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Coffee & Tea

Illycaffè grows in the USA while targeting the Chinese market

The leading Italian high-end coffee group has partnered with Hangzhou Onechance Tech, a…

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Ferrero takes over Fresystem

The confectionery giant has acquired Italy's leading frozen bakery company in the…

Bakery & Snacks

Morato Group takes over a new production facility in France

The international growth of the Italian group specializing in bakery products continues.…

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Barilla Group takes over US bakery brand Back To Nature

The Italian multinational specializing in the production of pasta and bakery is focusing…

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Ferrero to acquire US ice cream manufacturer Wells

The deal encompasses Wells’ operations and brands, which include Blue Bunny, Blue Ribbon…

Dairy

Auricchio takes over 3B Latte dairy company

Acquiring the company specializing in the production of typical Lombard cheeses Auricchio…

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Campari, LVMH’s Moët Hennessy buy 100% of Tannico

Thierry Bertrand-Souleau will become CEO of Tannico from January, 2023. Marco Magnocavallo,…

Cereals & Legumes

Pedon takes over Rickmers’ convenience-food branch

The Italian company strengthens its focus on plant-based ready meals and on global expansion

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Campari to buy 70% stake in Wilderness Trail Distillery

The overall value of the operation is some $600 million. Bourbon would become Campari's…

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Italpizza acquires Spanish company Pizza Artesana Malgrat

The Modena-based company won the acquisition of the historic competitor, doubling its…

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Newlat Food takes over EM Foods

The Italian food group acquired the leading French producer of baking & dessert mixes in a…

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Investindustrial takes over Eataly

European investment firm, specializing in Italian food brands, takes majority stake in the…

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Morato takes over Nt Food

The Italian bakery group strengthens its presence in the gluten-free and healthy products…

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BF takes over Bia, Italy’s leading couscous producer

The deal to buy 100 percent of the company specializing in the production of couscous is…

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Ferrero Group acquires Fulfil Nutrition

Italy’s confectionery group Ferrero acquires Fulfil Nutrition. The Irish vitamin and…

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Granarolo grows in the USA with Simest support

The Italian company aims to conquer new spaces in the American market thanks to the 10…

Sweets & Confectionery

Rigoni di Asiago acquired 100% of Saveurs & Nature

With a turnover of €130 million the Italian organic specialist- including the Nocciolata…

Meat & Salumi

JBS’s Rigamonti acquires King’s and Principe

The world leader in bresaola production (135 million euros turnover in 2020) focuses on PDO…