Iniziativa eco-responsabile e CSR

🍹 Giorgio Bargiani launched his Bar/Giani Collection of cocktail glasses at Hotel De Russie, Rome, during the Roma Bar Show. The event featured notable figures like Patrick Pistolesi. Bargiani, from Pisa, became Head Mixologist at London’s Connaught Bar in 2018 and was listed in Code Hospitality's “30 Under 30”. He emphasizes moderation in drinking and notes the growth in low-alcohol drinks. Italian brands are popular in London, where gin, vodka, and agave spirits are thriving.

📚 Sanpellegrino, ScuolAttiva Onlus, and the University of Pavia tackled "eco-anxiety" affecting 40% of children. 95% worry about the planet's future, yet 97.2% believe their actions count. A pilot project debuted on May 29-30, 2025, in Lombardy and Veneto schools, involving 23 students. Children engaged in activities to transform anxiety into positive action. Using recycled materials, they created symbolic objects, fostering creativity and cooperation. This initiative aims to instill environmental awareness and personal empowerment.

☕ In Florence, Rimani transforms the café scene with Fratelli Bonacchi, setting a new quality standard with terroir coffee. Founded in 2006 by Marco Ginestroni and Rosati brothers, Rimani continues its legacy with the next generation. In 2023, Rimani won awards for "Best Florentine Schiacciata" and "Best Rice Fritters." Partnering with Fratelli Bonacchi, they ensure sustainable, top-quality coffee. Their offerings include 100% Arabica espresso certified by the Slow Food Coffee Coalition, enhancing sustainability and quality.

🥗 Bonduelle Italia, a leader in plant-rich foods, announces innovations in salads and legumes for 2025. The "Crude o Cotte" salad line offers versatile, ready-to-eat options that are consumable raw or cooked. The legumes market sees a 5.8% value growth, driven by trends in plant-based diets. Legumeria, a new sub-brand, introduces five innovative legume mixes, enhancing consumer creativity. Bonduelle is a B Corp, focusing on sustainability and operates in San Paolo d’Argon and Battipaglia, Italy.

📈 Rhea, a leading coffee machine manufacturer, received a "BB" ESGe Rating from Cerved Rating Agency, surpassing the "Fornitures & Consumer Durables" sector average. Key achievements include 100% renewable energy use, low greenhouse gas emissions, a 98% permanent employment rate, and a 98.71% economic value distribution rate. Governance improvements involve a 2024–2026 ESG plan, sustainability committee, and whistleblowing system. Founded in 1960, Rhea operates in over 100 countries.

🍎 Zespri® and Sinclair launched the first compostable fruit sticker for home use, enhancing sustainability and traceability. In Italy, Zespri promoted this innovation through a campaign in Milan with large billboards from May 16. Key locations included Via Tivoli until May 31 and Via Canonica until June 15. The T55 sticker, certified by TÜV Austria, ABA, and DIN CERTCO, adheres well and is biodegradable, aligning with Zespri's environmental goals involving 4,300 global growers.

📓 A recent Lancet study highlights concerns over continuous economic growth in high-income countries, suggesting it's not always socially beneficial or sustainable. It proposes using the Genuine Progress Indicator (GPI) over GDP, focusing on environmental costs and inequality. In tourism, this could mean shifting from purely quantitative metrics to qualitative ones, emphasizing local economic support and environmental conservation. Additionally, Furtenbach Adventures offers Everest expeditions in 10 days for €150,000 by using xenon to speed acclimatization.

🍔 Italians embraced the burger on World Burger Day, May 28, with 19K social media mentions. Popular at Rome's tennis event, it's also Laura Pausini’s birthday choice. Classic beef patties lead, but legume and salmon burgers are rising. Heinz celebrates with a special menu of 6 signature burgers from May 29 to July 30. Heinz, part of Kraft Heinz, plans sustainable sourcing by 2025. Its Italian revenue hit €300 million in 2023.

🌱 Gruppo Caviro, 2023/2024, Italy: €385 million revenue, 3% EBITDA growth. €28 million investment plan, targeting 10 of the 17 UN 2030 Agenda goals. Managed 110,000+ tons of vinification materials, 500,000+ tons organic recovery, generating 90M kWh electricity, 75M kWh heat, 101M kWh biofuel. 543 million liters of water recovered, 40% of water needs. 14,900 winemakers over 34,100 hectares. Tavernello Spritz (6.5% alcohol) expands low-alcohol offerings.

🍦 May 19-20, 2025, in the hills of Siena - The Artisti del Gelato project by Azienda Agrimontana gathered over 50 gelato artisans for an annual meeting. The project promotes natural ingredients and sustainability, with workshops led by Marco Confortola, Monica Panzeri, and insights from Chiara Bardini and Barbara Bocci. Future plans include cacao plantation visits and in-store initiatives for fall/winter 2025-2026, reinforcing ethical production and Italian artisan talent.