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🎵 Rhea, a leading global producer of automated coffee break solutions, is partnering with the XI Concorso Lirico Internazionale di Portofino from July 21-27. Celebrating its 65th anniversary, Rhea honors Carlo Majer, its former leader, by introducing the Premio Carlo Majer for young artists. The first-place winner receives a unique trophy and a limited edition coffee machine, highlighting the company's dedication to art and innovation. Rhea's CEO, Andrea Pozzolini, emphasizes the cultural synergy between music and coffee.

✨ Rentokil Initial Italia receives the Merit Award from SGS ICS Italia for excellence in sustainability, inclusion, and operational excellence. The company achieved this through certifications like ISO 9001, UNI EN 16636, and ISO 21001, and notably, UNI/PdR 125:2022 for gender equality. With over 40% women in leadership roles and a strong commitment to equitable pay, Rentokil showcases a robust gender equality policy. Over 700 employees in Italy drive this success across hygiene and pest control services.

🌱 Dispensa Emilia's commitment to sustainability is evident with 943 employees, 60% women, and 87% on permanent contracts. They achieved a 1.44% food waste reduction in 2024. Their supply chain is 100% Italian, with 56% of suppliers from Emilia-Romagna. In 2024, 77,478 training hours marked a 23% increase. They organized a Clean-Up Day in Modena's Parco Enzo Ferrari. Dispensa Emilia joined the B-Corp movement, scoring 94.7 in the B Impact Assessment, surpassing the 80-point threshold.

🍦 Peppe Flamingo, creator of Don Peppinu, unveiled the "manifesto del Gelato Verace" on Saturday in Catania, aiming to redefine quality standards in gelato. The initiative follows his book, "Il gelato è sacro," critiquing misuse of "artisanal" labels. He proposes a movement for transparency and quality, emphasizing natural ingredients. Only 10% of quality gelaterias are economically sustainable. Gastronomic critic Alfonso Isinelli and marketing expert Frank Merenda support this consumer education and producer empowerment movement.