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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
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
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 city
"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 East
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
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
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
Economy and financeItalian exports are growing (despite tariffs)
In the third quarter, Italy ranked 4th among G20 countries for merchandise exports, overtaking Japan.
In the third quarter of 2025, we jumped to fourth place among the G20 countries in global merchandise exports. This was reported by the Mestre-based CGIA Research Office, which noted that, while it is... more
VideoPink Lady apple: the new European campaign
Exclusive interview with Cédric Modica Amore, Pink Lady Europe's MD Mktg & Communications
Pink Lady apple opens a new chapter in its history with the global communications platform "So crunchy, so juicy, so cool," launched in 11 European countries. The new campaign marks a significant evolution:... more
AgrifoodVegetable and aromatic seeds: Italy is a leader in Europe
Radishes are the most cultivated, chicory and radicchio grow
With 42,500 hectares earmarked for the propagation of vegetable and aromatic seeds in 2024, Italy confirms its European leadership in the sector. This is according to a survey by Assosementi, the association... more
Economy and financeWise Equity invests in Bronte pistachios
Agreement to acquire a stake in Marullo, a leading Sicilian company in the sector
Wise Equity, the management company of the Wisequity VI fund, and the Marullo family, the majority shareholder of Marullo SpA, have signed a "binding agreement" for Wisequity VI's investment in Marullo... more
NewsParma Food Valley gives itself an exceptional showcase at the UN
Flagship participation at the Unca Awards to celebrate excellence in international printing
Parma Food Valley offers itself an exceptional showcase at the UN. This is what happened Friday evening in New York, where the Parma UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy Foundation—through Alessandra Foppiano ,... more
MeatsBF International acquires F.lli Martini
Diversification into a company active in feed, livestock and food
With this operation, BF is on its way to overseeing all the meat production chains. more
Government actsCroatian-Slovenian hard full-fat cheese approved as PGI
Istarski ovčji sir is a long-matured mountain product with a typically spicy flavour
The European Commission has added “Istarski ovčji sir / Istrski ovčji sir”, a cheese originating in Croatia and Slovenia, to its list of protected geographical indications (PGI). Istarski ovčji sir /... more
BeverageGuinness folds its arms, Christmas with empty shelves
Ninety workers at Diageo's Belfast plant are on strike from today until December 19th, with the company still opening a new brewery in London.
Empty shelves could welcome shoppers seeking Guinness Zero this Christmas, according to a statement from the British union Unite the Union, after union members "at the Diageo plant in Belfast voted overwhelmingly... more
PeopleHenrique Braun is the new CEO of Coca-Cola
Historic leadership change: James Quincey steps down to become executive chairman
Coca-Cola is making a historic change at the top. The Atlanta-based multinational beverage company announced today that its board of directors has appointed Henrique Braun as chief executive officer, effective... more
NewsSanremo's Flowers at the Nobel Prize
The floriculturists of western Liguria adorn the Konserthuset in Stockholm
Liguria is once again, as is tradition, a key player at the Nobel Prize ceremony in Stockholm, thanks to one of its most renowned products: flowers from the Western Riviera. The products, flowers, and... more
FishEU reaches agreement with UK on fishing
Possibility of 95 Tca total allowable catch for jointly managed stocks in the Atlantic and North Sea
The Council approved an agreement reached with the United Kingdom on fishing opportunities for 95 Total Allowable Catches (TCA) for stocks jointly managed by the EU and the UK under the EU-UK Trade and... more
FairsKoelnmesse confirms its position as a "sustainability pioneer"
Study certifies the high environmental reputation of the German exhibition center
Koelnmesse has once again been recognized as Germany's leading and most innovative trade fair venue in the field of sustainability. This is confirmed by the latest study, "Pioneers in Sustainability 2025,"... more
NewsItalian Cuisine, a UNESCO World Heritage Site: A Dream Come True
Intergovernmental Committee meeting in New Delhi unanimously decrees recognition
Lollobrigida (Masaf): "Our ability to transform tradition into universal value has been rewarded." more
Economy and financeEurozone GDP and employment growing
Eurostat: GDP increased 0.3% in the euro area and 0.4% in the EU
In the third quarter of 2025, according to an estimate published by Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union, seasonally adjusted GDP increased by 0.3% in the euro area and by 0.4% in the... more
BeverageHeineken appoints Alex Carreteiro as its new president of the Americas.
The manager has experience in Pepsi and Nestlé, mainly in the southern hemisphere markets
Heineken has announced the appointment of Alex Carreteiro as Regional President for the Americas and a member of the Heineken Executive Team, effective March 1, 2026. Currently CEO of PepsiCo Brazil &... more
NewsUN: World Mediterranean Diet Day established
The General Assembly will set the date of celebration on November 16th.
Negotiations have concluded on the text of the resolution establishing November 16 as International Mediterranean Diet Day. The resolution will now be submitted for formal adoption by the United Nations... more
AgrifoodNGT: Agreement reached overnight at the EU Council
A new step forward for cultivation techniques that are alternative to GMOs and resistant to climate change
Last night, the European Council reached a provisional agreement with the European Parliament on a set of rules establishing a legal framework for new genomic techniques (NGTs).The regulation aims to improve... more
Economy and financeItalian agri-food: a leading and driving sector in Europe
According to the ISMEA 2025 Agri-food Report
A driving force for the Italian economy, resilient to the numerous external shocks that have occurred over the decade, and a leading player in Europe with several records. This is the picture of the Italian... more
WinesGerman winemakers join the European Federation of Origin Wines
Ricci Curbastro (EFOW): "This is a significant step that strengthens our representation."
At the DWV (Deutscher Weinbauverband, the national association of German winemakers) Congress, held in Mainz from 1 to 3 December, the DWV's entry into the European Federation of Origin Wines (EFOW) was... more
TechnologyThere's "excitement" in Tetra Pak
5 new vice presidents appointed
Latvian company Bioreactors, specializing in biomass and precision fermentation solutions for new foods, has also been acquired. more
Economy and financeEU agri-food trade/2. Imports increase in value on an annual basis
The data for last September are affected by the increase in coffee and cocoa prices
According to the latest data (see EFA News ), European Union agri-food imports reached €14.7 billion in September 2025, 5% more than in August and 8% more than in September 2024. Cumulative imports reached €... more
Economy and financeEU agri-food trade: surplus declines on an annual basis
The United Kingdom remains the leading export destination, followed by the United States and Switzerland.
The European Union's agri-food trade surplus reached €5.4 billion in September 2025, 45% higher than in August, reflecting a strong month-on-month recovery. However, the surplus remains 6% lower than i... more
Economy and financeAgriculture: Andalusia is the most profitable EU region
Brittany (France), Weser-Ems (Germany) and Lombardy (Italy) follow in the ranking
According to Eurostat, in 2023, total agricultural production in the European Union was estimated at €537 billion. The data shows that five EU regions, classified at level 2 of the Nomenclature of Territorial U... more
Economy and financeRemy Cointreau's: the new CEO is ready for a recovery
In 1HY Turnover at 486 million, -4.2% year-on-year
Franck Marilly: "A difficult first half of the year also marks the beginning of a new era." more
LiqueursItalian grappa conquers Great Britain
EU Commission funds €1.5 million in promotion program in the United Kingdom
Hello Grappa! is back, the project that showcases and celebrates Italian grappa, which over the years has captivated experts, enthusiasts, and those curious about its flavor. Launched in 2017, and now... more
FairsMacfrut 2026. the nursery sector takes center stage
From 21 to 23 April 2026, meet the world's leading scientific experts on avocados and mangoes.
Global innovations in avocados and mangoes, minor tropical and subtropical fruit species, organic nursery gardening, rootstocks and innovation in horticulture, and plant patents. These are the key themes... more
FishFisheries. The EU Commission presents updates for the Mediterranean and Black Sea.
Proposal on fishing opportunities for 2026
"Balanced approach" between fishermen's conservation efforts and the sustainability of vital fish stocks more
Cheese and dairy productsCaseificio Comellini wins three medals at the 2025 World Cheese Awards.
Among 5,000 cheeses, the Emilian dairy wins with its lactose-free Squacquerone, Castel San Pietro cheese, and Stracchino degli Angeli.
Caseificio Comellini stood out at the 2025 World Cheese Awards held in Bern, Switzerland, winning three important awards, a testament to the excellence and quality that characterize its products. For its... more
AgrifoodFruit and Vegetables: Alarm over EU-Morocco Agreement
Associations express concern over the "harmful consequences" of the proposed revision of the agreement
The European organizations representing fruit and vegetable producers, namely Copa and Cogeca, Areflh (Assembly of European Horticultural Regions), Copa Cogeca, and Eucofel (European Association representing... more
Government actsFertilizer tax: the straw that broke the camel's back?
The entry into force of the CBAM risks fueling an unprecedented crisis
Producers of primary commodities, food processors, traders and fertilizer blenders are raising the alarm about the economic impact that the full implementation of the CBAM mechanism could have on the entire... more
Economy and financeIntesa Sanpaolo: Carlo Messina awarded as "European Banker of the Year 2024"
CEO honored for record net profit and more than tripled stock market value
Carlo Messina , CEO of Intesa Sanpaolo, received the award as “European Banker of the Year 2024,” presented to him last June by the association of international economic and financial journalists “The Group... more
Government actsBelgian sausage recognized as PGI
The "Boudin blanc de Liège" is obtained by processing lean pork meat and fat.
The European Commission has added Belgium's "Boudin blanc de Liège" to its register of protected geographical indications (PGIs). "Boudin blanc de Liège" is a white pudding made from lean pork meat and f... more