Innovazione

🍵 Gise Caffè collaborates with Dolcevivo, offering tisane in capsules developed with L'Istituto Erboristico L'Angelica, paired with artisanal baked goods from Umbrian company Dolcevivo. Capsules featuring different coffee and tisane blends are designed for Gise Technology machines and sold exclusively online through Gise Caffè's new online shop. The partnership aims to enhance the quality coffee and tea experience, combining tradition with innovation.

☕ Autogrill, part of Avolta, launches "Next Drip," a coffee-focused innovation lab in Rozzano Headquarters aiming to enhance coffee knowledge and culture. Luca D’Alba, General Manager Italy F&B at Avolta, highlights the lab's role in exploring trends and creating new consumer taste experiences beyond traditional espresso. Next Drip represents Autogrill's commitment to coffee sector innovation. In 2024, coffee was a central theme at the Culinary Council event in May and a further meeting on November 19 in Rozzano to discuss industry trends.

🍕 Hisense, a global electronics leader, has proudly announced a collaboration with master pizzaiolo and Italian pizza ambassador Gino Sorbillo, launched at Casa Sorbillo in Piazza XXV Aprile, Milan. Celebrating the Hisense Pizza Oven launch, the partnership combines daily baking needs, pizza artistry, and advanced cooking technologies for a unique customer experience. The Hisense Pizza Oven heats to 350°C and cooks pizza in 3 minutes and 30 seconds, featuring 22 automatic programs, self-cleaning, and a folding pizza peel. Hisense ranks second globally in TV shipments and first in 100-inch TVs in 2023 and the first half of 2024, operating in over 160 countries.

🍸 Eleven Cafè in Pisa, opened on June 20, 2011, is renowned for its high-quality mixology and has been recognized by guides like Gambero Rosso and BlueBlazer. Bar manager Valerio Bartalini, who trained at Campari Academy in Milan, emphasizes that each cocktail tells a story. The bar features over 120 gin labels and has launched a Negroni Club connecting top venues in Italy. The first original drink was created in November 2016 using Elephant Gin. Eleven Cafè targets a diverse clientele and champions an inclusive atmosphere.

🏨 Hany Abdelkawi's article "Viaggi 2040" predicts a 60% increase in global travelers by 2040, with India, China, and the United States leading the growth. These tech-savvy travelers make quick decisions, booking flights on average less than 50 days in advance. The rise in travel necessitates more digital, efficient, and scalable accommodation solutions, such as self check-in, to meet demand for traveler autonomy and optimize property management while maintaining urban harmony. Ok Home's self check-in system accommodates diverse traveler needs without direct interaction, reduces operational costs, and promotes sustainability by eliminating physical keys.

🍷 Remedy in Porta Venezia, Milan, focuses on high-quality wines and spirits enjoyed in their pure form, with an elegant setting aiming to comfort the heart and spirit. Amedeo Pagano, alongside partners Alessandro Michelon and Michele Bernardi, all hailing from the restaurant sector, has created a unique format. The venue boasts a cellar with 6,000 Italian and French wine labels and over 18,000 bottles from around the world, including Australia, Chile, and New Zealand, plus more than 2,000 spirit labels. Remedy is one of the few cigar rooms in Milan, unique outside of a hotel, offering a relaxing environment for cigar and pipe enthusiasts. While food is not the focus, they offer Bites—small seasonal gastronomic delights—complementing the drink experience.

🍴 Vincenzo Liccardi, esperto del settore ristorazione, evidenzia l'aumento dello stress e del rischio di burnout durante il periodo natalizio. Propone l'utilizzo dell'intelligenza artificiale (AI) e piattaforme digitali come FOODCOST® in CLOUD per gestire costi e risorse in modo efficiente. Questi strumenti forniscono dati in tempo reale per migliorare la gestione delle attività, prevedere la domanda, prevenire sprechi e organizzare i turni di lavoro, contribuendo a una ristorazione più sostenibile e al benessere dei ristoratori.

🍕 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.