Certified cheeses: Spending increases and trust in European brands grows.
Italians continue to prize cheeses with designations of origin, recognizing them as one of the strongest symbols of the national agri-food heritage. A new survey conducted by NielsenIQ for Aecis shows that over half of consumers are willing to pay more for the 53 Italian PDO cheeses. 54% would accept a price increase […]
Brimi expands its range with Burrata and Stracciatella
Brimi – Centro Latte Bressanone presents two new products destined to enrich the premium Italian dairy segment: Burrata and Stracciatella. These products, made in the heart of the Dolomites with mountain milk from high-altitude farms, aim to meet the growing demand for fresh, high-value products with a strong local character. Burrata […]
Risparmio Casa pushes Europe: Malta becomes a testing ground for its 400-store network.
Having more than doubled its sales network since 2020 and reached 187 stores in Italy and abroad, Risparmio Casa is embarking on a new phase of development that is firmly focused on international markets. The business plan calls for a total of 400 stores and the hiring of 2.500 new employees over the next five years […]
From Como to Lucera: Lidl opens two new stores and creates 49 jobs.
Lidl Italy is closing out the year with a double ribbon-cutting ceremony, confirming the sustained momentum of its national development plan. Today, December 11th, the company inaugurated two new supermarkets: one in Lucera, Puglia, and one in Tavernerio, in the province of Como. Two symbolic openings for the South and […]
Morrisons boosts omnichannel with 350 Amazon returns kiosks in UK supermarkets
Morrisons is accelerating the integration of in-store digital services and expanding its partnership with Amazon by introducing 350 automated returns kiosks. The new solution, already operational in several stores, aims to offer customers a "faster and more convenient" way to return their online purchases while doing their weekly shopping. The kiosks – […]
Food and beverage sector on the rise: Central Italy leads foreign sales in the first nine months of the year
In the third quarter of 2025, Italian exports returned to growth in nearly all regions, confirming an overall expansionary outlook. The released data indicate a quarterly increase in foreign sales for Central Italy (+3,2%), the Northwest, and the Northeast (both +2,4%), while the South and Islands recorded a decline (-0,9%). The quarterly result reinforces the positive trend observed since the beginning […]
Bergamo's new terminal: Avolta opens a next-generation duty-free shop with an integrated Motta bar.
Avolta, a global travel retail and food & beverage player, inaugurates Italy's first hybrid duty-free store in the new departures terminal at Milan Bergamo Airport, marking a strategic step in the transformation of the airport experience. The new area, located on the upper level of the terminal, combines premium retail offerings with a Motta Milano 1928 store integrated within […]
Packaging, energy, and logistics: Conserve Italia Group relaunches its ESG strategy with measurable targets through 2027.
Conserve Italia is giving new impetus to its ecological transition strategy by setting ambitious environmental goals for the three-year period 2025-27. The cooperative group, based in San Lazzaro di Savena, aims to reduce its CO₂ emissions by 39.045 tons and increase the share of electricity from renewable sources to 42%.
Henrique Braun will be the new CEO of Coca-Cola starting in March.
The Coca-Cola Company is embarking on one of the most significant leadership transitions in its recent history. The board has elected Henrique Braun, currently Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective March 31, 2026. Braun will succeed James Quincey, who after nine years at the helm will transition to the role of Executive […]
Leon is in receivership: sales are declining, the network needs to be redesigned, and a new brand strategy is underway.
Less than two months after being bought back by Asda, the Leon fast food chain is entering a new phase of restructuring. Founder John Vincent, who returned to lead the brand founded in 2004, has formally initiated administration to manage debt and redesign the company's operating structure. The group now has 54 […]