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Venchi blends Italian tradition with modern indulgence

The chocolate brand began in 1878 with one product and now boasts hundreds of recipes and stores.

October 24, 2025

In this Q&A, Mark Ellis, chief commercial officer, Venchi U.S., discusses the chocolatier's storied history, its new product innovations, and how the company keeps Italian culture at the heart of its confections.

Luigi Zàini to receive 2022 ISM Award

Italian sweets company Luigi Zàini S.p.A. built on diversity, innovation.

January 12, 2022

With his sister Antonella Zàini, Luigi Zàini runs Luigi Zàini S.p.A. as the third generation. The company has exhibited at every edition of ISM since its premiere in 1971.

‘Golden Bean’ Amedei acquired by Ferrarelle

Italian mineral water company adds super-premium, bean-to-bar chocolatier to its portfolio.

Bernie Pacyniak

August 9, 2017

What does it take to make Italy’s fourth largest mineral water company effervescent? Acquiring Tuscany-based chocolate maker Amedei, known for its gourmet chocolate bars, truffles and chocolate products, would certainly make anyone bubbly.

Katjes buys Cloetta’s Italian division for $53 million

Purchase includes four production facilities, five brands.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

July 6, 2017

Katjes International GmbH, the international subsidiary of Katjes Group, has acquired Cloetta Italia for $53 million, pushing the German gummy manufacturer to No. 2 in the Italian confectionery market.

Nestlé looks to expand its global reach with two big moves involving Baci Perugina and Damak

Nestlé works to make Baci Perugina a global brand; Candy maker also brings Turkish Chocolate brand Damak to U.S.

Crystal Lindell

March 2, 2016

Nestlé is putting a renewed focus on the Italian brand Baci Perugina, saying it plans to significantly invest in the brand to further strengthen this iconic Italian chocolate on the world stage.

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