Iniziativa eco-responsabile e CSR

🍷 Mack & Schühle Italia, a wine production and distribution company, showcases innovative projects Grapur and Genevitis at the 57th Vinitaly. Grapur, with a 9% alcohol content, is environmentally friendly and meets organic and vegan standards, featuring lightweight "Bordolese AIR" bottles from Verallia, "Nomacorc Ocean" closures, and "Ocean Action" labels using coastal plastic waste. Over 5,000 partner farmers cultivate wine grapes on more than 30,000 hectares for Genevitis, emphasizing regional Italian wine excellence and community support. Mack & Schühle Italia will host "Wine in Transition: embracing change in a dynamic industry" on April 6 at 14:00.

🌱 Rigoni di Asiago introduces compostable single-dose capsules certified by TÜV, targeting both consumers and the Horeca sector (Hotels, B&Bs, restaurants), to align with their century-old philosophy of environmental care, cutting-edge technology, and respect for territory. Retail market packs contain 5 monodoses of 20 grams each, featuring organic Fiordifrutta in Apricot, Mixed Berries, and Strawberry varieties, organic Italian Mielbio honey, and palm oil-free Nocciolata spread in Classic and Dairy-Free versions. Horeca sector offers 15-gram servings, with an exclusive addition of Bitter Orange and Cherry flavors starting spring 2025, supplied in 60-piece cartons with a counter display option for 120 monodoses, enhancing sustainable and quality breakfast options. Rigoni di Asiago’s commitment to sustainability is evidenced by reducing single-use plastic impact in the food sector.

🏠 Raffles' first hotel in Italy will open in 2027 on the shores of Lake Como in partnership with CL Hotel SPA and supported by UniCredit. The Raffles Lake Como will emerge from the renovated 1920s villa-style Grand Hotel Imperiale in Moltrasio, marking Raffles' fifth establishment in Europe. The luxury resort will feature 84 rooms, including 18 suites and 2 villas, many with lake views. Amenities will include lakeside dining experiences, Raffles Long Bar, Writers Bar, indoor and outdoor pools, a wellness and fitness center, a beach club, and private lake access from check-in.

📖 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.