Giuridico e Amministrativo

🍺 Starting in 2025, craft breweries in Italy with annual production under 10,000 hectoliters will see a 50% excise tax reduction; those producing between 10,000 and 30,000 hectoliters will get a 30% cut, and up to 60,000 hectoliters, a 20% reduction. This follows similar trends in 2022 and 2023. Alfredo Pratolongo, President of AssoBirra, urges a wider tax reform to stimulate the entire sector, including large breweries which largely purchase Italian barley malt. AssoBirra, since 1907, represents over 40 members, covering 92% of Italy's beer production and 72% of the beer market, supporting around 103,000 jobs.

🍺 Coldiretti and Consorzio Birra Italiana welcome the tax cut amendment for small craft breweries, passed by Italy’s Chamber of Deputies Budget Committee for 2022 and 2023. Breweries producing up to 10,000 hectoliters receive a 50% excise discount, those up to 30,000 hectoliters get 30%, and up to 60,000 hectoliters, a 20% discount. Italy boasts nearly 1,200 breweries, with a quarter being agricultural, yielding 48 million liters of craft beer, nearly 3 million liters for export, and generating more than 430 million euros in the out-of-home market, supporting 92,000 jobs.

🍰 Italia Zuccheri's professional line, SIGEP - Infundo, will appear at SIGEP 2025 in Rimini from January 18 to 22, featuring live shows and master pastry chefs like Marco Pedron. Demonstrations begin on November 18 with talents such as Fabrizio Fiorani and continue with Gianluca Fusto on November 19. The event includes sessions by Emmanuele Forcone, Luigi Biasetto, and Leonardo Di Carlo, culminating on January 21 with Marco Pedron.

🎂 Pasticceria Marchesi 1824, a historic Milanese pastry shop, celebrates its 200th anniversary this year with a Christmas collection honoring tradition. Led by Pastry Art Director Diego Crosara, the collection includes the iconic Classic Panettone available in 1 kg to 10 kg sizes. Special leavened treats like Panettone with Figs, Honey, Vanilla, Panettone with Three Chocolates, and chocolate Pandoro are offered alongside savory options. Hand-decorated Panettone and Pandoro are made to order. Products are available at their three Milan bakeries and the London shop at 117 Mount Street, Mayfair, and online at marchesi1824.com.

📌 The mandatory requirement for companies to have insurance coverage against catastrophic climate events in Italy was initially set for 31/12/2024, but has been postponed to 31/3/2025 as per the Milleproroghe decree. Matteo Maria Rossi from Borghini e Cossa, in association with the Consorzio brokers italiani, recommends businesses wait for clear regulations before considering market proposals, emphasizing the importance of professional advice for long-term interest protection. Existing policies for catastrophic events need not be immediately replaced or modified, allowing compliance at the next renewal or opportune moment.

🎭 In Malpensa, the 'WOW! Walls of Wonder' project, a collaboration between SEA Aeroporti di Milano and Museo MA*GA, features three site-specific artworks by Italian artists Andrea Crespi, Marco Giordano, and Alice Ronchi. These permanent installations aim to transform the airport experience for passengers, redefining the functional space in a unique way in Italy. The SEA and MA*GA partnership has previously brought experimental projects and installations by Ugo La Pietra and Missoni, as well as collaborations with MEET Digital Center and Andy Warhol Museum.

🎢 Leonardo Massa, managing director of Explora Journeys Italy, aims to redefine the image of luxury cruises in a market that’s still underdeveloped in Italy. Explora Journeys adopts a strategic approach focusing on elegance, exclusivity, and personalization, working closely with travel agencies for education and onboard visits, and employing targeted campaigns and partnerships to inform consumers. Massa mentions plans to introduce a third ship with innovative technologies like LNG to enhance luxury experiences and minimize environmental impact.

🏨 In Spain, a decree enforcing traveler registration in hotels, travel agencies, and car rentals without drivers came into effect in early December after repeated delays. The decree, signed by Interior Minister Fernando Grande-Marlaska, has imposed fines up to €30,000 for non-compliance. However, many companies choose not to register due to clients' reluctance to provide personal information, leading to significant issues in the tourism sector. Some also report technical difficulties with the government platform.

🍰 Chef Massimo Bottura, during the 13th edition of the Zampone and Cotechino Modena IGP festival, inspired students from 10 selected hotel schools across Italy. The competition, “Gli Chef di domani”, had students live-cooking with Zampone and Cotechino Modena IGP. IPC Musatti from Dolo won first place with a reimagined Massimo Bottura dish, "Una compressione di pasta e fagioli." The second went to IPSEOA from Enna, and third to I.I.S. “P. ARTUSI” from Chianciano Terme. The Consorzio Zampone e Cotechino Modena IGP, established in 2001 in Milanofiori (Milan) after a process started in 1999, includes 13 companies protecting the IGP status granted by the Commission Regulation (EC) No 509/1999.

☕ Andrej Godina, coffee expert and PhD in coffee industry science, technology, and economics, reacts to a Report episode on Rai 3, aired on December 15, highlighting the lack of training among Italian bar staff. Millions of coffee cups are served daily by untrained personnel, leading to poor quality caffeinated drinks often masked with sugar or milk. The episode showcased a Trieste café, Caffè degli Specchi, where the bar owner was unaware of the actual coffee blend served. Godina emphasizes the importance of proper equipment maintenance, barista training, and consumer education to justify coffee price increases, following the rise in raw coffee costs.