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Packaging and logisticsCrealis: Jean Pascal Appointed Chief Commercial Officer
With this appointment, the company aims to strengthen its global presence
Crealis, a manufacturer of closure solutions for wines and spirits, announces the creation of the position of Chief Commercial Officer, entrusted to Jean-Pascal Rey . The new Commercial Director will join... more
BeverageHeineken and Formula 1/2. Extended partnership with multi-year agreement.
Platform will continue to spread messages about responsible consumption
After a decade of successful collaboration, Heineken and F1 have extended their partnership with a multi-year agreement, with Heineken announcing new Title Partnerships for races in Brazil, Madrid, and... more
DessertsBarry Callebaut closes a "difficult" year for chocolate
The cocoa giant closed the 2024/25 fiscal year with a 6.8% decrease in sales volume.
"The last fiscal year was characterized by exceptional and unprecedented volatility in the cocoa and chocolate markets, which impacted both Barry Callebaut and our customers," Peter Feld , CEO of the Barry... more
BeverageHeineken gives a gift to Formula 1 fans
Season ticket will guarantee access to all scheduled races, travel and accommodation included
Heineken continues to redefine the Formula 1 fan experience with the launch of the world's first season ticket for the sport, celebrating the extension and expansion of its ten-year partnership with F1.... more
FairsEcomondo/2. The Green Economy General Assembly closes today.
The international plenary session on policies, investments and strategies for a competitive green economy is scheduled
Ecomondo, the leading international event in Europe and the Mediterranean basin for the green, blue, and circular economy, opened yesterday. Organized by the Italian Exhibition Group (IEG), it runs until... more
AgrifoodBasilicata Strawberry: EU Recognizes It as a PGI
The Italian geographical indications rise to 896 and the Lucanian denominations to 20
The designation "Fragola della Basilicata PGI" was registered in the Official Journal of the European Union on 5 November 2025. According to updated data from the Qualivita Observatory, this brings the... more
ZootechnyEcomondo. Inalca: Livestock Farms Address Climate Change
The agricultural and livestock hub's mitigation program and partnership with Corteva were presented. /Gallery
Inalca, a leading Italian and European producer and distributor of beef, cured meats, and food products, was a key player at Ecomondo at the Rimini Fair, speaking at the conference on "Livestock Farming... more
Economy and financePrinces Group approved for trading on the London Stock Exchange.
Share capital admitted to the category of ordinary shares in the official FCA list
Further to the announcement of 31 October 2025 regarding the initial public offering of ordinary shares in Princes Group plc, NewPrinces SpA confirms that the issued capital of Princes Group, consisting... more
FairsEcomondo 2025: Ribbon-cutting ceremony for the 28th edition
1700 exhibiting brands, the entire Rimini exhibition centre occupied for a total of 166 thousand square metres
Ermeti (Ieg): "We have become a reference event for those who want to compete in global green economy markets." more
TechnologyChina: Cutting-edge oven for "stellar" steaks
Hot air cooking and waste collection available to the Shenzhou-21 crew
China is also challenging the world in high-altitude cooking. Footage of the Shenzhou-21 spacecraft crew cooking chicken wings, skewers, and steaks in a hot-air oven has gone viral in the past few hours.... more
Economy and financeHeineken places €1.3 billion bond
The bonds will be listed on the Luxembourg Stock Exchange.
Dutch beer giant Heineken has successfully placed €1.3 billion in bonds. The transaction is being conducted in two tranches: €550 million 5.7-year bonds with a coupon of 2.990% and €750 million 20-year bonds... more
CoffeeStarbucks sells its stores in China for $4 billion
Partnership with Boyu Capital which acquires 60% of the Chinese subsidiary
Starbucks Coffee Company announced that it has entered into a joint venture with Boyu Capital, a leading alternative investment firm, to manage Starbucks' retail operations in China. Under the agreement,... more
Catering and hospitalityAll'Antico Vinaio: the 50th ribbon-cutting ceremony is in Paris
The Florentine schiacciata chain announces ten new openings by 2026
From Palazzo Vecchio to Notre Dame Cathedral. The story of All'Antico Vinaio began in the historic center of Florence and has reached the milestone of 50 openings worldwide in the heart of Paris. Cutting... more
Economy and financeEurozone, timid economic recovery
S&P Global PMI rises to 50 in October: Italy "persistently weak"
Manufacturing production, which also includes food and chemicals, in the euro area grew again in October, extending the current expansion for the eighth consecutive month. This is highlighted in the latest... more
FairsBeer & Food Attraction 2026: The event expands and launches Mixology Attraction
Space for out-of-home and craft microbreweries in the edition scheduled for next February
The 8th edition of BBTech Expo, the trade show dedicated to raw materials, process technologies, and bottling, will be held simultaneously. more
Government actsSicily, what salmonella from cherry tomatoes?
The regional Department of Agriculture responds to EU accusations: regional and national checks have not revealed any cases of contamination.
"The checks conducted by regional and national health authorities, as well as the data reported in the recent joint report by ECDC and EFSA, have not detected any cases of contamination in tomato samples... more
VideoBayer: The heart of innovation is in central Italy
Exclusive interviews with the protagonists of the new advanced-technology greenhouse project
Varietal improvement through research and seed production for commercialization. These are the two main activities of the Bayer Research Center in Borgo Sabotino (Latina, central Italy), the flagship of... more
Government actsFerrero: EU approves Ferrara Candy Company's acquisition of CPK
Commission finds no violation of EU competition rules
The European Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the Ferrero group's acquisition of sole control of the French company CPK SAS. The transaction primarily concerns the production and... more
Cheese and dairy productsGranarolo makes a splash across the Channel
Acquired 100% of West Horsley Dairy, a UK dairy distributor with a turnover of £16 million
Italian dairy producer Granarolo has acquired 100% of West Horsley Dairy with a view to consolidating its presence in the United Kingdom, particularly in London, by reaching strategic customers.West Horsley... more
BiologicalRigoni Asiago: Revenue to grow by double digits in 2024
Exports are increasingly crucial for the italian group
Rigoni di Asiago closed 2024 with a total turnover of €162.7 million. This represents a 13% increase compared to 2023, driven primarily by exports: while in Italy, the Veneto-based organic company's r... more
WinesItalian wineries take center stage in Mexico
Istituto Grandi Marchi celebrates national winemaking with exclusive masterclasses and walk-around tastings.
Istituto Grandi Marchi, an ambassador of Italian winemaking excellence around the world, continues its international tour. On this occasion, the 18 IGM wine families brought their expertise to the heart... more
Ice creamFroneri expands into Europe with Food Union ice cream
Acquired ice cream business in Denmark, Norway, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Romania
Froneri, one of the world's largest ice cream companies, has entered into agreements to acquire Food Union's European ice cream business. Specific financial details were not disclosed. The proposed transaction,... more
Mineral waters and drinksCoca-Cola in Italy: €1.142 billion in economic value generated in 2024
The employment impact is growing, with wages above average
Coca-Cola, present in Italy since 1927, remains the country's leading beverage company in terms of economic and employment impact. This figure takes on special significance on the eve of the Milan-Cortina... more
Food safetyEU: Salmonella from tomatoes: Sicily in the dock
ECDC reports 437 cases in 17 countries between 2023 and 2025: likely strain of infection in cherry tomatoes from the island
A prolonged outbreak of Salmonella Strathcona in multiple European Union countries has led to the reporting of 437 confirmed cases in 17 EU countries between January 1, 2023, and September 30, 2025. Italy,... more
Economy and financePasta: Italy Leads the Way, Confirmed by the EU
Two-thirds of European production comes from Italy. Exports also rules
In 2024, European Union countries produced 6.0 million tons of pasta, worth €9.1 billion. According to Eurostat, compared to 2023, the value of pasta production increased by 3%, while the volume produced d... more
Economy and financeCommodities. Hazelnuts: Production plummets, prices skyrocket
EUDR regulation postponement among causes of bullish volatility in cocoa market
Turkstat, the Turkish statistics office, has published its "Crop Production 2nd Estimate 2025," with a revised Turkish hazelnut production forecast for 2025/26: 441,000 t, down 15% from the initial projection... more
Economy and financeUnilever's third quarter was a two-speed affair
Sales up 3.9%, revenue down 3.5% to €14.7 billion. Ice cream spin-off (postponed) expected
Unilever announced its financial results for the third quarter of 2025, closing with sales growth of 3.9% (up 4% excluding ice cream) and volume growth of 1.5% (1.7% excluding ice cream). Sales of its... more
Fruit and vegetablesLeofonte PGI Peach: The Sicilian Star Flies to the United States
For the first time, the fruit that grows in the bag will be exported to the USA in a candied version.
Late-ripening, Sicilian, fragrant. But also exquisite on the palate and prized for its aesthetic beauty. This is the Leonforte Peach, which in 2010 received Protected Geographical Indication recognition.... more
Economy and financeHeineken's third quarter declines due to macroeconomic volatility.
Revenues of €8.7 billion, down 1.4% year-on-year: volumes down 4.3%
Dutch beer giant Heineken started the day positively, rising 1.6% in Amsterdam. The brand today released its third-quarter results, closing with revenues of over €8.7 billion, down 1.4% from a year earlier. Y... more
Economy and financeCoca-Cola's golden quarter: profits and revenue grow
Third-quarter net revenues up 5%, profits up 59%: the US giant expects growth of 5% to 6% for 2025.
Coca-Cola opened Wall Street trading strongly today, up 3.6%. This performance was driven by the release of its third-quarter 2025 results today, which exceeded expectations in terms of earnings and revenue,... more
AgrifoodErbazzone Reggiano: Application for PGI registration published in the EU Journal
In the absence of motivated objections, it will become the 45th product with a denomination of origin from Emilia-Romagna.
Recognition of European Geographical Indication certification for Erbazzone Reggiano is edging ever closer, becoming Emilia-Romagna's 45th PDO and PGI product. The proposed registration application was... more
NewsPasta tariffs. EU: "Italian government in close coordination with Brussels"
A spokesperson denies rumors of separate negotiations between Palazzo Chigi and the White House.
Independent negotiations at Palazzo Chigi on US tariffs. This is according to Lynne Patton , a conservative activist with ties to the MAGA movement, who calls the idea "a brilliant move." Her comments,... more
Government actsMowi: EU Commission approves Nova Sea acquisition
Transaction between Norwegian farmed salmon companies does not violate competition rules
The European Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the acquisition of sole control of Nova Sea by Mowi, both Norwegian companies. The transaction primarily concerns the farming and processing... more
FairsIEG takes MyPlant & Garden on a trip to Dubai
From 15 to 17 November 2025 at the Dubai Exhibition Centre, the key event for the green industry
From November 15 to 17, 2025, the United Arab Emirates will host a key event for the green industry at the Dubai Exhibition Center. Myplant & Garden Middle East is the first international B2B trade show... more
FairsCibus Tec Forum 2025: Unpublished report on the opening day
On October 28th, a panel will deal with about research, innovation, sustainability and security of supplies
The inauguration of Cibus Tec Forum 2025 is just over a week away. The second edition of the event, scheduled for October 28th and 29th at Fiere di Parma, is crucial for a number of reasons. First, it... more
CoffeeHarcos and Ottolina join the Roastmaster Capital platform
The Milanese roaster will have 40%, but the family will continue to manage the company
Founded in 1948, Ottolina serves over 800 customers in the Ho.Re.Ca. channel in Lombardy and collaborates with major Italian and international chains, starting with McDonald's, for which it supplies Rainforest Alliance-certified coffee for all Italian McCafés. more
AgrifoodWine exports to the U.S. plummet in July and August
Same negative trend for China, Russia and most non-EU markets
Italian wine exports to the United States stagnated in July and August (-28% in value), despite anti-tariff "discounts" from Italian producers, who lowered their prices by an average of approximately 17%... more
Economy and financeEurozone inflation on the rise
Eurozone 2.2% (from 2%), Italy 1.8%: services (+1.5%) and food, alcohol and tobacco (+0.58%) the sectors with the highest rate
The euro area's annual inflation rate was 2.2% in September 2025, up from 2% in August. A year earlier, the rate was 1.7%. The European Union's annual inflation rate was 2.6% in September 2025, up from... more
Catering and hospitalityFoodservice International Network grows in Europe
The entry of Spanish company Intecno projects the group towards a potential of 385 million euros.
Fine (Foodservice International Network), the European Economic Interest Grouping that acts as a one-stop shop for leading restaurant chains, today announces a strategic move that consolidates its position... more
Mineral waters and drinksHeineken Brazil Brings Mamba Water to COP30
1.5 million cans to be donated to Blue Zone participants in Belém
Heineken Brazil announces that its Brazilian canned water brand, Mamba Water, will be served at the United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP30) in Belém. In partnership with the Brazilian... more
AgrifoodEuropean Semolina Producers: Emilio Ferrari (Barilla) is the new president.
The election was promoted by Italmopa during the Annual General Meeting in Berlin.
Emilio Ferrari , head of durum wheat and semolina purchasing for the Barilla Group, was elected president of the Union of European Semolina Producers' Associations for the two-year period 2025-2026, upon... more
Fruit and vegetablesBayer Italy inaugurates advanced greenhouses for horticultural research
Borgo Sabotino Research Center accelerates varietal innovation/Gallery
The inauguration of the new advanced-technology greenhouses at the Italian Bayer Research Center in Borgo Sabotino, in the province of Latina, was a success. During the event, Bayer presented the potential... more
Economy and financeDifficult start to the fiscal year for Pernod Ricard
Organic revenue falls 7.6% due to sales declines in China and the United States
As expected, the year started slowly, with declines in China and the United States leading to first-quarter organic net sales of -7.6% and reported sales of -14.3%. This, in a nutshell, is the performance... more
NewsWorld Food Day: Italian President Mattarella and Pope Leo XIV visit the FAO
The new Food and Agriculture Museum and Network was inaugurated for the occasion.
The Food and Agriculture Museum and Network (FAO MuNe) of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) was inaugurated this morning by the President of the Italian Republic, Sergio... more
IndustryItalpizza aims for international leadership
Exclusive: Interview with CEO Andrea Bondioli
The group will close 2025 with a turnover of over 440 million euros. more
Economy and financeNestlé, first nine months on the rise
Sales up 3.3% to over €71 billion. The new CEO's plans.
Swiss confectionery giant Nestlé closed the first nine months of 2025 with organic sales growth (OG) of 3.3% to over 65.8 billion Swiss francs (over 71 billion euros), with real internal growth (RIG)... more
IndustrySmeg, with Porsche, turbocharges its appliances
The Italian kitchen brand and the Stuttgart-based company have reached an agreement for a cooking line.
In a stunning celebration of heritage, innovation, and design excellence, Porsche and Smeg present a groundbreaking collaboration that redefines the intersection of automotive prestige and contemporary... more
Economy and financeSeptember in deflation for China
Inflation -0.3% year-on-year: prices of food, tobacco and alcohol decreased by 2.6% year-on-year
Last September, inflation in China recorded a 0.3% annualized decrease, following a 0.4% decline in the previous month (August 2025), worse than the 0.2% decline expected by analysts. The National Bureau... more
CoffeeNespresso Switzerland Appoints New General Manager (Italian)
Stefano Goglio, 53, intends to accelerate innovation and strengthen the role of the Swiss market
Nespresso Suisse has a new manager at the helm. Italian Stefano Goglio , appointed General Manager after leading the multinational's markets in Italy and Portugal, is among the new leaders. As head of... more
Economy and financeEurozone industrial production fell 1.2% in August
Eurostat: The figure rises by 1.1% for both the Eurozone and the EU if purchased with August 2024
In August 2025, compared to July 2025, seasonally adjusted industrial production decreased by 1.2% in the euro area and by 1.0% in the EU. This is supported by initial estimates from Eurostat, the statistical... more