Iniziativa eco-responsabile e CSR

🌱 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.

🏖️ Malaysia sees a surge in Italian tourist arrivals from January to June 2024, surpassing pre-pandemic levels with an 11.2% growth compared to the same period in 2019. During these six months, Malaysia welcomed 24,561 visitors from Italy, a 52.8% increase from 2023. Italy ranks as the fifth-largest European market for Malaysian tourism, with June 2024 recording a record high of 3,780 Italian arrivals. Malaysia aims to host 27.3 million arrivals in 2024 and targets 35.6 million international tourists by 2026. Datuk Manoharan Periasamy, Director General of Tourism Malaysia, highlights Italy among the top five European markets and anticipates more Italian tourists in the coming years. Visit Malaysia 2026 focuses on cultural richness and sustainable tourism.

🌍 Zurab Pololikashvili of UN Tourism emphasized sustainable tourism as the G20's top priority during a meeting in Belem, Brazil, highlighting its role in empowering local communities and tackling climate change post-Covid. He advocated for a shift towards a circular economy benefiting the environment and local populations, stressing the sector's reliance on biodiversity, climate stability, and natural resources for resilience.

🌽 De Matteis Agroalimentare SpA, a leading producer of durum wheat pasta, participates in DiviNazione 24 during the G7 Agriculture through September 29 in Siracusa. Pasta Armando, made from 100% Italian wheat from the Armando Chain, showcases at the Expo. The company has over €220 million in revenue, 80% from exports, a U.S. subsidiary, 300 employees, and controls production from milling with its own mill. The "Patto Armando," with over 700 farms, ensures high-quality, pesticide and glyphosate-free wheat, resulting in over 15% increased yields and €13 million in premiums paid over 14 years for 12,000 hectares.

🍷 Oregon State University researchers developed a special spray coating that could protect grapes from wildfire smoke effects, not affecting growth or quality. Tastry, an AI-based company, uses machine learning and advanced chemistry to analyze wine analytes and decode aromatic matrices, predicting flavor and aroma changes over time. This technology helps winemakers mitigate smoke contamination effects, preserving wine quality and potentially saving crops from substantial losses.