Iniziativa eco-responsabile e CSR

☕ Bazzara celebrates International Coffee Day on October 1, 2024, by renewing its commitment to sustainable quality coffee culture and solidarity. A video was created to honor the day, reflecting coffee passion and dedication across the supply chain. Bazzara supports "Un caffè per…" initiative by the Traditional Italian Espresso Coffee Protection Consortium to raise funds for Fondazione Telethon, promoting research on rare genetic diseases and the value of coffee-related conviviality. The company is proud to contribute to the Italian Traditional Espresso Coffee ritual, a UNESCO intangible heritage candidate.

🍝 Il Tuo Banco - The Urban Street Farmers, a street food brand celebrating Maremma Toscana flavours, announces franchising at Salone Franchising Milano 2024 until September 28 at Allianz-MiCo, Milan. Founded in 1966, led by Alessio Melchionda and Mayta Scotto, the brand aims to expand internationally, focusing on Florida, NY, Texas, California, Switzerland, and Norway. They offer a comprehensive franchise package, including training, continuous support, proprietary e-commerce, and a recognized brand.

🍺 Granarolo attended the G7 Agriculture Ministers’ summit until September 29 in Syracuse, confirmed by President Gianpiero Calzolari and Granlatte President Simona Caselli. The summit focuses on sustainability and the balance between growth and environmental responsibility. Granarolo, with products in France, Germany, UK, America, Canada, and Japan, aims for 40% of its turnover from international dairy products by 2024. The Africa Milk Project, active for nearly 20 years, has 800 farmers providing 3200 liters of milk daily, contributing to regional nutrition. The AfricHand Project, started in Mozambique in 2017, involves 300 farmers and a recent dairy inaugurated with a capacity of 1500 liters/day.

🍹 Mowi, a Norwegian leader in the salmon sector, offers a range of products for restaurants called MOWI PROFESSIONAL, featuring cold-smoked salmon, salmon burgers, and tartare. Despite a 3.1% increase in foodservice prices from 2023, 88% of surveyed Italians continue dining out. The CREST study by Circana shows a 1.2% increase in fish consumption in restaurants from 2022, with salmon dishes accounting for 30% of total fish consumption. MOWI PROFESSIONAL products, rich in Omega 3, are responsibly farmed in Norwegian fjords without antibiotics or GMOs, and certified by Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC). The line includes CRYO-frozen salmon cubes (2 Kg), breaded salmon burgers (150g), and natural burgers (100g). Mowi has topped the Coller FAIRR index for sustainable protein producers for five consecutive years.

🌱 In Cerveteri, Vivenda Spa, part of La Cascina Cooperativa, implemented environmental, economic, and social sustainability policies in school canteens, including eliminating plastic, using sustainable energy with photovoltaic panels, energy-efficient equipment, and electric vans. The project, under Lazio branch director Massimo Montagna and presented by Mayor Elena Gubetti, Vice Mayor Federica Battafarano, and others, introduced reusable tableware and microfiltered water dispensers in schools, aligning with waste reduction goals. Ingredients used are organic, locally sourced, and zero-kilometer, further reducing environmental impact.

🌱 Carimali, part of the Gruppo VEA, has released its first Sustainability Report, marking a significant step in their commitment to sustainability. The report outlines the Group's ESG (Environment, Social, Governance) performance, emphasizing innovation, economic performance, ethics, governance, social impact, health and safety, community engagement, and environmental responsibility including efficient infrastructures, circular economy, and emissions. The full Sustainability Report for 2023 is available online.

🍕 Molino Spadoni, established in 1921, targeted the French market by sponsoring the Coupe de France Pizza 2024 in Lyon, where Tien Siong won, followed by Yannick Mathiot and Gaetano Garofalo. The company will also attend the Sial (19-23 October 2024), Sirha (23-27 January 2025), and Parizza (2-3 April 2025) food events in Paris and Lyon. Known for high-quality flours like Gran Mugnaio PZ and Staccapizza, Molino Spadoni aims to enhance brand awareness and be the go-to for pizza professionals.

🥗 Poke House, a leader in poke bowl cuisine, introduces the High Protein Bowls line in September 2024, featuring four recipes with functional benefits for physical and mental well-being. Vittoria Zanetti, Co-Founder & Executive Director, highlights the bowls meeting community needs and nutritional benefits. The Beauty Bowl includes collagen, key for K-beauty and MiiN skincare. The "1 Bowl x 1 Ball" event, in collaboration with MiiN, runs until October 31, offering prizes in Milan, Rome, Florence, and Turin.

🍴 In celebration of the International Day of Awareness of Food Waste and Loss on September 29, Too Good To Go launches "Una Settimana Zero Sprechi," a campaign to raise awareness and encourage sustainable practices. The average Italian citizen wastes 67 kg of food annually, leading to 180 kg of CO2e emissions, the use of 187 m² of soil, and 54,270 liters of water, costing about 360 euros per person, or 13% of the average food budget. The initiative includes daily tips for participants to reduce waste at home.

☕ At Terra Madre Salone del Gusto 2024, Slow Food Coffee Coalition promotes coffee from seed to cup. Tuscany-based B.farm, led by brothers Samuele and Sandro Bonacchi, part of the coalition's Board of Experts, is committed to environmental and food safety, practicing agroecology. B.farm's Participatory Guarantee System (PGS) certification emphasizes its environmental dedication. They introduced the Ten project with a 10-gram coffee pod, 40% more than the classic dose, to enhance terroir authenticity. Visitors can experience B.farm coffee pairings on September 26 and 30, 2024, featuring Slow Food-certified espresso and filter beans from Honduras and Mexico.