Iniziativa eco-responsabile e CSR

L’effetto grandi eventi è quello che si fa sentire negli anni successivi, quando il traino mediatico porta i visitatori a riscoprire le destinazioni che non sono più sotto i riflettori.…

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📦 Carrefour Italia celebrated the National Day of Made in Italy for the second year at their Rome location, supporting 11,000+ local producers. In 2024, they confirmed €1.15 billion in exports of Italian products to group countries, with wine sales reaching €70 million, a 13% increase from 2023 and 128% from 2022. Private label exports were €234 million, up 45% from 2018. Italian fruit and vegetable exports doubled since 2018, hitting €20 million. Over 80% of Carrefour's own brand products come from Italian suppliers, with strategic partnerships promoting a traceable, ethical supply chain.

🏠 Tucked in the Pisan hills of Tuscany, near the Tyrrhenian Sea and the Etruscan Coast, lies Caiarossa, established by Eric Albada Jelgersma in 2004. The estate, spanning 40 hectares with 59 distinct parcels, cultivates 10 different grape varieties using biodynamic and organic agriculture, certified in 2003 (organic) and 2005 (biodynamic). Caiarossa IGT Toscana Rosso, aged for over 14 months in French oak, embodies the harmony of tradition and innovation. The winery, part of the Toscana Wine Architecture since 2016, offers personalized tours and tastings in an ecosystem where nature and architecture coalesce.

🌱 In Italy, 68% of consumers regard organic products in restaurants as fundamental, while 56% prefer eateries with sustainable practices. From April 1 to May 25, 2025, the Central Ortofrutticola di Tarquinia, supported by the EU, will promote certified European organic produce in Rome's dining scene over 106 days across three restaurants: Porchetta e Bollicine (Apr 1-May 13), IV Fuochi (Apr 2-May 11), SpaccioVino (Apr 9-May 25). These venues were chosen for their culinary excellence and commitment to sustainability.

🍅 Veneto leads Italy with 630 hectares of disease-resistant grapevines (PIWI), 94 producers, and 173 labels, comprising 38% of the national total. Research on 25 farms shows 96% of producers would grow PIWI again, with 76% planning to increase their crops. They require 4 annual treatments versus 15-20 for traditional varieties, but 48% face marketing challenges. Only 20% of consumers are aware of PIWI wines, despite environmental and economic benefits.

🌾 At Vinitaly, a successful conference on agrivoltaics in viticulture highlighted the potential of combining agriculture and photovoltaics. Moderated by Davide Gangi, the event featured experts including Donato Pentassuglia and Professor Maurizio Boselli, who pioneered agrivoltaic research since 2009 in Valpolicella. Boselli's work, internationally recognized, showed slower grape maturation and improved sugar-acid balance due to panel shading. Pasquale Venerito noted distinctive characteristics in agrivoltaically-grown grapes, such as lower pH and complex aromatics. Franco Dell’Acqua discussed agrivoltaics' benefits for Puglia's agriculture, including water savings. Nicola Mele, co-founder of Vigna Agrivoltaica di Comunità, aims to produce eco-friendly wine and energy. The 12-hectare project will produce 5,000-20,000 bottles by 2025, involving universities and research centers.

🏢 During the Milano Design Week 2025 (April 9-13), B&B HOTELS collaborated with IED Milano to host “EN PLAIN AIR – IED X B&B HOTELS” at B&B HOTEL Milano City Center Duomo. The exhibition showcased three creative visions from the Master in Interior Design students, focusing on reimagined outdoor hospitality embodying warmth, connection, and sustainability. The hotel terrace featured designs aiming to enhance guest experience and urban environment harmony. B&B HOTELS, with 850 properties globally and 79 in Italy, continues to innovate and support young talents. The event is free to visit until April 13 at Via San Tomaso 4, offering a glimpse into the future of creative and sustainable hospitality.