Fondo Italiano d'Investimento has taken a majority stake in Alimenta Produzioni, the Riccione-based manufacturer of piadina and pinsa. The €50 million revenue company, which holds a leading position in IGP Romagna piadina, generates over one-third of sales from international markets including the UK, Germany and the United States.

Mulino Bianco's Buongrano receives FoodChain ID Regenerative Agriculture Certification, becoming Italy's first bakery product with certified regenerative wheat flour.

Valeo Foods Group completes acquisition of Melegatti 1894 assets, adding two Italian production facilities specialising in panettone, pandoro and croissants to expand European sweet bakery manufacturing capacity and international distribution network.