Giuridico e Amministrativo

🍽 Il Margutta, the first vegetarian and vegan restaurant in Italy, located in via Margutta, Rome, is hiring a chef de partie. The successful candidate will join a 5-person team, work 40 hours a week over 6 days with varying shifts, including two days with split shifts. A fixed-term contract with the intention of a permanent position is offered, with a net salary of around €1700 per month.

🍕 Luca Pedinotti and Tommaso Barelli have launched a new enoteca with a kitchen in Milan, called 1861 Diciottosessantuno, offering a fusion of contemporary and quality dining with a wide selection of unconventional wines. Chef Ali Imram brings creative dishes to the table, like unique uramaki, with the kitchen open from 18:00, exclusively in the evenings for those seeking a perfect balance of flavors and sociability.

🍫 Ferrero introduced the Tavolette FERRERO ROCHER Nocciola & Mandorla chocolate bars, following the success of their first chocolate bars launched in September 2021. The new bars, featuring a blend of hazelnut and almond pieces, join the range of milk, dark, and white chocolate as well as the RAFFAELLO coconut and almond bars. A 20-second TV spot will run for 10 weeks from October 2024 to February 2025. Suggested retail price: €2.19.

🍪 Nonno Nanni acquires Italat France, a key player in Rungis, Paris, aiming to strengthen its presence in France. The deal is set to increase product visibility and accessibility, expand growth, and promote Italian artisanal tradition internationally. Silvia Lazzarin, President of Nonno Nanni, highlights the strategic enhancement for the French and international market. Legal and contractual advice comes from PwC TLS and compliance with French law by Lumieres-avocats and Stemm - Cabinet d'Avocats.

🏆 Ristorante Serrae Villa Fiesole was awarded a Michelin star on November 5 at the annual Michelin star ceremony in Modena's Teatro Pavarotti. This event marked the 70th anniversary of the Michelin Guide. Chef Antonello Sardi's commitment to sustainability and local cuisine was recognized. The restaurant, located in the FH55 Hotel Villa Fiesole, offers a unique dining experience with 9 tables and a menu celebrating local excellence through 5, 7, or 9-course tasting journeys.

📈 Stati Generali del Mercato Food & Beverage in Italia, led by Italgrob and Italian Exhibition Group, highlighted a consumer confidence index at a 7-year low. Despite the pandemic, the sector saw a positive end to 2023 with demand rising. Food & Beverage sector outside the home registered a critical hold (+2.4% Distributors, -6.9% Cash&Carry) through September 2024. Inflation at 4% for long channels, lower than the 5.5-5 point ISTAT index. The 2024 turnover is linked to economic choices with 12% tied to newly launched products. From a pre-pandemic value of €85 billion in 2019 to €99 billion in 2023, the market is projected to reach €101 billion in 2024. Positive forecasts for 2025 anticipate visits increasing by 0.9% and value by 2.8%. The 14th International Horeca Meeting will be held at Beer&Food Attraction in Rimini in February 2025.

🍷 The 20-year-old Pinot Nero vineyard, located in the Valle dei Prati area with a north-east exposure and altitude of about 200 meters, has yielded the 100% Pinot Nero Blanc de Noirs Oltrepò Pavese DOCG by Mazzolino estate. The 2020 vintage involves the "coeur" of the pressing, 36 months of rest on yeast, 10% wood aging, 3.5g dosage, and was disgorged in February of this year. Approximately 3,500 bottles of Blanc de Noirs will join Mazzolino's existing 10,000 dedicated to Metodo Classico from next autumn. Francesca Seralvo, who has led the estate since 2015, acknowledges the influence of Reims winemaker Dominique Le Boeuf in achieving excellence with this sparkling wine.

☕ Celebrating Cappuccino Day, Parmalat discovers that over 91% of Italians love cappuccino, with 38% consuming it daily, and 82% seeing it as the ideal breakfast drink. The survey shows 58% wouldn't drink it post-noon, yet 17% defy this tradition. Over 60% have perfected their home cappuccino recipe; 45% use an electric frother, 29% like it plain, 30% add sugar, and 31% prefer a cocoa sprinkle. Parmalat introduces Latte Barista, a UHT milk designed for cappuccino foam, with high protein and no additives. Parmalat, part of the Lactalis Group since 2011, leads the Italian milk market and reaches 20 million Italian families and 200 million consumers globally.

🍺 Commissione Agricoltura della Camera supported ddl di Bilancio 2025, suggesting excise tax reductions to 2.97 euros per hectoliter degree Plato and restoring discounts for craft breweries up to 60,000 hectoliters. The measures are backed by AssoBirra, representing major beer and malt producers in Italy. The bill is on a tight schedule for first reading approval by early December, with amendments due by November 11. The beer industry seeks €6.9 million to regain competitiveness, after excise increases in January 2023 and 2024 led to market contraction and an uptick in imports from lower-tax European countries. Excise taxes account for around 80 cents per draft beer and 40% of the retail price for the most popular 0.66l bottled beer in Italy.

🎉 The Condé Nast Johansens Awards for Excellence 2025 announced winners in categories for regions including UK, Europe, Mediterranean, North America, Central and South America, and Asia, Africa, Middle East & Oceania. Italy triumphed with five luxury establishments: Gardena Grödnerhof Hotel & Spa, Color Hotel style & design, Palazzo di Varignana Wellness Resort & Villas, Lucia Magnani Health Clinic, and ADLER Spa Resort SICILIA. The award ceremony took place at the Kimpton Fitzroy Hotel in London on November 4. The awards recognize top luxury hospitality and are based on online votes, guest feedback, and Local Experts' evaluations.