Iniziativa eco-responsabile e CSR

☕ Cimbali Group announces a strategic reorganization into four geographic areas: Italy, Europe, Americas, and Asia, enhancing customer service in the Horeca sector. At HOST Milano 2025, they will unveil LaCimbali SUPERA, a customizable superautomatic machine. The LaCimbali M40 offers energy efficiency and reduced energy consumption by 50%. TechMate AI will be expanded across their network by year-end. MUMAC Academy will host workshops, and MUMAC will showcase a coffee machine exhibition from 17-21 October, celebrating Italian espresso history.

🏠 Mode Hotel in Rimini introduces "Suite Mini’mor," designed by Alessia Galimberti & Partners. This eco-friendly suite showcases minimalism with sustainable materials like responsibly sourced wood and fabrics from recycled plastic bottles. The design features low-consumption LED lights and water-saving fixtures. It emphasizes sustainability through durable, easy-to-repair materials and a sensory experience with cedarwood and air purifiers. Art pieces by various artists promote durability and transformation, aligning with the hotel's commitment to sustainability.

☕ La Genovese, fondata nel 1936 ad Albenga, celebra 90 anni di tradizione familiare guidata dalla famiglia Borea. Ora operante in 26 Paesi, esporta oltre il 50% della sua produzione. Matteo e Alessandro Borea guidano l'espansione e la sostenibilità dell'azienda, che pubblica da due anni il Bilancio di sostenibilità. A HostMilano 2025, La Genovese presenterà una nuova collezione di miscele premium, tra cui blend vincitori di medaglie d'oro.

🍷 Il Gin Tonic Day è celebrato da Compagnia dei Caraibi il 19 ottobre con tre gin d'autore: Elephant Gin, Saigon Baigur, e Ginnastic Gin, provenienti da tre continenti. Elephant Gin dedica il 15% dei profitti alla protezione degli elefanti africani. Saigon Baigur, primo gin premium del Vietnam, utilizza 12 botaniche locali. Ginnastic Gin, creato in Calabria, valorizza agrumi locali con un approccio pop e dinamico.

🍷 Montelvini introduces a 0% Alcohol Free Sparkling beverage, blending 140 years of tradition with modern trends. Aimed at Generation Z, this vegan, gluten-free, low-calorie sparkling blend of aromatic white grapes is sugar-free. Ideal with seafood, soft cheeses, and international cuisine, it promotes responsible consumption. The delicate dealcoholization uses low temperatures and vacuum conditions, enhancing freshness and preserving flavors. Sustainable packaging reduces glass use by 20%, highlighting the brand's commitment to environmental responsibility.

📈 Hotel Sustainability Award 2025 in Bolzano, October 13-16, featured over 400 companies. The seventh award edition saw 70+ entries with 30 in hotel and restaurant categories. Winners included Hotel & Gasthof Zum Hirschen, Hotel Weingut Pacherhof, and fink Restaurant & Suites. Notable projects were CompostDiVino and MODE Eco Mood Hotel. Categories included Sustainable Food & Drink, Circular Product Design, and Sustainable Technology. E-CarSharing by AlpsGo won for promoting eco-friendly transport. The event highlighted holistic sustainability in hospitality.

🍞 Oropan, a leading bakery in Altamura, Italy, operates in 25 countries. On October 16, World Bread Day, it celebrated its heritage at Bari and Brindisi airports. Travelers received a sensory experience tied to Oropan's history, featuring a short film, "Sapore di Ricordi" by Anteros Marra. Italy ranks as the second-largest bread market in Europe, consuming 3 million tons annually. Oropan's initiatives promote Altamura DOP bread and sustainable practices.

💡 In 2025, FLO and Qwarzo, two Italian companies, partnered to produce Alpha, a line of sustainable paper-based disposable tableware, using Qwarzo's silica-based coating. This coating replaces plastic films, maintaining recyclability and supporting home composting. Key production sites are in Fontanellato and Verona. Qwarzo's innovations align with the EU's SUP Directive, earning multiple awards, including "Innovation Leader 2025." The partnership marks a significant step towards ecological transition within Europe's food packaging sector.

💧 BRITA, a global leader in water filtration, will showcase at HOST Milano 2025 (17-21 October 2025) in Fiera Milano, Rho. The company will focus on professional water filtration, featuring its iQ system. The PURITY C iQ provides autonomous filtration and continuous water analysis, reducing human error. The iQ Meter and iQ Portal offer remote monitoring and predictive maintenance. BRITA collaborates with Ohlalaqua (OLL) for flavored water experiences, featuring ambassadors like Andrea Villa and Gianni Cocco.