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ASSOBIBE: tra dazi, incertezze e rincari, necessario rinvio della Sugar Tax

🍹 Italian non-alcoholic beverage sector faces uncertainty due to inflation, raw material and energy costs, and new US tariffs. Exports, crucial for the industry, grew by 117% in the last decade and 20% in the last two years, with the US being the primary market. Nomisma highlights beverages absorb 15% of Italy's food industry turnover and 21% of export. Sugar tax, effective July 1, 2025, may cut sales by 16%, reduce VAT revenue by €275 million, and risk over 5,000 jobs. Beverage consumption in Italy is among the lowest in Europe (54 liters/year); sugar drinks consumption fell by 27% in the past decade. Despite government bodies' positive stance, no policy changes yet against the impending tax.
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Consorzio Brunello: presentata a Vinitaly la mappa geoviticola di Montalcino

🍷 The new geoviticultural map of Montalcino presented at Vinitaly is a collaboration between the Consorzio del Vino Brunello di Montalcino, Copernico (high tech farming), and Master of Wines Gabriele Gorelli and Andrea Lonardi. It's a technical and scientific project aimed at clearly describing Montalcino's unique characteristics. The map is considered a comprehensive sensory analysis model in the wine scene, set to establish an international benchmark. Following the presentation, a tasting of six Brunello di Montalcino 2020 labels was held, evaluated according to the new "Brunello Forma" method introduced in November.
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Dazi e caffè: il mercato statunitense mostra le prime incrinature

💰 Starting on April 5, 2025, the U.S. will impose a 10% tariff on coffee imports from Brazil and Colombia, affecting coffee roasters and leading to higher costs for operators and consumers. In 2024, 60% of the 1.36 million tons of imported U.S. coffee came from these countries, with high-quality arabica making up over 90% of U.S. coffee imports. The average price for a 16-ounce latte has surpassed $5, with some drinks priced over $6. A 46% tariff on robusta coffee from Vietnam could increase costs by $2,500 per ton. The article mentions that Nestlé, Lavazza, and illycaffè are considering their market strategies in response to the tariffs.
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Despar Italia: fatturato a 4,5 miliardi nel 2024, crescita del 2,6%

🛒 Despar Italia, after closing 2024, reports a 2.6% increase in turnover to €4.5 billion compared to 2023. The growth was driven by 64% of sales from direct stores and 36% from affiliated shops. In 2024, Despar expanded its network by 110 interventions, including 75 new openings and 35 restylings, reaching 1,323 points of sale. Eurospar stores saw a 4.4% increase, outperforming other formats. Affiliated entrepreneurs contributed €1.6 billion, 35.6% of the total turnover, with 62 new affiliated stores opened. Despar's own-brand products exceeded €1 billion in revenue, a 23.9% market share, up by 1.2 percentage points, with over 200 new products launched and more than 300 restylings. The company also continued its commitment to sustainability, planting 1,600 new trees and involving over 6,936 schools in educational initiatives.
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Nuovo appuntamento con FOODART Trends: protagonista il pastry chef Tommaso Foglia

🍰 Chef Tommaso Foglia stars in "FOODART Trends – Il Menù del Futuro" by Unilever Food Solutions, scheduled for Friday, April 11 at 15:30. Foglia, a Michelin-starred pastry chef and member of AMPI, will present at In Cibum, Pontecagnano, offering in-person and live-streamed attendance. He will provide his take on "Joyful Sharing," one of eight dining trends from the global Future Menus report, through three original dessert recipes. The event is in collaboration with the Italian Chefs Federation (FIC). Upcoming events include Chef Giuseppe Buscicchio on "Evolved Proteins" (May 15) and Pastry Chef Isabella Potì on "Sensory Combinations" (May 27), both part of the eight-chef series available on-demand.
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