Tony Loeb

🎭 Eataly Milano Smeraldo hosts a charity star-studded dinner today at 20:00 at the new Eataly Food&Pizza Theatre, aiming to support breast cancer research during October, the breast cancer prevention month. All proceeds will go to Fondazione Umberto Veronesi ETS for a study on the HER2DX genomic test's impact on treatment decisions for HER2+ early-stage breast cancer. Renowned chefs like the Cerea brothers (3 Michelin stars), Carlo Cracco (1 Michelin star), and others will participate. The event, in collaboration with La Cucina Italiana, offers tickets for €180 and the possibility for additional donations.

🍫 In 1974, Ritter Sport revolutionized chocolate packaging by assigning a distinctive color to each flavor, despite skepticism predicting failure. Fifty years later, around 180 varieties have been launched, with enduring favorites like Alpine Milk (blue), Marzipan (red), and Gianduja (intense blue). The latest campaign "Dark Mode: ON!" introduces the Extra Dark 70% chocolate in black, symbolizing all colors in one, paired with a social media takeover in total black to celebrate the launch.

☕ Costadoro S.p.A., a Turin-based high-end coffee producer present in over 40 countries, with 55% of its production exported, has released its 2023 Impact Report. The company focuses on sustainability as an essential element for long-term success, integrating sustainable practices into every aspect of operations. They have 4 environmental and social certifications (ISO 14001, BIO, Fairtrade, and B Corp) and are involved in circularity projects, such as utilizing waste heat from roasters to heat their facilities, expecting to reduce natural gas use by 28,927 standard cubic meters annually and recover 270 kW of power by 2025. The company prioritizes employee potential and well-being, with over 130 staff members, providing 1,500 training hours, and 6,000 hours for clients and partners. Costadoro supports the International Women Coffee Alliance, promotes human rights in their supply chain, and engages in environmental and artistic projects with educational institutions. They back values communicated through sports and aim to evolve into a carbon-neutral business model.