Iniziativa eco-responsabile e CSR

✈ Wizz Air is committing to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 through its 'Flying Toward Net Zero' plan. The strategy includes reducing emissions by 30% with new aircraft technology and fleet renewal, cutting 53% via Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), and a 4% reduction through modernized air traffic management. The airline has already invested €14 billion in operations improvement, including new generation aircraft and SAF production. Corporate & ESG Officer Yvonne Moynihan emphasizes the need for radical changes beyond science, involving political decisions, investment strategies, market dynamics, and timely implementation of essential measures. Wizz Air calls for urgent governmental and regulatory action to support the aviation industry's transition to net zero.

🐅 The Ritz-Carlton will open its first safari camp in Kenya's Masai Mara Reserve in August. The Masai Mara Safari Camp features 20 tented suites with panoramic terraces, infinity pools, and refined spaces. Guests are accompanied by an Encholiek for personalized service. The Presidential Suite offers four rooms, ideal for families and groups. The camp emphasizes sustainability with solar energy, local materials, and community support, including partnerships with Maasai artisans, guides, and storytellers. Activities include gourmet African cuisine, Land Cruiser safaris, hot-air balloon flights, holistic wellness, and cultural encounters.

🍳 Unox, a leader in professional oven design and manufacturing, saw 8.5% revenue growth in Q1 2025 to €75.2 million, with an order book of €76.7 million. They introduced AI in cooking systems, leading to innovations like SPEED.Compact™ ECO and CHEFTOP-X™, winning 2024's "Red Dot Award" and "Red Dot Innovative Product." As the world’s top producer by units sold and ENERGY STAR® certified ovens, with over 50 models, Unox's workforce grew by 123, from 1,237 to 1,360 in a year. They invest heavily in sustainability, with a new €100+ million HQ (Unox City), 3.2 MW of solar panels in 2024, and 99% renewable energy use. A new US production facility marks further international expansion.

🍏 Mondelēz International released its "Snacking Made Right 2024" sustainability report, highlighting nearly 91% of cocoa sourced through Cocoa Life and a 12% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions since 2018. Approximately 96% of packaging is designed to be recyclable, and over 84% of revenues come from individually wrapped or portion-controlled snacks. The company's net revenue in 2024 reached around $36.4 billion, leading the future of snacking with brands like Oreo, Cadbury, and Milka.

💰 METRO Italia, a wholesale leader for the Horeca sector, has launched Italy's first "Policy on the Welfare of Farmed Fish" in collaboration with Essere Animali, setting specific parameters to improve living conditions for aquatic animals such as seabreams, gilthead sea breams, and fresh farmed salmon under the "METRO Chef" brand. The policy adheres to WOAH guidelines and EFSA scientific opinions, ensuring effective stunning and reduced stocking density (≤ 15 kg/m³) in the supply chain. METRO Italia employs 3,800 staff, operates in 16 regions with 47 stores, and in FY 2023/2024 generated €2 billion in sales. Globally, METRO operates in over 30 countries, with 85,000 employees and 15 million customers, achieving €31 billion turnover in FY 2023/24.

🏖️ Edmund Bartlett, Jamaica's Minister of Tourism, announced a new luxury tourism era for Jamaica with a $450 million investment in the Pinnacle project, in partnership with Ennismore and Accor. Pinnacle, located on Reading Peninsula in Montego Bay, includes 417 luxury residences, 12 private villas, and a 240-room luxury hotel. Construction of the first two towers is underway, incorporating eco-sustainable features like solar energy and rainwater harvesting. Jamaica has over 3 million visitors, matching the island's population and creating a critical mass for economic impact across sectors like agriculture, transportation, and housing.

💧 Global water filtration leader Culligan presents its Hoeca sector products and services at Tuttofood (stand D55 - hall 14) in Milan from May 5-8. Champion flair bartender Giorgio Facchinetti will demonstrate the importance of quality water in mixology. Italian consumer awareness of filtered water's quality and safety is nearly 100%, much higher than the European average of 70%. In Italy, 15% are regular and 40% are occasional filtered water consumers in restaurants, compared to under 10% and around 15% respectively in other European countries. Culligan Italy, with a team of over 1,000, achieved a 10% increase in turnover in 2023, reaching €220 million. Culligan International reported a $3.1 billion turnover in 2023, with an average annual growth of 30% from 2016 to 2023, serving over 155 million consumers annually, reducing plastic bottle use by 40 billion and CO2 emissions by over 5 billion kg. 🌊

🍺 Carlsberg Italia, at Birrificio Angelo Poretti, hosted a talk on the National Made in Italy Day to discuss and chart a new course for the beer supply chain and Italian agri-food system. Olivier Dubost, MD of Carlsberg Italia, highlighted their contribution: over 6,000 jobs created in Italy in the last year, with each Carlsberg Italia employee generating an estimated 35 jobs across the value chain. The event discussed the importance of agriculture, responsible for 11% of EU greenhouse gas emissions and over 20% of Carlsberg Group's emissions. Carlsberg Group is promoting regenerative agriculture to enhance soil health and biodiversity. Anette Christiansen from the Danish Council for Agriculture noted that 61% of Denmark's land is used for agriculture, with 11% being organic. Christian Garavaglia revealed that 21% of beer consumers are willing to pay up to 10% more for organic products. Carlsberg Italia's new sustainability goal is to source 30% of raw materials from regenerative practices by 2030, aiming for 100% by 2040.

🍻 Fever-Tree, a premium mixer brand, introduces 250 ml canned versions of their iconic flavors—Mediterranean Tonic Water, Ginger Beer, and Pink Grapefruit Soda—at TUTTOFOOD (Pavilion 14, Stand B38), positioned as sophisticated alcohol-free alternatives. Available from mid-April at Esselunga, Carrefour, and Despar with a recommended price of €1.49. Fever-Tree, launched in 2005, features all-natural ingredients, high effervescence, and premium quality, including the best quinine from the Rwanda-Congo border.

🛒 A recent study by AstraRicerche for Ichnusa brewery shows that 28% of Italians have littered glass bottles at least once, with 13% doing so in the last year. Ichnusa's awareness campaign "Se deve finire così, non beveteci nemmeno" enters its second year, aiming to discourage potential consumers from littering. The campaign's impact is substantial with 76% recall among Italians, and 87% reporting increased reflection on environmental respect. In addition to Sardinia, clean-up days with Legambiente are now also planned for Milan and Bologna. The initiative includes "Bidoni d’Autore" decorated by Sardinian artists for glass disposal.