Giuridico e Amministrativo

🍺 At the Beer&Food Attraction, Horecatv's Fabio Russo interviewed Epta's Sales Key Account Manager Italy Food&Beverage, also named Fabio Russo. Epta showcased a comprehensive range of Iarp-branded beverage solutions, featuring innovative, customizable, sustainable, and efficient Iarp display cases. A highlight was a new wine cellar with dual LED lighting and electronic control, along with new beverage showcases and a compact refrigerator suitable for space-constrained venues.

💵 In 2024, Italian food industry exports grew by 8.6%, outshining the overall country's export drop of 0.4%. Specifically, Italian mineral water exports reached a record €1.408 billion, up 28.5% from the previous year, with volumes increasing by 12.9%. The US remained the top market, buying €476.7 million worth of Italian mineral water, up 28.5%. Significant growth was also noted in the UK, with a 165.8% surge to €84 million. EU markets, including the UK, totaled €491.7 million in exports.

🏠 Bed-and-Breakfast.it, an Italian travel platform, surveyed 1,726 affiliated hospitality structures, finding 45.4% B&Bs without VAT, 14.8% guesthouses, 13.1% short-term/tourist rentals, with nearly 50% located in Northern Italy. Over a third are in natural areas, with the majority being small, family-run, with managers over 45 years old and 60% operating alone with 2-3 rooms. Economically, the sector is stabilizing, with 45.3% of managers reporting no financial difficulties in 2025, up from 30.2% in 2014. Average annual revenue is around €26,500 with a price range of €60-€100 per night. Pet-friendly policies vary, with less than 40% accepting pets without restrictions. Sustainability is a focus, with 94.8% using low-energy bulbs and 35% with solar panels. Main guests are couples aged 41-55, staying for 1-3 nights. Over 93% of hosts use online platforms for promotion, but direct marketing tools are underused. Bureaucracy is a challenge, with a new National Identification Code (CIN) introduced between 2024-2025 seen as useful by over half but unnecessary by nearly 40%. Personalized check-ins are common, with 80% hosted in person and

🍴 Cocktail Bar "Bar Genova Atipico" in Scalea is hiring for a sandwich and cold dish preparer with at least 1 year of experience. Seasonal contract offered for April-September, with 3-day weeks (Thu-Sat) from April-June, increasing to 6 days (full time) mid/late June. Part-time salary is €500/month, rising to €1200/month full-time; includes single room accommodation. Shifts are from 17:00 to 00:00, 6 days a week.

🍦 Orogel launches five new products for the restaurant industry, including Protein Burger with Eggplant and Mint, Protein Meatballs with Tomato, Rosemary Batter Potatoes, Vegetable Tempura Trio, and Pre-fried Eggplant Slices. These offerings cater to gluten-free, vegan, and plant-based diets, with Protein Burger and Meatballs containing 13g and 14g of vegetable-derived proteins per 100g, respectively. The Melanzane a Fette Prefritte feature IQF technology, ensuring year-round availability. Orogel, founded in 1967 and now the leading producer of frozen vegetables in Italy, has approximately 1,575 member farmers, 9,000 hectares under sustainable agriculture, and in 2024, marketed 155,500 tonnes of products, generating €383 million in revenue, employing 2,300 workers, and operating three production plants for frozen goods.

🍚 At Sigep 2025, Fabio Russo interviewed Roberto Brazzale, owner of Brazzale, Italy's oldest butter factory. Spotlighted were Gran Moravia cheese, with a new young aged version, and Brazzale Butter, produced from freshly collected milk, a novel approach in the industry. Brazzale also offers hand-wrapped 40g flavored butters, praised by professionals. Brazzale's meticulous selection and feeding of livestock contribute to the products' uniqueness.

✈ Ryanair targets Trieste with expansion plans, introducing three new routes to Lamezia, Prague, and Stockholm, plus increased frequencies on nine existing routes, including Barcelona, Bari, London, Cagliari, and Olbia. CEO Eddie Wilson credits the synergy with local institutions and mentions the pivotal abolition of the municipal surcharge by President Fedriga in 2024, leading to a doubled passenger traffic at 1.1 million per year. Summer 2025 will see a 35% capacity increase and a two-aircraft fleet based in Trieste.

🛡 The Peruvian government declared a 30-day state of emergency in Lima and Callao to combat organized crime. President Dina Boluarte signed the decree, allowing police to take control of public order, with military support in high-risk areas. Some constitutional rights, including freedom of movement and assembly and the inviolability of the home, may be suspended, but no curfew will be imposed.

🔋 Singapore Airlines will ban power banks on board starting April 1st, following an incident on an Air Busan flight likely caused by such a device. This policy will apply to all carriers within the SIA group, including Scoot. Passengers violating the ban face penalties or confiscation of the devices, but power banks can still be carried in hand luggage.

💰 Brussels faces criticism from both associations and businesses due to new directives that seem to favor consumers over operators in the travel industry. Domenico Pellegrino, president of Aidit and CEO of Bluvacanze, voiced concerns, highlighting the risk these EU regulations pose to tourism operators. Michele Serra, president of the Quality Group, lamented the EU's stance against business freedom, suggesting it could suffocate Europe with rules and suspicions about freedom.