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💰 Enrico Zoppas reelected as President and Ettore Fortuna as Vice-President of Mineracqua, which represents 70% of the natural mineral and spring water industry within Confindustria, accounting for over 50,000 direct and indirect jobs. Despite challenges like pandemics, war in Europe, rising raw material costs, and inflation, the Italian mineral water industry achieved 16.4 billion liters of bottled water, with 1.7 million liters exported, generating 3.3 billion euros in consumer business in 2023. Mineracqua, active for 30 years since May 1990, is a key promoter in Italy, one of the top natural mineral water producers along with France and Germany.

🍴 North Bar in Treviso is hiring an Assistant Cook with previous experience. Responsibilities include prep work, managing orders, and maintaining kitchen cleanliness. The full-time position offers a fixed-term contract with potential for permanent employment, 6 days a week with evening shifts (5 PM - 12 AM), and a monthly net salary between €1,400 and €1,500, based on experience.

📍 Samuel Maubanc has been appointed as the new general director of Cruise Lines International Association (Clia) in Europe. His mandate includes leading the association towards achieving net zero emissions by 2050 and promoting responsible tourism with ports and destinations for sustainable growth. With a background as general director at Neste and general manager at Liquid Gas Europe, Maubanc has focused on decarbonization, renewable development, and green fuels. Kelly Craighead, president and CEO of Clia, is confident that Maubanc's leadership will accelerate the cruise sector's sustainability program. Maubanc aims to support the transition to sustainable transport, influence policy makers, and build a secure supply chain for the maritime sector, acknowledging the industry's role in European competitiveness and industrial innovation.

🏠 Salvatore Sozzo is appointed General Manager of Fonteverde Lifestyle & Thermal Retreat by Italian Hospitality Collection, enhancing the 5-star thermal resort's management in San Casciano dei Bagni, Siena province. With 30 years of luxury hospitality experience beginning in the UK and encompassing roles at Forte Village Resort, Marcegaglia Hotels & Resorts, and most recently, Palazzo Doglio Cagliari as General Manager, Sozzo aims to merge tradition with innovation, offering treatments that blend ancient thermal practices with cutting-edge technology for a comprehensive wellness journey.

🚢 MSC Cruise Division, led by Leonardo Massa as Vice President for Southern Europe, competes with Royal Caribbean and Carnival Group. The company is expanding in the USA with the launch of the World America ship in April 2025 and the opening of a new cruise terminal in Miami by summer, involving a €400 million investment with Fincantieri. MSC has 2 brands across 3 market segments: traditional cruises, MSC Yacht Club for upscale clients, and Explora Journey for luxury.

🍷 Stefano De Rui elected as President of Cantina Produttori di Valdobbiadene on October 31, succeeding Franco Varaschin after a 10-year term. De Rui, born in 1957, has been part of the cooperative since 1994 and served as Vice President since March 2024. The cooperative was founded in 1952 by 129 farmers and now manages over 1,000 hectares of vineyards with approximately 600 member winegrowers.

🍴 In Torino, a lively informal establishment is hiring 6 part-time dynamic Camerieri Addetti Sala with at least one experience in the role for an on-call position with a flexible contract. Ideal candidates will possess customer welcome, table setting, order management, and table service skills, including monitoring dining area cleanliness and preparing the restaurant for service. The venue caters to a young, informal clientele and provides a jovial atmosphere.

🍴 "Il Passerotto 1890", a traditional Milanese restaurant in Saronno (VA), part of the Restworld circuit, seeks 1 Head Chef. Candidates must have minimum 2 years' experience, will work with an executive chef, another head chef, and a sous-chef. Key tasks: preparing starters and main courses. Offers permanent contract post-trial period, full-time with shifts: Tuesday-Saturday dinner (16-23), Sunday lunch (11-14), Monday off. Salary: €1,600-€1,800 net per month plus 13th and 14th salary. Open to all genders as per laws 903/77 and 125/91.

📈 Campari Group's net sales reached €2.277 million, a +3.4% total change, and +2.1% organically. The stock plummeted to a new low since April 2020, by -18.5% to €6.33. Sales growth was hampered by macroeconomic weakness, bad weather, inflation, and reduced consumer confidence, with a significant dip in the third quarter. The selection of a new CEO is expected to be concluded within the first half of the next year. The gross margin was €1,332.9 million (58.5% of net sales), up by +2.3%. Adjusted EBIT was €499.4 million (21.9% of sales), down -4.1%. Financial expenses totaled €57.7 million, increasing by €7.2 million. Net financial debt reached €2.564 billion as of September 30, 2024, an increase of €710.5 million from December 31, 2023.

🍴 The Quellenhof See Lodge, a 5-star resort, opened in 2022 by the Dorfer family in Val Passiria, features the Underwater Restaurant with only four tables and a seating capacity of 10-12 people. Julian Marth, born in 2000, is the new Executive Chef, who blends local products with Mediterranean influences. The resort is an adults-only luxury spa hideaway, offering a unique experience amid alpine comfort and tropical ambiance. The tasting menu, created in collaboration with nearby producers, includes an eight-course meal highlighting local flavors fused with international elements, such as the iconic Salmerino della Val Passiria fish. Sommelier and Chef de Rang Elias Plunger enhances the dining experience with an exclusive selection of white wines from Alto Adige, served using the Coravin system.