Iniziativa eco-responsabile e CSR

☕ Lavazza was awarded "Best Commercial Coffee Roaster – Europe" for the second consecutive year on November 12, 2024, recognized for quality, consistency, and global reach. The award, part of the European Coffee & Hospitality Awards, reflects thousands of industry nominations and over 6,000 votes. Lavazza, founded in Torino in 1895, has a turnover of over €3 billion, is present in 140 markets, and produces over 30 billion cups of coffee annually across 8 production facilities in 5 countries.

🛠 Branca International, a family holding company, presents its 2023 Sustainability Report, highlighting a 10% global CO2 emissions reduction and a 13% decrease in Italy, with energy consumption down by 8%. Despite a 20% increase in water consumption, the group aims for further improvements. The workforce grew by 8% to 341 employees, with 99% on full-time, permanent contracts, and professional development included over 10,800 training hours provided in 2023. Fiscally, the consolidated turnover reached €355 million, a 16% decrease due to hyper-inflationary conversion of the Argentine Peso, though real growth in value and volume occurred. The net profit rose by 47%. Branca has strengthened its commitment to sustainable supply chains, with 100% of Argentine suppliers having at least one green certification, and it consolidated its presence in over 160 markets, with product bottling volume nearing 80,000 tonnes. Branca International plans further international expansion in line with ESG principles for its 180th anniversary in 2025.

🍍 Heinz introduced three new sauces: Ketchup Pickle, Mayo Spicy, and Ketchup Zero 220 ml, during their Press Day in Milan. Ketchup Pickle, popular in the UK, has no artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives. Mayo Spicy offers a spicy Sriracha twist, aligning with the 55% of global consumers drawn to new flavors (Kantar Global Monitor, 2022). Ketchup Zero in a 220 ml format was named Product of the Year 2024. Heinz's national turnover reached €300 million in 2022, employing about 200 people in Italy. Heinz aims for 100% sustainable ketchup tomatoes and fully recyclable packaging by 2025.

💥 Fazenda Serra do Boné from Brazil wins the "Best of the Best" at the Ernesto Illy International Coffee Award 2024, with a coffee produced using the despolpado technique. SMS Cluster ECOM of Nicaragua receives the "Coffee Lovers’ Choice" award, voted by consumers worldwide. The award event, attended by celebrities, was held at Peak Hudson Yards. illycaffè, founded in 1933, selects only 1% of the best Arabica beans, serving over 8 million cups daily in more than 140 countries, with a 2023 turnover of €595.1 million.

🎂 Dalila Esposito and Simone Cavallo founded the artisan bakery Vizio in San Cesareo in 2020, specializing in panettoni and colombe. They won first place in traditional and chocolate categories at the Panettone Maximo 2023 contest. Dalila opened her first bakery in 2005, continuing a family tradition started by her grandfather, Mario Antonelli, in Rome in the late '60s. Vizio offers six types of panettone, all made with Italian products except for French butter, and targets both traditionalists and younger customers seeking innovative flavors.

💧 Sanpellegrino, an Italian mineral water and soft drinks company, aims to certify all its facilities by the end of 2025 according to the AWS (Alliance for Water Stewardship) standard. Production sites in Ruspino and Scarperia have been certified, with Cepina to follow and San Giorgio in Bosco by the end of 2025. In sustainability efforts, they saved 329 million liters of water over six years and reduced process water to 0.05 liters per liter bottled. The company uses 100% renewable electricity since 2011 and increased R-PET usage to 12,950 tons in 2023, which is 79% more than 2022. Sanpellegrino's products are available in over 150 countries, and they commit to responsible water management and the promotion of proper hydration.

☕ Over 12.5 million coffee growers, mostly small producers, face survival challenges due to climate change, with significant impacts in Brazil and Vietnam. The Ernesto Illy International Coffee Award 2024 highlighted these issues at the United Nations headquarters. The event, moderated by Clare Reichenbach of the James Beard Foundation, featured discussions on a $10 billion public-private fund to assist small coffee farmers. Key figures included Andrea Illy of illycaffè, Chef Massimo Bottura, and Vanusia Nogueira of the International Coffee Organization. Summary: Climate threats jeopardize over 12.5 million coffee growers, prompting the Ernesto Illy International Coffee Award 2024 to host a roundtable at the UN, discussing a $10 billion fund for small farmers and regenerative agriculture to ensure the industry's future sustainability.

🍕 Roncadin SpA SB, based in Meduno (Pordenone), achieved €175 million revenue in 2023, producing 100 million frozen pizzas annually with 800 employees. They reduced CO2 emissions per pizza by 11% through expanded photovoltaic facilities and increased electric company cars, now over 80% of their fleet. 99.98% of company waste was recycled, and 13% of profits went to employee production bonuses. Relationships with suppliers average 7.5 years, ensuring stable supplies. Exports account for 72% of revenue across 40+ countries; the U.S. contributes 12%, with a new Chicago production site opening soon. Roncadin has been a Benefit Corporation since 2021 and a B Corp since 2024.

🍷 Assovini Sicilia, in a report by University of Messina's Tindara Abbate and Alessandra Costa, outlines its focus on enotourism, sustainability, and innovation. Celebrating 25 years since its establishment by Giacomo Rallo, Diego Planeta, and Lucio Tasca, the association now has 101 member companies. A survey involving 80 out of 100 member companies revealed that 95% have family directly involved in management, with 78% integrating a new generation. In 2023, these wineries produced 47.6 million bottles, 83% being DOC wines, and 55.6% sparkling wines. A significant 65% have invested in renewable energy sources, 56.5% hold sustainability certifications, and 76.1% have organic certification. The future promises a commitment to innovation, with 89.1% introducing various types of innovations. Enotourism is also a key focus, with 84.8% offering wine tourism services.

🍍 Madama Oliva, joined by Montana Limmi and PanPiuma, launches the 11th edition of the SALTAinBOCCA project for the 2024-2025 school year, targeting all Italian primary school classes, reaching 3,000 classes and 75,000 students. The initiative aligns with Italy's recent law 92/2019 on transversal education in civic sustainability and health and includes educational materials, class contests, and family competitions with prizes. Founded in 1989 in Carsoli (AQ), Madama Oliva produces about 22 million packages annually across 20 production lines, exporting to 45 countries and investing in farms in Sicily and Larissa, Greece. The project supports the spreading of the Mediterranean diet, combating childhood obesity, which affects 9.8% of children aged 8-9, according to the Istituto Superiore di Sanità.