Iniziativa eco-responsabile e CSR

📚 Giovanni Soldini, a renowned navigator, collaborated with My Cooking Box and Amref to support the "La fame non è un gioco" campaign for World Food Day (October 16). For each Meal Kit sold, €2.50 will be donated to Amref's efforts in Burkina Faso. A special "pasta e ceci" recipe box will feature a QR Code to Soldini's cooking video, demonstrating a simple yet nutritious dish. This campaign aims to address the critical food security challenge in Africa, where 1 in 5 people suffer from hunger, as reported by Sofi 2023.

🎭 Eataly Milano Smeraldo hosts a charity star-studded dinner today at 20:00 at the new Eataly Food&Pizza Theatre, aiming to support breast cancer research during October, the breast cancer prevention month. All proceeds will go to Fondazione Umberto Veronesi ETS for a study on the HER2DX genomic test's impact on treatment decisions for HER2+ early-stage breast cancer. Renowned chefs like the Cerea brothers (3 Michelin stars), Carlo Cracco (1 Michelin star), and others will participate. The event, in collaboration with La Cucina Italiana, offers tickets for €180 and the possibility for additional donations.

🍫 In 1974, Ritter Sport revolutionized chocolate packaging by assigning a distinctive color to each flavor, despite skepticism predicting failure. Fifty years later, around 180 varieties have been launched, with enduring favorites like Alpine Milk (blue), Marzipan (red), and Gianduja (intense blue). The latest campaign "Dark Mode: ON!" introduces the Extra Dark 70% chocolate in black, symbolizing all colors in one, paired with a social media takeover in total black to celebrate the launch.

☕ Costadoro S.p.A., a Turin-based high-end coffee producer present in over 40 countries, with 55% of its production exported, has released its 2023 Impact Report. The company focuses on sustainability as an essential element for long-term success, integrating sustainable practices into every aspect of operations. They have 4 environmental and social certifications (ISO 14001, BIO, Fairtrade, and B Corp) and are involved in circularity projects, such as utilizing waste heat from roasters to heat their facilities, expecting to reduce natural gas use by 28,927 standard cubic meters annually and recover 270 kW of power by 2025. The company prioritizes employee potential and well-being, with over 130 staff members, providing 1,500 training hours, and 6,000 hours for clients and partners. Costadoro supports the International Women Coffee Alliance, promotes human rights in their supply chain, and engages in environmental and artistic projects with educational institutions. They back values communicated through sports and aim to evolve into a carbon-neutral business model.

🍬 Eridania, marking its 125th anniversary, will attend the Salone della CSR on October 10, with CEO Alessio Bruschetta speaking about consumer transparency. Committed to sustainability for over a decade, Eridania obtained an EPD certification in 2021 for Zucchero Classico, reducing CO2 emissions and water usage by the equivalent of 500 Olympic pools annually, and moving to 100% renewable energy for packaging. "Pack parlanti" introduced in 2022 and 2023, educate consumers on sustainability progress. Initiatives like "Zucchero & co" and "Eridania on tour" aim to promote responsible consumption, with events in Milan on October 12-13 and Bologna on October 19-20. Results from the "Sustainability in product categories" study by GS1 Italy will be presented on October 11 at the CSR Salon.

🏖 CleanBnB reports a 39% online booking occupancy rate for Italy in August, ranking second among Mediterranean destinations. Francesco Zorgno, President of CleanBnB, highlights Italy's robust tourism potential and their management of over 2,800 units across 90+ Italian locations. In the first half of 2024, CleanBnB surpassed 55,000 stays, a 35% increase from 2023, and expanded their portfolio to over 2,870 units, advocating for sustainable tourism practices.

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🍾 Champagne Telmont, part of Rémy Cointreau, unveils "Réserve de la Terre" in Italy, a 100% organic cuvée. In 2022, Leonardo DiCaprio became a shareholder, endorsing the brand's environmental commitment. The blend comprises 70% from 2020, 15% each from 2019 and 2018, aged three years for a 2024 release. It features 44% Meunier, 34% Chardonnay, 22% Pinot Noir across 64,800 numbered bottles, offering a low sugar content of 2.5 grams per liter, expressing the terroir's vitality.

📦 At the 14th anniversary of Filiera Armando in Flumeri, De Matteis Agroalimentare SB hosted “IncontrArmando” to renew partnerships with 760 Italian farms. The farms have expanded arable land by 35% to 13,000 hectares, outperforming the national 6.2% decline. President Armando Enzo De Matteis founded the Filiera in 2010. Discussion led by Agriculture Minister Lollobrigida and industry experts focused on maintaining high-quality pasta production and Italian cuisine's global reputation.

📈 Bonduelle Food Service announced Matteo Cavallari as the new Food Service Channel Marketing Manager, starting October. Reporting to Alessandro Brighenti, Commercial & Marketing Director, Cavallari's role involves leading marketing activities and contributing to strategic development in the foodservice market. Cavallari, with prior experience in Bonduelle since 2008 and roles at Witor’s and Oleificio Zucchi, rejoined Bonduelle in 2023. His team includes Fabrizio Milione, Tetiana Lytvynova, and Melba Catania.