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📝 The Italian Ministry of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty, and Forests (Masaf) announced the third decree granting aid to restaurants, pastry, and ice cream shops. A total of 313 businesses will receive about €7 million, against investments exceeding €10 million. To date, 1,378 companies have been granted €29 million in aid, sparking over €45 million in investments for machinery and equipment. The total fund amounts to approximately €56 million. Additional decrees are anticipated in the coming weeks.

🍺 Birra Peroni, established in Bari since 1924, celebrated its centennial on October 4th, with key attendees such as Michele Emiliano, President of the Puglia Region, and Vito Leccese, Mayor of Bari. The current facility spans 185,500 sqm, employs 200 people, and produces 2 million hectoliters of beer annually. Peroni, part of Asahi Group, plans to invest over €10 million in the next 3 years and has already invested more than €40 million. The new bottling line produces 50,000 bottles per hour, demonstrating Peroni's innovation and commitment to sustainability.

🥂 Amaro Lucano partners with 1895 Coffee Designers by Lavazza in their Essenza Lucano bar and flagship store in Bari. The collaboration features innovative cocktails blending Amaro Lucano and coffee, including the Cocoa Reloaded blend. Francesco Vena, CEO of Lucano, highlights the Italian excellence and shared commitment to tradition and innovation. Both companies, with origins in the 1890s, aim to offer unique sensory experiences, combining heritage with contemporary taste exploration.