The Italian food industry is once again proving its resilience and dynamism. According to the Federalimentare Study Center, the sector remains Italy’s strongest-performing manufacturing industry, with impressive growth figures for 2024. Based on recent Istat statistics for November, production volumes have risen by +4.5%, showing a clear acceleration from the +3.7% recorded in October. Among the standout sectors, Ice Cream leads the charge with a remarkable +18.9% growth, followed by: Prepared Dishes: +11.6% Fish & Shellfish Processing: +9.2% Cocoa, Chocolate & Sweets: +6.5% This performance

Dear Readers, Contrary to its reputation of a very traditional industry, technological advancements are transforming Canadian agriculture. Innovations such as precision agriculture tools and techniques are enabling farmers to enhance productivity, manage costs, and adopt more sustainable farming practices. As a consequence, farmers can better meet market demands and address environmental challenges. While Italy is widely known for its food products and consumer goods, the country also ranks among the top producers and exporters of advanced farming technology, including machinery and equipment

In a strategic move set to bolster its global footprint and technological capabilities, SCM Group, a leading player in the woodworking machinery industry, has announced the acquisition of Techno Logica International. This acquisition marks SCM Group's commitment to enhancing its technological prowess and expanding its market presence in key regions. Techno Logica International, renowned for its innovative solutions in industrial woodworking automation and software, brings a wealth of expertise and a strong portfolio of products to SCM Group. The acquisition is expected to complement SCM Group

According to the Jalisco Furniture Manufacturers Association (Afamjal), Mexico is a leading furniture exporter, ranking 5th in the furniture and mattress industry worldwide, surpassing countries such as the United States and Canada; in addition, the furniture industry is the sixth largest manufacturing export category in Mexico, which demonstrates its importance and competitiveness in the international arena. Globally, the furniture industry is in a period of significant growth driven by several key factors such as urbanization, population expansion, rising incomes, and the expansion of the

Ontario's provincial government has unveiled a significant investment of $7.2 million aimed at boosting research within the agri-food sector. This initiative, announced by Premier Doug Ford's administration, underscores a strategic effort to enhance innovation and sustainability in one of the province's critical industries. The funding will be administered through the Ontario Agri-Food Innovation Alliance, supporting various research projects focused on advancing agricultural practices, enhancing food safety measures, and promoting environmental stewardship. These endeavors are expected to not

Exciting News Alert - Italy in Canada! We're thrilled to announce the opening of GRAF Industries Inc. in North America! "Our targets for this commercial operation are high," says Gianfranco Ferranti, Chief Executive Officer of GRAF Synergy. "This ambition is part of our DNA shared with all the companies of the GRAF INDUSTRIES group. We always aim higher and raise the bar when we see the strong possibility to demonstrate our know-how and willingness to excel." GRAF Industries specializes in cutting-edge technology across various sectors. From GRAF Synergy's advanced machinery for windows and

Researchers at ENEA - the Italian national agency for new technologies - have patented Bioaermac, an innovative insulating material for construction with multiple potentialities and characteristics that allow it to be exploited in other sectors as well. Bioaermac. In addition to having achieved high levels of thermal and acoustic insulation, resistance to fire and mechanical stimuli, the new insulating material is low cost. The experimentation of Bioaermac has been made possible thanks to the INNCED project (from the initials of "innovation in the use of chemical process waste for the

A center for industrial innovation in design and digital manufacturing for the Bajío aerospace sector (CIIA) was inaugurated on Tuesday in Aguascalientes, Mexico, to boost aeronautics companies in that country. The project involves the Government of the State of Aguascalientes, private companies and the Instituto Tecnológico de Aguascalientes on behalf of the academic sector. The new center joins the five already existing in Mexico to attract investments from private companies that will enable the strategic development of the aerospace sector, which already has a solid presence in states such

The aerospace industry in Mexico has positioned itself in recent years as a strategic cluster for the country's economic development, currently operating in the country 267 companies that employ 34,000 workers in the manufacturing productive sector, located in 18 states. In an interview with Mexican Business Web, Carlos J. Bello, general director of the Mexican Federation of Aerospace Industry (FEMIA) said that in 2012 the industry accumulated approximately $1.3 billion dollars (mdd) in new investments, an amount that is expected to be obtained again this year, in addition to 17 new projects