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Casa Perbellini 12 Apostoli: quando l'eccellenza gastronomica incontra il benessere dei dipendenti

🍴 Chef Giancarlo Perbellini of the three-Michelin-starred "Casa Perbellini 12 Apostoli" in Verona has decided that starting May 1st, the restaurant will close from Saturday evening to Monday to enhance staff well-being and work-life balance. This strategic decision addresses high industry turnover by valuing personal time, potentially retaining talent, and demonstrating a commitment to both human and economic investments in employee welfare. This move signals a shift towards sustainable work environments in high-end gastronomy.
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Giangiacomo Ibba di Crai Secom è il nuovo Presidente della Centrale Forum

📈 Giangiacomo Ibba, CEO of Crai Secom, has been unanimously appointed President of Centrale Forum, succeeding Pippo Cannillo, who led for five years. Forum, comprising CRAI Secom, Despar Servizi, C3, D.IT, and Consorzio Drug Italia, holds a 7.7% market share (Circana) and leads the superettes channel with a 21.5% share. The new Board of Directors, serving a four-year term, includes representatives from these companies and aims to foster equitable industry relations and promote community-tailored distribution models.
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Villa d'Este S.p.A acquisisce lo storico Hotel Regina Olga: nuovo prestigioso investimento sul Lago di Como

🏡 Villa d'Este S.p.A. has acquired the historic four-star Hotel Regina Olga in Cernobbio, with plans for a significant renovation to create a facility with around 60 rooms, a dining area for guests and external customers, and an outdoor pool. Dr. Giuseppe Fontana, Chairman of Villa d'Este S.p.A., expresses satisfaction with the expansion, indicating a strategy to grow the company's portfolio and promote the Lago di Como area. Recently, Villa d'Este S.p.A. also acquired Harry’s Bar and Hotel Miralago in Cernobbio, as well as the properties of Salesianum Don Bosco and Golf Villa d'Este di Montorfano. They manage two four-star hotels in Como and will begin managing the acquired Hotel Terminus and Vista di Como in December 2025.
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Limoncè main sponsor dell'Infiorata di Noto: novità, tradizione e sapori di Sicilia

🍋 Limoncè, Italy and Europe’s favorite limoncello for over 35 years, is the main sponsor of the Infiorata di Noto in Siracusa, Sicily, from May 16-20. The event features a large floral installation depicting Limoncè's brand logo by Sicilian Masters of Flowers. Stock Spirits will introduce Limoncè Aperitivo alla Siciliana during the festival, made with 100% Sicilian lemons, 14.8% alcohol content and designed for a refreshing Limoncè Spritz. The newly designed Limoncè Original bottle reflects elegant Sicilian baroque columns, finalized with the founder Lionello Stock's signature, enhancing brand identity with respect to its Sicilian heritage. Stock Spirits, established in 1884, now part of Stock Spirits Group, operates in nine European countries, has eight production sites, 70 brands, and distributes in over 50 countries worldwide.
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Unox: crescita dell'8,5% nel primo trimestre 2025

🍳 Unox, a leader in professional oven design and manufacturing, saw 8.5% revenue growth in Q1 2025 to €75.2 million, with an order book of €76.7 million. They introduced AI in cooking systems, leading to innovations like SPEED.Compact™ ECO and CHEFTOP-X™, winning 2024's "Red Dot Award" and "Red Dot Innovative Product." As the world’s top producer by units sold and ENERGY STAR® certified ovens, with over 50 models, Unox's workforce grew by 123, from 1,237 to 1,360 in a year. They invest heavily in sustainability, with a new €100+ million HQ (Unox City), 3.2 MW of solar panels in 2024, and 99% renewable energy use. A new US production facility marks further international expansion.
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Mondelēz International: sostenibilità al centro del Rapporto Snacking Made Right 2024

🍏 Mondelēz International released its "Snacking Made Right 2024" sustainability report, highlighting nearly 91% of cocoa sourced through Cocoa Life and a 12% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions since 2018. Approximately 96% of packaging is designed to be recyclable, and over 84% of revenues come from individually wrapped or portion-controlled snacks. The company's net revenue in 2024 reached around $36.4 billion, leading the future of snacking with brands like Oreo, Cadbury, and Milka.
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Al via a Cagliari il settimo Campionato Nazionale di Pasticceria degli Istituti Alberghieri

🍰 The 7th National Championship of Pastry for Hotel Institutes of Italy, organized by FIPGC and IIS Azuni, takes place on April 28-30, 2025, in Cagliari. 27 schools and 54 students from across Italy are participating, with teams of two preparing six plated desserts in three hours. The event includes training courses, the presence of expert judges, and is open to the public with live Facebook streaming. The winners receive gold, silver, or bronze medals, trophies, and national recognition from the Ministry of Education.
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METRO Italia pubblica la prima Politica sul benessere dei pesci da allevamento in Italia

💰 METRO Italia, a wholesale leader for the Horeca sector, has launched Italy's first "Policy on the Welfare of Farmed Fish" in collaboration with Essere Animali, setting specific parameters to improve living conditions for aquatic animals such as seabreams, gilthead sea breams, and fresh farmed salmon under the "METRO Chef" brand. The policy adheres to WOAH guidelines and EFSA scientific opinions, ensuring effective stunning and reduced stocking density (≤ 15 kg/m³) in the supply chain. METRO Italia employs 3,800 staff, operates in 16 regions with 47 stores, and in FY 2023/2024 generated €2 billion in sales. Globally, METRO operates in over 30 countries, with 85,000 employees and 15 million customers, achieving €31 billion turnover in FY 2023/24.
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Energia e leggerezza: Yoga Fruit Pro, l'alleato proteico per chi fa sport

🍎 Yoga introduces functional fruit juice "Yoga FRUIT PRO 20 g" with 20 grams of protein per serving, high vitamin C content, and no added sugars, tailored for health-conscious consumers and fitness enthusiasts. Available in ACE and Pineapple flavors, in 250 ml cheerpacks with resealable caps, targeting young and adult sports and wellness community. Official launch in April 2025, to be sold in GDO, Horeca, and Vending channels.
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Innovazione a tavola: premiati i migliori prodotti Food 2025 all'undicesima edizione di Food Match

🍕 The 11th edition of Food Match in Milan awarded the "Miglior Prodotto Food 2025," a prize established in 2014. Analysis on 18,000 food sector companies showed 86% investing in innovation, with 60% focusing on waste reduction and circular economy, 38% on automation & robotics, and 29% on blockchain for traceability. Trends indicate functional products and nutraceuticals (57%), clean label interest (56%), and personalized products like DNA-based food (nearly 20%). The winning products came from 9 categories, with 3 special awards for Convenience, Packaging, and Sustainability.
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