Driven by technological innovation, the food (and agri-food) sector is undergoing a profound transformation. This evolution has led to increased production costs, particularly energy costs and greater market concentration in the hands of a few large companies.

However, the agri-food sector is also a pillar of a sustainable economy, essential for global development.

In this complex context, Dentons, with its extensive experience in Italy, offers comprehensive support to companies in this sector. From intellectual property protection to international regulatory management, through the structuring of commercial agreements and the resolution of disputes, Dentons provides strategic tools to address your market challenges and to seize opportunities offered by a constantly evolving sector.

Our team is also able to assist companies in M&A transactions, facilitating the buying and selling of food and beverage companies.

Finally, we have recently developed specific knowledge in FoodTech topics. Gaining experience assisting clients operating in this area, we have integrated technology and innovative solutions to the food, beverage and agri-food industries.

FoodTech in Italy

FoodTech is reshaping the food industry by introducing new technologies that enable companies, consumers, producers, distributors and restaurant owners to make the most of their resources.

Our team assists companies in the FoodTech sector by providing legal advice on all the requirements of operating in a highly innovative environment, from protecting IP assets to the management of extraordinary operations and the positioning and promotion of their products and services on the market. In this context, our team provides legal advice on various projects, including:

• AgriTech: Using technology to improve agricultural production and quality, including new products and equipment
• Foodservice, Food Science and Delivery: Improving efficiency through technological innovation and new professions; use of new food products and ingredients to meet the need for greater transparency, health and environmental awareness as well as optimizing the end-user experience.