Redazione

🍊 Il Consorzio Euroagrumi ha presentato il progetto "Citrus Fruits for Wellness" al Macfrut 2025. Questo progetto europeo promuove il consumo consapevole di agrumi certificati, focalizzandosi sulle Arance IGP di Sicilia in Italia e Germania. Durante l'evento, sono stati discussi temi come cambiamento climatico, risorse idriche e biodiversità, con progetti come IRRIAP. La presentazione ha incluso degustazioni di arancia rossa IGP e momenti di networking.

☕ Nestlé Professional, in partnership with Coffeefrom, launched the "Nescafé From Waste to Taste" project, collecting coffee grounds from Nescafé machines in three Accor hotels in Milan. Over 5 months, 450 espresso cups were created by combining plastic materials with recycled coffee grounds, showcasing circular economy. Each hotel received 150 cups. This initiative is part of Terra Next, supporting bioeconomy startups. Nestlé, with operations in 187 countries, leads in global nutrition and sustainability efforts.

🌽 Costa d’Oro, Italy’s fourth largest olive oil brand, unveiled its new visual identity at Tuttofood, emphasizing naturalness and premium quality. The company launched the first Italian extra-virgin olive oil with Zero Pesticide Residues, verified by external labs and certified by SGS Italia. Two new sunflower seed oils without pesticide residues were introduced: one for cooking and raw use, rich in vitamins D and K; the other, "Zero Che Fritto!", for high-temperature frying. In 2023, Nomisma reported that 2 out of 3 Italians prioritize sustainable food products. Costa d’Oro has reduced its environmental impact by 57% in PVC waste, saved 30% of water resources, and adopted sustainable logistics and transportation choices. The "Planet O-live" sustainability program reached 430,000 olive trees, promoting sustainable agriculture, and achieved 75% energy autonomy from renewable sources. CEO Pascal Pinson aims to involve more Italian olive growers to reach 1 million trees by 2030. The ESG 2023 Report highlighted 158 tons of CO2 saved, a 57% reduction in PVC waste, 30% water saved, 15% less plastic waste, and €187 million in economic value generated.