Giuridico e Amministrativo

😷 In Italy, Legionella cases increased by 14% in 2022, affecting hospitals, residential care homes, businesses, and condominiums. Initial, a global leader in hygiene services, conducted a study via mUp Research to assess awareness among managers and companies, leading to the launch of the LFree service for Legionella risk management and an informative campaign. The D.Lgs. 18/2023 mandates stringent water quality controls, recognizing Legionella as a priority in safety plans. However, only 36% of Italian managers are aware of these intensified procedures. The research also revealed that 76.1% would welcome external consultants' expertise on this issue. Rentokil Initial, with over 57,000 employees in 90 countries, offers the LFree service, combining technical advice, analysis, sanitation, and training, furthering its commitment to workplace health and safety standards.

🥜 In Italy, oat and oat-based products saw a 600,000 increase in buyer families over three years due to health focus. Oats are considered a superfood, with 72% of Italians valuing probiotic or beneficial foods for a healthy lifestyle. Oat production declined from 2.3 million quintals in 2023 to 2.1 million in 2024, yet 13% of Italian families choose oat products, averaging 2.4 purchases yearly. The primary consumer group is families without children, aged 35-64, predominantly in Northern Italy, especially the Northeast. Discount stores are the leading retail channel, with nearly 2 million families and an average purchase of 1.3 kg.

🍹 At the Splash event at Fiera del Levante in Bari, Michele Picone showcased the 'Passione del Segretario' cocktail, featuring low alcohol content (about 10% vol.) with whisky, passion fruit syrup, and Fentimans premium tonic. The trend for low-alcohol cocktails mirrors the rising popularity of sodas. The cocktail will be part of Meregalli's drink strategy for Poli at upcoming events. The recipe includes 50 ml Poli whisky, 30 ml passion fruit syrup, 30 ml fresh lemon juice, topped with Fentimans Valencian Orange Tonic, garnished with an orange slice.

📖 Tecniche Nuove Spa, based in Milan at Via Eritrea 21, with a fully paid-up share capital of 5,000,000 euros, is registered under fiscal code, VAT number, and Milan Companies Register: 00753480151. The company's registration number is 456, dated 6/12/73 at the Milan Tribunal, and it is listed on the ROC (Registro degli Operatori di Comunicazione) under number 6419, following the resolution 236/01/Cons dated 30.6.01 by the Authority for Communications Guarantees.

💵 Every euro invested in the Italian franchising sector generates €2.8 for the national economy, with an overall impact on production value estimated at approximately €94 billion, as highlighted by Nomisma's study for Assofranchising. In 2023, the franchising sector achieved a turnover of nearly €34 billion, marking a +9.9% growth from the previous year, and employed a total workforce of 287,767 people. The sector's impact amounted to €41 billion in value-added, with €24.2 billion from direct activation, €4.8 billion indirect, and €12.1 billion induced—2.1% of the national economy's total value-added. Employment impact reached 732,907 jobs (2.5 multiplier), and wages totaled €15.9 billion. Retail remains the most significant production component, followed by textile-clothing and real estate activities. The next Assofranchising Italy report will be presented on June 25, 2025.

🏖️ Sabato 22 e domenica 23 marzo, le giornate Fai di primavera apriranno 750 location in 400 città d'Italia, inclusi la Torre Libeskind a Milano e Palazzo Farnese a Roma, per la 33esima edizione dell'evento.

📱 Global Blue enhances its Mobile Customer Care for a smoother tax-free shopping experience for international tourists. Key updates include an improved user experience, expanded language support to 12 languages including French, Arabic, and German, and better refund status monitoring. Features like 'Swipe and Go' with enhanced barcode sliders for quick transaction validation and a revamped user interface for clear refund status are introduced.

🏖️ Italian Minister Matteo Salvini is negotiating with the EU on compensation for outgoing beach concessionaires, aiming for "real compensation, not handouts." The EU expressed concerns that high compensation could deter participants in future tenders, as stated by the Directorate-General for Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs (DG GROW). The EU insists only assets strictly necessary for service provision be indemnifiable, excluding company value, goodwill, trademarks, and patents. All illegal structures, permanent fixtures (except those essential for service or difficult to remove), and investments in removable structures are also excluded from compensation calculations.

💻 Abta, the association of British travel agents, launches an AI tool to assist agents. In partnership with Data Driven Legal, they offer a free 30-minute helpline service covering AI risk assessment, transparency, accountability, and support on cybersecurity, employment law, mergers, acquisitions, recruitment, tax, and financing.

💸 Vueling is challenging a fine imposed by Spain for carry-on luggage fees, filing an administrative appeal on January 29 and seeking an injunction to suspend the fine until a final court decision, which is expected by mid-year. The airline argues the fine contradicts European regulations.