Iniziativa eco-responsabile e CSR

🍱 Mondelēz International Italy partners with Too Good To Go from 2026 to combat food waste via the Box Dispensa project. Consumers can buy surplus products at reduced prices through the app. The initiative enhances sustainable practices by integrating surplus management into operations. Lorenza Cipollina, Mondelēz's Sustainability Director, emphasizes its importance for a circular economy. In 2.5 years, 4,000 tons of food were saved by 200 brands.

📅 2026 Italy's tourism sector faces a shortage of qualified staff. Confindustria Alberghi's president, Elisabetta Fabri, highlights unattractive wages and poor training. In contrast, Switzerland's Lausanne hotel school graduates 750 students annually, while Italy graduates less than half. Education Minister Giuseppe Valditara announced increased funding: €220 million for hotel schools and €183 million for agricultural and tourism schools next academic year. Puglia is proposed as a location for a new Italian school of excellence.

📈 Perfetti Van Melle achieved the Top Employer Certification for the sixth consecutive year, scoring 91.29%, surpassing Italy's Consumer Goods benchmark of 84.69%. Significant progress noted in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Wellbeing, Talent Acquisition, and employer branding. HR Director Francesca Fraulini highlights ongoing improvements. In 2025, the Top Employers Institute certified around 2,400 companies globally, impacting approximately 13 million professionals across over 26 industries.

📦 RECAP debuts in Veneto with a recycling initiative for plastic coffee capsules. Signed in 2021, the project involves Padova Centro municipalities, illycaffè, and Nestlé. It aims to collect around 17 tons or 3.4 million capsules annually. Capsules are collected at 7 centers in Padova, Albignasego, Abano Terme, and Ponte San Nicolò. By 2024, RECAP expanded to Emilia-Romagna, boasting 44 centers in 3 regions, promoting circular economy and sustainability.

☕ illycaffè showcases at SIGEP World 2026 from January 16-20 in Rimini, Italy. Their Regenerative Hub emphasizes sustainable coffee and regenerative agriculture. The “Why We Make It” campaign showcases quality and innovation. Events include the University of Coffee's program with experts like Andrea Aprea. Key sessions: January 17, Emin Haziri at 11:00, Fabio Valentinis at 15:00; January 18, Aniello Di Caprio at 11:00, Andrea Aprea at 14:00. Sessions focus on culinary excellence.

🌱 Gennaio 2025, KoRo e AltroFood lanciano nuovi burger vegani in Italia durante il Veganuary. Con oltre un milione di partecipanti, il Veganuary spinge la domanda di alimenti plant-based. I nuovi burger, al 70% di proteine di pisello, sono disponibili in varianti Gusto Mediterraneo e Gusto Affumicato BBQ, privi di glutine, coloranti, e conservanti. La preparazione richiede solo acqua, olio e pochi minuti in padella. Disponibili esclusivamente online, ils visent à promouvoir une alimentation durable.

🍽 On January 15 at 5:30 PM, the "A cena con…" project kicks off at the Caritas canteen in Alba, Italy, led by Don Domenico Degiorgis with support from Bishop Marco Brunetti. Chef Michelangelo Mammoliti, among 14 local chefs including 6 Michelin-starred, participates to blend cuisine, territory, and solidarity. The initiative aims to provide happiness to the less fortunate, with notable chefs like Enrico Crippa and Davide Palluda involved.

🍳 Molino Dallagiovanna, January 16-20, 2026, Rimini Fiera, SIGEP World: unveiling new sustainable products for professionals in gelato, pastry, baking, and coffee sectors. Located at Pavilion B5, Stand 030, attendees can enjoy live demonstrations by renowned bakers like Davide Malizia, Gino Fabbri, and Iginio Massari. Daily sessions from 10:30 AM to 5:30 PM feature top experts showcasing their craft, blending tradition with innovation.

📈 Acqua Minerale San Benedetto earned the Gender Equality Certification by CSQA under the UNI/PdR 125:2022 standard. This marks the start of a three-year journey to boost female presence in key roles. The audit involved Human Resources processes and highlighted pay equity and work-life balance. HR Director Relmi Rizzato emphasized ongoing commitment to gender equality and creating equal opportunities in the workplace. This strategy aims to attract new generations and enhance inclusivity.

☕ Hausbrandt, a historic brand from Nervesa della Battaglia, returns to Sigep World 2026 at Pavilion B1, Stand 160. They will launch an innovative coffee line for the Horeca sector, including the Soft Pack "A coffee-time moment" and 100% Arabica Fairtrade Coffee. Visitors can explore sensory experiences with different extraction methods like espresso, Modbar, Filter, and Cold Brew. The event features collaborations with Ambassadors and AMPI, showcasing beverages like Theresianer beers, Col Sandago wines, and Champagne Martin des Orsyn.