Iniziativa eco-responsabile e CSR

☕ Lavazza CEO Antonio Baravalle showcased Tablì, a 100% coffee tab system, and revealed the company's 2024 financial results. Despite a volatile geopolitical climate and raw material cost increases, Lavazza recorded solid results in 2024. The single-serve segment saw a global volume increase of over +4% and value increase of more than +3%. The company's revenue grew to €3.35 billion, up +9.1% from €3.1 billion in 2023. EBITDA rose to €312 million (+18.6%), with an EBITDA margin of 9.3%. Net income was €82 million (+20.6%), and the net financial position ended at -€511 million after the 2024 OPA on IVS Group. Lavazza, celebrating its 130th anniversary, will introduce Tablì to the public during the Milano Design Week 2025 from April 6 to 13.

🎂 Easter approaches, and Cesto Bakery and Cooperativa Sociale Lazzarelle collaborate to create a special colomba pastry, combining Catello di Maio's baking skills with coffee produced by Pozzuoli female prison inmates. The project offers rehabilitation for inmates through ethical coffee production. Founded in 2010, Cooperativa Sociale Lazzarelle now supports over 70 women, promoting social inclusion through work. The colomba, featuring a 36-hour double fermentation, is available online and at Cesto Bakery's three stores in Torre del Greco, blending coffee with cherries and dark chocolate.

🏦 Cimbali Group, recognized as a "Historic Enterprise" by Unioncamere and owner of three brands in the "Special Register of Historical Trademarks of National Interest" by MIMIT, celebrates the National Day of Made in Italy on April 6, 2025, from 4:30 PM to 9:00 PM at MUMAC. The event includes a roundtable discussion moderated by Barbara Foglia with notable cultural and business experts and showcases the photo exhibition "Women and Motors? Joy and that's it" by Camilla Albertini. Cimbali Group employs over 800 staff across four manufacturing sites, highlighting Italian excellence in coffee culture and enterprise history at its Binasco headquarters, where MUMAC, the largest permanent exhibition dedicated to espresso machines, resides.

🏦 Majorian launched "Peace&Work" in 2023, the first award for Quality of Work Life (QWL) in the hospitality sector. Over two years, 252 audits involving 4,300+ employees, with a 76.9% participation rate, were conducted in France and Italy. The anonymous questionnaire covered five key criteria and resulted in a Bronze, Silver, or Gold certificate valid for two years. Notable findings include 85% employee pride, 94% acknowledging their impact on customer satisfaction, but also internal communication and comfort needing improvement, with 21% feeling pay equity is lacking.

😎 Emilio De Risi delivered a lecture at the 24ore Business School's Destination Management master program, titled "Non chiamarlo copywriting. Scrivere e raccontare il turismo." Airbus plans to fly a hydrogen-fueled electric plane by 2035. McDonald's brand value is $40.5 billion, surpassing Starbucks for the first time since 2016. Denmark and Finland updated travel advisories for transgender individuals heading to the US, while Germany and UK also revised their guidelines for entry into the US. West Japan Railway revealed Wakayama's 3D-printed station building, boasting earthquake resistance similar to reinforced concrete, assembled in 2.5 hours, at roughly half the cost. Marriott International utilizes Adobe's AI platform for advertising campaigns, optimizing time and labor. Google's IA Overview, an AI-fueled search feature, could impact digital marketing. Pontrhydyfen, Wales, birthplace of actor Richard Burton, may see increased tourism with the release of his biopic in his centennial year.

📖 Barilla, for the second consecutive year, joins the project "A Scuola d’Impresa" initiated by Museimpresa, Archivio del cinema industriale and Liuc - Università Cattaneo to bring students closer to Made in Italy excellence through guided tours and a final Project Work. The focus is Barilla's "Mulino Bianco: un museo a portata di click," allowing students to create a virtual museum for Mulino Bianco's 50 years, integrated into the PCTO orientation pathways. Three classes from secondary schools in Parma have participated, including Liceo Artistico Statale Paolo Toschi and Istituto Tecnico Economico Macedonio Melloni. The Barilla Historical Archive, founded in 1987, contains over 60,000 documents and has been recognized by the Ministry of Culture as a site of significant historical interest.

📈 Adutei's traditional Milan meeting led by President Giovanna Sainaghi revealed a new website aligned with market changes. Key focuses include networking, promotion, and training for its 27 members, highlighting Adutei’s foundational values and role. The site also underscores Adutei’s social commitment through a partnership with Siamo Coop, aiding job placement for young refugees and Italians. Since its 1982 inception, Adutei has witnessed significant tourism and technological evolution, though human contact remains crucial.

🚢 Explora Journeys launched the lower bow section of Explora IV at Fincantieri's Palermo facility in Sicily. The delivery of Explora IV is scheduled for 2027. The section will be outfitted before being transferred to the Fincantieri's Sestri Ponente for completion. Anna Nash, president of Explora Journeys, emphasized luxury ocean travel excellence. The fleet will include LNG-powered ships, showcasing sustainable luxury. Over €3.5 billion invested in six Explora Journeys ships, impacting Italy's economy by over €15 billion and creating thousands of jobs. Each ship requires over seven million work hours and employs around 2,500 people for two to three years.

🏨 Cortina d’Ampezzo will host Italy’s first Emblems Collection hotel, expected to open by late 2026, under the Accor, Invel Real Estate, and Prodea Investments partnership. The Hotel Bellevue Cortina D’Ampezzo, Emblems Collections, dates back to the late 19th century and will combine alpine charm with contemporary aesthetics post-restyling by Italian architecture firm pconp and interior design by Tihany Design. The luxury hotel will feature 80 rooms, including 27 suites with mountain views, a 500 sqm Spa, and both indoor and outdoor pools. The food & beverage options aim to be a local benchmark, with dishes blended from local and international influences. The project also emphasizes sustainability, incorporating high-efficiency energy solutions in line with Luxury & Lifestyle Sustainability Standards.

💰 Illycaffè SpA approved its 2024 consolidated financial statements with €630 million in revenue, a 6% increase over the previous year. EBITDA grew 19% to €110 million with a margin of 17.5%, while net operating margin (EBIT) jumped 50% to €61 million, and net profit rose 42% to €33 million. The company rewarded over 1000 employees worldwide with a €1 million bonus. U.S. sales grew 11%, with online sales up 18%. Despite a challenging 2025 due to rising raw material costs, illycaffè plans a €120 million investment to double production and logistics capacity in Trieste.