Iniziativa eco-responsabile e CSR

🏅 Burger King partners with the Italian Federation of Roller Sports (FISR) for the World Skate Games, the premier international inline freestyle event, held for the first time in Italy, Rome, until September 15. As an official partner, Burger King previously supported the HBC event in Milan in June. The World Skate Games, now in their 4th edition, feature 12 roller sports. Burger King, established in 1954, operates over 18,700 locations worldwide, with more than 11 million guests daily in 100 countries. Burger King Restaurants Italia S.p.A., part of the QSRP group, manages over 270 restaurants in Italy, employing more than 5,000 people.

🍷 New Zealand winemaking industry aims for carbon neutrality by 2025, with Sustainable Winegrowing New Zealand (SWNZ) certification covering 96% of vineyard areas and 10% of wineries recognized as organic. The nation, producing 1% of global wine primarily for export (90%), has developed a roadmap with the Energy Efficiency & Conservation Authority (EECA), featuring milestones for 2030, 2040, and 2050. Strategies include improving energy efficiency, transitioning away from diesel, decarbonizing the electric grid, climate-smart innovations in the supply chain, and enhancing carbon capture. Direct emission reductions (scope 1) are prioritized, with plans for 75% of packaged wines in lightweight glass by 2030 and 50% bottled at the point of consumption, increasing to 55% by 2050, while paper/cardboard packaging aims for 50% by 2050.

🍽 Federalberghi Torino and Slow Food, with Consorzio Terre Reali del Piemonte, Booking Piemonte, and Somewhere, launched “La Torino del Gusto in Cabrio,” offering guided bus tours through Turin with tastings by the Maestri del Gusto. Aimed at promoting tourist attractions through local food excellence, the tours will debut at “Terra Madre Salone del Gusto” (September 26-30, Parco Dora) and continue monthly. Tourists can pair the experience with stays in Federalberghi Torino's associated hotels.

📚 In a study by Nomisma for CIRFOOD DISTRICT, 91% of interviewed families use school canteen services. The "Perception of School Catering Services" survey reveals a 72% satisfaction rate, attributed to menu variety (36%), sustainability (27%), and service efficiency (31%). Over 80% of families value the social (94%), inclusive (89%), and nutritional benefits (89%) of school meals. Families also acknowledge the role of school meals in reducing food poverty (85%) and improving family life management (88%). The research, involving 608 families, was conducted via CAWI in May 2024.

🍕 Poldo Panino League established in Tivoli since 2009 and in Rome since 2023. Owned by Mauro and Francesco Teodori, the panineria in Rome's Via del Pellegrino offers football-inspired sandwiches. The "Anima Candida" sandwich, created by chef Cristina Bowerman, supports Rise Against Hunger Italia with €1 donated per sandwich sold in Rome and Tivoli. It features a dual experience with Mediterranean sea and land flavors, combining ingredients such as shrimp, arugula, garlic oil, lemon zest, hummus, sun-dried tomato cream, roasted zucchini cream, roasted eggplants, salted ricotta, and dairy.

☕ Cristina Scocchia, CEO of illycaffè, notes a 15% increase in coffee cup prices over the past three years, now averaging €1.50. New York Stock Exchange's coffee price index surged to 250-252 cents per pound last week—a 70% rise from last year and up from 110 cents in December 2021. This spike, attributed to climate change and geopolitical issues, could lead to reduced coffee-growing areas by 2050 and potential mass migration from countries like Ethiopia, affecting 2-5 million farmers.

☕ Illycaffè's Università del Caffè marks its 25th anniversary, with a global presence in 23 countries and the main campus in Trieste, having educated over 350,000 individuals including growers, hospitality operators, and coffee enthusiasts. The institution boasts a faculty of 50 experts certified by ACS Italia, ensuring high standards of knowledge and skill in coffee education. The University offers specialized courses for growers, hospitality professionals, and coffee lovers, addressing regional needs and promoting quality and sustainability in the coffee culture.

🏕 Environmental certifications are becoming critical in the hospitality industry, providing hotels with credibility and transparency, leading to significant savings and attracting eco-conscious customers. Well-known certifications include Green Key, EU Ecolabel, and LEED. To obtain these, hotels must conduct a detailed analysis, choose the right certification, and involve all staff in sustainable practices. Investment costs are often offset by operational efficiencies, and the certification timeline varies from a few months to over a year, requiring ongoing commitment. Effective communication strategies are crucial to promote a certified green hotel, enhancing its reputation and attracting sustainable tourism.

🍷 Researchers from Stellenbosch University and Hartenberg Family Vineyards found that regenerative viticulture, using high-density grazing with ruminants, improves soil health and wine quality. Since introducing cattle in 2017, Hartenberg noticed significant positive soil changes including increased biodiversity like nine new fungi and grass species. The study observed the soil and grape quality in 2022 and replicated in 2023, revealing smaller grape clusters, higher fruit concentration, and physiological maturity at lower sugar levels, leading to more elegant and fresh wine with red fruit scents.

📊 Di Leo, azienda dolciaria fondata nel 1663 a Altamura e oggi con sede a Matera, ha pubblicato il suo primo Bilancio di Sostenibilità 2023. Nel 2023, l'azienda ha registrato una crescita economica del 20%, raggiungendo un fatturato di 19,7 milioni di euro, con un Ebitda di 1,5 milioni di euro e un utile netto di 365 mila euro. Di Leo ha ridotto del 5,25% le emissioni di gas metano e del 16,75% le emissioni da consumo di energia elettrica, mentre gli scarti di produzione sono diminuiti del 19%. Ha inoltre introdotto la linea di biscotti Panpezzetti, usando acqua di mare e farine italiane. Il 98% dei dipendenti è assunto a tempo indeterminato, con una rappresentatività di genere di 54% donne e 46% uomini tra gli impiegati, e nel 2023 sono state erogate 656 ore di formazione sulle tematiche di economia circolare. Di Leo sostiene iniziative a favore della cultura e dell'educazione alimentare.