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The Italian competition authority has issued a €23.3 million fine to three leading private label savoury snack manufacturers in the country, finding that they breached competition laws.

Crane NXT has completed its acquisition of Antares Vision, marking a strategic expansion of its capabilities in the fast-growing food and beverage traceability sector.

European sustainability-focused investor Ambienta has acquired a majority stake in Italian plant-based dairy specialist The Bridge for an undisclosed sum.

Italian start-up Foreverland has raised €6 million in funding to support the international expansion of its cocoa-free chocolate alternative, Choruba.

Amcor has expanded its flexible packaging operations in northern Italy with a new production line dedicated to high-barrier, recycle-ready films

Metsä Board, part of Metsä Group, has announced plans to open a new Packaging Design Studio in Milan in summer 2026.

DalterFood Group has officially launched production at its new cutting and packaging facility for hard cheeses in Emilia-Romagna.

NewPrinces, the parent group of food and beverage group Princes, has acquired 100% of the corporate capital of Italian baby food specialist Plasmon from The Kraft Heinz Company for €124.3 million.

Campari Group has agreed to sell its Averna and Zedda Piras liqueurs to Italian spirits group Illva Saronno, owner of the Disaronno brand.