Innovazione

🍕 Knorr, established nearly 190 years ago, introduces its new product line Cuore di Gusto with three flavors: Vino Rosso, Vino Bianco, and Speziato. These provide the taste of half a glass of wine or double tomato concentrate with spices like paprika and jalapeno chili, respectively. Designed to enhance Italian recipes, Cuore di Gusto Speziato pairs with risotto and meat dishes, Vino Rosso with risottos and meat stews, and Vino Bianco with risotto, fish, and white meat. The brand manager, Melissa Passeri, emphasizes tradition in innovation. Available in 4x26g packs for 1.89€.

🍰 The "Campionato Miglior Panettone del Mondo 2024" by the FIPGC took place on November 17-18 at Gustus in Naples. Five categories featured fierce competition, crowning indisputable talents in each. Pietro Sparago (Caserta) won for Best Classic Panettone, Domenico Manfredi (Teggiano) for Innovative Panettone, Beatrice Volta (Pistoia) for Savory Panettone, Patrizia Mancuso (Vignate, Milan) for Decorated Panettone, and Raffaele Romano (Solofra) for Best Pandoro. The event celebrated Italian pastry traditions and craftsmanship.

🍺 Heineken invests 45 million euros in the new Dr. H.P. Heineken Centre in Zoeterwoude, Netherlands, scheduled to complete by mid-2025. Spanning 8,800 square meters, the center aims to combine scientific innovation with traditional brewing, enhancing beverage technology research with professionals from 12 countries. It will focus on iconic brands like Heineken, Desperados, and Amstel and includes offices, research labs, and a packaging development department. The center is part of Heineken's global R&D network, aiding its "Brew a Better World 2030" sustainable strategy.

📌 Secondo il Changing Traveller Report 2025 di SiteMinder, nel 2025 il 72% dei viaggiatori globali prevede di viaggiare all'estero, con un aumento dal 65% dell'anno precedente. In Italia, il 19% mira a destinazioni internazionali, il 56% a viaggi sia nazionali che internazionali, e il 25% sceglie l'Italia, con la Sicilia (21%) e la Toscana (18%) come mete domestiche principali. Gli italiani preferiscono la Spagna (17%), Francia (14%), e gli USA (6%) per viaggi esteri. Il 35% dei viaggiatori italiani lavorerà durante il viaggio, meno della media globale del 41%, ma in aumento dal 29% del 2024. Il 55% degli italiani opta per camere standard e il 62% spenderà la stessa somma per alloggio dell'anno precedente, mentre il 42% pagherebbe fino al 10% in più per un alloggio eco-sostenibile. Le esperienze più ricercate includono servizi spa e musica dal vivo (35% ciascuno). Il 61% viaggia per eventi e il 82% cambierebbe date di viaggio per

🏨 Hospitality is undergoing transformation with smart hotel solutions enhancing guest experiences and operational efficiency, including automated lighting, temperature control, and biometric identity verification. Chekin's automated check-in is attractive for hotel managers seeking cost optimization and service improvement. These technologies can revolutionize hospitality by offering precision, security, and an unmatched guest experience. Automated solutions, such as Chekin, streamline guest registration, reduce manual data entry errors, and free staff to focus on exceptional service. Smart sensors detect room occupancy and adjust lighting and climate controls, saving energy. Advanced security systems with biometric verification add a layer of safety and ensure only authorized individuals access sensitive areas. Smart environmental controls offer personalized and energy-efficient room conditions management, benefiting both guest comfort and hotel sustainability. Chekin's automated check-in systems eliminate reception bottlenecks, allowing self-check-in through smartphones and enhancing security with biometric comparison technology. Automated upselling tools utilize guest data to suggest personalized upgrades and services, increasing revenue potential and guest satisfaction. These technologies not only improve operational metrics but also create a competitive advantage by building trust and loyalty among guests.

🚢 Made in Italy leads in nautical components and accessories with a total sector revenue of over €2 billion in 2023, up 10.9% from 2022. The METSTRADE show, featuring 74 Italian companies across 1,664 sqm in Amsterdam, runs from November 19-21. Industry turnover hit a historic high of €8.33 billion in 2023, growing 13.6%, while exports reached €4.23 billion. Italian companies also received nine nominations at the DAME Design Awards. The METS event hosts crucial industry discussions and workshops. - Genoa, November 14, 2024.

📊 MARR SpA reported Q3 2024 revenues of €622.7 million, a slight decrease from €623.2 million in Q3 2023. Despite a modest volume increase, lower euro/kg values, especially in seafood during summer, affected sales. The consolidated EBITDA for Q3 2024 was €42.5 million (€46.3 million in 2023), and the consolidated net profit was €18.5 million (€21.9 million in 2023). The total consolidated revenue for the first nine months of 2024 reached €1.610,5 million, down from €1.626,5 million in 2023. The net financial debt as of September 30, 2024, stood at €201.7 million, with a net equity of €341.1 million. Sales in the Street Market segment amounted to €1.063,7 million, while the National Account segment generated €376.5 million in the first nine months. Investments of €14.6 million were made, and dividends of €39.0 million were distributed in May 2024.

☕ Founded in Modica in 1967 by Giovanni Spadola, Caffè Moak achieves €25 million in turnover in 2023, marking a 36.82% increase from the previous year. During the 1990s, the second generation, Alessandro (CEO) and Annalisa (Marketing and Communication Director), expanded both Italian and international markets. The company acquired Mokafè and Caffè Circi in 2022 and established Caffè Moak Trading LLC in Dubai. It exports to over 50 countries, produces 60 tons of coffee daily and maintains a stringent internal quality control lab for over 20 years.

🎲 Brooklyn chewing gum, an iconic Italian brand since the 1950s, unveils limited edition restyling of Brooklyn Spearmint and Brooklyn Chlorophyll packs with a modernized logo. The brand, which began post-WWII by Ambrogio and Egidio Perfetti, symbolizes the dynamic spirit of Brooklyn, NY. British artist Ornamental Conifer, a.k.a. Nicolai Sclater, designed the new creative look, drawing inspiration from urban environments. In November, a special mural by Conifer will be displayed in Corso Garibaldi, Milan. Brooklyn, part of the Perfetti Van Melle group, the world's second-largest confectionery market player, reported nearly €3.5 billion in net revenue in 2023.

☕ La Cimbali, part of the Cimbali Group, won "Europe's Best Coffee Equipment Manufacturer" for Fully Automatics at the European Coffee Symposium in Berlin. The award, recognized by Coffee Ventures Europe, was celebrated among over 500 industry experts. Andrea Clerici, Group Business Director, highlighted the brand's commitment to research and development to meet customer needs, focusing on efficiency, quality, simple management, connectivity, and remote monitoring, serving markets for nearly 60 years. The Cimbali Group, with over 700 employees, includes brands Faema, Slayer, and Casadio, and operates from four production plants, including one in the US.