Tony Loeb

🍕 Sorì, a leader in the international dairy industry, collaborates with renowned pizzaiolo Ciro Salvo to create "Bella," a new type of mozzarella di bufala designed specifically for pizza. "Bella" maintains the authentic taste of buffalo mozzarella while containing less liquid, ensuring a perfect bake. This innovation allows pizzaioli to achieve a crispy and flavorful pizza base without compromising on the unique taste of buffalo mozzarella.

🏨 Guest Experience Assistants (GEA) are emerging as vital professionals in luxury hotel hospitality, tasked with tailoring guest experiences and embodying the brand's philosophy and values. These often multilingual young graduates handle guests from arrival through post-check-out feedback. GEAs avoid traditional reception desk interactions, instead welcoming guests from the parking area and overseeing a continuous exchange of information, appointments, and service organization. Their skills in cross-selling, up-selling, and understanding guest expectations are enhanced by technology and artificial intelligence, revolutionizing internal communication and guest relations, ultimately impacting hotel reputation and revenue.

🌽 Il Consorzio di Tutela dell'olio extravergine Toscano Igp prevede una produzione destinata a Igp di 50mila quintali nel 2025, superando i 32mila del 2023 e i 42mila del 2022. Il presidente Fabrizio Filippi introduce QR code per la tracciabilità del prodotto. La raccolta si è conclusa il 15 dicembre 2024 con rese inferiori (-3,5%) a causa della pioggia, ma la qualità elevata dell'olio Toscano Igp e la domanda cresciuta compensano i costi di produzione maggiorati.

🎉 Claudio Alessandro Musiani and Nicolò Ribuffo, partners in Sentaku Izakaya – Sentaku Concept in Bologna, Italy, draw from their Japan experiences—Musiani visited for nearly a month, while Ribuffo lived there for almost three years—to infuse authenticity into their izakaya-style venue. Over 80% of ingredients are sourced directly from Japan. Their drink list, featuring creations like Nippo Champagne and Bloody Japan, has garnered media attention and led to being ranked in the Top 500 Bars within a year. Drink menu changes are anticipated by the end of January.