Giuridico e Amministrativo

🍝 Pasta Armando, in partnership with Chef Alessandro Borghese, introduces a new pasta variety, "Il ReMix, l’ho mischiata!", featuring 100% Italian wheat crafted using bronze dies. This new mixed pasta type joins two other shapes created with Chef Borghese, expanding Armando's pasta range. The 500g packaging showcases Chef Borghese and sports red premium cardboard, recyclable in paper to minimize environmental impact. A QR code on the pack links to a suggested recipe. Produced by De Matteis Agroalimentare SpA, established in 1993, with over 300 employees and a €223 million turnover in 2023, 80% from exports to over 50 countries. The company's production capacity exceeds 190,000 tonnes annually across two facilities. Available in retail stores, traditional channels, and online at www.pastarmando.it.

🍳 From February 8-10, 2025, "Pitti Taste" returns to Florence, showcasing high gastronomy enthusiasts and professionals, along with Italian artisans and specialties. Over 10 years ago, Fonte Plose began its partnership with Pitti Taste as a technical sponsor, and has never missed an edition. Plose provides Acqua Plose at three dedicated stations, highlighting the importance of quality water in enhancing food and wine flavors. The offerings at Pitti Taste include 100% natural, organic, sugar-free, preservative-free, and GMO-free products strictly bottled in glass. Fonte Plose's ALPEX – SUPREME TONIC WATER line caters to mixology with premium sodas and tonics. Additionally, non-alcoholic ready-to-drink aperitifs Alpex Spritz, Alpex Hugo, and Alpex G&T offer a quick and tasty alternative for alcohol-free aperitifs.

🍞 Fedima, European bakery ingredient producers' federation, unveils its manifesto for the 2024-2029 EU Policy Cycle, offering seven key recommendations for EU legislators to support the sector's sustainable growth, innovation, and competitiveness. Thomas Lesaffre, President of Fedima, highlights the importance of bread and pastry in European food traditions and diet. Fedima represents about 200 companies from 13 European countries, employing nearly 27,000 people and generating a €7 billion annual turnover. The manifesto will guide Fedima's engagement with policymakers over the next five years.

📈 In 2024, REPA, a European division of Parts Town Unlimited and a leading distributor of spare parts for catering, coffee, and vending machines, saw significant success by expanding partnerships and customer experience. By 2025, REPA anticipates growth with more extended partnerships, more original spare parts, a broader product portfolio, and innovative solutions. At the 46th edition of SIGEP WORLD in 2025, REPA's ability to supply 100% original spare parts and exceptional technical support, delivery speed, logistics centers across Europe, and original spare parts availability were praised by OEM partners. REPA is known for its expertise in the market and provides quick supply of parts and accessories for popular coffee machine brands in Europe and beyond.

🛡 In Rome, Alessandro Onorato, the city's Tourism Councilor, reported the removal of over 100 key boxes in areas including the Senate, the Ministry of Justice, and Campo de' Fiori in just two days. Owners cooperated, with some self-reporting and paying a 400 euro fine. A combined effort by the local police and four Ama teams facilitated the operation.

💿 SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) are crucial for consistency and efficiency in hotel operations. They set quality and service standards, streamline operations, improve staff training, and enhance guest satisfaction. Effective SOPs include clear objectives, detailed instructions, defined roles and responsibilities, and evaluation criteria. Successful SOP integration requires thorough staff training, clear communication, regular review, and adaptation to reflect changes in the hotel environment or guest expectations.

🍝 In Italy, ready-to-eat market in retail channels reached €2.5 billion, growing by 15.3% since 2017, with a 3.5% market share, less than the European average of 5.5%. France, the UK, and Germany have higher rates at 6.8%, 6.6%, and 5.8%, respectively. Between 2021 and 2024, restaurant market share in dining out dropped from 79% to 77%, while non-commercial outlets like supermarkets increased from 21% to 23%. Supermarkets and restaurants are adapting by expanding ready-to-eat options and improving product quality.

🍕 Mauro Espedito, pizzaiolo napoletano and founder of O’Wap pizzerias, offers vegan versions of popular pizzas at his locations in via Foria and Pignasecca. In "Febbraio Vegano" (Vegan February), customers dining in will receive a complimentary montanarina with vegan ingredients throughout February. This initiative also targets flexitarians, aiming to combine Neapolitan tradition with modern dietary trends without compromising taste.

🍕 Paolo De Simone was awarded the "Biodiversità d’Italia" by Le Guide "Pizza&Cocktail" 2025 of Identità Golose at the Excelsior Hotel Gallia in Milan. De Simone, an Ambassador of the Mediterranean Diet, owns four Modus Milano locations. Known for combining authentic Cilento ingredients with the Mediterranean diet, Modus Milano ranked 65th in the 50 Top Pizza World and 29th in the 50 Top Pizza Italia in 2024.

📈 Irish food and beverage exports hit a record €17 billion in 2024, up 5% from the previous year. Meat sector exports grew by 6% to €4.3 billion, seafood reached €595 million (+9%), dairy remained stable at €6.3 billion, and beverage exports jumped 19% to €2.1 billion. Whiskey exports alone increased by 13%. Italian market valued at over €465 million, with beef (84% of meat exports) at €233 million. EU accounts for 35% of Irish exports, with notable growth in UK (+7%) and North America (+14%). Exports to Asia fell, with pork to China under €100 million and dairy down 12%. Africa rose by 10%, reaching €950 million.