Iniziativa eco-responsabile e CSR

📊 In 2024, distributor brand products (MDD) in Italy generated a turnover of €26 billion, a +2.4% increase from 2023, and +35.4% since 2019. Presented by TEHA at MARCA by BolognaFiere 2025 on January 15th, the study highlights MDD as a sustainability benchmark, raising standards and fostering sustainable practices in the agri-food chain. Over 80% of Italian food consumption passes through Modern Distribution, with MDD companies seeing an annual turnover increase of 8.5% from 2015 to 2023. The sector employs 447,000 people directly, supports 2.9 million jobs, and saved Italian families nearly €20 billion from 2020 to 2024. CO2 emissions dropped by 30% in 10 years within the sector.

📖 Dry January, initiated in 2013 by Alcohol Change UK, encourages alcohol abstinence post-holiday season, and its popularity is growing. Veganuary, avoiding animal proteins in January, aims for detox and environmental benefits. Facts highlight that millions of liters of water, tons of CO2, and animal lives can be saved. No Spend January involves only spending on essentials to manage finances post-holiday spending, with suggestions like home cooking and free activities to reduce costs.

🎢 Disney Cruise Line plans to expand its fleet with four new ships between 2027 and 2031. Three ships will be in a new class and one will join the existing Wish class. Built by Meyer Werft in Germany, the new class ships will each carry 3,000 guests, weigh approximately 100,000 gross tons, and are 20% larger than the Disney Magic class. Deliveries for these are scheduled for 2029, 2030, and 2031. Emphasizing sustainability, they feature aerodynamic hulls, advanced propulsion, and energy-saving operations. They can run on various fuels, including treated vegetable oil and renewable methanol, and are adaptable to future fuel alternatives. The Disney Wish twin, along with Disney Treasure and Disney Destiny, to be delivered in 2027, will accommodate 4,000 passengers and operate on LNG. The expansion aligns with The Walt Disney Company's 2030 environmental goals.

📦 Fruttagel, an Italian agro-industrial cooperative, participates in Marca 2025 at Bologna Fiere on January 15-16, showcasing its Almaverde Bio brand. Committed to sustainability, Fruttagel uses compostable packaging certified by TÜV Austria to European standard UNI EN 13432:2002. Stanislao Fabbrino, president, highlights their transformation of 25% organic raw materials, while Giorgio Alberani, Commercial Director, emphasizes the company's focus on high-quality, sustainable Italian products. Fruttagel, founded in 1994, employs 700 workers, reached a turnover of over 155 million euros in 2023, and is a founding member of the Almaverde Bio Consortium.

🍷 Schenk Family Italia, a major player in the wine industry, is poised to invest in innovation and sustainability in response to a decree allowing production of non-alcoholic wines in Italy. Daniele Simoni, CEO, post-decree, sees this as an opportunity to bring production to Italy, enhancing competitiveness. Currently producing 50-80 thousand bottles in Spain with 25% sold in Italy, the company eyes economies of scale and flexibility with local production, targeting a market share of 2-3% and non-traditional wine consumers.

🍴 By 2025, restaurant experiences will be modular, inclusive, and focused on wellness with an emphasis on natural, healthy ingredients. Technological innovations such as TheFork Pay for bill splitting, AI for traffic prediction, prepayments, personalized experiences, smart inventory management reducing food waste by up to 20%, 3D food printing, dynamic pricing, and process automation will transform the industry. Ingredients will lean towards functional superfoods, natural beverages, and traditional dishes with contemporary twists, while unsustainable ingredients and overly complex menus are set to decline.

📊 Conserve Italia published its "Sustainability Report 2024" titled "Together to make a mark," continuing a triennial tradition since 2004. President Maurizio Gardini highlights the report's emphasis on collective efforts towards sustainable development, aligning with the UN 2030 Agenda. The cooperative, with a 20-year sustainability journey, has paid over €100 million to its members and invests in ethical management, training (34,475 hours through Conserve Italia Academy), and environmental initiatives, including an €86.6 million investment plan to be completed by 2026. Conserve Italia, headquartered in San Lazzaro di Savena (BO), leads Italian food processing with 14,000 producers, 500,000 tons of produce, €1.2 billion turnover, and 3,000 employees across 12 production plants.

📅 On January 15 and 16, Marca by BolognaFiere, the exclusive event for Organized Modern Distribution in Italy, will feature Melandri Gaudenzio (Hall 29, Stand C18) at Bologna's fair district. The company, a leader in the import, selection, packaging, and marketing of pulses, cereals, soups, and oilseeds from conventional and organic agriculture, will introduce Crunchy, a new natural snack, and a doypack line of Decorticated legumes. Melandri Gaudenzio, established in 1947, operates from a 12,500 sq. mt. facility in Bagnacavallo (RA), showcasing Industry 4.0 standards. Chef Fabrizio Mantovani will perform show cooking at the event, highlighting the versatility of the company's products.

🍷 Assoenologi introduces "Portami a Casa" to encourage responsible wine consumption and ensure road safety. Italian wine producers and restaurant owners will offer personalized shoppers to clients for safely taking home unfinished wine bottles, promoting moderate drinking and reducing the risk of drunk driving. This initiative preserves the wine tradition without compromising safety, responding to strict alcohol consumption regulations and the use of tools like alcolock.

🍕 Di Marco acquires a majority stake in Pizzami, a gluten-free pizza and bakery products specialist, with the Galati family retaining a minority share. Di Marco's revenue more than doubled in recent years, reaching €60 million in 2024, and distributes products in over 70 countries. Pizzami, based in Parma, is the third Italian producer of gluten-free pizza and bakery products. Di Marco also announced the establishment of Di Marco North America Corporation, aimed at the United States market.