Tony Loeb

🍺 Associazione Le Donne della Birra celebrates International Women's Day on March 8 with exclusive beer, Hopazia, crafted in collaboration with Cascina Don Guanella, a social agriculture project in Valmadrera (LC). The brewing session took place on January 18, involving brewer Manolo Lia, Flavio Boero, and association members. Hopazia, a 4% Golden Session IPA, aligns with the Pinte Consapevoli program, promoting responsible drinking. Available in 33cl bottles from February 20, proceeds support social projects and Pinte Consapevoli, with pre-orders at 334.7009829 – Manolo Lia. The beer honors Hypatia of Alexandria, symbolizing women's intellectual freedom.

💱 Autogrill, part of Avolta, obtained the UNI/PdR 125:2022 Gender Equality Certification, recognizing its commitment to an equitable, inclusive, and diverse work environment. The certification is aligned with the fifth goal of the UN's sustainable development and the Italian PNRR's Mission n.5, focusing on improving gender equality, social inclusion, parenthood, and work-life balance. Autogrill, where 68.6% of its employees are women, has been actively promoting gender equality through initiatives like joining Valore D in 2012 and supporting Ukrainian women through "The Day After Ukraine" project. The Gender Equality Certification, valid for three years and subject to annual monitoring, assesses companies across six thematic areas using qualitative and quantitative KPIs. Autogrill has already implemented required actions such as establishing a Guiding Committee, a Gender Equality Policy, and a responsible figure overseeing policy adoption.

🍪 Unigrà successfully concluded its participation at Sigep 2025, showcasing its commitment to ice cream, pastry, and baking innovation. Carlo Oldani, Global Marketing Director of Unigrà, emphasized their 2024 rebound year and their focus on sustainable and inclusive future solutions, including plant-based, healthy, and clean label products. Martini Professional's stand, over 1,000 square meters, highlighted circularity and interactivity in design. Notable were Martini Gelato's plant-based products and OraSì Gelato's new bases, as well as Martini Cioccolato's 37 new decoration references. Unigrà's initiatives for 2025 are dedicated to reducing environmental impact and optimizing production processes.