Iniziativa eco-responsabile e CSR

☕ Le Piantagioni del Caffè achieved notable success at HOST 2025. They unveiled a recyclable, carbon-neutral packaging and debuted their mascot Elpy. Their first Sustainability Report highlights ESG actions, such as energy reduction and internal welfare initiatives. In January 2026, they will enter the B2C market while maintaining professional ties. Their "Awareness for Change" approach emphasizes sustainability, transparency, and social responsibility, aiming to create a positive impact on the environment and people.

🛳 Nei cantieri di Guangzhou, Cina, Gnv Virgo è stata consegnata come la prima nave della flotta Gnv alimentata a gas naturale liquefatto (GNL), con 420 cabine per 1.785 passeggeri. Come terza unità del piano di rinnovamento della flotta, la nave riduce le emissioni di CO2 del 50% per unità trasportabile. Prevista per la rotta Genova-Palermo, il battesimo avverrà l'11 dicembre a Palermo. Gnv Virgo integra tecnologie ambientali avanzate e ‘cold ironing’.

📅 Host Milano 2025 concluded on October 21, after a 5-day event in Milan. Sustainability took center stage, with eco-friendly products showcased. The event featured 800 events and around 3,000 opinion leaders. Visitor growth included Germany (+16%), Denmark (+45%), Australia (+20%), Brazil (+29%), UAE (+21%), and the US (+27%). Over 700 hosted buyers attended, and 2,050 exhibitors participated. Host Milano will return from October 22-26, 2027. Host Arabia is scheduled for December 15-17 in Riyadh.

📊 MartinoRossi SpA's 2024 Sustainability Report reveals strategic growth, aligning with GRI and ESRS standards. In 2024, production and revenue surged, fueled by R&D and PNRR investments. The company serves 600 international clients from two 150,000m² facilities, employing 140 people (up 32% from 2023). A partnership with 700 farms spans 16,000 controlled hectares. Innovative practices like Underdrip® reduce water and fertilizer use. CO₂ emissions from logistics are offset by Colombian reforestation. Staff doubled over three years, with 42% women.

☕ Osteria Abraxas, led by Nando Salemme and located near the Fusaro and d'Averno lakes, hosts a special coffee tasting event on Thursday, October 23, 2025, from 3 PM to 6 PM. This exclusive event for Horeca sector operators, in collaboration with Fratelli Bonacchi and It's Caffè & Bistrot, explores sustainable coffee practices with ambassadors Andrea Neri and Leonardo Maggiori. The focus includes the innovative Ten system and terroir coffee selections certified by the Slow Food Coffee Coalition.

🍴 Compagnia del Gusto Holding S.p.A., led by President Sergio Albarelli and CEO Ettore Nicoletto, aims for a €200 million global revenue through its innovative platform enhancing Italian Food & Beverage excellence. This ecosystem, comprised of three units – Compagnia del Mare, Compagnia delle Vigne, and Compagnia dei Sapori – fosters international market growth, promoting sustainability, responsibility, and innovation. The initiative is driven by the Cosulich family, with a projected global Food & Beverage sector CAGR of 6.8%.

🌱 Nel 2023, in Italia, il consumo di alimenti biologici è aumentato del 5%, mentre le diete vegetariane o vegane sono seguite da quasi il 10% della popolazione. Oltre il 20% degli italiani riduce il consumo di carne. Il 61% dei clienti valuta le pratiche sostenibili nella scelta di un locale, e un terzo è disposto a pagare di più per piatti sostenibili. Ristoranti sostenibili si concentrano su ingredienti locali, gestione dei rifiuti e efficienza energetica.

☕ Gruppo Gimoka unveiled a 100% recyclable Dolce Gusto® compatible capsule at HostMilano 2025, developed with Guala Dispensing FP's Op&Out technology. This innovation simplifies waste separation for consumers. From Q1 2026, it will be available in major retail assortments. Gimoka, active in 87 countries with 7 foreign branches, focuses on efficiency and Industry 4.0 in coffee and soluble products for various markets.

📈 Chef Express ha pubblicato il Bilancio di Sostenibilità 2024, evidenziando i risultati ambientali, sociali ed economici. Nel 2024, sono state evitate 42.513 tonnellate di CO2 grazie all'energia rinnovabile. 700 dipendenti hanno ricevuto oltre 8.400 ore di formazione. Il progetto per il ritiro degli oli esausti ha recuperato 133 tonnellate, producendo 120.000 litri di biocarburante, risparmiando 378 tonnellate di CO2e. Inoltre, 1.383 kg di eccedenze alimentari sono stati donati.

📈 Gruppo San Benedetto acquires and reopens the water bottling plant in Villasor, Sardinia after two years, restoring operations for Sandalia and Giara brands within six months. Investments focus on maintenance, updates, and rehiring former employees. New jobs will be created, driven by a strategy to expand beyond Sardinia. Enrico Zoppas emphasizes the integration of innovation and sustainability. The acquisition marks San Benedetto's eighth plant in Italy, strengthening its presence in Campidano.