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🍹 In Florence, during the 500 Top Bars Week at La Ménagère, Almaty's Domashniy Bar was featured. Arina Nikolskaya, president of the 50 Best Bars Academy for Eastern Europe, Central Asia, and the Baltics, emphasized Kazakh hospitality and the preference for sweet drinks. Almaty's popular drink, Cuppa Tea, highlights local flavors. Success in Almaty bars relies on terraces due to the climate. Arina aims to spotlight regional bars globally, stressing hard work and natural hospitality over shortcuts.

📈 Ar.pa Lieviti in Ozzano Emilia reported a 12% revenue increase in the first nine months of 2025, reaching €4.4 million. By September 30, 2025, with total costs at €3.7 million, the company achieved a net profit of €714,000, marking a 16.2% operating margin. Growth was driven by diverse distribution channels: horeca, trade, professional, and e-commerce. President Carla Gherardi attributes success to a strong business model and team commitment.

🍭 Cina vince il World Trophy of Pastry, Gelato & Chocolate a Roma, superando altre 10 nazioni. Il trio cinese Lu Haoran, Sun TongTong e Liu Xinru ha conquistato l'oro con sculture di un panda e un leopardo cinese. Marocco e Argentina si sono classificati rispettivamente secondo e terzo. Squadre di pasticcieri hanno avuto 7 ore e mezza per completare il tema "La natura: le bellezze della mia nazione". Italia ha vinto il premio Miglior Pralina.

🥇 Portofino Dry Gin becomes the Official Supplier for the Nitto ATP Finals 2025, scheduled for November 9-16 at Inalpi Arena, Turin. Partnering with Piano35, they introduce the ST64 cocktail, inspired by SuperTennis TV, mixing Portofino Dry Gin, blueberry liqueur, and fig soda. CEO Ruggero Raymo highlights the synergy of sportsmanship and Italian elegance. The brand celebrates its artisan roots by presenting signature drinks, including the classic Portofino & Tonic, at this prestigious event.

🥞 Koch, an Italian frozen food company, introduces its Croissant Koch for the Horeca sector. These frozen, uncooked croissants require overnight thawing and leavening, with a 10-12 minute bake at 180-200°C. They offer minimal waste, simple prep, and versatility for cafes and restaurants. Ideal for breakfast or events, they can be customized with sweet or savory fillings, like pistachio cream. This innovation ensures consistent quality and ease of use for hospitality professionals.

🌏 Jordan's tourism is rebounding after the Sharm el Sheikh peace agreement, says Gianluca Rubino, CEO of Kel 12. The Jordan Tourism Board aims for 72,500 Italian arrivals by 2026 and over 100,000 by 2027. Marco Biazzetti highlights renewed partnerships with Italian tour operators like Boscolo Viaggi and re-engagements with Mistral Tour, focusing on authentic travel experiences via the Jordan Trail and Jordan Bike Trail, connecting 72 villages.

📅 In 2024, Saudi Arabia saw an increase of 322,000 Italian tourist arrivals, marking a 65% rise from 2023, totaling 1.7 million stays. Italian Tourism Minister Daniela Santanchè led a delegation, including Ferrovie dello Stato and Ita Airways, to bolster Italian tourism presence. Italy's exports to Saudi Arabia are valued at €2.9 billion, with 79 Italian companies employing over 10,000 people and generating nearly €2 billion in revenue.