The third edition of “From Seed to Pasta” (FSTP3), is timely in view of the remarkable progress in durum wheat science and the increasing concern on the future availability of durum grain due to climate change, a matter with fundamental socio-economic implications in the Mediterranean countries where durum-derived products are a staple. (more…)
Following its strategy to become a worldwide reference in premium food, Ebro Foods, through its 100% subsidiary Panzani, and Pastificio Lucio Garofalo (52% subsidiary of Ebro Foods and 48% Italian family company) has reached a binding agreement for the purchase of a majority shareholding (70%) in the Italian company Bertagni 1882. (more…)
Rana has reached an agreement with Nestlé Italy to acquire the latter’s pasta production plant in Moretta, Italy. The nearly 270,000-square-foot facility makes fresh stuffed pasta and sauces under the Buitoni brand. (more…)
The Barilla Group, Parma, Italy, has launched a venture capital fund and innovation hub called Blu1877. The name of the initiative reflects the color of Barilla’s product packaging as well as the year the family-owned pasta company began business. (more…)
Barilla is expanding its chain of Barilla-branded restaurants in the United States with the planned opening of two locations in California. One of the locations will be on the campus of the University of Southern California at Usc Village and another at the upscale South Coast Plaza in Orange county. (more…)
Azelis is a leading global speciality chemicals and food ingredients distributor providing a diverse range of innovative products and services.
Dedicated teams serve customers in the following industries: food & health, personal care, pharma. The company has recently announced the acquisition of Georges Walther, a company based in Switzerland. (more…)
Amazon announced it has agreed to acquire Whole Foods Market for $42 per share in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $13.7 billion, including Whole Foods Market’s net debt. Whole Foods Market will retain its headquarters in Austin, Texas, and John Mackey will remain chief executive officer. The transaction is expected to close by the end of 2017. (more…)
«Gluten can’t free itself», «Processing helps vegans be vegans». These messages are part of a campaign launched by the International Food Information Council Foundation (Ific) to counter misinformation about modern food processing and production in the United States. (more…)
