Iniziativa eco-responsabile e CSR

🍴 FIPE, during a Senate committee hearing, stressed its commitment to fighting food waste and shared enhancement proposals for upcoming regulations. Roberto Calugi, FIPE-Confcommercio General Director, highlighted the need for incentives over obligations to support small and medium businesses in the sector. Waste Watcher Observatory reveals that 56% of food waste happens in households, not restaurants. FIPE offers a communication kit with the "Love Food No Waste" logo and the "Rimpiattino" initiative, launched in 2019, for taking home leftover food. 93% of Italian restaurateurs already provide food & beverage boxes, questioning the effectiveness of making it a legal requirement. FIPE continues to advocate for sustainable solutions in the restaurant industry.

🍸 Elephant Gin launched their Coffee Liqueur in 2022, crafted by German duo Robin and Tessa Gerlach. The liqueur blends Elephant Aged Gin with Ethiopian cold brew coffee and coffee distillate, featuring notes of cane sugar, nougat, and cranberry. It's designed for consumption post-meal or as a dessert alternative. 15% of profits from Elephant Gin's sales aid the African Wildlife Foundation. The liqueur is sold on dispensa.com at €38,90. In March 2023, Elephant Gin earned a B Corp certification.

☕ Fondazione Lavazza, celebrating its 20th anniversary, emphasizes its commitment to a sustainable future for the coffee supply chain, with a vision to empower coffee growers, especially women and new generations, to compete in the global market. Recognizing the climate crisis and threats to cultivable areas, the foundation supports 30 projects across 17 countries on 3 continents, benefiting over 94,000 people. The world's coffee production involves 25 million small producers across more than 40 countries within the coffee belt. Lavazza has backed over 50 projects since its establishment in 2004.

🏖️ Luigi Porro, CEO of Travel Expert, launched a new training program for its network of 80 travel consultants to stay abreast of evolving tourism market trends and digital strategies. Two educational paths offered: an intensive Master in Lead Management in partnership with Marketing Digital Mind, and a one-to-one course with a specialized coach in tourism marketing. The Master program began in mid-September, focusing on digital marketing strategies, social media platform management, and customer acquisition and retention. The one-to-one coaching offers personalized advice and strategies.

📊 Unigrà, an agri-food sector leader, is innovating in sustainability by transforming okara, a byproduct from plant-based beverage production, into nutrient-rich food ingredients. Collaborating with the University of Milan, specifically Prof.ssa B. Scaglia of DISAA, research findings suggest okara's potential in bakery flours and meat alternatives, as well as functional foods with antioxidant properties. These advancements align with global sustainability goals and circular economy principles, showcasing the partnership between academia and industry in driving environmental innovation.

🌿 Polli, a leader in pesto, ready sauces, preserves, and pickled products, commits to eco-friendly and healthy eating with their soy-free, 100% Plant Based Ragù Vegetali in two high-quality Italian cherry tomato variants: 45% olive and certified supply chain Italian peppers with eggplant. Available in 90g, they complement Polli's Pesto line, including Genovese with or without garlic, and innovative gluten-free, lactose-free Plant Based Pesti like chickpea and cauliflower, awarded “Product of the Year 2023” in sauces and condiments. The company, led by 5th and 6th generation Marco and Manuela Polli, with CEO Marco Fraccaroli, prioritizes controlled supply chain certifications and product biodiversity.

☕ 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.