Conferences

ESG Factors as a Competitive Advantage for Businesses. To demonstrate their commitment to a fair, healthy, and sustainable food system, it has become essential for companies to report their sustainability data: not only to meet consumer expectations, but also to respond to the growing demands of banks and institutions.
The conference, promoted by ESGnews, will explore tools and best practices for effectively measuring, reporting, and communicating the impact of ESG strategies in the agri-food sector. The goal is to create value, strengthen transparency, and build stakeholder trust.

The Private Label Observatory by NielsenIQ offers an exclusive opportunity to explore the evolution of private label brands from a global perspective. Through a cross-category analysis, the event will provide a comprehensive overview of consumer trends, market shares, and pricing dynamics across key international markets, with a special focus on the United States, Europe, and Asia. This conference is a one of a kind chance to exchange insights on what is happening today in the Mass Market Retail sector and identify new channels and strategic opportunities in the industry.

Moderator: Andrea Meneghini, GDOnews Editorial Director
Pitches: NielsenIQ

Alimentando.info, in collaboration with SO4, presents the conference entitled: “Traditional retail in Italy: transformations and perspectives”. The event will explore the challenges related to the changing consumption habits of Italian consumers, with a special focus on the evolving role of traditional retailers.

A meeting/manifesto, organized by Brazzale, to talk not only about duties, but all the initiatives that politics adopt to “take care” of citizens, business, agriculture, industry, art, the environment and what we eat as well. 

Five guests participated to the debate: the political scientist Mr. Alberto Mingardi for the economy, the president of Brazzale Spa Mr.  Roberto Brazzale for business matters; the writer and journalist Mr. Camillo Langone for the arts; the professor of Food Science and Technology at Milan University Mr. Tateo for Food Science and the Associate Professor of Agronomy at the University of Brescia and Mr. Luigi Mariani for Agriculture and the Environment.

Following the speeches, Prof. Fernando Tateo and Prof. Monica Bononi, both editors, will then present the first copy of the proceedings of the 1st BSC Studies Conference dedicated to “The New Era of Milk and Dairy Products”, promoted by “Brazzale SpA” and organized by the Brazzale Science Center (BSC), which was held in Thiene on the 20th and 21st of June 2024.

Honey stands at the center of a conflicting narrative: a natural and traditional product on one hand, a target of fraud and adulteration on the other. In a market flooded with products of questionable origin and confused consumers, honey becomes a symbol of a broader challenge: how can we recognize the true value behind a jar?

The event aims to shed light on a scenario often distorted by investigations, prejudices, and real risks of fraud, while also exploring the future of honey, emerging consumption trends, and evolving socio-demographic dynamics.

Following an introduction on the vision and commitment of Conapi-Mielizia, the largest honey supply chain in Italy, the discussion will dive into the core of the issue with a keynote by Lucia Piana, a leading expert in honey sensory analysis, melissopalynology, and pollen analysis. She will provide an overview of product quality and the main types of fraud and adulteration.

This will be followed by a discussion with some of the main players in the Italian large-scale retail sector (GDO), who will share their experiences and strategies to enhance the honey offering and meet new consumer demands.

An opportunity for open dialogue among producers, experts, and retailers to jointly shape the future of this precious food.

Data, strategies and brands between innovation and storytelling

Join us at the “Focus on Switzerland” workshop at the Tuttofood fair to discover the opportunities within Switzerland’s rapidly expanding food industry. A hub of innovation, international collaboration, and sustainability, Switzerland offers access to a diverse test market and a skilled talent pool. Home to major organizations like the United Nations in Geneva and industry giants such as Nestlé, Mondelez Europe, Bühler, Firmenich, and Syngenta, Switzerland is a key player in the global food sector. Moreover, Switzerland is supported by a unique ecosystem, including the Swiss Food and Nutrition Valley—a dynamic network of food innovators spanning universities, large corporations, innovation accelerators, investors, government bodies, SMEs, and startups. Attend our workshop to learn how your business can connect with key decision-makers, opening doors for scale-up projects and valuable business partnerships.

Within the framework of TUTTOFOOD, Banco Alimentare and Number 1 are fostering a dialogue on the value of a responsible food supply chain, focused on reducing waste and creating social impact. Through insights from industry experts and data-driven analysis, the event will explore challenges and opportunities, engaging stakeholders from logistics, manufacturing, and distribution. The goal is to align best practices and solutions for a more sustainable model, where operational excellence and social responsibility create lasting value across the entire supply chain.

As part of the TuttoFood 2025 exhibition, ONG Pane Quotidiano is organizing an event focused on the topic of food surplus management from an ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) perspective.

The event will open with a scenario-based study presented by the international research institute IPSOS, offering a snapshot of the current level of engagement of Italian companies on the topic. This will be followed by contributions from representatives of leading companies in the agri-food supply chain and the logistics operator STEF, who will share their best practices and discuss challenges and opportunities.

The event will explore how food surplus donation can serve not only as an ethical response to food poverty, but also as a strategic lever for improving ESG performance. The goal is to raise awareness among businesses and stakeholders about the active role the agri-food sector can play in building a more sustainable and inclusive future.

Transition 5.0 is not just a package of incentives—it is a true industrial strategy that promotes conscious choices: efficient, natural, and genuinely sustainable solutions. Together with AHT, we will explore how to select and adopt refrigeration systems using natural refrigerants, and how to navigate between CO₂ and propane to make effective, energy-efficient, and responsible decisions. This event is designed to deliver technical content in a clear and accessible way, with practical examples, real-world case studies, and concrete answers for those looking to innovate and gain measurable benefits. With AHT, sustainable transition becomes a reality.

Top executives from Italy’s leading food retail chains discuss how evolving consumer behaviors are reshaping their business models and sourcing strategies. The session will explore how Italian and international suppliers can respond to current challenges and become strategic partners for large-scale retail groups.

How Artificial Intelligence and digital transformation are revolutionising the food & beverage world. An event dedicated to trends, emerging technologies and concrete case studies to discuss how to improve marketing and business strategies and company competitiveness at a time of continuous technological evolution. An opportunity to discuss with experts, discover innovative solutions and create new connections. Followed by Q&A and coffee networking

How the Circular Economy can become a tool for competitive advantage in the food & beverage sector, and provide valuable tools for reducing food waste, with benefits for all players in the supply chain. An event to discuss how academic research, new certifications, and innovation can help implement good practices of circular economy and food waste reduction along the entire food and beverage supply chain by creating connections and opportunities. Followed by Q&A and coffee networking.

Since the launch of Costa d’Oro’s Sustainability Plan in 2023, the company has undertaken many initiatives to concretely support the olive oil industry, such as sharing best practices for Sustainable Production.

The Planet O-live journey combines innovation and environmental, economic, and social sustainability, bringing together three worlds that must walk together: universities, industry associations, farmers, and millers.

The event will be an opportunity to present Volume 2 of the Manifesto for Sustainable Production, learn about the Academy Stories of olive growers, and share the results achieved in the implementation of the Planet O-live Plan, gathered in the first ESG Report 2023 developed by KPMG.

Speeches by Confagricoltura, Assoprol, Centro di ricerca produzioni vegetali Sant’Anna, Università di Perugia