Innovazione

📅 Lesaffre Italia will showcase at Sigep World 2026 in Rimini from January 16-20. Highlights include the Lesaffre & Me app update with AI-powered Dr. Bread 2.0, a Cost-In-Use tool, and a loyalty program. Visitors can win 3 iPhone 17s through the Scan & Win contest. Product offerings feature L'hirondelle 1895 yeast and Mater Mia® 76. Lesaffre introduces recyclable packaging, and organizes three educational events, with industry experts speaking on fermentation and innovation in baking.

🍾 GEDI Online returns to SIGEP 2026 (January 16-20, Rimini, Pavilion D5, stand 182) to showcase advancements in its management platform, featuring real-time industrial cost calculations for pastry and gastronomy labs. Developed by DRG Systems Srl, the software supports Team Italia in the 2026 Patisserie World Cup and 2027 Coupe du Monde de la Pâtisserie. With over 20 years of experience, GEDI Online offers modular architecture, real-time monitoring, and streamlined operations for businesses.

🍕 At SIGEP 2026 in Rimini, from January 16-20, OP Allestimenti introduces "Napala," a non-stick pizza peel designed in Naples. Featuring a high-slide coating, it reduces flour usage, enhancing pizza flavor. Practical demos are led by Francesco Di Ceglie, Chef Erny Lombardo, and pizza experts. Crafted from high-quality aluminum, Napala is durable, scratch-resistant, and easy to clean. It offers customizable designs, catering to both beginners and seasoned pizzaioli.

☕ Andrea Pozzolini, CEO of Rhea, will join a roundtable titled "Superautomatiche, sostituiranno il barista?" on January 18 at 11:00 at Pavilion B1 in the Sustainability debate area. Rhea is a partner at SIGEP's Innovation Bar, showcasing technology like espresso machines and AI amid a skilled workforce shortage. The rhTT10 machine, featuring fresh or plant-based milk systems, emphasizes Italian coffee culture. This event explores human-machine collaboration to enhance service quality and customer experience.

🍪 Unigrà, at SIGEP 2026, Rimini (January 16-20), showcases innovations across sweet and savory sectors. Focus: plant-based formulations, sugar reduction, and process simplification. Notable launches: Orasì Zer'Ho (zero-sugar-added gelato), FiorFiore DolceUnico (quick-mix bakery), and Gran Caravella (allergen-free spreads). Martini Frozen expands with new fillings and OraSì croissants, while Martini Cioccolato debuts in Ariba range, enhancing artisan production. Location: Stand 121, Pavilion A5.

☕ Simonelli Group announces Youth Academy Italia, offering six scholarships for young people aged 18-30 pursuing a coffee career. Applications run from January 12 to February 15, 2026, via Coffee Knowledge Hub. Official presentation at Sigep, Rimini, on January 20. The program covers Barista Skills, Sensory, Green, Roasting, Sustainability, and Brewing. Key dates include March 16-19, May 12-14, June 15-17, and September 7-10, 2026. Selected candidates will undergo online interviews for scholarship selection.

🚀 Lufthansa, 2024: Lufthansa partners with Starlink to provide high-speed broadband on its 850-aircraft fleet. Loyalty customers will access free high-speed internet in all classes. The rollout begins in the second half of this year, marking Lufthansa's 100th anniversary. Chief Commercial Officer Dieter Vranckx highlights this as a pivotal enhancement in travel experience. The full fleet upgrade is expected by 2029, according to Il Sole 24 Ore.

🗺 Israele, 2025: 1,3 milioni di arrivi turistici internazionali. Principali mercati: Stati Uniti (400k), Francia (159k), Regno Unito (95k). 🏨 2025: investimenti di oltre 180 milioni di NIS per 2.050 nuove camere d'albergo, 174 milioni di NIS per infrastrutture turistiche pubbliche. 🇮🇹 Italia mostra segnali di ripresa turistica, puntando su pellegrinaggi e turismo culturale per il 2026. 2026: focus su AI per l'innovazione nel turismo.

🍲 Italian cuisine faces a pivotal year in 2026, with digital trends reshaping dining experiences, as noted in NellyRodi's report with TheFork. "FOODMO" describes the trend of people feeling pressure to try trending dishes. TheFork users with social profiles book 25% more than others. AI is changing restaurant management, enhancing menu creation, stock management, and customer interaction. Key trends include gastronomic ice cream, specialty coffee, and ethical dining, highlighting innovation in Italian menus.

📹 Panasonic Visual Solutions torna all'ISE Barcelona 2026 con innovazioni per proiezioni e LED. A gennaio 2026, a Wiesbaden, verrà presentato il proiettore PT-RQ45 da 42.000 lumen. Panasonic svelerà anche il primo proiettore LCD 4K e una piattaforma LED da 55". Il marchio Mevix offrirà soluzioni avanzate per immagini ad alte prestazioni. Il Gruppo Panasonic ha registrato un fatturato di 54,12 miliardi di euro per l'anno conclusosi il 31 marzo 2024.