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🍻 Sanbittèr introduces "AperiQ" in Italy, merging aperitivo elegance with barbecue informality. This new trend emerges as Italians, from urban to suburban areas, embrace outdoor spaces. AperiQ revolutionizes traditional methods with immediate, diverse flavors and fresh drinks. BBQ expert Luca Bordoni highlights quick preparations for social gatherings. Unique taste combinations, like gin with mortadella and innovative spritz variations, redefine traditional pairings, aligning with modern societal needs for authentic, shared culinary experiences.

💻 RATIONAL invests in a network of 228 service partners and agents in Italy, ensuring each cooking system is within 47 km of technical support. The Digital Service Manager Core platform helps technicians monitor and diagnose equipment issues remotely. In 2024, Dematec won a "Technical Support" award for its rapid 24-hour problem resolution. Seno&Seno, managing over 650 connected systems for major retail chains, received a "Key Account" award for integrated service solutions.

📈 Nomad Foods' new report, "Frozen in Focus," reveals that 35% of European consumers want larger freezers, notably 41% of those aged 18-34. Surveying 7,500 adults, it finds 51% appreciate frozen foods for time-saving, while 47% cite waste reduction. 63% now view frozen foods as nutritionally comparable to fresh ones. Technology and social media, like TikTok, influence 13% of consumers to buy more frozen products, reshaping sustainability and lifestyle, as noted by CEO Stéfan Descheemaeker.