Giuridico e Amministrativo

🍪 Lay’s, famous potato chip brand and official UEFA Champions League partner, also sponsoring FIFA World Cup 26TM and FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027TM, launches the new Lay’s MAX line of ridged chips. Available flavors include classic, cheese, and barbecue, with recommended prices of €1.85 for the 115g packs and €0.99 for the 37g pack of Lay’s MAX Double Crunch BBQ. Lay’s MAX Classic and Cheese have been on the market since June, with MAX Double Crunch BBQ also available nationally.

🛡 Italy updated its short-term rental laws in 2024 to increase transparency and combat illicit practices. From September 1, 2024, a National Identification Code (CIN) is mandatory for rentals under 30 days and must be displayed in ads and on-site. Multi-property managers (more than four properties) must register for VAT and submit a SCIA. Non-compliance can result in fines up to €8,000. A 26% flat tax rate applies after four rentals annually or with additional services; a reduced rate of 21% is available for single-property rentals. Technological tools like Ok Home and self check-in are simplifying property management.

🍦 Casa Optima Group, an Italian owner of eight popular gelato and high-quality pastry brands, partnered with Fondazione Nuovo Villaggio del Fanciullo in Ravenna to hold a basic gelato course led by Cristina Ricci from Casa Optima School. Participants learned about artisanal gelato making, from theory to individual practice, producing flavors like hazelnut, pistachio, coffee, chocolate, tiramisu, chantilly cream, and innovative ones like amarena crunch, cookies, popcorn, and honey-based gelato from the foundation. The course aimed to provide a job-ready skill for the attendees' future.

🍸 In Argentina, the Fernandito cocktail, made simple with Fernet Branca (50 ml), Coca Cola, and ice, became an IBA-recognized drink in the New Era Drinks category in 2020. Originating from the 1960s-70s at Bar Premier, it was popularized by singer Cruz Alejandro. Fernet, introduced by Italian immigrants in the late 19th century, is the third most consumed alcoholic drink in Argentina. In 2019, Fernet Branca's Buenos Aires facility produced 25 million liters.

☕ The International Coffee Tasting 2024's session for capsules and pods took place on October 1-2 at Nestlé Coffee Academy in Assago (MI). The event, organized by the International Institute of Coffee Tasters (IIAC), had Carlo Odello as president. Over 120,000 tasting units were analyzed using statistical tools. The next session, focusing on coffee beans, is scheduled for November 5-7 at the Factory Food Designers in Rozzano (MI). ????????????????

🍴 FIPE - Confcommercio, in partnership with ANBC–FIPE and Le Soste, participated in the G7 Industry and Technological Innovation Ministerial Meeting chaired by Minister of Enterprise and Made in Italy, Adolfo Urso, on the previous day. The event showcased Italian gastronomy to G7 ministers and delegates. Italy's catering sector boasts over 331,000 businesses, adding €54 billion in value and employing 1.4 million workers. Lino Enrico Stoppani of FIPE highlighted the sector's role in promoting Italian excellence and culture internationally.

💱 Pasta Armando emphasizes its bronze-die pasta technique in a new ad featuring Chef Alessandro Borghese, brand ambassador for over seven years. The ad campaign, which began airing on September 22, will intensify on October 13 across TV networks, YouTube, and Meta platforms. De Matteis Agroalimentare SpA, founded in 1993 and with over 300 employees, exports to more than 50 countries and reported a 2023 turnover of €223 million, 80% from international markets. Its Flumeri (AV) and Giano dell’Umbria (PG) production facilities have an annual capacity of over 190,000 tonnes.

📌 Roberto Perocchio, Presidente of Assomarinas, responded to Vicepresidente of Altagamma Giovanna Vitelli's statements about the Croatian ACI marina model on October 10, 2024, in Rome. He emphasizes the clash with Italy's free market system, where regions are responsible for coastal planning, mentioning tens of thousands of berths under development or completion. Perocchio highlights ongoing projects backed by investors including D-Marin and IGY, as well as various Italian groups.

🍕 At Blu Ristorante in Torregaveta, with a 4th-generation restaurateur family legacy, Antonio Schiano Lomoriello oversees a culinary tradition dating back to post-WWII. The restaurant evolved from "Addè Figliole" to "Al pontile" in the 70s, to "Villa Aragonese" in the early 90s, and, after a hiatus, reopened in 2021 as Blu. Featuring local seafood, chefs Alessio Aversano and Antonio Scotto prioritize quality and seasonality. With 60 seats indoors and outdoors, sommelier Fabio Gallotti curates a regional wine list. Open Monday-Saturday for lunch and dinner, and Sundays for lunch only.

🍸 Tequila market surpassed €10 billion in 2023 and is expected to reach €16.5 billion by 2032, growing at an annual rate of 5.9%. North America holds over 60% of the market. Mezcal grew 22.7% from 2018 to 2023. Los Siete Misterios, founded in 2010 by Eduardo and Julio Mestre, entered Velier's catalog in September 2024. They support local microeconomies and work with mezcaleros for sustainable practices. Los Siete Misterios was voted the trendiest mezcal of 2024 by Drinks International.