Iniziativa eco-responsabile e CSR

📖 D'Amico, a leading food preservation company, partners with Naples cultural institution Fondazione Made in Cloister to support urban and social regeneration through art and creativity. Established in 2012 by Davide de Blasio and Rosa Alba Impronta, the Foundation revitalized the Chiostro Piccolo of Santa Caterina a Formiello into a cultural hub. The partnership aims at community growth and sustainable development, with D'Amico backing cultural initiatives enhancing social cohesion. The collaboration strengthens with the "Il Sol dell'Avvenir" exhibition, part of the "Rinascita" biennial program focusing on urban regeneration through contemporary art. This partnership marks a commitment to intertwining art, culture, and social responsibility for a sustainable future.

🌎 Glass emerges as a strategic solution for eco-friendly packaging, especially for food and beverages, due to its infinite recyclability without degradation, inert nature, and superior preservation qualities. A comparative study by Professor Vincenzo Maria Sglavo of the University of Trento, presented by Assovetro on March 18, suggests that glass has the lowest energy requirements and CO2 emissions in production compared to PET, aluminum, and multilayer laminate, with an estimated recycling rate of 81.9% by 2024. While transformation processes have similar carbon footprints across materials, glass and aluminum lead in recycling efficiency, with multilayer laminate not exceeding 40%. Despite heavier transport carbon footprints due to high density, efforts are underway to produce lighter glass containers, like a 75cl still wine bottle weighing 300 grams.

📈 Fonte Margherita, established in 1845, will sponsor the Marketing Retail Summit on April 2 in Bari, featuring its mineral water from the Piccole Dolomiti and non-alcoholic drinks under the "Acqua Azzurra" brand. The company will highlight eco-friendly bricks and glass bottles, offering various product sizes to participants: 50 cl and 33 cl eco-friendly bricks, 80 cl oligomineral water bottles, nine non-alcoholic beverages of 100 cl, and five non-alcoholic aperitifs of 27.5 cl. Emphasizing environmental sustainability, the packaging is fully recyclable, promoting responsible socializing and conscious consumption.

💸 Granoro, an Italian pasta producer based in Puglia, focuses on sustainability and follows the UN's 17 sustainable development goals. Since 2012, their "Dedicato" project uses 100% Apulian durum wheat, tracked and certified (22005:2008) by DNV, also glyphosate-free. Their 2022-2024 Strategic Sustainability Plan integrates Corporate Social Responsibility into their core business. Granoro has achieved 60% self-produced electricity, 20% self-produced thermal energy, 100% rainwater use for irrigation, 30% raw materials from a certified short supply chain, 85% renewable energy use, and 28% plastic packaging reduction.

🍫 Since 1978, Alce Nero has been a leading brand in organic food production, known for its high-quality products that respect nature and tradition. Among their products, two chocolate bars stand out: the 100g Organic Extra Dark Chocolate 75% and the 100g Organic Milk Chocolate 36% with Whole Hazelnuts, both gluten-free and made without soy lecithin. The cocoa used comes from Fairtrade farms in Peru and Costa Rica, processed by Swiss chocolatier Chocolat Stella. Alce Nero unites over 1,000 farmers worldwide and produces over 300 organic products.

📈 At Palazzo Brancaccio in Rome, the ANBC-FIPE National Assembly titled "Noi e il Futuro del Banqueting: Azioni di Valore per le Nuove Generazioni" focused on the future of the growing banqueting and catering sector. Key topics included innovative services for member companies, a historic national labor contract renewal, the unveiling of "Banqueting Excellence" certification, and the importance of youth training and mentoring. In 2024, the sector saw a 5.8% growth, reaching €2.2 billion in turnover, with over 100,000 employees, 14,000 on permanent contracts. Lombardy leads with 21.4% of activities, and 26.5% of companies are female-led. Technological innovation, sustainability, digital solutions, and green initiatives are reshaping the market.

💸 D'Amico, an industry leader in food preservation, was honored at the Sustainability Awards 2025 by LC Publishing Group for its commitment to ESG. The award was presented to General Counsel Alessandro Zito on March 25 at the Excelsior Hotel Gallia in Milan during the Sustainability Summit 2025. The company is recognized for sustainable business practices, environmental respect, community welfare, and ethical operations, reinforcing its position as a sector exemplar. Marketing & Sustainability Manager Maria D’Amico affirmed the group's dedication to a sustainable future and positive environmental and community impact.

🏠 At the "F. De Sanctis" Technical Agricultural Institute in Avellino, a technical seminar titled "Alla scoperta dei vitigni resistenti allevati nella Scuola Enologica di Avellino: degustazione tecnica trasversale vinificazione sperimentali vendemmia 2024" was held, focusing on the study and experimentation of disease-resistant grape varieties obtained through interspecific hybridization. Fourteen wine samples produced by students at Avellino's Enological School were analyzed for their organoleptic profile, demonstrating high-quality sustainable production. The seminar involved agricultural institutes from across Italy and was supported by multiple organizations including Vivai Cooperativi Rauscedo and Assoenologi. Discussions highlighted the impact of climate change on viticulture and the importance of sustainable and resistant grape varieties aligned with EU guidelines. The event featured contributions from industry experts, educators, and environmental officials, emphasizing the combination of tradition and innovation in Italian viticulture.

🍋 LIMMI, a brand by B&G SRL, was voted "Product of the Year 2025" in the "Condiments" category, thanks to over 12,000 consumer votes. Its products, LIMMI and LIMMI SWEET, made with IGP lemon juice from Syracuse, received a 63% innovation recognition from consumers and a 95% satisfaction rate among those who tried it. The company is dedicated to promoting Made in Italy, sourcing citrus from Sicily, Calabria, and Campania, and has invested in responsible practices and 25 years of research and innovation. LIMMI's RPET bottle packaging ensures freshness by mixing essential peel oil with juice upon use. Marketing & Communication Director Annalisa Tardioli from B&G Srl expressed pride in the award, which reflects Italian consumer choices and commitment to authentic Italian quality.

🌍 🌍 In Norway, the 'Sustainable Destination Label' program boosted Italian overnight stays by 20% in 2023/2024, reaching a record 12.4 million international overnights, a 12% increase from 2023. The program, spread across 50 national attractions meeting Visit Norway's ecological criteria, evenly distributed tourist arrivals throughout the year. Marco Bertolini of Visit Norway highlighted the success at the Nordic Workshop in Milan, noting the shift towards lesser-known locations like the southern coastal region of Vestfold and the UNESCO-recognized wooden house valley of Setesdal. Nearly half of the 'Sustainable Destinations' are in the north beyond Bødo and Narvik, with Bødo named European Capital of Culture 2024, attracting visitors to innovations like the Wood Hotel Bødo and silent e-boat fjord tours by Brim Explorer.