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🍜 Unilever introduces Namdong, a Korean-inspired instant noodles brand, in the UK this summer. Namdong offers three variants—Beef Jjigae, Chicken Jjigae, and vegan Kimchi Jjigae—with customizable spice levels. Targeting younger generations, marketing emphasizes TikTok and influencers. Available at Morrison's, UK-wide distribution starts in August. The launch capitalizes on the growing UK demand for Asian flavors, particularly Korean cuisine. Namdong combines culinary expertise, providing rich, stew-like broths for a satisfying meal experience.

🚌 Itabus's summer 2025 features 100 buses, 80 daily services, and connections to 126 cities. Enhanced routes target South Italian beach destinations. New connections include 6 services to/from Gallipoli (linked with Rome, Naples, Salerno), increased services to Calabria, and direct routes to Messina and Catania. Additionally, two daily routes run along the Adriatic coast, stopping at Cattolica, Riccione, and Rimini, and two daily services connect Pompeii and Sorrento with major Italian cities. CEO Francesco Fiore highlights strategic growth and connectivity.

🚌 Itabus, a part of Gruppo Italo, boosts its summer 2025 services with 100 buses and 80 daily routes connecting 126 cities. New routes include six from Gallipoli to Rome, Naples, and Salerno, increased services to Calabria, and direct links to Messina and Catania. Two daily trips cover the Adriatic coast, stopping at Cattolica, Riccione, and Rimini, plus two daily services to Pompeii and Sorrento. CEO Francesco Fiore highlights connections with high-speed trains, airports, and ports.

🧂 Paolo Santoro, an economist and former entrepreneur in dubbing and audiovisuals, redefined salt's role in gastronomy. Known as Maître du Sel, he educates on salt's history, from Neolithic dietary needs to Roman wages (origin of "salary"). In The Salt masterclasses, Santoro guides professionals like sommeliers to use salt knowledgeably. He explores artisanal salt production across Europe, emphasizing salt's sensory and cultural importance. Santoro authored "Il Sale del Führer" and will soon release "Elogio al Sale".