Giuridico e Amministrativo

🥃 Velier, a leading Italian spirits research and import company, hosted "Whisky vs Rum, Rum vs Whisky - A comparison of Velier's excellence through barley malt and sugar cane" in Naples at Falangan’s, aiming to shift the narrative focus from brands to producers’ stories and their context. The interactive event, featuring Velier’s Mixology Manager Angelo Canessa and Whisky Specialist Samuel Cesana, seeks to bridge the gap between rum and whisky enthusiasts, encouraging exploration beyond traditional boundaries. Velier emphasizes the importance of product quality culture over marketing, aiming for a broader, more technical understanding of spirits.

💸 In the USA, travel companies plan workforce cuts ahead of 2025 due to an expected decline in leisure travel among low-income individuals, resulting in decreased hotel sector demand. Room revenue growth projections revised down from 2.6% to 1.8%. Marriott International anticipates over 800 layoffs in Q1, citing poor profit turnout. Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings aims to save $300 million by 2026 despite high cruise demand. The U.S. Senate subcommittee criticizes airlines' reliance on ancillary fees, as seen in the report "The Sky's the Limit," which has not improved fares for travelers. The Pinacoteca di Brera in Milan launches an audio-video guide in Italian Sign Language (LIS), including 10 key artworks, free on the website and at info points.

🏆 On December 3rd in Perugia, the 4th edition of "Extra Cuoca" awarded eight professional chefs across four categories, with two special mentions, from 28 finalists. The contest, promoting extra virgin olive oil and talent among female chefs, was coordinated by the Ercole Olivario Committee, and judged by a panel including Giorgio Donegani. Winners included Giglate Chanel Ngoma Loussangui for antipasti and Nanda Trabucco for first courses, both using oil from Azienda Sandro Di Giacomo.

🔥 A Cuban couple, ages 34 and 52, were sentenced by the Tribunal of Ravenna to four months in prison and a €3,000 fine for illicit use of the registered trademark of Chef Antonino Cannavacciuolo. Their sentencing is connected to their restaurant-pizzeria “Saporetti” in Marina di Ravenna, where they used Cannavacciuolo's name and image without authorization, discovered between September and December 2019. Cannavacciuolo learned of the misuse via Facebook and never authorized his trademark, registered in 2017. The couple has appealed the conviction.

🥞 Natura Nuova Bio introduces "Bevi Riso," a 100% plant-based beverage made with Italian organic rice for a healthy, sustainable lifestyle. Perfect for low-fat diets, lactose-free, gluten-free, and no added sugars, Bevi Riso is suitable for the whole family and versatile for breakfast, snacks, or as a cooking ingredient. Entirely produced in Italy with rice from controlled organic farming, it reflects Natura Nuova's commitment to environmental sustainability. Available in a 500 ml package, the suggested price is 1.49 €.

🍝 In 2025, Gruppo Milo S.p.A. concentrates on a new line of non-stuffed fresh pasta for approximately 13.3 million single-person households and couples in Italy, offering three single-serve formats: orecchiette, trofiette, and tagliatelle all'uovo. The 125-gram Centoventicinque format responds to market trends and consumer desires for freshness, convenience, and no waste. Market research shows 91% of single households and 83% of couples are interested, with 79% valuing waste reduction. The Puglia-based Palombaio plant uses 100% locally sourced, stone-decorticated durum wheat. Packaging by Yello! agency features a captivating color palette and gold varnish details.

🍷 Italian wine market prepares to close 2024 with mixed performances between exports and domestic sales. Nomisma Wine Monitor predicts a 4% increase in Italian wine exports, exceeding €8 billion for the first time. However, domestic market, particularly in the modern channel, sees a 1.5% sales volume decrease in the first nine months, unlikely to recover by year-end. Exports are driven by Prosecco, representing 2 out of 10 exported Italian wine bottles. Geopolitical and economic factors influence the market, with diversification seen as a response to global uncertainties. Notably, the third quarter of 2024 reports a -2.6% aggregated decline in wine imports across major global markets, yet China and Brazil show significant growth, with a 27% increase in Chinese imports due to lifted tariffs on Australian wines. Italian wine values grow in the United States and Canada, and Italian sparkling wines excel in Australia, France, the US, Canada, and the UK. Domestic challenges persist despite the export segment's positive signs, with still wines and sparkling wines struggling and consumers opting for cheaper generic sparklings amidst inflation. Future prospects hinge on export diversification, with emerging markets like Austria, Ireland, Brazil, Romania, Croatia, and Thailand recording double-digit growth.

🧀 Formaggio Asiago, prominent in Italy's DOP (Protected Designation of Origin) economy with over €20 billion value, marks a 2023 growth in production (13.3%), consumption (12.7%), and export (6.9%) from 2022. Veneto leads Italian regions with a €4.85 billion economic impact from DOP and IGP systems. Asiago cheese won gold for Asiago Fresco Riserva and silver for Stravecchio at Lyon's International Cheese Contest, exhibiting international gourmet appeal after World Cheese Awards success.

☕ Caffitaly introduces Limited Edition KENYA, a 100% Arabica coffee following the success of COSTA RICA edition. CMO Marta Colombo describes the selection of prime ingredients and careful production to offer a new sensory experience. The premium range includes permanent single origins from Brazil, India, Colombia, and upcoming limited editions. Capsules contain 8 grams of coffee, and the patented Caffitaly System is designed in Italy for optimal flavor. Visit www.caffitaly.com for more information.

🛫 The Antitrust has extended the deadline for the proceedings on expensive flights in Sicily and Sardinia to December 31, 2025. The preliminary report shows a significant price increase during high-demand periods such as end-of-year festivities, long weekends, and the summer season of 2023. Prices for these routes do not differ from other similar national markets. Stakeholders have until January 15, 2025, to submit further comments.