Giuridico e Amministrativo

🌳 The European Commission announced on Wednesday, October 2, a 12-month delay in the enforcement of the Sustainable Use of Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), moving the deadline to December 30, 2025, for large companies, and June 30, 2026, for small and micro-enterprises. The postponement aims to ensure a smoother transition for EU member states and third countries, in light of concerns from international partners and the need for a more gradual approach.

🍴 Chef Riccardo Quadri has created a culinary gem with Quadri Bistrot, located in the vibrant Brera district of Milan. The Michelin Guide recognized the establishment for its Bresse chicken stuffed with its own sauce, seasonal vegetables, and aromatic oil. Quadri Bistrot's cuisine is a modern reinterpretation of tradition, aligning with Milan's cosmopolitan spirit and founded on respect for ingredients, tradition, and taste. Horecanews.it regularly reports on the restaurant industry, offering news, surveys, and research.

🍒 Leni's, a brand of VOG Products, presents Brulé di mela (Apfelglühmix), a non-alcoholic alternative to mulled wine from Alto Adige, designed for both the Horeca sector and private consumption. Made with 100% Italian apples, without added sugars or preservatives, it combines cloudy apple juice with orange juice and flavors of cinnamon and clove. Christoph Tappeiner, Director of VOG Products, highlights the drink as an innovation that values the fruits of the region. Available in 1L bottles and 5L Bag in Box, this product expands Leni's range of high-quality Italian apple products from Alto Adige, catering to both national and international markets.

📈 In Italy, 38.3% of tourists choose restaurants online, with Google reviews most used at 17%, followed by TripAdvisor (6.7%), and social media (14.5%). Word-of-mouth influences 50.7% of dining decisions, and 11% decide by walking past a restaurant. The survey by Osservatorio Ristorazione included 2400 venues nationwide and will be presented at RistoratoreTop Live in Bologna from October 21-23, 2024. Data shows 61.6% of tourists dine at a restaurant for the first time, while 38.4% are repeat visitors. Dining is most common in pairs (34.1%), with family (31.9%), friends (28.7%), or for work (3.7%). Only 1.6% dine alone. New trends for 2024 include requiring credit card details or deposits for reservations, addressing no-shows which account for 2% of lost revenue for restaurants.

🍕 Cristian Santomauro from Cilento won "The Best Pizza Identity" at The Best Pizza Awards 2024 in Milan's Spazio Antologico - East End Studios. At 33, he is the custodian of the pizza ammaccata tradition from his hometown of Piano Vetrale, with a population of 400. His pizzeria, L'Ammaccata - Antica Pizza Cilentana, promotes a diet reflecting local traditions with ancient grains, sourdough, and Cilento goat's cheese. Santomauro has been a pizzaiolo for 15 years, honoring his grandmother's legacy.

📈 Cattel SpA, celebrating its 100-year history, hosted "Gender Equality in Organizations, UNI/PDR 125:2022 – Certify to Grow" in collaboration with Noiwelfare Srl. The event, also available online, featured speakers Marco Pagan (Cattel HR Director), Enrico Morgante, Giulia Saccardo, Maela Coccato, Roberta Bassi, and Filippo Tanganelli. Italy ranks 79th out of 146 countries in the Global Gender Gap Index. Gender equality in companies boosts performance by 17%, decision making by 20%, and teamwork quality by 30%. Certification UNI/PDR 125:2022, supported by law 162/2021, is attainable even by micro-enterprises with 1-9 employees, offering benefits like tax relief and enhanced reputation. Approximately 1000 companies are certified, ranging from large firms like Veritas and Amazon to SMEs.

🍷 In Toscana, 12 producers have collaborated to create an "Ethical Charter" for Tuscan vermouth, aiming for official recognition and protection of its designation. Announced days before the first Salone del Vermouth on October 5 at The Social Hub, the charter outlines five values, including using locally produced wines, exclusive production and bottling in Toscana, and adherence to traditional methods. The charter has gained support from national distributors such as Fine Spirit, Spirits e colori, and Velier.

🍰 Rocco Cannavino and Ernst Knam, both master pastry chefs, collaborated in Naples to create a dessert called “tiramibù foresta,” combining tiramisu with mascarpone and brioche with the Black Forest cake. The dessert features 100% arabica coffee, eggless mascarpone cream, a 62% chocolate ganache heart, and Maldon salt chocolate shavings. It will be available in Lab Stores in Naples and Pomigliano d’Arco from Monday, October 11.

📈 In 2023, Italian dietary supplement sector's turnover reached €4.5 billion with nearly 300,000 tons sold. Italy leads the European market with a 26% share, followed by Germany (19%) and France (15%). Pharmacies dominate sales (€3.5 billion, 78%), with 73% of Italian adults using supplements at least once last year. Italian exports in 2023 grew to €1.9 billion, with a positive trade balance of €894 million. A PwC study on Omega 3 suggests Europe could save €20 billion in healthcare costs.

🍰 Pasticceria Roberto, owned by Giovanni Cavalleri in Erbusco, received the Tre Tazzine and Tre Chicchi awards from the Gambero Rosso's Bar d'Italia Guide 2025. The ceremony was held in Milan's Teatro Manzoni on September 26. The pastry shop operates Tuesday to Sunday, 7:30-19:00, across a 3000 m² space featuring a laboratory, sales area, café, bistrot, dehors, and a garden. Giovanni's family; sister Fabrizia, wife Michela, and son Roberto, are integral to the business. Visit pasticceriaroberto.com for more information.