Iniziativa eco-responsabile e CSR

🍷 Vincenzo D'Antonio's "Camera con Vigna" explores wine tourism through accommodations of 2-12 units in vineyards. By 2025, 20 million overnight stays by 13 million wine enthusiasts are expected, says a CNA study. Modern wine tourists seek authentic, sustainable experiences, preferring convivial moments to traditional tastings. The book highlights DOP Tourism, featuring products like Parmigiano Reggiano DOP. Accommodations with more than twelve units resemble hotels, focusing less on hospitality.

📅 2025: In Rome, Italian Tourism Minister Daniela Santanchè and Albanian counterpart Blendi Gonxhja signed a bilateral agreement focusing on sustainable tourism. The agreement, part of the Italy-Albania Intergovernmental Summit, aims to promote inclusive, diversified tourism based on Italy's experience and enhance cultural heritage, rural tourism, and agritourism. The ministers emphasized collaboration within the Adriatic-Ionian and Balkan regions, following discussions from the Italy-Balkans Tourism Forum in July.

☕ Julius Meinl expands its Generations Programme to western Honduras, aiming to support sustainable coffee farming and community development. Partnering with The J.M. Smucker Co., Tchibo GmbH, and HRNS, the initiative targets 4,000 smallholder families in Ocotepeque, Copán, and Lempira. The program focuses on regenerative agriculture, youth training, and women's roles. This effort aligns with Julius Meinl’s commitment to sustainability, supported by products like The Originals Bio Fairtrade, featuring eco-friendly and Fairtrade-certified blends.

🍽 In Cibum Extra 2025 attracted over 300 participants on November 11 in Pontecagnano Faiano, Italy. The event, themed "Feeling Food," highlighted food as experience, connection, and belonging. Mariagiovanna Sansone emphasized the school's success, noting a 95% employment rate for graduates within six months. The event featured industry experts like Viviana Varese and Gabriele Bonci, and workshops on technology and sustainability. Upcoming projects include Bonci Pizza in Teglia and Sfoglia Pastry Bar, both launching in Milan.

🍳 SANA Food is set from February 22-24, 2026, at BolognaFiere. Strategic partnerships include FederBio, V-Label Italia, and Slow Food Promozione. The fair features organic, biodynamic, vegan, vegetarian products, and a Social Food Area. Events include the 7th Rivoluzione Bio and Osservatorio SANA 2026 results. Supported by Agenzia ICE, it offers b2b matchmaking and is backed by BolognaFiere, FederBio, and others, with the patronage of local government bodies.

🌶 Ricola introduces a new candy flavor, Raspberry and Melissa, enhancing their range with 13 Swiss alpine herbs. The candy, gluten-free and sugar-free, comes in 50g packs. Ricola, founded in 1930 in Laufen, prioritizes sustainability and environmental responsibility. In 2023, Ricola earned B Corporation certification for its transparent and eco-friendly practices. The new flavor balances sweetness and freshness, offering a natural pause to your day. Available at bars, tobacco shops, and online.

🍽 Italy, as revealed by Ipsos Doxa during the BTO 2025 in Florence, ranks as the top destination for a "vacation reward," ahead of the U.S. and Australia. Online, Italy's food and wine sentiment is 86% positive. Wine is seen as social by Gen Z, but 38% feel unsure about it. 75% of young drinkers moderate intake, with ideal wine prices between €10-€25. Sustainable wine is linked to higher quality by 58% of Italians.

🌾 Molini Pivetti and Yara Italia launched a joint plan in 2024 in Emilia to reduce the carbon footprint of soft wheat cultivation. The pilot phase uses Yara Climate Choice fertilizers to enhance crop sustainability, with wheat carbon emissions around 60%. Since 2018, Molini Pivetti’s LCA analysis highlighted agriculture's impact on carbon emissions, leading to the Campi Protetti Pivetti project. Yara's fertilizers incorporate carbon-reducing technologies, enhancing environmental goals in the agri-food chain.

🍴 Chef Francesco Ferretti innovates at the Scirocco restaurant in Porto Ercole for the 2025 festivities with a unique 1kg Tomato Panettone priced at €45. Utilizing candied green beef heart tomatoes and salted yellow and red cherry tomatoes sourced from L'Orto Giusto in Orbetello, the panettone is enhanced with raspberry chocolate. Preparation features a 27-hour natural leavening process. LA ROQQA also collaborates with Monteverro for a special red wine panettone.

✈️ Aaco, Sita, and Amadeus are joining forces to enhance aviation sustainability through data accuracy and technology. They aim to help airlines and passengers make informed decisions about travel's environmental impact, leveraging Sita Eco Mission and Amadeus Travel Impact Suite for accurate emissions data. This union encourages transparency, fosters trust, and supports climate actions like carbon offsetting. Key figures include Abdul Wahab Teffaha, Yann Cabaret, and Maher Koubaa, emphasizing a collaborative approach to sustainable aviation.