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2016 packaging trends to watch

Looking ahead to 2016, Mintel has announced six key trends set to impact global packaging…

Strategy

Premium chocolate maker T’a Milano lands in Germany

Founded eight years ago by the heirs of the renowned Alemagna confectioner family, the…

Strategy

Eataly to open its second store in New York in 2016

The second Italian food store will debut at the World Trade Center this spring

Strategy

Selex to target 69 new outlets in 2016

According to the firm’s figures, 10.2 billion euros is expected to be recorded next year

Laws & Labels

EU rules on novel food

Nanotechnology was a major issue and the new regulation would include a 50% threshold as a…

Trends

Silvio Muccino ’s video celebrating Italian food

The video directed by the Rome-born filmmaker and actor has been released in the US as part…

Trends

2016 trends to watch: plant-based meats and breathable drinks

The Future 100 report by The Innovation Group looks into the fast-changing consumer themes…

Strategy

It’s Lidl against Amazon in Germany

Soon after Amazon introduced its Pantry grocery home delivery service, Lidl announced its…

Trends

Flavored milk: how do consumer preferences drive nutritional content?

Is the growing consumer concern on sugar driving consumers away from this flavored milk…

M & A

Keurig to be taken private by JAB-led investors in $13.9 billion deal

The cash transaction, which needs approval by Keurig’s shareholders and has been…

Strategy

Latteria Sociale Valtellina to debut in Germany

The Italian diary company will be the protagonist of a three-day promotion at…

Strategy

Fiera Milano signs agreement with Akesios

The Italian Trade Fair company closed a deal to launch a new project called…

Trends

European consumers souring on sweet

Over three in five Italian, Spanish and Polish consumers are reducing their consumption of…

Trends

The finest Italian food on display at the United Nations

The food festival will celebrate 60 years of multilateral ties with a selection of the best…

Trends

American consumers’ dislike for ‘bad’ brands, an opportunity for Italy’s craft names

In a globally-connected world where reputation matters, 56% of US consumers said they stop…

Trends

Italy to launch anti-counterfeiting campaign in the US

"Extraordinary Italian Taste" is the Italian campaign intended…

Laws & Labels

GM salmon licensed in the US

US regulators have licensed the production and consumption of a genetically modified…

Trends

Italy named partner country of Winter Fancy Food Show

This marks the first time the Winter Fancy Food Show has joined forces with a partner…