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🍳 Danilo Guerrini and Enrico Bartolini announced Stelios Sakalis as Head Chef at Borgo San Felice Resort in Chianti Classico. Stelios, 37, replaces Juan Camilo Quintero, who earned the restaurant a Michelin Star in 2020 and a Green Star in 2022. Juan moves to Roma for a new project. Borgo San Felice, owned by Allianz since 1970, has 63 rooms, two Michelin keys, and a focus on sustainability and local culture.

📈 Sergio Isabel was elected as the new president of AFEHC for 2025-2029, succeeding Daniel Domènech. The election was held in June 2025 in Barcelona. Isabel, aged 48 and director at Repagas, joined the board in 2013. AFEHC, a non-profit with 75 member companies, saw a 2024 turnover of €1.8 billion, with exports at €916 million, representing 51% of total sales. The industry experienced a 7% growth from 2023.

🍷 Lamberto Frescobaldi è stato confermato presidente dell'Unione Italiana Vini (Uiv) per i prossimi tre anni. L'organizzazione, con oltre 800 soci, rappresenta l'85% dell'export nazionale e genera un fatturato di 10,6 miliardi di euro. Il focus del nuovo mandato sarà sull'innovazione competitiva per mantenere la leadership nel settore. Frescobaldi ha sottolineato l'importanza di un approccio collaborativo per affrontare le sfide future.

☕ Giulia Ruscelli, a barista from Forlì, became the first Italian woman to win the Espresso Italiano Champion 2025 title. Held at Dersut in Conegliano Veneto, she outperformed 11 finalists in 11 minutes, using Rancilio Classe 20 ASB, Eureka Atom 20W, and Brita water system. With 14 years of experience, she works at Lovo Bar and Pasticceria. The competition, organized by the Istituto Espresso Italiano, tested technical skills and sensory quality.

🍳 Gabriele Marino, new Chef de Cuisine at Le Bubbole in Palazzo Gattini, Matera, returns to Basilicata after gaining experience at Schöneck in Trentino and Cannavacciuolo Bistrot in Novara. His culinary journey celebrates Italian and Lucanian traditions, blending creativity and authenticity. Educated at ALMA, Marino crafts a sophisticated menu inspired by Italian heritage. He expresses joy in bringing his refined skills and passion for local flavors back to his home region, closing the circle of his culinary adventures.

🏨 Riapre domani il Cresta Palace Celerina, inaugurato nel 1906, in Engadina, Svizzera, con Bardhyl Coli come nuovo general manager. Il 28 e 29 giugno, l'hotel aprirà con camere rinnovate e tre tipi di alloggio. Offerte culinarie includono Giacomo’s, Asia 75 (13 punti Gault Millau), e il Grand Restaurant. Servizi: una Spa di oltre 1200 mq e il Cresta Kids Club. Il 6 agosto ospiterà la Cresta Palace Cup, presso il più antico campo da golf svizzero, a Samedan.

🏨 Riapre il 28 e 29 giugno a Celerina, Svizzera, il Cresta Palace, inaugurato nel 1906. Nuovo general manager Bardhyl Coli, ex direttore dell'hotel Arosa Kulm. Tre tipologie di camere: moderne, Art Nouveau e Classic. Offerte gourmet includono Giacomo's e Asia 75, premiato con 13 punti Gault Millau. Servizi: Spa di oltre 1200 mq e Cresta Kids Club. Evento chiave: il 6 agosto, la Cresta Palace Cup a Samedan.

🍴 Parmamenù in Parma seeks a Vice Store Manager. The role requires at least 1 year of experience and English proficiency. A 3 to 6-month trial contract is offered, leading to potential permanent employment. Work hours: 10 AM - 10/11 PM, with one rotating rest day. Salary: €1600-€2000 net, plus bonuses and benefits like health insurance. Opportunities for growth, training, and salary increments based on performance are included.

🍺 Federico Sannella of Birra Peroni is now President of AssoBirra, elected in Rome. He succeeds Alfredo Pratolongo and is joined by VPs Paolo Merlin, Giuseppe Micucci, and Serena Savoca, the first woman in this role. AssoBirra, founded in 1907, represents over 92% of Italy's beer production and employs around 109,000 people. In 2019, Carlsberg Italy, led by Savoca, partnered with Italian Hops Company. Savoca now has an ESG delegate role in AssoBirra.

📈 Gattinoni bolsters its managerial ranks with Ivano Barzago as CFO, Francesca Noventa as HR Director, and Mattia Tieghi as CIO & Facilities Officer, alongside Valeria Vaghi's promotion to VP of Operations. Between 2023 and 2025, the workforce grew by 8%, reaching 900 employees, with an average age of 46. The company's seniority decreased from 13.5 to 10 years, and over 80% of employees are women, with gender parity in leadership roles.