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Tony Loeb

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Tony Loeb, un expert reconnu de l'industrie hôtelière et du marketing digital, a gravi les échelons de sa carrière, passant de webmaster à Directeur Technique puis co-fondateur de WIHP où il participe à la création Meta I/O. Il a ensuite lancé "Experience", le premier CRM hôtelier mondial, révolutionnant l'expérience client et aidant plus de 4500 hôtels. Actuellement, il innove avec 10minhotel.com, une plateforme et une base de connaissance pour hôteliers, combinant ses passions pour l'hôtellerie et le marketing. Le site propose également un podcast informatif, "10 min pour un hôtelier", démontrant l'engagement continu de Tony pour l'innovation dans l'industrie hôtelière.
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Don Alfonso 1890 e SIRE Ricevimenti: nasce il primo catering stellato

🍴 SIRE Ricevimenti, renowned in banqueting and catering, partners with restaurant Don Alfonso 1890 to create the first star-rated banqueting inspired by the Mediterranean diet. The collaboration, leveraging SIRE's 30 years of experience and Don Alfonso's international acclaim, aims to bring fine dining into luxury catering. Ernesto Iaccarino, Don Alfonso's Executive Chef Patron, and Vincenzo Borrelli, CEO of SIRE Ricevimenti, aspire to exceed expectations with their gastronomic excellence at weddings, corporate events, and exclusive receptions. The partnership sets new standards in event catering, blending tradition with modern culinary techniques.
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Grana Padano punta a nuovi mercati internazionali

🍚 Grana Padano producers celebrated the Consorzio di Tutela's 70th anniversary in 2024. The U.S. is the third-largest foreign market, with exports of over 215,000 wheels in 2024, a >10% increase from the previous year. Mantova led production with 1,703,192 wheels (30.22% of total 5,635,153). 65.21% of production was by cooperatives, and 34.79% by industries from 135 dairies. Domestic market volume reached 142,000 tons, with Grana Padano leading at 42.5% share and a ~€17/kg price. Exports grew by 9.15% in 2024 to 2,685,542 wheels, with Europe taking 82% of exports. The U.S. saw a 10.53% increase to 215,037 wheels. Overall, 51.8% of 2024 marked production went abroad. Total 2024 production was valued at €4 billion, with €2.2 billion from exports (51.2%).
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Caruso, il nuovo dessert di chef Schettino che non sembra una pastiera napoletana

🍮 "Caruso: latte in piedi bolognese? No, pastiera napoletana" is a new dessert at Ristorante I Carracci, blending Bolognese and Neapolitan traditions. Executive Chef Agostino Schettino, who cherishes Naples and works in Bologna, pays homage with this delicacy. The dessert presents as a classic Bolognese "latte in piedi" but surprises with the flavors of a Neapolitan pastiera—it's a silken-textured, orange and lemon zest, orange blossom scented reinterpretation, complete with crunchy cooked wheat, candied fruit, and ricotta ice cream quenelle.
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NUO Octagon acquisisce il 78,56% di Bialetti Industrie

💰 NUO Octagon SpA acquired 78.56% of Bialetti Industrie SpA on April 16, 2025, for €47.33 million from Bialetti Investimenti SpA and Bialetti Holding Srl, and another 19.56% from Sculptor Ristretto Investment S.à r.l. for €5.73 million. The transaction will lead to an obligatory public purchase offer (OPA) at no less than €0.467 per share, aiming for a delisting from Euronext Milan post-OPA completion. To finance the deal, NUO Octagon received equity commitments of €71 million. The Shareholders' Meeting on either May 28 or June 25, 2025, will appoint a new 7-member Board including Egidio Cozzi, who remains CEO and invests in the holding company controlled by the buyer.
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Nicola Bertinelli riconfermato presidente del Consorzio Parmigiano Reggiano

🍪 Nicola Bertinelli, born October 10, 1972, in Medesano, Italy, has been reelected as president of the Parmigiano Reggiano Consortium by the Board of Directors for the next four years, with Daniele Sfulcini as vice president. The Parmigiano Reggiano sector consists of 291 dairies and over 2,100 breeders, involving 50,000 people. In 2024, 4.079 million Parmigiano Reggiano cheese wheels were produced, amounting to over 163,000 tonnes. Andrea Lori is delegated to the Parmigiano Reggiano Mountain Product project. Bertinelli, who holds degrees in Agricultural Sciences and Economics and Commerce, plus an MBA from the University of Guelph, Canada, was first elected Consortium president on April 8, 2017, and began his second term on April 17, 2021. He also holds prominent positions within Coldiretti, being appointed president of Coldiretti Parma and Emilia-Romagna in 2018, and later vice president of national Coldiretti in 2019.
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Casale del Giglio presenta le nuove annate a Napoli con un incontro speciale tra storia, tradizione e gusto

🍾 Casale del Giglio celebrated at Palazzo Cappuccini Art Relais in Naples on April 14, presenting a special union of history, tradition, and taste: Cappelletto di Ferrara from the Agro Pontino met new vintages from the Lazio winery. Founded by Dino Santarelli in the latter half of the 20th century, the winery was later transformed by his son Antonio and oenologist Paolo Tiefenthaler. The event featured a demonstration by "sfoglina" Fiorella Guerzi and wines like Anthium 2024, Radix 2020 Reserve, Cesanese Matidia 2023, Mater Matuta 2019, and Aphrodisium 2022.
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Offerta di lavoro & Aiuto Cuoco categorie protette L.68/99 & Milano

🍴 Cooperativa Arca di Noè is hiring a special needs Assistant Cook at Cascina Bellaria in San Siro, Milan, under Article 14. The ideal candidate should have 1-2 years of experience and own a vehicle. The selected individual will work part-time for 21 hours per week, from Wednesday to Sunday, with shifts during lunch or dinner. This position offers a monthly net salary of approximately €900 for 13 months.
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Iain McPherson: intervista al mago del ghiaccio che ha rivoluzionato la mixology

🍸 Iain McPherson, a key figure in Scottish mixology, began his career in 2007 at The Voodoo Rooms in Edinburgh. By 2013, he opened Panda & Sons, a world-renowned cocktail bar hidden behind a barber shop. McPherson has since innovated with techniques like "Switching" and "Sous Pression," earning titles such as "Innovator of the Year" and "Mixologist of the Year" in 2024. Panda & Sons has climbed to the 30th spot in the World’s 50 Best Bars.
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Gli italiani che acquistano online sono 35,2 milioni

💸 Italian e-commerce shows unstoppable growth, with 35.2 million online shoppers, an increase of 1.5 million from the previous year and 11 million in the past five years, revealed at the 20th Netcomm Forum. Smartphones lead device preference at 45.7%, with PCs at 48.1%. By 2025, product sales will constitute 58% of e-commerce, with significant growth in holiday stays, travel tickets, digital content, jewelry, and groceries. Online buyer demographics have shifted: younger in the past, now closer to national average with 60.4% men. Regional distribution shows 30% in the South and Islands, 26.8% in the Northwest, 22.8% in the Center, and 19.9% in the Northeast. Payment methods favor digital wallets (30.8%) and credit cards (26.4%), with 89% paying at the time of order. Online influences 40% of traditional purchase decisions, while physical stores influence 22.8% of online purchases.
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A De Nigris 1889 il Premio Leonardo Qualità Italia 2025

🏆 On April 15, 2025, during the National Day of Made in Italy at Villa Madama in Rome, Armando de Nigris, President of Gruppo De Nigris 1889, received the Prestigious Premio Qualità Italia for excellence in production, innovation, and promotion of Italian-made products. De Nigris 1889, founded over 135 years ago, leads in vinegar production with a 2024 revenue of ~€100 million, employing over 300 families. In November 2023, it acquired Società Benefit status, emphasizing sustainable business practices. Exporting 85% of its production, the company's commitment is also marked by a dedicated stamp for its 135th anniversary. The Premio Leonardo has 30 Italian entrepreneur recipients, initiated by Gianni Agnelli and Sergio Pininfarina, with the associated committee representing 30% of Italy's GDP.
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