Giuridico e Amministrativo

🍭 Christmas 2024 could be tough for Italian soft drink producers due to the impending "Sugar tax" set for July 2025, increasing taxation by 28% on each liter of beverage, even sugar-free ones. ASSOBIBE foresees an investment drop of over €46 million, a raw material purchase decrease by over €400 million, and a 10% turnover cut, threatening 5,000 jobs. The tax, seen ineffective in reducing obesity, has been repealed in countries like Iceland (2000), Denmark (2016), Australia (2018), Norway (2021), and Israel (2022).

🍷 Unione Italiana Vini's President, Paolo Castelletti, positively remarks on the State-Regions Conference's approval of the draft decree on de-alcoholized and partially de-alcoholized wines. Awaiting Minister Lollobrigida's sign-off, the decree promises market access for Italian companies to a sector with 36% of adult consumers curious about sober living. Key improvements include in-facility de-alcoholization and alternative uses for by-products. Next steps: monitoring decree implementation and seeking control body cooperation to support company compliance.

📦 The food delivery sector in Italy has seen unprecedented growth, driven by e-commerce expansion and changing consumption habits. Commercial auto insurance is essential for delivery drivers, with higher costs due to increased vehicular risks. Regular vehicle maintenance is crucial due to rapid wear, including services like oil changes, tire replacements, and inspections. Fuel, taxes, tolls, and circulation permits are additional operational costs. Efficient route planning and vehicle choices, such as low-consumption or electric cars, are strategic for cost-saving and sustainability in the delivery industry.

☕ Franco Bazzara commented on a "Report" broadcast by Rai3 on December 15, 2024, discussing the Italian coffee industry's reputation, quality, and cultural significance. He defended the industry's positive aspects, such as job creation and Italian passion, while addressing the need for greater education and investment in coffee quality. Bazzara highlighted the human value provided by coffee bars across Italy, which goes beyond the product itself.

❄ Emilio De Risi reflects on past events and industry changes in the "21 Grammi di Turismo" Christmas special. On November 5, 2008, he attended the IAB Forum with over a thousand participants, the day after Barack Obama's election, where the Internet's role in Obama's victory was highlighted. Emilio organized web and tourism conferences, bringing in companies like Google and MailUp, and witnessing shifts such as the initial hostility towards TripAdvisor from hoteliers, which has since diminished. Looking back, he considers the evolution and current state of technology and its communication, suggesting that past insights might inform present innovations. ????

🍾 Rum Diplomático introduces its exclusive Christmas Box for Christmas 2024, featuring a bottle of award-winning Rum Diplomático Reserva Exclusiva, aged up to 12 years, and two elegant tasting glasses. Targeted at those seeking a refined gift, it reflects Venezuelan passion, craftsmanship, and tradition. Priced at €45.90, it's available from major retailers and online. Diplomático is distributed in over 100 countries and was named "Spirit Brand of the Year" by Wine Enthusiast in 2018.

🥑 At the "Ercole Olivario – Sezione Olive da Tavola" competition in Perugia, Umbria, Oilivis srl from Puglia won 1st place in two categories with Leccino olives. Azienda Agricola Pisciotta srl from Sicily won in the "olive conciate - Castelvetrano method" category, and Azienda Olivicola Capuano Ss from Puglia topped the "olive conciate - Sivigliano method" category. The event highlighted the olive sector's growth potential, with an emphasis on quality production, sustainability, and international promotion. Winners will be promoted at upcoming events like Evolio Expo, SOL, and Olio Capitale. Mentions of merit were given to young entrepreneurs and organic companies. The awards ceremony is set for May 15-16, 2025.

🍵 Sandro Bonacchi highlighted the issues in Italy's coffee culture after a Rai 3 "Report" episode aired on December 15, 2024. Baristas often lack training, serve defective coffee, and are unaware of espresso preparation. The report suggests elevating consumer awareness and enjoyment of coffee, despite the raw coffee prices doubling last year without a proportional rise in cup prices. Bonacchi, a coffee expert since 2000 and SCA trainer since 2017, co-founded Umami Area Honduras and co-authored "Zero Caffè" with Andrej Godina.

📊 The 16th edition of the GS1 Italy Immagino Observatory reveals that Italian consumer habits are increasingly influenced by health, well-being, territory, and sustainability. Over 138,000 products, generating €47.7 billion in sales (83.4% of total channel turnover) in supermarkets and hypermarkets by June 2024, were examined. The study noted a positive trend in products linked to Italian authenticity, with a 2.1% increase in business volume, exceeding €11.3 billion. The 'free from' category grew by 3.0%, surpassing €8 billion, with a focus on products without sugars, hydrogenated fats, pesticides, residues, or glyphosate. Enriched products also saw a 3.4% annual growth, reaching over €5 billion, with proteins as the leading trend. Sustainability indicators were present on 84.8% of product labels, totaling 117,000 references. Petcare products for dogs and cats increased their turnover by 6.2%, nearing €1.2 billion. The report also explores the rise of e-commerce, analyzing 102,567 digitally tracked products. To download the report for free, visit osservatorioimmagino.it.

☕ Gise Caffè's "miscela Marino in capsule," a decaffeinated Robusta blend, won first place at the Italian coffee guide Camaleonte, which reached its third edition. The guide also highly recommended "Levante," a mix of Arabica and Robusta. The awards presentation took place at Ima Coffee Lab within Ima Petroncini in Terre del Reno. Last year, Gise Caffè received the Award Prodotto for the Monoporzionato category with Ostro, and two other blends, Zefiro and Maestrale, were featured. Founder Giovanni Zaccanti emphasizes the importance of quality in meeting market demands.