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BeveragePepsiCo jumps into prebiotics: Poppi acquired for $ 2 billion
Multi-billion operation to acquire the brand of functional drinks (fast growing)
PepsiCo today announced that it has reached a final agreement to acquire the fast-growing prebiotic drink brand Poppi. The transaction is worth $1.95 billion, including $300 million in tax benefits, for... more
Mineral waters and drinksSanpellegrino: Ilenia Ruggeri new GM
With more than 20 years in the Nestlé, she will be responsible for accelerating the performance of international brands
Sanpellegrino has announced the appointment of Ilenia Ruggeri as its new general manager. Born in Como in 1971, the manager has over twenty years of experience within the Nestlé Group and a deep knowledge... more
Economy and financeEataly makes happy the member of Tamburi investment parners
In a letter to shareholders, satisfaction with the subsidiary's 50 million ebitda
"Eataly, an excellent year, with increased turnover and more than 50 million ebitda, thanks to a very effective management that has managed in a short time to relaunch the high positioning of the brand... more
TechnologyxFarm Technologies: Brazil, the new frontier
Italian Company partners with Checkplant and increases its reach in Latin America
xFarm Technologies, a leading tech company in the digitalization of agriculture that supports more than 500,000 farms every day together with an ecosystem of over one hundred large companies on a total... more
FairsTuttofood 2025: the new format presented in Tokyo
Cellie (Fiere di Parma): "US tariffs push us to focus on the dynamism of Asian markets"
12% of the foreign companies present at Tuttofood Milano 2025 come from Asian and Pacific countries (including China): a fact that emerged during the Japanese stage of the international roadshow “The I... more
SustainabilityNestlé Italy: over 750K capsules recycled by the Recap project
In 3 years, 37 collection centers opened in 28 municipalities in Northern Italy
On the occasion of International Recycling Day (March 18), the Nestlé Group in Italy (with the Nescafé Dolce Gusto brand) and illycaffè recall their commitment to sustainability through Recap, the first na... more
DistributionMarr: revenues rise to 2.098 billion euros in 2024
Ebitda stands at 120.2 million euros. Sales also growing in the first two months of 2025
The Board of Directors of Marr SpA (Milan: Marr.MI), a leading company in Italy in the marketing and distribution of food products to the foodservice sector, today approved the consolidated financial statements... more
Studies and researchCitrus: Origin and diversification of blood oranges revealed
Markers identified for the traceability of Moro and Tarocco / Attachment Crea
Thanks to the genome sequencing of 20 varieties of Sicilian oranges, mutations capable of revealing the origin, evolution and differentiation of oranges have been identified, useful for the genetic traceability... more
SustainabilityIntesa Sanpaolo: $870 million for record-breaking photovoltaic in New York
Built by Greenbacker, it is the largest plant in the American state
The Imi - Corporate & Investment Banking Division of Intesa Sanpaolo, led by Mauro Micillo , has structured and partially underwritten, together with a pool of international banks, a long-term loan of... more
Economy and financeEU approves purchase of Cigierre by QuattroR
According to Brussels the transaction "does not raise problems of competition"
The EU Commission today authorised the acquisition of Cigierre by QuattroR and BC Partners. According to the official statement from Brussels, "the European Commission has approved, under the EU merger... more
FairsIeg, Rimini Wellness pumps the muscles
Back the event organized by Italian exhibition group: 19th edition from 29 May to 1 June 2025 at the Fiera di Rimini
A privileged opportunity for entrepreneurs and investors in the fitness sector, to explore new opportunities for growth and collaboration within the international manifesto for the promotion of healthy... more
Cheese and dairy productsGrana Padano: new export record in 2024, with almost 2.7 million wheels
Germany confirms itself as the most profitable market (23.5% of the total). Followed by France and the USA
The Grana Padano Cheese Protection Consortium is ready to celebrate a new export record that consolidates the constant growth of the most consumed PDO in the world. In 2024, in fact, 2,685,541 wheels were... more
NewsTrump: "200% tariffs on EU alcohol"
US President Threatens New Measure If Brussels Does Not Remove Tariffs on US Whiskey"
The threat this time is really serious and - although expressed informally - if put into practice it would have truly unpredictable consequences. In a post on Truth, the social network he himself created,... more
DistributionEpic Partners Loses Pieces: Esselunga Also Goes Away
Swiss purchasing center breaks with Italian brand, perhaps due to "lack of collaboration"
The "great escape" from Epic Partners continues. After the French Super U and the Swedish Ica, the Italian Esselunga is ending its partnership with the European purchasing center. The initiative to terminate... more
FairsSigep, Ieg anticipates the dates of the 2026 edition
The international exhibition of ice cream, pastry and bakery will be held from 16 to 20 January
Italian Exhibition Group (IEG) announces the new dates of Sigep World for 2026. The international exhibition of ice cream, pastry and chocolate, bakery, coffee and pizza will be held at the fair in Rimini... more
FairsLegacoop agri-food goes to conquer Japan and Asia
It will be at Foodex in Tokyo from 11 to 14 March and at Expo Osaka in September
The made in Italia agri-food goes to conquer Japan and Asia. This is the objective of the participation of Legacoop Agroalimentare, with the support of Ice-Agenzia for the promotion abroad and internationalization... more
Studies and researchChampions League: What Italians Eat During Matches
Pizza has over 52% of preferences, followed by chips and snacks and hamburgers or grilled food
The Uefa Champions League is not just a football competition, but a true cultural phenomenon that ignites the passion of Italians, influencing consumption and socialization habits. In this context, SodaStream,... more
Cheese and dairy productsJapan: 40% of Italian cheese exported is PDO
Grana Padano and Parmigiano Reggiano driving the trend: together they mark a growth in volume of 12%
Italian cheese exports to Japan are growing: in 2024, our dairy production will record a +14% in volume and a +11% in value, compared to 12,700 tons exported in 2024 - of which 40% is PDO - for a value... more
LiqueursPhilipponat buys the Italian Moon Import
Acquired the last 50% of its importer for Italy since 1979
The champagne house Philipponnat has acquired 50% of Moon Import, its importer for Italy since 1979. The French house, in particular, has taken over the participation of the Mongiardino family, who wished... more
Economy and financeBofrost Italy, sales up to 300 million
The frozen food company closes the fiscal year with a "solid and stable" business model
Bofrost Italia S.p.a closes the business year 2024-2025 with a turnover of 300 million Euro, in slight increase. This result, the official press release stresses, "confirms the stability and solidity of... more
HealthHealthy Nutrition: “Accuracy and Transparency of Information Necessary”
Event by the Italian Embassy and Ice in Bern highlights the counterproductive effects of the Nutriscore
Eating is a rewarding and engaging experience that combines taste, interpersonal relationships, culture, tradition and well-being. It is therefore not appropriate to reduce it to a mere intake of calories... more
FairsMacfrut: mission in Mali
It will be present at the 2025 edition with a delegation of 85 operators
New focus on the African continent for Macfrut, the international fruit and vegetable supply chain fair (6-8 May 2025 – Rimini Expo Centre). The mission involved Mali, the eighth largest state in Africa, w... more
Catering and hospitalityAll'Antico Vinaio: opening in Beverly Hills
Tuscan Chain Opens Third Location in Los Angeles with Bastianich
An iconic spot for fashion and film lovers, Beverly Hills has also seen the rise of a new location for Antico Vinaio, an Italian sandwich chain. This is the third opening in Los Angeles, the most important,... more
Economy and financeCampbell’s is no longer the usual soup
Due to the snack segment, closes 2° quarter with organic net sales -2%
Campbell’s, the undisputed American giant of canned soups, today lowered its annual sales and profit forecasts, pointing to weak snack demand and intense competition from cheaper private brands. The c... more
Oils and condimentsAging of vinegars: first international conference in Modena
The tradition of Balsamic in the territories of the ancient Duchy of Este read through the lens of experts
Appointment at the Chamber of Commerce on Saturday 8 March. more
Economy and financeColavita Usa gorges on Italian pasta and tomato
Vitelli Foods Acquisition follows Integration of California-based O Olive Oil & Vinegar
Colavita Usa, one of the main American distributors of Italian specialties, has acquired Vitelli Foods, owner of the historic Luigi Vitelli brand, the first Italian food brand ever registered overseas.... more
MeatsRigamonti: turnover rises to over 256 million euros
Bresaola Group Appoints New CEOs for King's and Principe di San Daniele
Rigamonti closes 2024 on a positive note and increasingly focuses on total quality, certified and Italian supply chains and high-end cured meats. With over 256 million euros in turnover and more than 17... more
Economy and financeCampari, positive results in 2024
Sales growth +2.4% to over 3 billion euros: the title opens big in Piazza Affari (+5.2%)
The Board of Directors of Davide Campari-Milano N.V. approved yesterday evening at closed markets the annual report to 31 december 2024. Despite the challenging environment, says the official statement,... more
Conserved and jamsValfrutta receives prestigious recognition among historic Italian brands
Conserve Italia now sees all five of its main Italian brands recognized
Valfrutta, the symbolic brand of the Italian agricultural supply chain, officially joins the Special Register of Historic Brands of National Interest established by the Ministry of Enterprise and Made... more
Studies and researchAntibiotic Resistance: Salmonella and Campylobacter Among the Most Aggressive Pathogens
Efsa suggests some methods to mitigate the risk of transmission between animals and humans /Attachment
Recent surveillance data show that resistance to commonly used antimicrobials such as ampicillin, tetracyclines and sulphonamides remains high in both humans and animals against important pathogens such... more
DistributionDespar and Spar International: support for Italian athletics
From 6 to 9 March, the company will be the protagonist at the European Indoor Championships in Apeldoorn
Content creation initiative created in collaboration with gymnast and special correspondent Federica Macrì. more
DessertsNestlé buys Hsu Fu Chi, a Chinese confectionery brand
The Swiss multinational with the remaining 40% acquires full ownership
Nestle buys Hsu Fu Chi, the cineNestlé confectionery brand acquires full ownership of Chinese confectionery manufacturer Hsu Fu Chi. The multinational has acquired the remaining 40% of the Chinese confectionery... more
TechnologyxFarm Technologies together with Bühler for sustainability monitoring
Cutting-edge tools for collecting primary data along the agri-food supply chain
xFarm Technologies, the Swiss tech company specializing in the digitalization of the agri-food sector, which supports more than 500,000 farms every day on a total surface area of 8.3 million hectares,... more
Economy and financeDuties. China: responds to Trump with +15% on agri-food products
Beijing imposes additional tariffs on chicken, pork, soy, beef, implements controls on US firms
The rumor spread in the press in recent days has been confirmed. China will impose additional tariffs of up to 15% on imports of key US agri-food products, including chicken, pork, soybeans and beef. This... more
Packaging and logisticsModula: the new system manages up to 180 boxes per hour
Flexibox offers vertical storage that aims to redefine the standards of the picking sector
Flexibility, customization and speed: these are just some of the main features of Flexibox by Modula SpA, the new automated vertical storage system that aims to redefine the standards of the picking sector.... more
Economy and financeCampari, up and down in the Stock Exchange
Share today -1.6% but yesterday +3.7% on 2024 financial outlook
Campari swing at Piazza Affari. Today the stock opens at -1.6% while yesterday it closed at +3.7% with a boost triggered by the anticipation of the cut of 10% of the workforce equal to about 500 employees... more
Economy and financeThe French of Chequers Cap take over Gourmet italian food
The Italian ready meals company was controlled by the Alcedo fund
Chequers Capital, a French private equity firm, takes over the Italian group Gourmet Italian food controlled by the Italian fund Alcedo sgr. According to what was anticipated by the Sole 24 Ore today,... more
Packaging and logisticsFedrigoni invests in startup Papkot
The aim is to drive the plastic-to-fiber transition in sustainable packaging
The Fedrigoni group, which is globally active in the production of special papers for packaging and other creative applications, self-adhesive labels, graphic media for visual communication and Rfid, has... more
Economy and financeOlam group sells 67% of Olam Agri for $ 4 billion
Two-tranche transaction for the buyer Saudi agriculture & livestock investment company
The Singapore-based Olam group, one of the world’s largest agribusiness operators, announces the sale of its remaining 64.57% stake in Olam Agri, a global leader in food, feed and fibre in fast growing e... more
Catering and hospitalityExpo Osaka: Italian Pavilion Restaurant Entrusted to Eataly
Regional menus, workshops and educational activities on nutrition and healthy eating are on the program
The general commissioner for Italy at Expo 2025 Osaka Mario Vattani and the CEO of the Eataly Group Andrea Cipolloni have signed the agreement for the management of the restaurant of the Italian Pavilion... more
DessertsKitKat: New references to satisfy growing demand
Nestlé invests 44.2 million euros in production plant in Sofia for production
Nestlé launches its new KitKat bars in Europe. The new products are designed to meet the growing demand for chocolate products. Valued at 7.5 billion Swiss francs, the bars are the second most popular... more
Economy and financeIntesa Sanpaolo finances Casillo with 50 million
In support of the export and launch on the world market of an innovative flour
Intesa Sanpaolo has finalized a 50 million euro loan with Sace's Future Guarantee in favor of Casillo, a company belonging to the holding company Casillo Partecipazioni, to support export activities and... more
Mineral waters and drinksAvm Sgr enters with a pool of investors in the capital of Bracca-Pineta
New resources for organic growth and acquisition plan
The Private Capital fund Italian Fine Food, promoted by Avm Sgr Gestore EuVeca Società Benefit with the aim of promoting regional excellence in Made in Italy food, has acquired - together with a pool... more
FairsMacfrut: five talks and ten exceptional testimonials
Famous italian personalities in entertainment and sport in the spotlight at the Healthy Food Show
Five talks, ten nationally renowned testimonials, important scientific experts, a large experiential arena. The protagonists: innovative products (fruit and vegetables and more) with high nutritional value.... more
Economy and financeUnilever, change at the top: Fernando Fernandez is the new CEO
After two years, Hein Schumacher leaves his position and company. No changes in strategy are expected
Changing of the guard at Unilever. After only two years, Hein Schumacher is stepping down as CEO and member of the Board of Directors. His retirement is scheduled to take effect on March 1. The decision,... more
Economy and financeDe' Longhi Group: professional coffee governance strengthened
Three key appointments for professional division, La Marzocco and Eversys
De' Longhi SpA Group further strengthens its governance and organizational structure in the professional coffee hub, born from the business combination between La Marzocco and Eversys, in order to fully... more
WinesArgea acquires 100% of WineSu
By acquiring US importer, wine group aims to consolidate overseas market
The Argea wine group has announced the signing of a binding agreement for the acquisition of 100% of WinesU, a US importer specializing in Italian and French labels, with a turnover of 35 million euros.... more
DessertsEurovo expands its offer with Waffelman
Acquires Tuscan producer of waffles, pancakes, crepes and semi-finished products
Eurovo announces the acquisition of Waffelman. Based in Monsummano Terme (Pistoia), the company specializes in the production of waffles, pancakes, crepes and semi-finished products and in 2024 recorded... more
DessertsMulino Bianco turns 50: 5 days of celebrations
Over 20,000 people involved in the event dedicated to the iconic Barilla brand
Fifty years of history celebrated with a big hug in the square, a dive into people's good memories to celebrate a brand consumed by 97% of Italians. The celebratory event for the 50th anniversary of Mulino... more
MeatsCulatello Zibello: consumer turnover at 18.5 million euros
Export share at 25%. Record pre-sliced, for the first time over 50% of annual production
The value of pre-sliced Culatello di Zibello Dop exceeds the 50% threshold of the entire annual production for the first time. This is what the Consortium for the Protection of the 'King of cured meats'... more