Barilla changes its structure: it moves to Amsterdam, but its heart and mind remain in Parma
In recent weeks the Italian giant has reorganized the group and also announces a maxi investment of 1 billion, half in Italy.
Ferrero accelerates on breakfast, but with frozen foods aimed at bars: the knight's move in the match with Barilla
The Piedmontese house of Nutella and the Emilian one of Milino Bianco cross each other on the ground before breakfast. With the purchase of Fresystem, Ferrero differentiates itself, but confirms its presence
Lavazza, the king of coffee: "We are not interested in the stock exchange: we already have a lot of liquidity on hand"
For Lavazza, as for other Made in Italy champions, the abundant liquidity and the ability to generate a lot of cash do not make it necessary to be listed on the Stock Exchange
Ferrero challenges Mulino Bianco: the Nutella biscuit is born
Nutella Biscuits will hit the shelves on November 4th - Ferrero has invested 120 million and aims to conquer the biscuit market, currently dominated by Mulino Bianco, which in Italy is worth 1,2 billion euros
Barilla: in 2017 profits up to 241 million (+20%)
On 31 December last year, the group's net financial position was positive by 126 million euros, against 66 million the previous year - As for revenues, they amounted to 3.468 million euros, an increase of 2%…
Barilla: 2017 ok and now the focus is on Asia
The vice president of the Emilia-based company judges the 2017 results positively and announces that Barilla is investigating the possibility of strengthening itself in new geographical areas, starting with Asia
Ferrero, Armani and Pirelli in the top 50 of reputation
The annual ranking of the top 50 compiled by the Reputation Institute also sees the presence of Barilla and the new entry of Lavazza - Rolex is on the world podium, followed by Lego and Google.
Food: a European alliance is born to protect vines, olive trees and durum wheat
Coordinated by ENEA, the MED-GOLD project has three world leaders as industrial partners: Barilla for pasta, the Spanish DCoop for olive oil and the Portuguese Sogrape Vinhos for wine - The European Union funded it with 5 million euros.
Barilla invests in Italy: 50 million, 60 hires
The food group has decided to expand the Rubbiano plant where sauces are produced. It is among the most efficient in Europe
Barilla, count ok. CEO Colzani: "No acquisitions"
The Emilian agro-food group closed 2015 with a turnover of 3,383 billion euros, up 4% on 2014 - The CEO: "The first five months of the year are perfectly in line with our expectations" - "We are …
Barilla, the pasta of the future printed at home in 3D
The prototype, developed thanks to the collaboration with the Dutch Tno, was previewed at Cibus 2016, the international exhibition dedicated to the latest food trends which started on Monday 9 May in Parma: it takes just two minutes to "print" a product …
Reputation of companies: 6 Italian companies in the top 100
The best placement among the made in Italy brands is that of Ferrero, in 34th place - followed by Armani, Pirelli, Lavazza, Barilla and Benetton.
Barilla focuses on Latin America and Asia
The company has developed specific lines of pasta for countries considered strategic for the company's future development, such as Brazil, Russia and China - Guido Barilla: "We are also open to product and process joint ventures, not just acquisitions".
Barilla opens the largest hi-tech warehouse in the world in Parma
In Parma, the new structure has an area of 40 square meters (the equivalent of eight football pitches) and is used for sorting goods - Guido Barilla reiterated that the company intends to "double its turnover by 2020" -…
Barilla pennette in McDonald's salads: the strange alliance of restaurants
Barilla pennette on McDonald's dishes: this is the result of an alliance between the American temple of fast food restaurants and the Emilia-based company - From now until the end of 2013, the sales forecasts for pasta salads reach heights…
Barilla: in 2012 profit -21,1%, to 60 million
Turnover +2% - Net financial debt decreased to 574 million, against 688 million in 2012, and is equal to approximately 1,3 times the EBITDA.
Barilla, here is the new CEO: Claudio Colzani
The manager will take office from next October - President Guido Barilla: "We are confident that Claudio Colzani will be able to successfully implement our strategy, which focuses on the development of pasta, sauces and ready-to-eat dishes worldwide".