
FairsSigep World 2026: An Edition of Special Projects
From the Food Experience in the hotel industry to the bar of the future. Focus on chocolate and sustainability.
At Sigep World (Rimini Fair, January 16–20), foodservice showcases itself through special projects, thematic platforms that connect products, supply chains, and business models. Luxury Hotel Food Experience, S... more

Studies and researchAgri-food: How to Manage Supply Chain Risks
Marino (dss+): "Addressing and managing risks has become a strategic issue for the food sector."
Towards the conference on "Agri-food Resilience. How to Implement Risk Management Solutions Along the Supply Chain" (Bologna, March 3, 2026, Hotel I Portici, Via Indipendenza 69, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.). more

Pasta and bakery productsABC Company: €9.7 million for Genoese focaccia
Agreement for the acquisition of Drago Forneria Genovese
ABC Company Spa, a consulting company and permanent capital vehicle listed on the professional segment of Euronext Growth Milan, has signed a binding agreement to acquire a majority stake in Drago Forneria... more

AgrifoodDiagram Group: Revenues and EBITDA on the rise
For the new year, a €200 million investment plan for acquisitions in Europe and Latin America.
Diagram Group is expected to close 2025 with consolidated revenues of €100 million, up more than 25% compared to 2024, and with an increasing gross operating margin. These results were achieved thanks t... more

AgrifoodUkraine: FAO establishes three-year agricultural emergency and recovery plan
Priority actions outlined to protect livelihoods and restore productive capacity
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has released its Emergency Response and Early Recovery Plan for Ukraine for 2026-2028, outlining priority actions to protect agricultural... more

FairsSigep World /2. Sweets and ice cream... but not only
Tea and coffee culture are among the themes of the 2026 edition. Space for "Pizza (R)evolution"
For the 2026 edition of Sigep World (see EFA News ), tea culture will also be given prominence as a new frontier in the premium segment. The program is enriched by a packed schedule of talks. Among the... more

Fruit and vegetablesPolenghi: Progressio Sgr sells 38% stake
Italian group invests alongside Idia Capital and aims to strengthen its presence in foreign markets.
Following the exit of Progressio Sgr (which entered the company as a minority shareholder in 2019), an independent investor specializing in SMEs, which is selling its entire stake (38%), Polenghi has turned... more

AgrifoodBayer and ADM renew their partnership in Maharashtra for three years.
Program in India quadruples reach, reaching 100,000 farmers and expanding coverage from 35,000 to 200,000 hectares
Bayer, a global company with core competencies in life sciences, healthcare, and agriculture, and ADM-Archer Daniels Midland, a global leader in innovative, nature-based agri-food solutions, through its... more

FairsRiminiWellness: The 20th anniversary edition is celebrated throughout the...
"Go Through" will be the claim: an attitude that redefines the relationship between body and space
Body and dynamism, performance and innovation, movement and energy. This is the comprehensive vision of wellness at RiminiWellness 2026, scheduled at Rimini Fiera and the Riviera from May 28th to 31st,... more

Economy and financeIntesa Sanpaolo consolidates its role as a strategic partner in the Middle...
Over 60 billion euros in transactions carried out together with other banks in the last two years
Intesa Sanpaolo, through its Imi Corporate & Investment Banking Division, led by Mauro Micillo , consolidates its role as a leading financial partner in the Middle East. Since 2023, the Division has participated,... more

DessertsPuratos Italy: Partnership with Cascarano in Puglia
The agreement is part of a growth program with a multi-year development and investment plan
On December 23, Puratos Italia and Cascarano Vincenzo Srl finalized an agreement for a new joint venture. The creation of Puratos Cascarano continues the expansion strategy of the Italian branch of Puratos,... more

Pasta and bakery productsSan Francesco bakery sets sail for Sweden
Itago sold it to Lantmännen Unibake, one of the main European operators in the bakery sector
The final company in NEIP III Sicaf's portfolio has been sold: the private equity fund Itago announced the signing of an agreement for the sale of Panificio San Francesco, a leading Italian company producing... more

IndustryCultivated meat: flop in Switzerland
Bell Food prefers to focus on traditional products
Even in Switzerland, the great enthusiasm for synthetic meat (and meat substitutes more generally) is already waning. This is denounced by Marco Tschanz , director of Bell Food Group Switzerland, who reports... more

Economy and financeFerrero Italy, new board of directors and continued growth
The financial statements of the four companies have been approved: €108 million invested in production facilities
Ferrero Spa and its four subsidiaries in Italy (i.e., Ferrero Commercial Italy, Ferrero Industrial Italy, Ferrero Management Services Italy, and Ferrero Technical Services Italy) "have guaranteed the protection... more

DessertsPerugina: The House of Chocolate surpasses 80,000 visitors
A year of international recognition confirms the Museum's role as a cultural and identity stronghold
The Casa del Cioccolato Perugina will reach and exceed 80,000 visitors in 2025, confirming its position as one of Italy's most attractive corporate museums and a key destination for those wishing to learn... more

AgrifoodApples: Italian exports hit record highs
Harvest growth for the 2025/26 campaign. Alto Adige region confirms its leadership position
According to the latest estimates from the World Apple and Pear Association (WAPA), reported by ISMEA, European apple production for the 2025/26 crop year is expected to stand at just under 11 million... more

VideoAlfaproind: vegan substitutes for alfalfa
Exclusively for EFA News, the protagonists of the protein flour extraction project
Alfaproind is an innovative project aimed at enhancing the value of plant proteins for a much broader range of uses than traditional methods: by extracting protein flours from fresh alfalfa, it is possible... more

Conserved and jamsCirio launches "Packed with Pride" campaign in the UK
Celebrate the pride of Italian farming members and packaging innovation
Cirio, a 100% Italian tomato specialist and a historic brand of Conserve Italia, is strengthening its presence in the United Kingdom with its new multimedia campaign, "Packed with Pride," developed in... more
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AgrifoodBayer and ADM renew their partnership in Maharashtra for three years.
Program in India quadruples reach, reaching 100,000 farmers and expanding coverage from 35,000 to 200,000 hectares
Bayer, a global company with core competencies in life sciences, healthcare, and agriculture, and ADM-Archer Daniels Midland, a global leader in innovative, nature-based agri-food solutions, through its... more

FairsSigep World 2026: An Edition of Special Projects
From the Food Experience in the hotel industry to the bar of the future. Focus on chocolate and sustainability.
At Sigep World (Rimini Fair, January 16–20), foodservice showcases itself through special projects, thematic platforms that connect products, supply chains, and business models. Luxury Hotel Food Experience, S... more

FairsSigep World /2. Sweets and ice cream... but not only
Tea and coffee culture are among the themes of the 2026 edition. Space for "Pizza (R)evolution"

AgrifoodUkraine: FAO establishes three-year agricultural emergency and recovery...
Priority actions outlined to protect livelihoods and restore productive capacity

Fruit and vegetablesPolenghi: Progressio Sgr sells 38% stake
Italian group invests alongside Idia Capital and aims to strengthen its presence in foreign markets.
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FairsSigep World /2. Sweets and ice cream... but not only
Tea and coffee culture are among the themes of the 2026 edition. Space for "Pizza (R)evolution"
For the 2026 edition of Sigep World (see EFA News ), tea culture will also be given prominence as a new frontier in the premium segment. The program is enriched by a packed schedule of talks. Among the... more

FairsSigep World 2026: An Edition of Special Projects
From the Food Experience in the hotel industry to the bar of the future. Focus on chocolate and sustainability.
At Sigep World (Rimini Fair, January 16–20), foodservice showcases itself through special projects, thematic platforms that connect products, supply chains, and business models. Luxury Hotel Food Experience, S... more

FairsRiminiWellness: The 20th anniversary edition is celebrated throughout the...
"Go Through" will be the claim: an attitude that redefines the relationship between body and space

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