Iniziativa eco-responsabile e CSR

🎵 Rhea, a leading global producer of automated coffee break solutions, is partnering with the XI Concorso Lirico Internazionale di Portofino from July 21-27. Celebrating its 65th anniversary, Rhea honors Carlo Majer, its former leader, by introducing the Premio Carlo Majer for young artists. The first-place winner receives a unique trophy and a limited edition coffee machine, highlighting the company's dedication to art and innovation. Rhea's CEO, Andrea Pozzolini, emphasizes the cultural synergy between music and coffee.

✨ Rentokil Initial Italia receives the Merit Award from SGS ICS Italia for excellence in sustainability, inclusion, and operational excellence. The company achieved this through certifications like ISO 9001, UNI EN 16636, and ISO 21001, and notably, UNI/PdR 125:2022 for gender equality. With over 40% women in leadership roles and a strong commitment to equitable pay, Rentokil showcases a robust gender equality policy. Over 700 employees in Italy drive this success across hygiene and pest control services.

🌱 Dispensa Emilia's commitment to sustainability is evident with 943 employees, 60% women, and 87% on permanent contracts. They achieved a 1.44% food waste reduction in 2024. Their supply chain is 100% Italian, with 56% of suppliers from Emilia-Romagna. In 2024, 77,478 training hours marked a 23% increase. They organized a Clean-Up Day in Modena's Parco Enzo Ferrari. Dispensa Emilia joined the B-Corp movement, scoring 94.7 in the B Impact Assessment, surpassing the 80-point threshold.

🍦 Peppe Flamingo, creator of Don Peppinu, unveiled the "manifesto del Gelato Verace" on Saturday in Catania, aiming to redefine quality standards in gelato. The initiative follows his book, "Il gelato è sacro," critiquing misuse of "artisanal" labels. He proposes a movement for transparency and quality, emphasizing natural ingredients. Only 10% of quality gelaterias are economically sustainable. Gastronomic critic Alfonso Isinelli and marketing expert Frank Merenda support this consumer education and producer empowerment movement.

🍽 In 2025, Italy's Food & Beverage sector saw trust rise to 71%, up from 69% in 2024, based on the Edelman Trust Barometer with over 33,000 interviews across 28 countries. Italy's general trust index is 50 out of 100. Globally, 57% of consumers are reducing ultra-processed foods, and 50% cut alcohol, especially ages 18-34 (56%). Future challenges include increasing transparency and sustainability, emphasized by Rossella Camaggio of Edelman Italia.

🏠 Candidature aperte per il progetto Capitale Rurale Italiana 2025 di Feries. Dopo il successo di Pescasseroli, i Comuni italiani con meno di 15.000 abitanti possono partecipare fino al 31 agosto. Il vincitore, scelto dalla community dei turisti, verrà annunciato a novembre 2025. L'iniziativa promuove turismo autentico e sostenibile, culture, tradizioni, agricoltura e artigianato. Maggiori dettagli su www.feries.it/capitale-rurale-italiana-2025-enti/.

🗺️ Gabriel Escarrer, CEO of Meliá, argues against blaming tourism for structural problems like overtourism. He highlights increased criticisms this summer due to overpopulation and housing pressures in Europe. Escarrer emphasizes Meliá's decade-long ESG integration, focusing on sustainability as crucial. He also notes investments in staff housing to support local communities and promote a balanced tourism model. Escarrer calls for ambitious fiscal, social, and housing policies to address these issues.

💥 In June 2025, RiVending collected and recycled 89,697,259 plastic cups, a 22% increase from June 2024. This initiative, led by CONFIDA, COREPLA, and UNIONPLAST, saved 613 tons of CO₂. Currently, 16,051 bins (+15% from June 2024) are operational across almost 3,000 sites (+16.5% annually). In June, Lombardy led with 1,938,839 cups (+20% from June 2024). The project recycles materials into thermal insulation and R-PET products, emphasizing sustainability in everyday actions.

🍷 Dal 2019, il gin italiano ha visto una crescita significativa, con circa 100 distillerie producendo 1,000 etichette. Nelle Marche, eventi come Autoctoni Gourmet 2025 evidenziano 6 distillerie locali. Distilleria Mezzanotte, fondata a Pesaro nel 2020, ha vinto premi nel 2023 per il miglior gin. Gin del Conero, fondato nel 2019, produce 1,000 bottiglie annualmente. Ngricca adotta un approccio agricolo totale, mentre Gin della Marca usa uve biologiche locali.

📈 Ferrarelle Società Benefit's 2024 Sustainability Report showcases significant achievements. The Benefit Impact Assessment (BIA) score increased by 1.9 points to 89.6. Production value reached €248 million, a 4% rise from 2023, with €228 million redistributed to stakeholders. Environmental efforts include 29% R-PET usage and 100% renewable energy, saving 9,500 tons of CO2. The company employs 428, with 92% on permanent contracts, and invested €2.7 million in environmental projects. Maurizio Galimberti directed the artistic endeavor.