Giuridico e Amministrativo

🍫 Eurochocolate's 30th anniversary edition in Perugia's historic center drew hundreds of thousands of visitors. A survey of 980 visitors showed 100% would recommend the event, 56% were repeat attendees, 95% plan to return, with 83% rating it "very good" and 14% "good". Over 120 workers dismantled the event in just over 24 hours. The Chocolate Show featured 170 companies and 5,500 chocolate varieties, with some small producers earning over €300,000. Social media saw 7.737 million views and 212,000 interactions on Facebook, with nearly 2 million accounts reached on Instagram.

🍷 Italian wine, spirits, and vinegar sectors demonstrate resilience in 2024 despite economic and geopolitical challenges, per Federvini Observatory by Nomisma and TradeLab. Italy's GDP grows by 0.8%, with production costs posing a significant challenge—glass up 67%, paper up 47%, and PET up 24% since 2021. Exports of wines exceed €5 billion in the first 8 months, up 4.7% in value and 3.2% in volume from 2023. Italian sparkling wines see increased imports: Australia (11.2%), France (8.3%), USA (5.3%). Spirits grow by 4% in value, reaching €1.2 billion, with notable gains in China (24.9%), Germany (7.5%), and the USA (5.5%). Vinegar exports jump to €236 million, up 18.6% in value and 15% in volume, with South Korea growing by 70%. Supermarket sales of wines reach €2.1 billion, up 1.1% in value, led by Prosecco (4.2%). The out-of-home market grows 1.3% in value despite a 1.1% drop in visits.

🍴 Michelin-starred Chef Francesco Sposito featured at Forbes Italian Excellence event on November 28, at Grand Hotel Serapide in Pozzuoli. Discussing Italian culinary innovation and tradition, Sposito shares his vision of combining Italian gastronomic roots with creative innovation. Institutional greetings from Nicola Formichella (CEO of Forbes Italia), Gaetano Manfredi (Mayor of Naples), and Elisa Zambito Marsala (Intesa Sanpaolo). The event highlights success stories and strategies of Italian businesses.

🏀 La Molisana, an Italian pasta producer, has become the Official Pasta sponsor for twelve football teams across Serie A to Lega Pro. The company launched an advertising spot, "Sponsor di emozioni" (Sponsor of Emotions), celebrating the connection between fans and their favorite teams. The spot was created by the Turin-based communication agency HUB09 in 15'' and 30'' versions, featuring sports journalist Marino Bartoletti's voice, capturing the emotional journey of fans. Creative credits include Marco Faccio, Chiara Giuliano, Erik Caresio, Ilaria Dogliotti, and Edoardo D'Alessandro, with post-production by Smart Factory.

📢 Diageo, a British multinational and leader in the alcohol beverage industry, will close its Santa Vittoria d'Alba facility in Cuneo province by 2026, affecting 349 workers. The company cites minimal local market production and obsolete equipment, with better service potential from larger, modern plants in Northern Europe. Diageo is open to alternative solutions, including selling the site, and is discussing the situation with unions and the regional president, Alberto Cirio.

🍸 At Beta Palermo, customers can personalize their cocktail experience with a menu that allows them to choose from categories like "alcoholic" or "non-alcoholic," flavor profiles such as "herbaceous" or "fruity," set to be expanded with top signature requests on November 29. Sustainability is key in their "Experiment No. 2" menu, featuring ingredients that minimize environmental impact. Beta Palermo, founded on February 17, 2023, combines Sicilian tradition with mixology innovation, offering a personalized and emotionally engaging service. The upcoming menu is inspired by Muse's album "Drones," exploring themes of awareness and rebellion through unique drinks like the "Blue Beam Project" and "Dead Inside.

💸 In Italy, 60% of people use online grocery shopping, while 50% use physical grocery services with home delivery and 40% use "Click & Collect". The North West region shows the highest online and Click & Collect service use at 76% and 58% respectively. A YouGov study reveals 27% of Italians in areas with service availability use online grocery shopping with no significant gender or age differences. Esselunga leads among supermarkets with 52%, followed by Conad at 44%, Lidl at 33%, and Carrefour at 31%. Amazon dominates the app market with 72% preference, followed by Just Eat at 43%, Glovo at 41%, and Deliveroo at 41%. The 18-34 age group is more inclined to use apps like Glovo (54%) and Deliveroo (47%). Main advantages of online shopping are convenience (60%) and time-saving (51%), with concerns over seeing products (57%) and shipping costs (46%).

🍕 Daniele Veglio, Presidente of the Consorzio Salame Piemonte, reports a 17% increase in production, 21% in sales, and a 25% rise in pre-sliced tray-packed products over nine months. The Salame Piemonte has seen growth due to higher orders, new GDO channel clients, and smaller 80g and 60g pack sizes meeting consumer needs. The modern retail channel (GDO + Discount) dominates with 60% sales, traditional channels at 30%, and 10% from exports, with Sweden as the top importer followed by France, Germany, and Switzerland. Export shares have increased despite Japan's market loss, with Salame Piemonte IGP optimistic for continued growth and international success. 📈

📌 Starting January 1, 2025, in Italy, over 548,700 tourist rental properties must have a National Identification Code (CIN) and minimum safety devices, with 37% yet to request their CIN. Friuli Venezia Giulia has the highest non-compliance at 60%, while Basilicata leads in compliance with over 84% having requested their CIN. Penalties for non-compliance include fines ranging from €800 to €8,000 for operating without a CIN, €500 to €5,000 for failing to display the CIN, and additional fines for lacking safety requirements.

🍽 At Rome's Prati neighborhood since May 2021, Song restaurant specializes in Dim Sum, offering 55 dishes with 26 types of dumplings, including a 7-variety dumpling tasting. Chef Chu Ling San has been leading the kitchen since its opening. The menu features authentic Chinese cuisine, notably Peking Duck with over 30 hours of preparation, served without need for pre-ordering. Song's wine list has been refined to over 50 quality labels, complementing the culinary experience. Located at Via Valadier 14, Song is open daily for lunch and dinner.