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🏭 Despar Italia announced the loss of Gianni Cavalieri, President of Despar Italia and Syneos, with deep condolences. Despar Italia, headquartered in Bologna, unites 6 food distribution companies and affiliated merchants under the Despar brand, with 1,424 Despar, Eurospar, and Interspar stores across 17 Italian regions. In 2023, Despar achieved 4.4 billion euros in revenue, ranking it among the Top Ten Italian GDO brands. Despar is part of SPAR International, which operates in 48 countries.

💸 Davide Gibertini is appointed as the new CEO of Stock Spirits Italia, a company established in 1884 in Trieste, now part of Stock Spirits Group, a leader in the liquor sector in Central and Eastern Europe. Stock Spirits operates in 9 European countries, has 8 production sites, 70 brands, and sells in over 50 countries globally. Gibertini takes over from Evelina Teruzzi, who led the Italian business unit since 2022 and has been with the company for 17 years.

🍴 "A' Riccione Terrazza 12," an exclusive rooftop venue located in the heart of Milan, is redefining its culinary and mixology experience. Chef Marco Fossati and sommelier Marika Giacobbo lead the traditional dining on the ninth floor, while the tenth floor offers an all-day dining "Food & Drink Experience." Bar Manager Jimmy Sakaj, at the helm since 2023, pairs unique dishes with creative cocktails, emphasizing fresh seafood, quality ingredients, and sustainability. The venue hosts both private and corporate events, and reservations are available via the Superb platform. Open Sunday to Thursday from 12:30 to 00:30, and Friday to Saturday until 2:00.

🍴 Restworld catering in Asti is seeking an experienced Cook with at least 5 years of experience to join their team. The job involves banquets, ceremonies, and special events, offering a fixed-term contract with the aim of permanent employment. Full-time availability with 1-2 rest days per week is required. Work shifts will be variable. Salary ranges from €1,800 to €2,300 net per month, depending on experience.

✈ Starting in July 2025, Volotea will concentrate operations on international routes, focusing on France. They will offer three direct connections between France and Salerno Costa d'Amalfi Airport. The Lione route begins on July 4 with two flights per week. From July 6, the Marsiglia route will operate every Wednesday and Sunday. The Nantes route, extended until the end of October 2025, adds to the four weekly frequencies from Napoli. CEO Carlos Muñoz aims to strengthen Campania's ties with France and boost economic impact. Gesac CEO Roberto Barbieri is promoting the Cilento area, recognized by UNESCO, with targeted campaigns.

📅 Shedir Collection names Silvia Collepardi as Chief Commercial Officer to expand its luxury hospitality brand, including Hotel Vilòn, Hotel Maalot, Hotel Umiltà 36 in Rome, and Capri Tiberio Palace. Collepardi's past role includes Vice President of Sales & Marketing at Atmosphere Hotels & Resorts. She aims to bolster Shedir Collection's established US market presence and oversee commercial strategy, revenue growth, and global partnerships with her team: Luca Giuili (Sales Manager), Nicola Pavia (Revenue Director), and Anastasia Zaitseva (Sales Coordinator).

🍷 Sebastiano Caffo was re-elected as president of the Consorzio Nazionale Grappa on March 10, joined by Vice President Elvio Bonollo and a board of members from various distilleries. Their goal is to secure official recognition from the MASAF, representing over 75% of national grappa production—well above the 66% needed. The Consorzio, symbolized by a logo of three grappa drops forming the Italian tricolor, aims to protect and valorize grappa over the next three years, strengthening its brand internationally.

🏖 On March 5, the Presidency Council of the National Sector Association unanimously approved the admission of Azimut | Benetti Group as a member. Confindustria Nautica President Saverio Cecchi, elected in 2019, aimed to unify the entire nautical sector under strong associative representation. As his term approaches its end, he celebrates achieving this goal with Azimut | Benetti's return. CEO Marco Valle stresses the importance of unity for a stronger nautical industry, fostering innovation, sustainability, and growth.

🏢 At the successful Naples Convention with over 300 attendees, Federcongressi&eventi elected an 8-member Board of Directors for 2025-2028, supporting President Gabriella Gentile. New board members include Carlotta Ferrari (Destination Florence), Nicola Testai (OIC Group), Luca Legnani (Papillon Milano 1990), and Matteo Bruno Calveri (Summeet). Others are Alessandra Albarelli (Riva del Garda Fierecongressi), Riccardo Baicchi (Regia Congressi), Stefania De Toni (Padova Hall), and Paola Padovani (Triumph Group International). The association celebrates growth, new members, increased investments, and economic consolidation.

🥂 Elizabeth McCall, second-generation Certified Specialist of Spirits (CSS), breaks tradition as one of the few female Master Distillers in the predominantly male-dominated whiskey industry. Beginning her career at Brown-Forman, parent company of Woodford Reserve, as a sensory expert in 2009, McCall advanced from Master Taster to Assistant Master Distiller, achieving her current role in 2023. Woodford Reserve, known for its over 200 aromatic nuances and bourbon aged in white oak barrels, celebrates McCall's achievements on International Women's Day, signifying a progressive shift in the industry.