Giuridico e Amministrativo

🍴 English whisky is experiencing a revival, with over 60 producers emerging and 26 being members of the English Whisky Guild as of May 2022. There are currently 50,000 aging barrels worth an estimated £1 billion. Notable brands include The Lakes, Cotswolds Distillery, and English Whisky Company. Johnnie Walker has trialed a paper whisky container, while Target in the USA launched "Collective Good" wines in Frugal Bottles made of 94% recycled materials, saving an estimated 98.3 tonnes of carbon emissions with their 256,000-bottle order. Handshake Speakeasy in Mexico City topped North America's 50 Best Bars list for the second year in a row in 2025.

🍪 Unilever Food Solutions introduces a new pistachio cream topping to enhance the Carte D'Or Professional range for culinary professionals. The topping is gluten-free, stable in different temperatures, and easy to use with its waste-saving valve container. Created in 1978 in France, Carte D'Or Professional is known for quality and innovation in professional desserts. The range includes gluten-free classic desserts, sorbets, baking products, creams, and toppings, designed for busy kitchens to save time and reduce waste.

🍰 Maestri AMPI's pastry chefs crafted artisanal pastries for Mother's Day. Luigi Biasetto's "Torta Mammamia" with mascarpone, pistachio, and more. Nicolò Trovò's "Nilde" has white chocolate mousse, raspberry, and chocolate base. Sandro Maritani offers a tart with raspberry and strawberry garnish. Salvatore Gabbiano's "Cuore di Mamma" features vanilla mousse and raspberry gelée. AMPI, founded in June 1993, promotes high-quality Italian pastry. For more, visit: www.accademia-maestri-pasticceri-italiani.it

🍸 At TuttoFood, Compagnia Italiana Sali introduced a premium salt line for horeca, featuring Fior di Sale di Sardegna. The idea, sparked by Donatella Cavallo of Horecanews.it, led to a collaboration with Sardinia's historic distillery Silvio Carta. Bartender Mattia Pastori crafted two cocktails and one shot integrating salt as a key ingredient. The drinks include the Kala Namak Sour, Paloma twist with 41Bis agave distillate, and Tequila Slurp Slurp with white chocolate and raspberry powder. Compagnia Italiana Sali, founded in 1968, popularized iodized salt in Italy and the Gemma di Mare brand. The salt is used in various forms in cocktails to enhance flavors, balance the drink, and provide a signature taste.

🏖️ Confindustria Alberghi supports Florence's regulation on short-term tourist rentals, announced on May 7, 2025, aimed at protecting the city's identity, tourism quality, and balance between locals and visitors. The Florence decision follows the Council of State's annulment of a similar measure in Sirmione (judgment no. 2928/2025). Elisabetta Fabri, President of Associazione Italiana Confindustria Alberghi, calls for national legislation allowing mayors to regulate tourism to meet local needs, referencing the Banca Dati Strutture Ricettive and the Codice Identificativo Nazionale. The association emphasizes sustainable tourism that preserves the authenticity and vitality of Italian cities.

🍔 Burger King launched the Cheese Nachos Club on May 6, featuring the Cheese Nachos Burger with chipotle sauce and three cheese-stuffed nacho bites, the vegetarian Cheese Nachos Wrap, and Cheese Nachos for a limited time. With over 18,700 locations serving 11 million people daily in 100 countries, Burger King is part of QSRP group, boasting 1,500 restaurants in Europe with an annual turnover of €1.6 billion. Burger King Italy, present since 1999, operates 297 restaurants, employing over 5,000 people.

🏠 Italy's rental regulation evolves, requiring "de visu" ID checks by property managers or hosts at check-in. As of November 2024, personal verification is mandatory, barring self check-in solutions without an in-person check. Hospitality sector highlights logistical challenges, digital experience disruptions, and operational costs. The Italian Ministry of Interior may introduce remote ID verification post-Easter 2025, signaling a shift towards technology-enabled flexibility. Until formal updates, property managers must follow current laws and prepare for potential adoption of certified remote verification technologies.

📦 Rizzoli Emanuelli, Italy's oldest canned fish company, won Best New Media Campaign at the Grocery & Consumi Awards 2025 on May 6. The ceremony took place at TuttoFood Hall. Their winning campaign, "Dove osano le Alici – Il Ritorno," featured MasterChef Italia 10 winner Chef Francesco Aquila, who created engaging and quick recipes with Rizzoli's iconic products on social media. The campaign, crafted by Lampi Comunicazione, achieved a strong online engagement and showcased the brand's century-old product excellence.

🍪 Grisbì introduces "Dolce Vita," a FRESH summer edition biscuit that offers a sensory journey with its citrus-flavored, velvety cream filling, evoking the essence of Italian summers. Designed to be enjoyed "fresh" from the refrigerator, this special edition aims to provide a refreshing touch and pleasure at any time of the day. Elena Personi Musola, Marketing Manager Italy at Vicenzi Group, emphasizes the intent to create an authentic pleasure experience reminiscent of timeless emotions and scents.

🏠 In Italy, 2025 sees new financial support for B&Bs through public grants, regional incentives, and tax breaks aimed at enhancing quality, safety, and competitiveness. Key programs include the INAIL 2025 Financing Program offering up to 65% non-repayable grants and a maximum of €130,000 per project. Investments focus on safety, energy efficiency, digitalization, and property expansion. Regional incentives differ, with examples like Lombardy's Bando Turismo 2025 and Tuscany's Tourism Development Fund. EU mechanisms also provide co-financing, while Italy offers tax deductions of 65% for energy efficiency improvements and 50% for renovations, plus reduced VAT rates for tourism-related investments. The competition for grants is high, and applications must meet deadlines and compliance to qualify. Investing in technologies like Chekin can improve efficiency and guest satisfaction, leveraging the financial support to transform B&Bs.