and dairy productsGorgonzola: net export growth in value (+15.5%) in 2023
The volumes sold abroad by the Piedmontese PDO also increased
France, Germany and Spain hold the podium of the purchasing countries of the product. more
IndustryMontenegro Group chooses Centric PLM to accelerate development and innovation
Historic food and alcoholic beverage company implements software coming out of Silicon Valley
Centric Software, the Product lifecycle management market leader, announce that Gruppo Montenegro, Italian food and spirits market leader, went live with their Centric Plm implementation in 3 months. They... more
Economy and financePizzoli, new 100 million euro plant for frozen potatoes
The site inaugurated in San Pietro in Casale (Bologna)
A high-tech and automation plant of 40 thousand square meters covered, one of the largest in Europe for this sector, for an investment of 100 million Euros. This is what is behind the ribbon cutting that,... more
Cheese and dairy productsGranarolo: turnover of over 1.6 billion euros (+8.2%) in 2023
The group's gross operating margin, also on the rise (+40.8%), stands at 94 million euros
The Board of Directors of Granarolo SpA, which met on 18 March under the chairmanship of Gianpiero Calzolari , approved the draft financial statements which will be submitted to the shareholders' meeting... more
NewsRussian wheat Russia, EU will impose tariffs of 40 million
The Financial Times writes it. Italian direct farmers: "The blow was good"
The EU's decision to impose duties on Putin's wheat will result in a "punch" of over 40 million euros of additional duties on product imports from Russia and responds to Coldiretti's requests to protect... more
Economy and financeUnigrains Italia has entered the capital of La Prensa Etichette
With 4 factories the company produces over 8,000 tons/year of paper and plastic labels for food and beverage
Prensa Etichette opens its capital to Unigrains Italia, Bnp Paribas Bnl Equity Investments, Alexa Invest and Civesio Printing. This is confirmed by the official statement of one of the institutional investors,... more
Oils and condimentsPonti: Stefano Casartelli new CEO
For the first time a top manager not belonging to the family
With the appointment of Stefano Casartelli in the role of CEO, Ponti SpA hires a figure not belonging to the Ponti family in its management for the first time. The well-known Piedmontese vinegar factory... more