Giuridico e Amministrativo

🌍 The Italian government extended the deadline for businesses to sign 'catastrophic' insurance policies covering natural disaster damages. Initial deadline: April 1, 2025; medium-sized businesses: October 1, 2025; small/micro businesses: January 1, 2026. Federalberghi highlighted issues with the mandate, noting coverage gaps for certain natural events and the burden of new costs on businesses already struggling with high utility bills. The association urges legislative improvements to address these concerns.

📊 ASSOBIBE launched a social campaign against the Sugar Tax in Italy, set to begin on July 1, 2025. The tax will increase fiscal pressure by 28% per liter on non-alcoholic beverages, possibly decreasing the sector's purchases by over €400 million and cutting revenues by 10%. The campaign warns of a potential loss of over 5,000 jobs and a 12% investment drop in Italy. Consumption of sugar beverages in Italy is low, with a 27% decrease over the past decade, and an adult caloric intake of just 0.9% from these drinks. The campaign, live since March 27, 2025, aims to dispel myths and spur institutional action.

🍻 Flower Good Gin, created in Puglia and distributed by Spirits & Colori, is an innovative gin with an identity crafted by Massimo Fabbri, Joe Bastianich (49% stakeholder), and Oscar Quagliarini. The recipe features terpenes from the Holy Grail herb variety and is targeted as a premium product. Currently, between 30,000 and 40,000 bottles have been produced, retailing at 42 euros for 500 ml. It is exclusively distributed to upscale cocktail bars and restaurants in Italy, with no sales in cannabis stores.

🍪 In Italy, "mindful eating" is gaining popularity, with a study by ANCIT and AstraRicerche on 1,025 Italians aged 18-65 highlighting the link between diet and mental well-being. Key findings include the importance of physical activity (90.5%), sleep (90.3%), and varied diet (90%). Eating in company (86.8%) and outdoors (82.6%) are also valued for mood enhancement. The study revealed that canned tuna, rich in mood-boosting tryptophan (280 mg/100g), is undervalued, with only 8.4% aware of its benefits. Despite this, 59.9% of Italians consume canned tuna weekly, valuing its taste and convenience. In recent years, 34.8% of Italians have increased their canned tuna intake.

🏖️ Assoviaggi Confesercenti reports a mixed outcome for organized tourism in Q1 2025. Centro Studi Turistici di Firenze reveals 738 travel agencies face higher costs, affecting tourists and agencies. Despite inflation, 800,000 Italians traveled, with 600,000 going abroad, preferring mid-range options. Agency revenues rose by 4.2% from Q1 2024, with the best performance in the North East (+5.9%) and North West (+4.7%). Costs increased by 9.2%, including transport services (+11.5%) and accommodation and catering (+12%). Management costs also climbed by 7%, led by energy (+12.9%) and mandatory insurance (+9.3%).

🌎 EVA (European Vinegar Association), representing all European vinegar producers, officially established in Brussels with Federvini as a founding member. Led by President Valéry Brabant (France), with Patricia Surendok (Netherlands) as Vice President and Sabrina Federzoni (Italy) as Treasurer. EVA joined the Comité Européen des Entreprises des Vins (CEEV) during its recent General Assembly, marking a strategic step to consolidate the sector's position in Europe and protect its valuable historical and cultural heritage.

🏢 InfoJobs, the leading online job search platform in Italy, continues its partnership with FIPE – Italian Federation of Public Establishments into 2025, facilitating connections in the restaurant sector through the national roadshow FIPE Talent Day. With 1,857 active job positions in tourism and hospitality listed on InfoJobs, the initiative targets talent in cities including Padova, Pesaro, Olbia, Cosenza, and Reggio Emilia, aiming to reduce skill gaps. Additionally, InfoJobs collaborates with Michelin-starred Pipero Roma, offering candidates a unique opportunity to work alongside experts like Alessandro Pipero and Ciro Scamardella, with a compensation of €1,000 net for the day, travel, hotel stay, and a 10-course tasting menu dinner.

🍹 Gruppo Caffo 1915 introduces Lemonier, a lemon and Mediterranean herbs aperitif with 14.9% alcohol content, tailored for spritz cocktails. The recipe, originated from the 1970s by F.Bisleri & C., gained popularity in the American market. Acquired by Gruppo Caffo in 2020, Lemonier is revamped for modern tastes while preserving authenticity. Presented at ProWein in Düsseldorf, it features vibrant packaging and is suggested to be mixed with Prosecco and Soda. Available from April, distributed by Gruppo Caffo 1915.

🛢 Confindustria Nautica addressed questions to Italy's maritime transport authorities regarding exams for the 2nd class recreational navigation officer title. After the decree n. 40 issued on March 14, 2025, conflicting responses emerged from maritime offices. The simplified recreational title, introduced by decree n. 227 on December 13, 2023, is now urgent for the 2,000 needed positions in the sector. Practical exams require a vessel over 15 meters, with a 5-hour school-certified familiarization as equivalent experience. Clarifications were provided by the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport, with no formal certification needed for the 5-hour familiarization - a declaration from the nautical school suffices. [Genova, March 26, 2025]

🍎 Valfrutta celebrates the 10th anniversary of its Triangolini fruit juices for children with a new collection titled "Amici dei Parchi Nazionali," featuring 12 animals from Italian National Parks. Each multipack showcases four different animals, with detailed descriptions of their natural habitats to educate young consumers about Italy's biodiversity. Available in 8 or 12 packs, the collection maintains classic flavors and will hit stores until the new school year in September 2025. Product Marketing Manager Francesco Emiliani emphasizes the brand's commitment to children's growth and learning.