Iniziativa eco-responsabile e CSR

🗒 At Castello di Padernello, the Mercato della Terra® event, organized by Slow Food, will be held on Sunday, May 18, 2025, from 9:30 to 18:00. Domenico Pedroni, the foundation's president, emphasizes the celebration of local biodiversity and sustainable agriculture. The market features pesticide-free seasonal vegetables, biodiversity-rich fruits, pasture-raised meats, traditional cheeses, sustainably harvested truffles, and authentic wines. Activities include a Claudio Porchia book presentation, an edible flowers workshop, a solidarity spit-roast with proceeds aiding local heritage and landscape, and a new Slow Food Presidia exhibit by Carlo Mazzoleni. Future market dates for 2025 include June 15, September 21, October 19, November 16, December 21, and an evening edition on July 19. The event is aligned with Slow Food's "Food for Change" campaign and supports "10,000 Gardens in Africa".

☕ Dimas Mendes Bastos, Fazenda Sequóia Minas, and Leda Terezinha Castellani Pereira Lima from Minas Gerais, Brazil, won the 34th Prêmio Ernesto Illy de Qualidade Sustentável do Café para Espresso, each receiving R$ 10,000. The prize by illycaffè, launched in 1991, has honored over 1,500 coffee growers and awarded more than 8 million reais. The winners will represent Brazil at the 10th Ernesto Illy International Coffee Award in Europe in 2025. Illycaffè, founded in 1933, produces a unique 100% Arabica blend and selects only the top 1% of Arabica beans. The company serves over 10 million cups daily in 140 countries and had a consolidated turnover of €630 million in 2024.

🏢 On May 15, from 16:00 to 17:30, the webinar "Breaking Barriers through Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the Tourism Sector" will be held, organized by PANTOUR under the EU's Erasmus+ Program, featuring Federturismo as a partner. The Technological University Dublin will lead the event, presenting the "Handbook on Best Practices" to tackle inequalities in tourism and hospitality. Key projects include Italy's Hotel Etico, and experiences from Portugal's Pão a Pão, Ireland's Trigon Hotel Group, and the Netherlands' Rijksmuseum. The webinar is accessible via Zoom with free registration.

☕ Evoca Group, a global leader in professional coffee machines and vending machines, released its 2024 Sustainability Report, verified by Deloitte & Touche S.p.A. In 2024, Evoca made strides in environmental footprint reduction and sustainability goals, with a dedicated task force implementing a decarbonization plan aligned with responsible product management and advanced technology adoption. The company's commitment to solid, transparent governance and supply chain protection earned a Platinum rating from EcoVadis, an upgrade from the previous Bronze score. CEO Jochen Fabritius emphasized the central role of employees and collaboration with suppliers to strengthen the supply chain and sustainability. The 2024 Sustainability Report reinforces Evoca's leadership in corporate sustainability and sector transparency and accountability standards.

🧃 Ice Cube, a leading ice production, sale, and distribution company, sponsors Aperitivo Festival 2025 from May 9-11 at Nhow Milan, Tortona district. Anticipating World Aperitivo Day on May 26, the event features tastings, masterclasses, workshops, and music. Ice Cube's Classic and Ice3 Lab lines, made from pure oligomineral water with odorless, tasteless, clear ice using OX ICE technology for food safety, will be featured in drinks. Carrefour stores will host aperitif culture activities throughout May, offering Ice Cube products nationwide and across Europe.

📦 During the Tuttofood 2025 fair's opening day, CL.A.N. formed a strategic alliance with the Italian Secretariat PRIMA, OnFoods and Agritech Foundations, and METROFOOD-IT and MIRRI-IT infrastructures. The partnership established the ReRITT Network, aimed at bridging academic research with agri-food enterprises for sustainable systems. Alberto Dolci of Bolton Food division spoke at the panel. Bolton, part of ONFOODS' 26 entities, engages in European collaborations and global extensions through Horizon programs.

🍪 Pesto Barilla introduces "Pesto Basilico e 'Mozzarella di Bufala Campana DOP'", available in Italy from May 5, 2025. The new recipe features 100% Italian basil and authentic Mozzarella di Bufala Campana DOP, offering a creamy texture. WGSN highlights a trend towards reinterpretation of traditional flavors. Matteo Gori, President of Barilla's sauce category, emphasizes the product aligns with current trends while honoring tradition. The pesto uses ISCC PLUS certified basil since 2020, ensuring quality and supporting responsible agricultural practices. This innovative product is versatile, going beyond pasta, and can enhance various dishes like toast, soups, or grilled vegetables.

🍪 Saclà, an Italian food company, is expanding internationally and participating in the Tuttofood event in Milan from May 5-8. At the fair, Saclà will launch "Olive Snack Saclà" in Italy, featuring three variations: Kalamata Olives, Green Olives, and Olives with Chili, all pitted and in "on the go" packaging. Additionally, Saclà introduces two new Pesto flavors: Basil and Pistachio, and Lemon Pesto. The company, founded in Asti in 1939, is a family business now in its third generation, leading in olives, preserved vegetables, pesto, and sauces, exporting to over 70 countries. In 2023, Saclà became a Benefit Corporation and will obtain B Corp certification in 2024, emphasizing its commitment to the common good and environmental sustainability.

🎓 Nonno Nanni, a leader in the dairy sector, received the Cheese and Consumer Awards 2025 for the Charity category at Tuttofood 2025 on May 6. The award-winning initiative ran between September and October 2024 for the Grandparents' Day celebration. The company supported Auser Nazionale Association by donating €5,000 for each consumer response, promoting volunteering and active aging for the elderly.

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