Iniziativa eco-responsabile e CSR

🌾 Carrefour Italia, in collaborazione con Human Highway, ha scoperto che il 57.5% degli italiani compra prodotti bio 2-3 volte al mese, ma solo il 25% li riconosce. Solo l'11.6% capisce bene i requisiti bio. Gen Z è la più disinformata. Carrefour, con il programma Act for Food, intende diventare il marchio bio più accessibile. Il 63% degli italiani acquista frutta e verdura bio settimanalmente. 7 su 10 evitano il bio a causa dei prezzi.

📈 Surgital reported a 28% increase in net profit for 2024, reaching €15.10 million, with revenues at €124.5 million. Italy contributed 52% and international markets 48% to revenues. EBITDA rose 15% to €24.8 million. The company plans €20 million investments in automation by 2027 and expects to hire 45 people by year-end. A new photovoltaic system increased energy self-production to 92%. The company aims to introduce new product lines by 2026.

🍊 Agrisicilia, based near Mount Etna, celebrates World Biodiversity Day on May 22 by preserving Sicilian citrus heritage. The company collaborates with cooperatives like "La Deliziosa" and "Parlapiano" to support local varieties such as Sicilian IGP blood oranges and Ribera DOP oranges. The volcanic terrain in Catania enhances fruit growth, but climate crises, like drought, threaten these varieties. Agrisicilia practices sustainability through artisanal processes, promoting local identity and combating food waste.

🏁 BOMBAY SAPPHIRE, in 2025, partners with E1 Series for the first fully electric racing boat championship. As the Official Gin of the UIM E1 World Championship, it will support teams backed by celebrities like Marc Anthony and LeBron James. E1 races in locations such as Lake Maggiore, Monaco, and Miami, emphasizing sustainability. BOMBAY SAPPHIRE also collaborates with Team Brady and Team Drogba, offering exclusive 2025 season promotions and participating in ocean regeneration projects.

🍺 In 2024, Italy's beer sector sees production drop 1.27% to 17.2 million hectoliters and consumption falls 1.54% to 21.5 million hectoliters. Exports decline 7.82%, with 3.3 million hectoliters. Imports drop 4.95%, with Germany as the main source. The sector invests €100 million annually in innovation and sustainability. Beer generates €10.6 billion in shared value and employs over 100,000 people. Accise taxes reach €714 million, impacting consumption. AssoBirra emphasizes fiscal reform and sustainability.

🏠 Sun Siyam's Siyam Care initiative in the Maldives emphasizes environmental and social sustainability. The program aims to protect the delicate atoll ecosystems by banning plastics, recycling waste into furniture, and reducing food waste. A new solar plant boosts clean energy output by 30%. Supporting 4,400 employees and their families, Siyam Care provides playgrounds, sports fields, and financial aid for children's education.

🌎 Riyadh will host the Tourise event in November, gathering global tourism leaders. In 2023, Saudi Arabia achieved 100 million annual visitors, six years ahead of schedule, with tourism contributing nearly 5% to the national GDP. American and European tourists increased from 250,000 pre-pandemic to over 4 million in 2024. The goal is 150 million visitors by 2030. Tourism Minister Amhed al-Khateeb announced a $200 billion investment for sustainable infrastructure aiming for net-zero emissions by 2060.

☕ In May 2023, winners of the Meinl Barista Cup from the UAE, Moldova, Italy, and Austria visited Honduras, organized by FAIRTRADE Austria and CLAC. They explored coffee production at COPRACNIL and COCAMOL cooperatives, highlighting sustainable practices. The Originals Bio Fairtrade line, launched in 2023, underscores ethical coffee. The visit ties to World Fairtrade Day, focusing on fair trade's role in supporting coffee communities and sustainability amidst high global prices.

💼 Mangia's renewed its partnership with BeSafe Rate in July 2024, enhancing its risk-free booking service and integrating it with MDestinations. BeSafe Group, with a portfolio of 3,000 hotels, saw a 57% increase in bookings, protecting over 1 million travelers. Gaetano Scancarello cited improved brand trust and booking experience as benefits. Mangia's operates 16 properties in Sicily and Sardinia, and the insurance coverage boosted early sales and attractiveness of insured rates.

🍽 In occasione del Mese della Celiachia, Nutrifree e Personalive hanno condotto uno studio su 3,000 persone, inclusi celiaci, intolleranti e caregiver. Il 60% dei celiaci ha provato ansia alla diagnosi, ma l'81% non ha paura dopo un anno. Dal sondaggio è nato il Manifesto dell'Orgoglio Free, evidenziando normalità e inclusione. Tuttavia, il 55% dei celiaci prova ansia mangiando fuori, e il 65% ha sentito dire "un po' di glutine non fa male".