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🍺 At the Beer&Food Attraction, Horecatv's Fabio Russo interviewed Epta's Sales Key Account Manager Italy Food&Beverage, also named Fabio Russo. Epta showcased a comprehensive range of Iarp-branded beverage solutions, featuring innovative, customizable, sustainable, and efficient Iarp display cases. A highlight was a new wine cellar with dual LED lighting and electronic control, along with new beverage showcases and a compact refrigerator suitable for space-constrained venues.

💵 In 2024, Italian food industry exports grew by 8.6%, outshining the overall country's export drop of 0.4%. Specifically, Italian mineral water exports reached a record €1.408 billion, up 28.5% from the previous year, with volumes increasing by 12.9%. The US remained the top market, buying €476.7 million worth of Italian mineral water, up 28.5%. Significant growth was also noted in the UK, with a 165.8% surge to €84 million. EU markets, including the UK, totaled €491.7 million in exports.

🏠 Bed-and-Breakfast.it, an Italian travel platform, surveyed 1,726 affiliated hospitality structures, finding 45.4% B&Bs without VAT, 14.8% guesthouses, 13.1% short-term/tourist rentals, with nearly 50% located in Northern Italy. Over a third are in natural areas, with the majority being small, family-run, with managers over 45 years old and 60% operating alone with 2-3 rooms. Economically, the sector is stabilizing, with 45.3% of managers reporting no financial difficulties in 2025, up from 30.2% in 2014. Average annual revenue is around €26,500 with a price range of €60-€100 per night. Pet-friendly policies vary, with less than 40% accepting pets without restrictions. Sustainability is a focus, with 94.8% using low-energy bulbs and 35% with solar panels. Main guests are couples aged 41-55, staying for 1-3 nights. Over 93% of hosts use online platforms for promotion, but direct marketing tools are underused. Bureaucracy is a challenge, with a new National Identification Code (CIN) introduced between 2024-2025 seen as useful by over half but unnecessary by nearly 40%. Personalized check-ins are common, with 80% hosted in person and