Iniziativa eco-responsabile e CSR

🍷 Airbnb and the Heritage Association of the Prosecco Hills of Conegliano and Valdobbiadene have partnered to promote UNESCO's Prosecco Hills. Announced in Venice with Veneto Region Governor Luca Zaia, the partnership features an Accademia for hosts, the 'Narratori della Bellezza' project, and a dedicated website. The 'vineyards' category on Airbnb has seen a 400% growth in the past year. Airbnb is committed to promoting sustainable, diversified travel beyond Venice, highlighting rural areas like Prosecco Hills and the alpine locations of the upcoming Winter Olympics, for which Airbnb is a partner.

🌿 Gruppo Milo, Bitonto-based renowned fresh pasta maker, eyes further growth in 2024 after a significant first semester performance with over 15% increase in bakery products and a 35% rise in international markets, notably a 20% jump in dry pasta production. Giovanni Milo anticipates a 2024 turnover reaching €45 million. Investments include €2.5 million in new production facilities and €1.25 million in a 1000 KWp photovoltaic plant at Palo del Colle, reducing CO2 emissions by 715.50 tons yearly, equating to 4,284 trees planted. Existing Palombaio plant's 200 KWp system cuts CO2 by 140 tons, akin to 856 trees annually. The company employs 150 people and exports account for 48% of revenue, with significant shares in the US market.

🍫 Domori, a leader in super premium chocolate production, has been awarded the Innovation Award SMAU 2024 for optimizing payments to the supply chain with fintech PlusAdvance's Card2Account technology. This allows for efficient payment management, ensuring supply chain finance operations without additional supplier approvals. Ceremonies will be held in October at FieraMilanoCity, Milan. Domori, founded in 1997 and part of Riccardo Illy's Polo del Gusto, pioneered Criollo cacao protection and is now a Società Benefit aiming for B-CORP certification.

📖 TheFork surveyed 1080 students aged 18-22, finding 44% dine out monthly and 55% socialize over meals. Key influencers for restaurant choice are friends and family (63%), social media (10-11%), with online reviews and ratings deemed essential (74-76%). Most (63%) spend €20-€30 per person, preferring pizzerias (78%), trattorias (60%), and sushi spots (55%). TheFork partners with thefaculty, aiding 150,000 students through promotions and restaurant experiences.

🍺 Heineken® continues as Global Partner for the Formula 1® Pirelli Gran Premio d'Italia 2024 at the Autodromo di Monza from August 30 to September 1, promoting responsible alcohol consumption—a commitment since 2004 with at least 10% of its media budget dedicated to the cause. Its "When You Drive Never Drink" campaign with Max Verstappen runs from August 26 to October 6, emphasizing the role of a designated driver. The campaign, by LePub and aired for 6 weeks, extends to targeted Spotify ads.

💰 Intesa Sanpaolo financed Pasta Berruto Spa, a renowned Piedmontese company, with €10 million for a new short pasta production line. The loan is one of the first under SACE's 'Garanzia Futuro' and part of a €120 billion program aimed at Italian businesses, of which €20 billion is dedicated to agribusiness in collaboration with MASAF. Pasta Berruto, with a history dating back to 1881, exports 90% of its production to approximately 100 countries. The company's 2024/2028 investment plan totals over €19.5 million, including this new production line and other structural improvements.

🍕 Over 91% of Italians changed their eating habits due to inflation and price increases between late 2023 and early 2024, with 49% adopting more sustainable practices to save money and reduce waste. A study by Too Good To Go and YouGov highlighted this shift toward sustainability. Additionally, 63% of university students avoid food waste, 83% rely on discounts to save, and 47% need at least €100 more per month for healthy food. Too Good To Go's Surprise Bag and Pantry Box help students save food and money, contributing to more sustainable futures. The app's "Delivery" section offers affordable pantry boxes with tuna, a staple for students, for economical, anti-waste gourmet meals. Too Good To Go has saved over 300 million meals since 2016 and operates the world's largest surplus food marketplace with 90 million users and 155,000 partners.

☕ Microtorrefazioni italiane affrontano la sfida dell'aumento dei prezzi del caffè e la competizione con grandi torrefazioni capaci di acquistare in maggiori quantità. SCA Italy promuove la qualità e supporta una filiera sostenibile ed equa, mentre l'innovazione tecnologica affianca la tradizione artigianale. Eventi come il Roasters Village offrono opportunità per reti di supporto e visibilità. Le strategie di marketing e la sostenibilità sono fondamentali, così come l'investimento in formazione continua per restare aggiornati e innovativi.

🏠 Opening on May 24, 2025, Das Gerstl Family Retreat, a luxury family hotel located at Lake Resia, becomes the 27th member of Familienhotels Südtirol. The hotel will feature 65 family suites and studios, most with lake views and furnished with natural, locally sourced sustainable materials. Das Gerstl upholds a 'short supply chain' philosophy, the 'Garanzia Gerstl r30,' focusing on products within 30 km. The Gerstl family is committed to sustainability, nature proximity, and high-quality family experiences, extending from culinary delights to wellness offerings at the Venosta Spa.

🏖 Sardegna faces overtourism; La Pelosa beach receives up to 12,000 access requests, with only 750 tickets available. Beaches and historic centers are most affected. Stintino Mayor Rita Villabella highlights localized issues, while Arzachena Mayor Roberto Ragnedda calls for a paradigm shift towards quality over quantity.