Innovazione

🏆 Milan-based company Natys won the Aperitif & Beverage category at the Italian Food Awards 2024, held at Sial in Paris. This accolade, celebrated on stage in Paris by Managing Director Isabella Rosata, was due to outstanding sales performances noted by NielsenIQ and the qualitative judgment of an expert international jury, chosen from over 50 contenders. Natys has introduced HOC, a line of kegged ready-to-pour cocktails, focused on efficiency, sustainability, and freshness, ensuring a 30-day perfect conservation of the product. They aim to become a symbol of the Italian aperitif on a large scale with their innovative Spritz, Gin&Tonic, and Paloma.

☕ At the 11th Triestespresso Expo, Spinel showcased their top-tier Coffee Tower and classics like My Cube, Pinocchio, Bye, Ciao, Jessica, and Jasmine in various colors. Federica Stammera, with 10 years at Spinel, noted the company's recent growth, particularly in foreign markets, despite industry challenges with coffee sourcing and cost increases. Spinel machines, known for their quality and durability, require a higher initial investment but promise long-term results, satisfying both distributors and final customers.

🎬 Samarcanda, nearing its 40-year milestone, launches Juice, a 4.0 entertainment product. Juice, developed by the company active in tourist entertainment, passed pilot testing and is set to become the company's leading solution. Dario Filippi, Samarcanda's founder and president, believes Juice will redefine entertainment in all structures for the next 5-10 years, having begun the project 3 years ago. It incorporates high-tech and novel production elements into shows without raising costs for facilities.

🍕 Finagricola, known for its "Così Com’è" brand and the distribution of "datterino giallo" since the 2000s, introduces the "datterino arancione" tomato preserve. This product, already popular in the US and Japan, now targets both professional (HoReCa sector's "Grangusto" line) and consumer markets. Based in Battipaglia, Italy, with a €48 million turnover, 475 employees, and 300 hectares of cultivation, Finagricola caters to HoReCa, retail, and export channels. Marketing and Communication Manager Domenico Catapano emphasizes the company's innovation and consumer commitment. The datterino arancione's packaging features a special label with a QR code for cooking tips and blockchain certification, ideal for fish dishes, pasta, and pizza, and is rich in beta-carotene, an antioxidant.

🍳 Unilever Food Solutions, in partnership with Federazione Italiana Cuochi (FIC), is organizing "Le Stelle di Domani" to support aspiring chefs with eight educational events at select hospitality institutes across Italy, streamed live and on-demand. Executive Chef Giuseppe Buscicchio will cover eight global dining trends, culminating in a culminating culinary challenge until March 2025, where participants create a recipe for a chance to attend a professional cooking course and a masterclass with starred Chef Domenico Stile.

🏖 Global Artificial Intelligence in tourism market expected to reach $5.2 billion by 2030, with a CAGR of 16.3% from 2023 to 2030 (Grand View Research). AI adoption has increased by 57% from 2022 to 2023 (Deloitte Insights, 2024). 71% of travelers expect personalized services such as trip suggestions based on previous preferences (PhoCusWright, 2024). 33% of tourism companies implemented AI chatbots for real-time customer support (Phocuswire AI Survey, 2024). AI adoption could reduce operational costs by up to 30%, allowing human resource reallocation to strategic roles (McKinsey & Company).

🌍 60% of travelers plan to visit major cities in 2025, with Italians at 70%, and Gen Z at 74%. Omio's 2024 bookings for capitals increased by 51% for multimodal reservations. Solo travel is on the rise, with 30% of men and 23% of women globally, and 22% of male vs. 18% female travelers in Italy considering solo trips in 2025. Over 25% of Italian respondents plan to spend more than €2,000 on international travel. Language barriers and unfamiliar transport companies stress 29% of travelers globally, rising to 36% among Italians. In 2025, 44% will rely on AI for travel planning, up from 27% in 2024. The preference for high season travel in June-August remains strong, with 76% favoring it in 2025. 42% of Omio's summer bookings are for these months. Italian travelers' use of AI for destination suggestions could rise to 32% in 2025, with 45% planning to use AI for travel booking, an increase from 24% in 2024. Sustainable travel is important to 68% of Italians, with Gen Z at 71%, aligning with global trends towards minimizing negative impacts.

☕ At Triestespresso Expo 2024, Gise Caffè and Fi-plast unveiled the compostable coffee capsule, which meets market demand for sustainable products while maintaining quality taste. Additionally, the Demetra machine with high-capacity slots for used capsules and water was introduced, catering to high-volume Horeca establishments. Despite market challenges, Gise Caffè's Commercial Director Salvatore Sicilia noted the company froze prices until December 30 to support loyal customers.

🍷 Partesa, an Italian Horeca sector leader, concludes its wine tour in Umbria. The “Wine Lab di Perugia” event is set for Monday, November 4, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., at Hotel Ristorante e Spa “Posta Donini 1579” in San Martino in Campo (PG). Over 130 wineries from Italy, Europe, and the USA, with 70 producers from Italy, France, Austria, Germany, Spain, and the USA, will showcase their wines to Umbrian venue managers. Partesa also offers personalized consultancy and continuous training through Università della Birra and Cantera del Vino. Registration for industry operators is free online.

🏨 L’intelligenza artificiale (IA) trasforma la gestione alberghiera, automatizzando i compiti di routine e migliorando l’esperienza degli ospiti. IA personalizza raccomandazioni grazie all’analisi dei dati e offre assistenza 24/7 tramite chatbot. Strumenti come Chekin riducono il tempo di gestione dei check-in fino all’87%. L’IA migliora efficienza operativa, gestisce prenotazioni, anticipa esigenze di scorte e ottimizza il consumo energetico. La soddisfazione del cliente aumenta grazie alla personalizzazione e servizio immediato, contribuendo a una maggiore fedeltà e reputazione dell'hotel.