Iniziativa eco-responsabile e CSR

🏠 In the Bolognese hills, Palazzo di Varignana Resort & Spa is becoming a luxury tourism hotspot in Italy, offering 140 rooms and suites for leisure and business, including conference rooms and event spaces. Its VarSana Spa spans over 3,700 square meters, complemented by a three-hectare garden with an outdoor pool, and a unique dining experience in a converted royal train carriage. The resort emphasizes well-being, gastronomy, and culture, with Il Palazzo Restaurant highlighting local cuisine and sustainable practices.

🏅 Rizzoli Emanuelli celebrates Giulia Ghiretti, Paralympic Champion and Brand Ambassador, for her achievements at the 2024 Paris Paralympics. Ghiretti secured gold in the 100m breaststroke SB4, fifth in the 200m medley SM5, and sixth in the 50m butterfly S5. A collaboration includes her participation in social media content and live events. A special episode showcasing her Paralympic journey airs on September 23. Federica Siri, Marketing and Trade Marketing Manager, applauds Ghiretti's embodiment of the company's values.

🍺 Brand Finance's study conducted at the end of 2023 identifies Ichnusa as the most influential beer brand in Italy, scoring 98.1 out of 100. Ichnusa is preferred for its sustainability and reputation, with Italians willing to pay a premium. Moretti, Heineken, and Peroni are also top brands in Italy. Corona leads globally with a brand value of $10.4 billion, a 40% increase from the previous year. Peroni, the only Italian brand in Brand Finance's 2024 ranking, is valued at $470 million, up 17%, ranking 42nd globally. Italy's brand strength is highlighted, with potential for international expansion, bolstered by the country's culinary reputation.

🍪 58 million tons of food waste produced annually in the EU, with 70% occurring during consumption in homes, food services, and retail. The International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste is commemorated on September 29. Italian hotel group Aries and Michelin-starred chef Andrea Ribaldone advocate for local and seasonal cooking, providing practical tips and a sustainable high-cuisine menu for colder seasons. The menu will be available from September 2024 at Quark (Milan), Villa Pamphili (Rome), and Living Place (Bologna) restaurants.

☕ Lavazza partners with The World's 50 Best Hotels for the second consecutive year, sponsoring the new Lavazza Highest New Entry Award. The award ceremony is scheduled for September 17 at London's Guildhall. Founded in 1895, Lavazza boasts over 3 billion euros in turnover and a portfolio including prestigious brands. With a presence in 140 markets, the group produces over 30 billion cups of coffee annually. Lavazza aims to combine competitive business with social and environmental responsibility.

🍵 SaiTe’ introduces a line of artisanal herbal teas, Bontà, featuring pure, natural ingredients without sweeteners, preservatives, or artificial flavors. Hand-packaged in recyclable and reusable tins, the teas range from orange and chocolate to strawberry and champagne, with biodegradable pyramid filters. SaiTe’ supports sustainability through initiatives like Too Good To Go and Up2You, promoting eco-friendly practices and combatting food waste. Ingredients are 100% natural, vegan, sourced from family farms or social projects.

🏅 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.