Innovazione

💪 Mondelēz International, global snacking leader, entered the Italian protein bar market with the Grenade brand, post its 2021 acquisition of the UK brand established in 2010. The protein foods and supplements market saw an 8.4% increase in 2023, with 7.42 million Italian households purchasing high-protein products, accounting for about 30% market penetration. Italy's protein bar market is valued at €47 million in 2023, up 16% from the previous year. Grenade's protein bars, rich in protein and low in sugar, will be available from September 2024 in 60g packs in four flavors. The brand will also sponsor AC Milan as the Official Protein Bar Partner and Regional Partner for Italy.

☕ Mikael Jasin, 2024 Barista World Champion, appointed Global Ambassador for Victoria Arduino, an Italian brand known for high-performance espresso machines. Relationship began in 2018 with a course on VA388 Black Eagle, leading to a top six global ranking in 2019. Jasin contributed to the launch of Black Eagle Maverick in 2021 and opened Omakafé in Serpong Tangerang, Indonesia, in 2023. As Global Ambassador, he will promote espresso machines and share expertise, with appearances at SCAJ in Japan and Korea Café Show from November 6-9, and product launches in Vietnam (November 14) and Malaysia (December 3-4).

🥂 The MONIN Cup Italia, a mixology contest for bartenders under 27, concluded with Alberto Gnocchi winning. On September 20, twelve finalists competed at Ex Spaccio delle Carceri in Modena. The "Low is More" theme focused on low-alcohol cocktails. Gnocchi, from "Bar Is The Name," impressed judges with his "Mela Verde" cocktail made with MONIN syrups and will compete in the world final in Bourges in December.

🛠 Ok Home offers comprehensive solutions for short-term rental management, focusing on automated processes such as self check-in and online check-in, which enable guests to enter their accommodations independently using a web app with digital keys or personalized access codes. These systems increase efficiency, improve guest experience, and provide higher security through traceable entries. Additionally, Ok Home's platforms streamline the online check-in process and facilitate direct communication with the official Italian police platform, Alloggiati Web, for reporting guest stay details. Ok Home's calendar integration with major OTAs and channel managers like Beddy and Octorate enhances booking management, while automated messaging and a virtual reception improve guest communications. Advanced systems also monitor real-time energy and gas consumption, helping to prevent waste, reduce operational costs, and support environmental sustainability.

🍹 Scotsman Ice, a global leader in ice machine manufacturing, partners with Bruno Vanzan Academy to enhance professional bartending with high-quality ice technology and creative education, aiming for a sector benchmark in Italy and Europe. The collaboration focuses on the Gourmet 20g ice cube, preferred for mixology due to its transparency and dilution perfection. Simone Buratti, Scotsman Ice's Marketing Manager, emphasizes the shared passion for quality and innovation, with plans to support bartenders throughout Italy and Europe through training and excellent tools. The partnership's primary goal is to provide high-quality ice production technology and specialized education to promote creativity, precision, and innovation in professional bartending.

🍭 Fratelli Pagani, with over 110 years in the food industry, specializes in Clean Label products, including the AROMA SMK NAT 44011—a natural flavor enhancing smoky notes in meat, vegan, and vegetarian products. Their Healthy line meets modern consumer demands for allergen-free options. The X-Flavour Lab enables continual innovation in flavor development, offering encapsulated natural aromas resistant to oxidative processes, thermal treatments, and free from smoke flavorings, optimizing production while reducing health contaminants.

🍝 Foodness, azienda di prodotti 'free from', lancia la nuova linea "Tutti Buoni" per baristi e professionisti della ristorazione. I piatti pronti si conservano a temperatura ambiente con 12 mesi di shelf life, sono preparabili in 2 minuti di microonde e utilizzano tecnologia brevettata per sterilizzazione senza precottura. La gamma include varietà come lasagne, riso e pollo, tutti senza glutine (tranne Farro con Verdure), senza conservanti aggiunti, adatti anche per vegani.

🍷 Cavit, in Trentino, coordinates over 5,250 vintners in 11 wine cooperatives for the vendemmia (grape harvest) starting in September. Vendemmia 2024 faces challenges such as climate change and consumption trends. Trentino's vineyards average 1.2 hectares each, making artisanal skill crucial. Harvesting is done entirely by hand, respecting grape maturation times. Cavit harmonizes tradition with technology using the digital platform PICA, implemented in 2010, for vineyard management, proving vital in the unstable climate of 2024. Vintner expertise, manual practices, and technical support ensure quality grape harvest and sustainable, high-quality wine production.

☕ Gise Caffè has partnered with the historic chocolate brand Baratti&Milano, founded in the mid-1800s, offering artisanal chocolates like cremini, gianduiotti, nocciolatini, dark and extra dark variants. The collaboration highlights the importance of quality and well-being in coffee rituals, with Gise Caffè's capsules being compatible with their Gise Technology system and available through their new online shop. Danish School of Public Health studies suggest moderate caffeine consumption may benefit heart health, especially when paired with dark chocolate.

✈ Air France rebrands its Premium Economy to "Premium" for a more exclusive offering. Majority of the fleet will feature new, wider reclining seats by end 2025. The upgrade comes 15 years after the class was first introduced, enhancing service including dining. The expanded Premium seat will be available on selected Boeing 777 and Airbus A350, covering around 80% of the fleet by end of 2025, offering 94-97 cm legroom and an adjustable footrest.