Iniziativa eco-responsabile e CSR

🏡 Aleph Rome Hotel, part of the Curio Collection by Hilton, adopts a zero-impact heating system, eliminating methane gas boilers in favor of a CO2 emission-free heat pump system, powered by entirely renewable energy sources. The hotel's environmental efforts led to the Green Key 2024 certification. Initiatives also include water-saving measures, use of non-polluting ecological cleaning products, meticulous waste sorting, energy consumption reduction with LED lighting and structure optimization, as well as offering local, organic, and vegetarian food options. General Manager Valeria Fruscio highlights the team's commitment to sustainability and continuous environmental performance improvement.

🚿 Pedersoli Milano, with 60 years of experience, maintains high standards in hotel linen care, exemplified by Duetorrihotels. In hospitality, cleanliness and hygiene are crucial for customer satisfaction and competitiveness. Pedersoli Milano ensures high-quality linens with advanced technologies and rigorous controls, complying with UNI EN ISO 9001 and UNI EN 14065. The group manages luxury hotels in Florence, Bologna, Verona, Genoa, and Milan. General Manager Franco Vanetti emphasizes the importance of hygiene and cleanliness in customer rankings and sustainable practices in operations.

📆 Celebrating 150 years, Molini Pivetti has launched a new website featuring a modern, intuitive design and content highlighting its history, excellence, and values. The site showcases the "Farina in Opera" photo project by Simone Bramante, a section on sustainability, and a News from the Magazine area for company updates. Giulia Chessa, Marketing Manager, emphasizes their commitment to innovation and communication. The website was developed by Italian Design Farm, aiming to support stakeholders and emphasize innovation and sustainability. Visit the new site at molinipivetti.it.

🍺 Carlsberg Italia held a talk at Beer&Food Attraction in Rimini on February 17 to discuss business competitiveness in the brewing sector and contribution to Italy, focusing on innovation, R&D, sustainability, and Made in Italy products. Olivier Dubost, managing director of Carlsberg Italia, stated that Italy's beer market is growing by about 2% in both Horeca and GDO channels. Poretti Brewery produces most of its beer in Induno Olona (VA), with part exported globally. Since 2019, Carlsberg Italia has partnered with Italian Hops Company for hop research and innovation. By 2030, they aim for 30% of raw materials from regenerative agriculture and 100% by 2040. The beer sector generates €10.2 billion in shared value in Italy. Carlsberg Italia was awarded for its DraughtMaster EXTRA10 system at the Lorenzo Cagnoni Awards during the event.

🍺 The Democratic Pub, a new pub experience concept created by Perrella Network, Picariello Arredo Design, and Fabiano Zucconi Studio, made a successful debut at the Beer&Food Attraction in Rimini. It emphasizes quality, inclusivity, and sustainability. Unlike traditional franchises, it allows for managerial autonomy and personalized experiences. Key speakers included Giuseppe Perrella, Michele Camastra, Alfonso Oliva, Pino Picariello, and Fabiano Zucconi. The format's pillars are service quality, sustainability, and pub identity. Perrella highlighted the focus on quality, value creation, and dynamism, rejecting market saturation concerns. The Democratic Pub aims to inspire and respect young individuals' ideas. On display at Beer&Food Attraction 2025, Pavilion C7, Stands 151 and 150.

📈 Nestlé in 2024 experienced a 2.2% organic growth, with a 1.5% price increase and 0.8% RIG growth. The second half improved to 2.3% growth and 1.4% RIG. Half of Nestlé's business units gained market share, though less than half in sales value. Digital transformation and sustainability were key focuses. For 2025, Nestlé aims for organic sales growth of 4% and a UTOP margin above 16.0%. Growth was driven by emerging markets, Europe, and products like Nescafé, Nespresso, Starbucks, KitKat, and S.Pellegrino.

🍪 Tonitto 1939, an Italian sorbet and ice cream leader, achieved a turnover of €16.2 million in 2024, a 13% increase from 2023. The Italian market, accounting for 60% of sales, grew by €1.3 million, while international sales, making up 40% of turnover, rose by €700,000. Aiming for an additional €10 million by 2028, the company has a strategic plan despite challenges in cost containment and international uncertainties. Investments will transform their Genoa production site in 2025-2026. Export growth included entry into Latin America and 14 new clients in various countries. Domestically, Tonitto 1939 strengthened its presence, focusing on partnerships and private labels, supported by around 60 employees. New products in 2025 include collaborations with Bauli and Sperlari, along with Tonitto 1939 branded indulgences.

🍪 Gruppo Ferrero closed the 2023/2024 financial year with €18.4 billion in revenue, an 8.9% increase from the previous year. With Giovanni Ferrero as Executive Chairman and Lapo Civiletti as CEO, the company boasts 37 production plants and a workforce of 47,517 employees as of August 31, 2024. Highlights include launching NUTELLA Ice Cream and expanding the biscuit category with Kinderini. In the U.S., Ferrero opened a 70,000-square-foot chocolate processing facility in Bloomington, Illinois. The company focuses on sustainability and the long-term growth strategy involves increasing production capacity and product innovation, resulting in an 18% rise in capital investment year-on-year.