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WinesWine: Uzbekistan and Chianti closer to promote the Tuscan product
Among the projects in the pipeline: a grape festival and a university of oenology
A grape festival and a university of oenology: these are some of the initiatives to seal the friendship and collaboration between Uzbekistan and Tuscany, in the name of Chianti wine. A delegation from... more
IndustryChina Awards: Divella among the "Italian excellences"
The award underlines the importance of internationalization for companies in Italy and China
F. Divella SpA has been awarded as "Italian excellence" which has been able to take advantage of the business and exchange opportunities between Italy and China. The important recognition was awarded in... more
DistributionVending: Ivs conquers Gesa
84 million invested to take over one of the most important national operators
Ivs Group, leader in the vending sector of drinks and snacks, has signed a contract with some shareholders for the acquisition of a 75.8% stake in GeSA, one of the most important Italian operators in the... more
Catering and hospitalityBurger King opens the 232nd restaurant in Italy
The chain announces another 100 new venues within 4 years
Burger King Restaurants Italia opened a new restaurant in Novara, Piedmont, just before Christmas. The restaurant, in a stand alone structure, is number 232 for the chain in Italy, where it has been operating... more
FairsMarcabyBolognaFiere postponed for the pandemic
The exhibition will be held on 12-13 April
Due to the escalation of the pandemic, BolognaFiere announces the move of the 18th edition of MarcabyBolognaFiere: the event has been rescheduled to 12 and 13 April 2022, with a postponement of three months. MarcabyBolognaFiere,... more
WinesSanta Margherita USA acquires majority ownership of ROCO Winery
First international acquisition for the Marzotto family Group
Santa Margherita USA, the wholly-owned subsidiary of Italian Santa Margherita Gruppo Vinicolo, has acquired majority ownership of ROCO Winery in Oregon.ROCO Winery was founded in 2001 by Rollin & Corby S... more
TraditionsEFA News wishes a Happy Epiphany to everyone
The agency will reopen next Monday, after the long weekend
EFA News communicates to its subscribers, reporters and social media fans that it will be closed for the long weekend on the occasion of the Epiphany, at the end of the holiday season.The agency will therefore... more
Mineral waters and drinksCulligan International and Waterlogic form a new company
They will develop new filtration, purification and water treatment solutions
Culligan International and Waterlogic Group Holdings have signed an agreement to form a combined company that will provide water solutions and services. The American company produces a complete line of... more
Economy and financeVicenzi: loan of 35 million
In support of development in Italy and abroad
Vicenzi, the well-known Venetian company specializing in the production and marketing of high quality industrial confectionery products in Italy and abroad, has signed a 35 million euro loan agreement... more
Oils and condimentsTraditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena: production record
Positive results for the Consortium in 2021: sales + 17%, pre-pandemic levels recovered
The health emergency in 2020 had profoundly damaged the sales of Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena PDO, but the Consortium in taking stock of the year just ended reassures the members and the entire... more
Oils and condimentsGranoro awarded at the Biol International Prize 2021
The competition for the best organic extra virgin olive oil in the world
2021 ended with an important quality recognition for Granoro and its organic extra virgin olive oil, which was awarded the "Bionovello Gold Medal" on the occasion of the Biol International Prize 2021,... more
ForeignAperol is growing in three figures in Mexico
And along with Campari, it's a big hit in China
According to reports from Ice from Mexico City, respectively in second and ninth place in The World's Best-Selling Classic Cocktails 2021, published by Drinks International - magazine dedicated exclusively... more
AgrifoodAgriculture: strong growth in EU agri-food trade
The total value amounts to 239.5 billion euros, an increase of 6.1% compared to last year
The latest data on EU agri-food trade published today indicate that for the period January-September 2021 the total value of the EU agri-food trade (exports plus imports) amounts to € 239.5 billion, a... more
ForeignEuropean retailers against deforestation in Brazilian Amazon
Withdrawn from shelves beef from companies involved
The phenomenon is widespread among the major large organized distribution chains in Europe, first of all Belgium, France, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom. It all stems from the results of a survey... more
DistributionDelivery Hero scales Glovo
The German group conquers 80% of the Spanish company
The German Delivery Hero, present with its own brand and a network of local partners in four continents, has signed an agreement with some Glovo shareholders to acquire an additional 39.4% stake in the... more
NewsIkea will adjust prices globally
Interested in the whole range of products, including Swedish gastronomy
The Belgian online newspaper Gondola Magazine talks about it yesterday, reporting a note from the Swedish giant, which is suffering the consequences of the crisis caused by the pandemic: “The effects o... more
DessertsMondelez completes the acquisition of Chipita
The American giant strengthens its position in the croissant and snack market in Greece
The US multinational Mondelez, owner of brands such as Oreo, Ritz Crackers, Milka and Toblerone, has completed the acquisition of Chipita, a Greek company specializing in the croissant and baked snacks... more
FairsIeg postpones Sigep and Vicenzaoro January due to Covid
The Dolce World Expo will be held in attendance from 12 to 16 March 2022 at Fiera di Rimini
Sigep - The Dolce World Expo and Vicenzaoro January - The Jewelery Boutique Show, the Ieg - Italian Exhibition Group events, both scheduled for next January, have been postponed to March 12-16 and March... more
Studies and researchItalian Stock market: record for the SME segment
Various food companies are listed on Euronext Growth Milan
In 2021 Euronext Growth Milan, the stock market segment (formerly Aim) dedicated to SMEs recorded a record listing: 44, including 2 Spacs. This is what emerges from the analysis of the PMI - Equity Capital... more
WinesIwb acquires 85% of the American Enovation Brands
The Italian wine group will have direct access to the rich US market
Italian Wine Brands, a wine company listed on the Euronext Growth Milan of the Italian Stock Exchange, announced on December 30th it had acquired 85% of the share capital of Enovation Brands Inc., a historic... more
Economy and financePrices: China grabs more than half of the world's wheat
Coldiretti: "farmers throttled, costs are flying, from energy to feed, from fertilizers to transport"
By the first half of the agricultural year 2022, China will have acquired 69% of the world reserves of maize for livestock feed but also 60% of rice and 51% of wheat at the basis of human nutrition in... more
TraditionsEFA News wishes a Happy New Year to everybody
The agency will reopen next Monday, on January 3, 2022
EFA News informs its subscribers, reporters and social media fans that it will be closed tomorrow on December 31, 2021 for the end/beginning of the year holidays.The publication will resume regularly on... more
Economy and financeAlcohol e-commerce: + 66% by 2025
To date, China is the first market in the world
Global alcoholic beverage e-commerce will grow 66% to $ 42 billion over the period 2020-2025. The latest Iwsr research on key international markets foresees this. At the top of the ranking of online shoppers,... more
Cheese and dairy productsRecord-breaking exports for the Italian dairy industry
Assolatte draws up the year-end financial statements of the entire sector
The secret of the great success for the export of the made in Italy dairy sector in 2021 are exports. These, for the first time in history, will mark for the sector, which represents the heaviest segment... more
Oils and condimentsIt is a historical record for balsamic vinegar of Modena
The sector has exceeded the threshold of 100 million liters of certified production
The Consortium's vigilance and reprisal action is increasingly effective. more
Catering and hospitalityPrivate Equity: Palladio reinvests in the Alajmo group
The Paduan family manages 14 restaurants, including three-starred Le Calandre
Palladio, the Vicenza-based financial holding, returns to support the Alajmo three-star restaurant group in its development programs, returning to the company's capital. The financial company, in fact,... more
DistributionMetro Italia: turnover down to 1.3 billion (-6%)
The group expects to return to pre-pandemic levels in 2022
The second year of the pandemic and the restrictive measures adopted by the government negatively impacted the accounts of Metro Italia which in the fiscal year 2020/2021 recorded a decrease in its turnover... more
WinesChina recognizes Prosecco
Historic result in terms of international protection
The Prosecco Doc Consortium closes the year by obtaining an important international recognition: a game that began in 2014 when the Consortium, to guarantee the protection of the denomination, filed the... more
ConsumptionChristmas abroad? Do not miss pasta and panettone
The data of a survey by Ixè: pandoro, lasagna and typical sweets follow in the ranking
On vacation abroad during the holiday season? But with pasta and panettone on the table. These are the products that Italians would miss the most. From the data of a survey by the Ixè Institute on behalf... more
FairsEurochocolate 2022: Umbriafiere confirmed as location
The new "Saltimbocca alla Perugina" chocolate protagonist of the communication campaign
After the announced return in spring, from 24 to 27 March 2022 in the historic center of Perugia, both the traditional autumn edition of Eurochocolate, scheduled from 14 to 23 October, and the location... more
ForeignMadrid: new representative of the Arab League visits IOC
The topics covered also include the birth of the Arab Olive Office, the future interlocutor of the IOC
Ghedira also asked to be able to discuss a hypothesis for a regulation on edible oils that the Gulf Economic Council presented to the WTO more
WinesSerena Wines toasts to 2021
Turnover expected at 84 million, up sharply compared to 2019
The 2021 turnover of Serena Wines 1881, a winery from Conegliano (Treviso), has recovered from the decline caused by the pandemic in 2020 and will exceed 81.6 million euros in 2019. According to the preliminary... more
FairsSigep renews its partnerships with Unione Italiana Food and Acomag
The IEG fair dedicated to ice cream, pastry and chocolate, bakery and coffee will be held at Rimini from 22 to 26 January
Sigep has renewed its partnerships with Uif (Unione Italiana Food) - products for ice cream and with Acomag (National Association of manufacturers of machines, furniture, equipment for ice cream). One... more
WinesThe EU Commission surreptitiously anticipates the ax on wine and spirits
Federvini: "defend the excellence and the Italian consumption model from neo prohibition"
The nightmare is becoming reality: even before the report on the fight against cancer plan is actually approved by the European Parliament , a vote that will take place no earlier than February (see EFA... more
Catering and hospitalityAmi Pokè launches equity crowdfunding campaign
Immediately reached the goal of 1 million euros
Ami Pokè, a pokerie chain founded in 2018 in Rome, has raised over € 1 million within hours of the launch of its equity crowdfunding campaign on Mamacrowd. The campaign will remain active until February 20... more
Packaging and logisticsGuala obtains the "Iscc Plus" certification
It certifies the characteristics of sustainability and traceability of the closures produced in the Spinetta Marengo plant
Guala Closures, a company engaged in the production of special closures for spirits and wines, has obtained the “International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (Iscc) Plus” certification which wil... more
Catering and hospitalityAutogrill updates the FY2021 guidance
The Group's losses will be reduced between -170 and -150 million euros
Autogrill Group, world leader in the sector of catering services for travelers, has updated the numbers of its guidance for the financial year 2021. This is a better financial position than the guidance... more
Economy and financeCampari Group: good response from employees to Esop
The newly launched shareholder plan reaches a participation rate of 51.6%
Campari Group announces the very positive results of participation in the Esop (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) dedicated to Group employees around the world. After the closure of the registration period... more
Economy and financeDe' Longhi rewards its employees
An extraordinary bonus of 11 million euros approved
The board of directors of De 'Longhi SpA has approved the allocation of an extraordinary bonus for the employees and collaborators of the Group for a total amount of approximately € 11 million which w... more
IndustryFerrero Italia: increasing sales, turnover exceeds 1.5 billion
€ 188 million invested in 2021. The margin is stable. Board appointed: Solomon confirmed as president
Positive result made possible by the contribution of the Chocolate confectionary and in particular of Easter products and by the contribution of innovation, supported by the entry into the category of Ice Cream and the launch of Kinder Plumcake more
WinesChianti wine and olive oil consortia seek "Meet" programme developer
Recruitment open for a person to implement the information campaign on the European GI system
The Chianti Classico Wine Consortium as leader and in partnership with the Chianti Classico Dop Oil Consortium, presented, for publication in the supplement of the Official Journal of the European Union,... more
WinesThe golden year of Tavernello
For Caviro turnover of 390 million, an increase of 8%
Growing results for the Caviro Group which this morning approved the financial statements for the year ended 31 August 2021 with a consolidated turnover of 390 million Euros, an increase of 8% compared... more
SustainabilityNew environmental efficiency solutions arrive from Grana Padano and Comté
The Life Ttgg project will develop software for the PDO cheese supply chains
The preliminary results of the Life Ttgg project were presented internationally through the online event organized by oriGIn entitled "Improving the efficiency of PDO cheese production processes in Europe:... more
FairsWinescape makes its debut at Hospitality - Il Salone dell'Accoglienza
The new thematic area entirely dedicated to wine and wine tourism
For the 2022 edition, Hospitality - Il Salone dell'Accoglienza, the Italian fair among the leaders in the hospitality and catering sector, expands its exhibition offer with Winescape, the new thematic... more
Government actsEurope recognizes the importance of carbon farming
Carbon credits enter the European political agenda; will be a legislative proposal by 2022
Carbon credits officially enter the European political agenda, confirming the essential role of the rural sector in the challenge of sustainability. The EU Commission published the communication on sustainable... more
Import-exportMade in Italy: it is record for the agri-food sector on foreign tables
Exports with the boost of the Christmas holidays reach 52 billion
It is a historical record for the made in Italy food on the festive tables all over the world with the export of wines, sparkling wines, grappa and liqueurs, panettone, cheeses, cold cuts but also caviar... more
NewsUnesco: the Italian truffle becomes a World Heritage Site
The search for the precious mushroom involves about 73,600 holders and practitioners in Italy
The "Truffle hunting and quarrying in Italy: traditional knowledge and practices" enters the intangible cultural heritage of humanity protected by Unesco. The decision was adopted on the occasion of the... more
Economy and financeVerallia invests in Italy
The construction of a new oven for food & beverage made in Italy has been announced
Verallia, a global manufacturer of glass packaging for food and beverages, is still investing in Italy with the “Forno 83” project, the 12th of the Group in Italy, which from 2024 will give new impetus to... more
FairsPoultry Forum is born, a new international event in the poultry sector
The first edition has been presented, which will be held simultaneously with Macfrut 2022
The first edition of Fieravicola Poultry Forum & B2B, the new international trade fair dedicated to the poultry sector, was presented a few days at Expo Dubai. The presentation saw the participation of... more
WinesOn Frecciarossa Milan-Paris toasts with Montefalco Rosso
From 18 December, Arnaldo Caprai's wine will accompany passengers on the new route
Arnaldo Caprai's Montefalco Rosso starting from 18 December will accompany all passengers on the new section of the Frecciarossa which, for the first time in history, will cross the Alps to reach Lyon... more