Giuridico e Amministrativo

🍕 Italian "Made in Italy" food products reached €23 billion in exports in 2024, an increase of over 11%, with the food sector exporting €57 billion in total. Pasta (+4.8%, €4.02 billion), coffee (+8.9%, €2.66 billion), baked goods (+13.3%, €4.3 billion), and chocolate (+17.2%, €2.88 billion) led the surge. Key markets included Germany, France, the USA, the UK, Spain, and Poland. Emotional connections from over 250 million tourists visiting Italy in 2024 contributed to this export success. Seven companies shared their production secrets on social media, amidst concerns over US tariffs potentially impacting future exports. Unione Italiana Food represents 530 Italian companies producing over 900 brands.

🍸 Tequila flavored brand 21 Seeds sued parent company Diageo for alleged deceitful acquisition in 2022, amidst developing a competing product, Casamigos Jalapeño Tequila. The lawsuit filed on April 2 by Fortis Advisors in Delaware Chancery Court, USA, accuses Diageo of undermining 21 Seeds' sales potential. The British multinational acquired 21 Seeds in spring 2022 for an undisclosed sum. UK nightlife faces a crisis, with predictions of over half of the bars, pubs, and clubs potentially closing by 2030, risking 3.5 million jobs, one-third of the hospitality workforce. London's venue offering could plummet by over 57% from 8,457 to 3,617 within five years. Despite this, luxury cocktails thrive, with Salvatore Calabrese's Salvatore’s Legacy priced at €8,800, making it Europe's most expensive. The Baccarat x Patrón, crafted by Calabrese for Baccarat's 260th anniversary, auctioned on April 7 for €36,990 in Dubai, and the Ritz Carlton Tokyo's Diamonds are Forever sold for over €18,000.

🍕 The 32nd edition of the World Pizza Championship in Parma saw over 700 pizzaioli from 48 countries and more than 6,000 visitors. Giuliano Bucci won the Pizza Napoletana STG category, Giuseppe Balsomini took home the Pizza Classica and Sustainability awards, Stefan Enchev and Dzehyan Dzhaferov triumphed in Pizza a Due, Jenny Fontebasso excelled in Pizza Senza Glutine, Giuseppe Criminisi dominated Pizza in Teglia, Giorgio Sabbatini led Pizza in Pala, and Mattia Montagnani topped the World's Best Homemade Pizza category. Technical skill awards went to Takumi Tachikawa for Freestyle, Massimo Montoli for Largest Pizza, Giuseppe Amendola for Fastest Pizza, and “Duri come il Marmo” team from Massa Carrara won the World Pizza Team competition. Nicole Batzella received the Triathlon Pizza prize and Giuseppe Criminisi also claimed the Parmigiano Reggiano award.

🍴 Lauri Catering & Food Design has epitomized catering excellence for over 20 years, transforming events into unforgettable experiences combining culinary quality, visual elegance, and attention to detail. Founded in 2012 by Micaela Lauri and renowned Chef Mauro Serra, the company has evolved, gaining expertise and acclaim in high-level catering. Their corporate philosophy creates sensory narratives through food, offering services for private and corporate events, weddings, birthdays, holidays, including Easter and Christmas, and the "Chef at home" option. Renowned Italian brands and celebrities have chosen Lauri Catering, highlighting its excellence and professionalism. Horecanews.it is a daily source of industry news and insights.

🎶 SILB-FIPE signed a deal with Soundreef on April 7, 2025, effective retroactively from January 1, 2025, replacing LEA for music rights management. The agreement includes a modular tariff system, a 10% discount on public rates, and a 50% reduction on surcharges for events held without a permit from January to April 2025, if conditions are met. Details are available at www.silb.it. The partnership aims to simplify and provide legal protection for entertainment businesses.

🍳 L'Agriturismo Villaggio Della Salute in Monterenzio is hiring a chef with at least 3 years of experience. Responsibilities include menu planning, staff training, and maintaining kitchen equipment. The position offers a full-time contract with the potential for a permanent role, a 6-day workweek with split shifts, and a monthly net salary of €1,800 to €2,000 plus accommodation. The job is open to all candidates in compliance with laws 903/77 and 125/91.

🍕 Angelo Pezzella's Pizzeria con Cucina entered the "Di Pizza Roma 2025" guide as one of the top 16 pizzerias in Rome after a multi-month evaluation by industry experts. The award ceremony took place on April 7 at "Sua Maestà la Pizzeria & Filetteria". Located at via Appia Nuova 1095, Prenestino-Labicano, the pizzeria is celebrated for its authentic Neapolitan pizza and has become a favorite among locals. Angelo and his son Gaetano Pezzella take pride in this recognition, emphasizing their dedication to quality and tradition in Rome’s competitive pizza scene.

💰 President Donald Trump surprises markets with a 90-day suspension of higher U.S. tariffs on most countries, excluding China, which faces a 125% tariff. The general tariff remains at 10% for most countries, with specific duties for Canada, Mexico, energy products, and fertilizers at 25% or 10%, and separate tariffs on imported cars, steel, and aluminum. The S&P 500 jumps 9%, the Nasdaq 12%, and the Dow Jones 7.87% following the announcement. The EU considers suspending 21 billion in counter-tariffs, with European markets recording significant gains. Trump's trade policy continues to cause economic uncertainty, impacting over 400 billion dollars of Chinese goods exported to the U.S. annually.

🍾 President Trump issued a 90-day suspension of additional tariffs on Italian products, including wines, spirits, and vinegars, preventing an increase from 10% to 20%. Federvini welcomes the move but stresses the need for a stable trade framework. Micaela Pallini, President of Federvini, highlights the industry's difficulties and calls for "zero for zero" tariffs to avoid damage to both the EU and the US.

💸 In Italy's competitive hospitality market, hoteliers are adopting direct booking strategies to bypass high commissions from online travel agencies (OTAs) and regain control over guest experiences. Direct bookings offer higher profit margins without OTA commissions, stronger guest relations, and brand control. Effective tactics include creating a mobile-friendly, SEO-optimized website with high-quality photos and clear CTAs like "Book Now," integrating commission-free booking engines with multilingual and mobile support, providing exclusive direct booking benefits such as discounted rates or free breakfast, running targeted marketing campaigns using tools like Google Ads and SEO to drive traffic to direct booking pages, utilizing email marketing for repeat bookings with personalized offers, maintaining rate parity and clarity, and implementing real-time assistance through AI or live chats. Chekin supports hotels with a digital guest journey, online payments, upselling tools, and automated messaging, contributing to outstanding stays and repeat direct bookings.