The acquisition of Sagamore Spirit last year proved that Illva Saronno is working hard to become a recognized player in the global whiskey industry Italian multinational drinks company Illva Saronno known worldwide for its iconic Disaronno Originale and Tia Maria says reinforcement of these brands is central to its strategic plan Both the heritage and presence of the two are continuously enhanced through sustained investment in global travel retail The company’s long-term vision is to celebrate life in style by developing and nurturing premium brands across key spirits categories while promoting a culture of responsible drinking Global travel retail is a core channel as it provides a crucial touchpoint for this vision as well as tap into the premium American whiskey segment alongside the development of The Busker Irish Whiskey highlights its ambitions for the future Within the whisky category in travel retail the company has a strong presence in Europe with The Busker Irish Whiskey It has also been intensifying its efforts in the Americas thanks to its premium product portfolio: The Busker’s Single Collection or Small Batch Sagamore’s Cask Series and Engine Gin's innovative liquid and design An inside look at the Sagamore Spirit Distillery in Maryland Speaking about evolving preferences and trends The spirits category is currently experiencing the rebirth of rye whiskey Whiskey drinkers and mixologists are increasingly seeking and exploring other subcategories of American whiskey with a resurgence of rye whiskey This is perfect timing considering the Sagamore premium product portfolio Sagamore Spirit is dedicated to reviving the whiskey-making legacy in Maryland The legacy of Maryland rye whiskey is a storied one that is deeply intertwined with the history of American distilling To meet the growing demand for premium whiskies Illva Saronno has created limited editions such as travel retail exclusive The Busker Single Cask Pot Still in addition to super premium SKUs for Sagamore Spirits By promoting these brands and ensuring their visibility in key travel retail markets the company emphasizes an exceptional customer experience at the point of sale and ensures travelers encounter brands in an engaging and memorable manner This strategy not only solidifies brand loyalty as well as positions Illva Saronno as a formidable player in the segment By winning both games of the Varese derby series on Saturday against Rheavendors Caronno Inox Team Saronno achieved its second consecutive sweep following the one on the field of Old Parma it has a clean run (three wins out of three) in the games dedicated to AFI pitchers where it has always presented Christina Toniolo as a starter thanks to which she is one step away from reaching the 4 (in 7 games as a starter) of her 2024 in Saronno but this was crucial for how it came about" we were good because it could not have been so easy after the immediate disadvantage runner-up last year and winner of the Coppa Italia Toniolo's presence is particularly important: "The goal is always to compete until the end and there is the possibility of improving and improving oneself can allow everyone to take a step forward; their help is an opportunity for everyone." Toniolo has had a lifelong love affair with softball: “I grew up in a family that always loved sports My parents allowed me to try many different sports at a young age and softball is the one I fell in love with at an early age It’s been a part of my life for as long as I can remember and I’m so grateful to be still able to play it today.” Since then he already has a European gold medal behind him that the National team will try to defend in September in Prague: “The team is enthusiastic about the contacts we have had in these first months with the new head coach but we are only at the beginning of this adventure We must not carry on our shoulders what others think Our focus must be more than anything on the opportunity we have to wear the Italian uniform in such a prestigious tournament and to play as a team RANKINGS- STATISTICS - SERIE A1 SOFTBALL 2025 Christina Toniolo and Anita Bartoli of Inox Team Saronno celebrate after an elimination (photo by Laura Massarenti) Reserved area Transparent Federation Privacy policy Copyright © 2022 FIBS (Federazione Italiana Baseball Softball) - Viale Tiziano 74 This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial - Share with same attribution 4.0 (CC BY-NC-SA) which is available on the Internet faith and pop culture: this is what Cenacoli proposes the exhibition organized by the City of Saronno and the Flangini Association on the occasion of Jubilee 2025 curated by art critic and historian Antonio d’Avossa will be on view from April 13 to May 25 and will trace the theme of The Last Supper through works from different eras and languages The choice of The Last Supper as the centerpiece of the exhibition stems from its universal symbolic value It is one of the most powerful images in the Christian tradition but also one of the most reinterpreted in the history of art The aim of the exhibition is therefore to tell how this iconography has been reworked over time until it has become an element of pop language.The exhibition path brings into dialogue eighteenth- and nineteenth-century engravings masterpieces of modern and contemporary art in a narrative that ranges from the Christian tradition to conceptual art and the language of advertising Among the exhibition’s protagonists are the likes of Joseph Beuys such as the 16th-century wooden Last Supper housed in the Shrine of the Blessed Virgin of Miracles and engravings from the Brera Academy of Fine Arts The Last Supper is an icon that spans centuries and cultures and it was precisely this transversality that inspired the exhibition concept recalls the concepts of reconciliation and spiritual renewal but it also opens to a reflection on the role of the sacred image in contemporary art The exhibition takes place in several venues with works exploring the theme of The Last Supper in new and surprising forms The journey begins at the Spazio Art Café where eighteenth- and nineteenth-century engravings granted by the Brera Academy will be on display and continues to the Sala Nevera of Casa Morandi which will feature modern and contemporary artworks A particularly curious aspect is the inclusion of pop objects from China all decorated with the iconography of the Last Supper testify to the persistence of this image in the world of mass culture Another striking section is devoted to fifty photographs of cenacles tattooed on human bodies a sign of how this iconography continues to exert a deep fascination even outside the religious context Expanding the exhibition are two prestigious city venues: the Sanctuary of the Blessed Virgin of Miracles which houses the 16th-century wooden Last Supper by Andrea da Saronno and Alberto da Lodi where Ugo La Pietra’s The Last Supper an installation reflecting on the value of ceramics as a medium capable of preserving and handing down collective memory The list of artists involved is exceptionally rich and varied Alongside old masters of printmaking such as Raffaello Morghen there are names of the contemporary world such as David LaChapelle known for his photographic reinterpretations of the sacred tradition The exhibition also features works by Hermann Nitsch an exponent of Viennese Actionism; Daniel Spoerri a pioneer of Nouveau Réalisme; and Joseph Beuys who tackled the theme of spirituality with a conceptual approach Fabrizio Garghetti and Wolf Vostell offer a reflection on the power of the sacred image in the age of mass communication There is no shortage of Japan’s Tomoko Nagao with her celebrated micropop reinterpretation of Leonardo da Vinci’s masterpiece The exhibition will be enhanced by a calendar of side events journalist and writer Luca Frigerio will give a lecture on Leonardo’s Last Supper dedicated to Leonardo’s work and its influences in the history of art.On April 1 the Sanctuary of the Blessed Virgin of Miracles will host Tra chiese e cenacoli a meeting that interweaves art and spirituality organized by the Youth Pastoral of the Diocese of Milan.A special event is scheduled for Sunday the opening day of the exhibition: from 11 a.m Poste Italiane will make an exclusive philatelic cancellation dedicated to the exhibition educational workshops and tours for high schools will be organized with the possibility for students to become young cicerones of the exhibition Special attention will be paid to accessibility thanks to the use of special lenses for the visually impaired provided by the Flangini Volunteer Organization the Cloister Art & Archives will host Objects in an Interior The Dimension of the Sacred in Francesco De Rocchi and Gianfranco Ferroni an exhibition curated by Giada Bulgari that explores the theme of spirituality through the paintings of the two artists Promoted by the City of Saronno in collaboration with the Flangini Association the exhibition boasts the patronage of the Lombardy Region the Province of Varese and the Brera Academy of Fine Arts The official catalog will be published by Silvana Editoriale with the intensity of one who seeks no shortcuts Each dish is a tale that weaves together familiar flavors and visionary ideas local ingredients and suggestions gathered far away “What do we want the guest to remember about us?” Take the stale bread ice cream with hazelnut cream: a tribute to the breakfasts of yesteryear when yesterday's bread became the dessert of the day Alfio has made a surprising dessert out of it Or the rice mantecato with smoked eel and bittersweet onion which seems like a portrait of the earth: humble Each taste is crafted with the precision of an orchestra: scents that tell stories that note that disorients you and invites you to look at each ingredient with new eyes If the kitchen is the beating heart of Sui Generis with her elegant smile and natural empathy is the metronome of a service that flows smoothly and without smearing “Our goal is for the customer to feel welcomed The space is also designed to encourage this balance almost imperceptible scents that let the dishes do the talking Each season brings with it a different narrative which Alfio and his team translate into vibrant dishes mushrooms and chestnuts telling of the forest with roots and fermentations that taste of time and patience “We want each dish to be an invitation to live in the present moment the journey to sustainability started with small steps: reducing waste and today sustainability is central at Sui Generis Even the menus tell a story: printed on recycled paper from coffee grounds and corn a little reminder of how much we can do with what we usually discard Alfio and Agata have a bigger dream: to engage the community organize workshops to teach young people the value of sustainability,” they recount “Only together can we create real change.” The heart of the tasting menu is a love story: that of Cupid and Psyche a powerful metaphor for the soul's journey to knowledge But it is also a story of love for the planet for the producers who work with respect and passion “Love is the engine of everything,” Alfio says “Every dish is a tribute to those who allow us to do what we do: our territory and above all our guests.” And you can feel it in every dish There is the care of those who know that food is not just nourishment There is the passion of those who work with their hands The experience at Sui Generis begins with an appetizer that immediately catches the eye: Comtes de Champagne 2013 paired with dishes such as mussel ricotta and lemon turmeric nishiki rice nigiri with mirin lacquered sea bream and wasabi root It continues with long-rising bread made with whole-grain flours from local ethical farms and kefir accompanied by focaccia with extra virgin olive oil and rosemary music paper with aged and smoked pecorino and Madagascar black pepper hand-braided breadsticks with hortus aromatics and salt crystals intense and surprising flavors follow one another Sophie Cossy accompanies a sequence that includes oyster Santa Margherita Ligure purple shrimp and wakame seaweed and an intriguing sandwich with shrimp ham rice mantecato with smoked eel and onion bittersweet while squid ramen in katsuobushi broth finds its balance in Senkin Kamenoo The second act offers a journey between cultures and traditions: vegetable dim sum with Chinese cabbage kimchi Adriatic blue crab tacos with finger limes and gin apples and wagyu empanadilla with Jerez de la Frontera vinegar and sesame mayo a cappelletto stuffed with goose leg with Kanzi apples bay leaf and applewood-smoked goose breast speck precedes a succulent diaphragm with cannellini and hortus greens the third act is a triumph of sweetness: Le Colibri Charmant Pineau Fanny Fougerat introduces a tasting of Dekana pear with tonka bean A journey that proves to be a tribute to memory Sui Generis is not a restaurant you forget The Nicolisi brothers have created something unique an experience that goes beyond food to touch the deepest chords of those who experience it the true meaning of Sui Generis: to remind you that the world is full of beauty you just need to know how to see it with open eyes and an open heart Via Roma, 35, 21047 Saronno VA Website Do you want to discover the latest news and recipes of the most renowned chefs and restaurants in the world La nostra società utilizza inoltre cookie funzionali per registrare informazioni sulle scelte dell’utente e per consentire una personalizzazione del Sito; ad esempio Questi cookie possono essere installati dalla nostra società o da Terze parti In caso di disabilitazione di questi cookie la qualità e l’esperienza di navigazione potrebbe non essere soddisfacente Questi cookie sono installati da social media per consentire la condivisione dei contenuti del presente Sito Essi sono in grado di monitorare la navigazione compiuta anche in altri siti e creano un profilo dell’utente sulla base dei suoi interessi Ciò potrebbe avere un impatto sul contenuto e messaggi visualizzati sugli altri siti visitati non sarà possibile utilizzare o visualizzare questi strumenti di condivisione per l’installazione e l’uso di tali cookie occorre il consenso dell’utente Per maggiori informazioni consulta la pagna cookies policy Disaronno International LLC has opened its 6,480 sq office at the Rye Street Market office building at Baltimore Peninsula Disaronno is an Italian liqueur and its Italy-based parent company became the majority owner of Sagamore Spirit in 2023 Sagamore Spirit is a rye whiskey brand with a distillery It was founded in 2013 by Kevin Plank’s Sagamore Ventures with Bill McDermond as a minority owner The Sagamore Spirit distillery opened at the Baltimore Peninsula development in 2017 It has four buildings on the Patapsco River totaling 64,000 sq Production of Illva Saronno Holding S.p.A.’s brands will continue to take place in Italy and Ireland Disaronno International LLC is keeping a presence in New Jersey for back office and support functions executive vice president of Disaronno International LLC “As we look to expand Sagamore Spirit to new markets we believe that relocating our North American headquarters will allow us to maintain the strong Maryland-based connection and invest in the local community that has empowered this brand to thrive.” Rye Street Market is one of five new buildings completed by the Baltimore Peninsula development team last year Other office tenants at Rye Street Market include Chambers headquarters at the 2455 House Street office building earlier this year Founder and Publisher of SouthBMore.com, longtime resident of South Baltimore, and a graduate of Towson University. Diehard Ravens and O's fan, father of three, amateur pizza chef, dog lover, Little League coach, and "bar food" foodie. Email me at Kevin@InceptMM.com, follow me on Twitter at @SoBoKevin, and Instagram at PizzaChannelKevin @2021 - All Right Reserved. Designed and Developed by PenciDesign The Illva Saronno Group has become a 50% partner of Walsh Whiskey Distillery, an Irish whiskey producer. It is reported on Financial Times which tells of the 25 million euro investment of the Italian company in the Irish whiskey segment characterized by the most marked expansion in the spirits sector "It is growing and there is little competition which is why it is of great value to us," said the CEO of Illva Saronno Augusto Reina to the financial daily The initiative carried out in Ireland is fully integrated into the diversification strategy of the Spa Brianza which has already acquired shares in various companies around the globe Illva has signed a pact with Umesh Modi Group to launch the Arctic Vodka and Rockford Reserve whiskey brands In China Illva Saronno has already been present for years with a 33% stake in Yantai Changyu Pioneer Wine one of the largest wine producers in the country with sales growing from less than 40 million to around 600 million from 2005 to the present "It is inevitable that that part of the world will become the engine of the global economy" in the near future Great Italian Food Trade is the portal created to share Italian food excellence on a global level to encourage the increase in international trade in food GIFT (Great Italian Food Trade) di WIISE srl is distributed under license Creative Commons Attribution - Non commercial - No derivative works 4.0 International tag = d.getElementsByTagName("script")[0]; s.src="https://cdn.iubenda.com/iubenda.js"; tag.parentNode.insertBefore(s,tag);}; if(w.addEventListener){w.addEventListener("load" false);}else if(w.attachEvent){w.attachEvent("onload" loader);}else{w.onload = loader;}})(window In race 1, the race reserved for the Italians, Bollate will have the full roster available: Cecchetti, Nicoli and Bigatton will find the Cacciamani/Comar duo on the platform; in the repeat, Johnson for the Forlì team will find themselves facing the Italian trio. The other matches: Macerata-Saronno, Caronno-Old Parma, Thunders Castelfranco-Rovigo, Collecchio-Pianoro (tomorrow). Meanwhile, on Thursday 1st May the recovery match between Caronno and Macerata was played, a match originally scheduled for the first day of the championship but postponed due to bad weather: two one-way matches, with Caronno closing both early (10-1 and 10-3 the final scores) and catching up with Pianoro in the standings behind Italposa. The first series of the 2025 A1 softball season ends in a tie Inox Team and Bertazzoni Collecchio split the stakes with one win each and De Luca is decisive in attack in ensuring the success of the Lombard team The fresh MVP of the Mexican League Final hits the winning home run in the seventh inning ending a great pitching duel between starters Held (Saronno) and Lopez (Collecchio) The first day of the Serie A1 Softball continues on Sunday with the Itas Mutua Rovigo-Bollate and Thunders Castellana-Blue Girls Bologna series The Macerata-Caronno and Italposa Forlì-Old Parma matches scheduled for Saturday which will be rescheduled for May 1 and April 8 THE PROGRAM OF THE FIRST DAY The first match of the 2025 Serie A1 softball season is between Inox Team Saronno On a sunny afternoon during a weekend characterized by rain the Lombard team relied on the offensive quartet of Alessandra Rotondo Sara Cianfriglia and Sara De Luca to get the better of the Emilian squad who were good at staying in the game until the last pitch despite the 5 runs conceded between the third and fifth innings After the initial back-and-forth - Collecchio's double advantage on Christina Toniolo and the home team's prompt response on Silvia Aroldi - Saronno breaks the deadlock and takes a 4-2 lead thanks to a two-run double by De Luca who was good at pushing home Rotondo (single) and Cianfriglia (base on balls) successive home runs by Bartoli for two points and the only homer by Cianfriglia on the opposing reliever Alessia Melegari bring the Inox Team to 7-2 good at staying mentally in the game despite the deficit taking advantage of several opponent errors and thus reduced the deficit to the final 7-5 THE SCORESHEET OF GAME TWO the main players were Hannah Held and Lindsay Lopez respectively from Inox Team and Bertazzoni allowed a point at the beginning of the game to the two attacks but are then good at recovering and giving life to an exciting pitching duel characterized by 33 total strike outs (20 to 13 the count in favor of the Saronno pitcher) The decisive moment comes in the top of the seventh inning Elena Chiesa took the strike out but reached first on a wild pitch while Elena Slawtiz got the base on balls fresh MVP of the Mexican Softball League Final Bertazzoni took advantage of the favorable moment by scoring the fifth and final point of the game: it ended 5-1 for the Emilian team THE SCORESHEET OF GAME TWO La foto di copertina è di Laura Massarenti Italian spirits company Illva Saronno has moved into the gin category with the purchase of Piedmont-based Engine Gin for an undisclosed sum the company behind liqueur brands Disaronno and Tia Maria said it had initially purchased a 25% stake in Italian gin Engine in 2021 as part of a global distribution deal The acquisition of the remaining 75% stake enables the company to ‘strengthen’ its presence in the gin category said: “We are pleased and proud to announce the complete acquisition of Engine a 100% Italian brand that integrates perfectly into our established portfolio “The decision to acquire Engine is an integral part of our corporate strategy aimed at offering excellent products globally.” Marzorati said Engine “appeals to an international audience” and is “distinctive” in the gin category The deal will see Illva Saronno bring the brand to the 160 countries it operates in Engine Gin was founded in 2021 by entrepreneur Paolo Dalla Mora who took inspiration from motorsports to create a design that mimics an oil can The brand is produced in Piedmont and offers flavours of lemon zest Dalla Mora called the acquisition a “dream come true” after a career as a manager in large companies “I launched the first can in Italy in May 2019 and it had become a successful small multinational It’s every marketer’s dream to see their strategies solidify globally and it’s every entrepreneur’s dream to achieve a successful exit.” Dalla Mora said the deal would enable him to “focus on being a husband and father” while remaining in the food and drinks sector by working on venture capital projects Engine Gin will continue to be distributed globally through Illva Saronno and Velier will maintain responsibility for the Italian market Last year, Illva Saronno entered the American whiskey category after taking a majority stake in Baltimore-based Sagamore Spirit The Italian company also produces The Busker Irish whiskey and distributes Cotswolds Distillery’s portfolio of English whiskies and gin in the UK We are using cookies to give you the best experience on our website You can find out more about which cookies we are using or switch them off in settings This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible Cookie information is stored in your browser and performs functions such as recognising you when you return to our website and helping our team to understand which sections of the website you find most interesting and useful Strictly Necessary Cookie should be enabled at all times so that we can save your preferences for cookie settings we will not be able to save your preferences This means that every time you visit this website you will need to enable or disable cookies again Illva Saronno Holding bought a minority share in the gin brand in 2021 as part of a global distribution deal Italian food and beverage group Illva Saronno Holding has acquired the remaining share of domestic gin brand Engine after buying a minority stake in 2021 Engine was launched by Paolo Dalla Mora in 2021 through his marketing and communication consultancy Dalla Mora & Partners Its distinctive packaging resembles an oil can Illva Saronno bought a 25% stake in Engine in 2021 as part of a global distribution agreement The Disaronno brand owner bought the remaining 75% for an undisclosed amount this week aimed at offering excellent products globally Engine appeals to an international audience positioning itself as a distinctive product in the gin landscape,” Illva Saronno Holding CEO Aldino Marzorati said “A young brand enters the Illva Saronno Holding family and we are confident this will help strengthen our positioning for an increasingly diversified and premium product portfolio.” Don’t let policy changes catch you off guard Stay proactive with real-time data and expert analysis Illva Saronno plans to expand the brand’s export footprint following the deal Engine will continue to be distributed by Genoa-headquartered spirits company Velier In the UK it is distributed by Illva Saronno subsidiary Disaronno International UK Engine’s founder Dalla Mora said: “For me “I launched the first can in Italy in May 2019 It’s every marketer’s dream to see their strategies solidify globally and it’s every entrepreneur’s dream to achieve a successful exit.” Dalla Mora is leaving the company to focus on his family but said he will remain active in the food and spirits industry through venture capital “endeavours” Illva Saronno is owned and operated by the Reina Family Illva Saronno produces the liqueur brands Disaronno and Tia Maria as well as The Busker whiskey and wine brands Florio The group also runs a real-estate holdings firm headquartered in New Jersey Last year, Illva Saronno appointed former Gruppo Montenegro CEO Marco Ferrari to replace outgoing CEO Aldino Marzorati Nominations are now open for the prestigious Just Drinks Excellence Awards - one of the industry's most recognised programmes celebrating innovation This is your chance to showcase your achievements Don't miss the opportunity to be honoured among the best - submit your nomination today Give your business an edge with our leading industry insights View all newsletters from across the GlobalData Media network Iconic Italian Leader in Global Wine and Spirits Adds Engine Gin to Growing Portfolio 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Illva Saronno Holding S.p.A. an Italian multinational with a strong strategic business diversification today announced the complete acquisition of The Engine Company a leader in the spirits industry and the parent company of Disaronno "the world's favorite Italian liqueur," has purchased full rights to the entrepreneurial company that conceived and developed ENGINE Gin which began in 2021 with the acquisition of a minority stake in The Engine Company and a global distribution agreement Illva Saronno Holding strengthens its presence in the gin world focusing on the Italian spirit with a strong identity and innovative character "We are pleased and proud to announce the complete acquisition of ENGINE a 100% Italian brand that integrates perfectly into our established portfolio.," says Aldino Marzorati says: "We are pleased and proud to announce the complete acquisition of ENGINE The decision to acquire The Engine Company is an integral part of our corporate strategy ENGINE appeals to an international audience positioning itself as a distinctive product in the gin landscape and we are excited to bring it to the 160 countries in which we currently operate a young brand enters the Illva Saronno Holding family and we are confident this will help strengthen our positioning based on an increasingly diversified and premium product portfolio." was founded in 2021 by Dalla Mora & Partners an entrepreneur active in the fashion and spirits sectors The inspiration behind ENGINE Gin is rooted in motorsports imagery a passion that has always animated Dalla Mora in a heartfelt homage to the legendary 1980s ENGINE products stand out for their original and unconventional design I started as a start-upper at the age of forty I launched the first can in Italy in May 2019 It's every marketer's dream to see their strategies solidify globally and it's every startup entrepreneur's dream to achieve a successful exit." ENGINE Gin is a distilled spirit produced in the heart of Piemonte It is characterized by a bold taste where the balsamic aromas of juniper are enriched by the fresh notes of lemon zest and the intense scent of sage it maintains an excellent taste-olfactory correspondence with a slightly bitter finish granted by the sage leaves while the sweet notes of licorice root ensure the final balance of the product "ENGINE is made up of a team that imbued everything with their passion I am convinced that our friends at Illva are the best choice to continue the global consolidation of this outstanding work with a plan that will expand our range to over 160 countries it is in Italian hands that ENGINE continues its journey." will continue the global distribution of ENGINE the distribution will continue with Disaronno International LLC while maintaining its successful collaboration with Velier for distribution in Italy ENGINE Gin is widely available in the U.S with an SRP of $34.99 Eliza Williams, Colangelo & Partners, (646) 624-2885, [email protected], https://www.colangelopr.com/ Do not sell or share my personal information: you get the feeling of being in the right place to fully enjoy a special experience Our grandparents used to say that "a good start is half the battle," well It's known that dining at a Michelin-starred restaurant is a far cry from simply eating; it's experiencing something closer to enjoying a performance because haute cuisine is art Watching Chef Alfio Nicolosi and his team move in the kitchen is like watching a dance a marvelous choreography where everything works perfectly It's a harmonious ballet where everything is beautifully in its place The restaurant's choice is simple: a unique blind tasting menu that puts the chef's creativity at the center and meets a new more attentive and conscious way of storytelling Already from the chosen name - Love and Psyche - the intent is clear: to guide the guest through taste experiences that touch the emotions A personal narrative of the happy encounter of three principles: the journey through space and time of Nicolosi's cuisine with the love and importance of seasonality The diners move through the stages of this flavor tour guided hand in hand to discover the soul of the chef and his numerous cultural and gastronomic experiences Love and Psyche is based not only on the goodness of the elements but also on their ethical correctness The choices are simple but aware: the preference for glass over plastic but also the desire to ensure the restaurant staff a fair balance between life and work Great attention is also paid to biodiversity and the almost complete elimination of food waste Another important element for Sui Generis's cuisine is the kitchen garden the direct cultivation of edible plants and flowers allows the restaurant to fully meet its needs And it is precisely from this sustainability and choice of seasonal ingredients that the dance of taste comes to life at Sui Generis It all starts with a wonderful bread basket accompanied by oil and butter The first act opens with finger foods that entice the customer to play with their senses to loosen the tension of a too formal dinner But the first act also features dishes like sea bream a refreshing combination that cleanses the palate and prepares it for another creation by the chef which is definitely one of the definitive tastes Smoked eel rice and sweet and sour onion is one of those courses that can leave a lasting impression a first course that could easily be a dessert a mix of flavors that convinces and impresses The second act once again features street food as the protagonist and the engaging tongue bao with purple cabbage and tartare The last savory dish that prepares the stomach to welcome the sweetness of the end of the meal and cocoa that the end of the performance is celebrated The applause then moves to the rhythm of the petit fours and you are left alone with the memory of the taste And it is at that moment that the experience is fixed in our mind and heart A beautiful memory that allows us to enjoy the present moment and to thank ourselves for choosing to trust the chef and his staff Disaronno owner Illva Saronno Group has appointed ex-Stoli executive Marco Ferrari as its new CEO from 1 October 2023 and most recently served as CEO for Italian spirits maker Gruppo Montenegro from 2014 to 2023 Ferrari will take over the CEO position from Aldino Marzorati who will retain the role of president for Illva Saronno to ‘facilitate the transition’ Ferrari said: “I am thrilled to join a solid and successful group like Illva Saronno Group I think there are all the ingredients to continue guiding it towards long-lasting growth Illva Saronno Group has a history full of successes “I will commit myself to give my contribution to make it bigger and bigger in a very competitive market I thank the Reina family very much for their trust and Aldino for the excellent condition in which he leaves this wonderful company.” Marzorati had worked alongside the late Augusto Reina, who was CEO of Illva Saronno until his death in February 2020 The Reina family said: “We are very pleased with the entry of Marco Ferrari into Illva Saronno Group gained in multinational companies in the spirits and food sector in which he has contributed to achieve a solid track record in terms of growth results Illva Saronno will continue its growth and will capitalise on what has been achieved so far under the guidance of Aldino Marzorati whom I thank on behalf of the entire board of directors for what he has done for the group For almost 20 years he worked alongside Augusto Reina making a great contribution to the growth of our brands in the world to then become the first CEO external to the Reina family.” Marzorati added: “I thank the members and all the stakeholders for having believed in me for more than 20 exciting years [It was an intense] period with a lot of commitment and great responsibility especially towards all the employees who accompanied me and allowed me to achieve exceptional results I thank everyone for this exciting experience I agreed with the board of directors that the time was right to transition to a new leader capable of leveraging Illva Saronno’s strengths and seizing the significant opportunities of the future I leave to Marco a group that has grown over the years and [he] will certainly be able to contribute to further growth wishing him every personal and corporate success.” In its full-year results ending 31 December 2022 Illva Saronno recorded a turnover of €321.9 million (US$355.9m) and a consolidated net profit of €38.8m (US$42.9m) This was accredited to ‘heavy investments in research and development’ Illva Saronno Holding Spa Doubles Down on Commitment to US Market Baltimore Peninsula becomes the new Headquarters for Disaronno International LLC BALTIMORE, Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Illva Saronno Holding S.p.A. an Italian Multinational Company with a strong strategic diversification of business and products today announced a majority stake purchase of shares of Baltimore-based Sagamore Spirit rye whiskey brand and distillery The deal supports the long-term growth of both companies and strengthens Illva Saronno Holding's presence in the United States which started with Disaronno International LLC in 2014 Illva Saronno Holding is most recognizably known for Disaronno The acquisition also creates the opportunity for Illva Saronno Holding S.p.A to expand their whiskey portfolio beyond The Busker Irish Whiskey into American rye whiskey Sagamore Spirit is a brand within Sagamore Ventures the privately-held investment company that serves as the family office of Under Armour Executive Chairman and Brand Chief Kevin Plank "We are thrilled to announce this transaction which supports our portfolio strategy to acquire high growth broaden our offering into the premium American whiskey segment," said Aldino Marzorati Founded by Plank in 2013 with Bill McDermond as minority owner Sagamore Spirit's American rye whiskies have earned more than 200 awards internationally including World's Best Rye Whiskey in 2019 at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition Purpose-forged with a mission to craft the world's best rye whiskey Baltimore-based Sagamore Spirit prides itself on in-state partnerships "We are thrilled to announce this transaction broaden our offering into the premium American whiskey segment," said Aldino Marzorati "We have built a strong presence with Disaronno International LLC in the US market and this opportunity allows us to strengthen our portfolio with a company and products that we fully believe in." "Growing Sagamore Spirit has been an incredibly rewarding experience with a team that has obsessed every detail across this holistically Maryland grain-to-glass whiskey business," said Kevin Plank "I want to thank Illva Saronno Holding for their team's passion in understanding the specialness of our unique product and look forward to the outstanding horsepower they can add into its next chapter." "I'm also very excited that Illva Saronno Holding loves our Baltimore Peninsula location so much that they've decided to relocate their North American headquarters to Maryland As a beacon of entrepreneurial power and potential Baltimore Peninsula represents a once-in-a-generation opportunity to be a foundational partner in creating a brighter future for one of America's best cities." "As we look to expand Sagamore Spirit to new markets we believe that relocating our North American headquarters will allow us to maintain the strong Maryland-based connection and invest in the local community that has empowered this brand to thrive," added Robert Cullins Executive Vice President of Disaronno International LLC Morgan is serving as financial advisor and Reed Smith LLP is serving as legal counsel to Sagamore Spirit Paul Hastings together with Bonelli Erede / BELEX (Milan) are serving as legal counsel and KPMG for financial due diligence services to Illva Saronno Holding S.p.A About Sagamore Ventures:Sagamore Ventures is a privately held investment company with diversified holdings that include commercial real estate and serves as the family office of Kevin A Key investment holdings include Sagamore Spirit and a significant equity stake in the Baltimore Peninsula redevelopment in South Baltimore The mission of Sagamore Ventures is to support the growth of our investments and contribute to economic development and opportunity in Baltimore City Sagamore Spirit products are proofed with pure limestone-filtered water from the naturally flowing spring house at Sagamore Farm The brand's core offerings: Signature Rye Whiskey Sagamore Spirit launched its first Maryland Distilled Bottled in Bond Straight Rye Whiskey in November 2021 as well craft premium canned cocktails made with Sagamore Spirit straight rye whiskey in 2022 # # #Media Contact[email protected][email protected] Collin Smith, Colangelo & Partners, 908-229-3529, csmith@colangelopr.com Disaronno owner Illva Saronno has entered the American whiskey category after taking a majority stake in Baltimore-based Sagamore Spirit Italian company Illva Saronno said the deal would support its long-term growth and strengthen the firm’s US presence The move also expands Illva Saronno’s whiskey portfolio “We are thrilled to announce this transaction which supports our portfolio strategy to acquire high-growth broaden our offering into the premium American whiskey segment,” said Aldino Marzorati “We have always held the US market and this operation allows us to strengthen our portfolio with a company and products that we fully believe in the transaction demonstrates our commitment of continuing growth as [a] global leader in the spirits industry and with Sagamore Spirits we have the opportunity to enter the attractive Bourbon whiskey category and exploit its growth potential [in] around 160 countries where we already have a presence with Disaronno.” The Italian brand selected a new CEO earlier this year, with Marco Ferrari to take on the position next month Sagamore Spirit was founded in 2013 by Bill McDermond Production takes place entirely in Maryland Illva Saronno will also relocate its North American headquarters from New Jersey to the Baltimore Peninsula area executive vice-president of Disaronno International said the company chose to acquire Sagamore Spirit due to the history and heritage of rye whiskey made in Maryland coupled with growth in American whiskey and “rye even outpacing this trend” He continued: “Rye as a category is growing at an exceptional pace and the connection to historical whiskey production in Maryland and calling the Baltimore Peninsula ‘home’ made the deal seem like a ‘win-win’ for both sides.” The distillery will continue to innovate with its mash bill age statements and single barrel programme Cullins recognises growth opportunities for the brand in “traditional strong whiskey markets in the US like the southeast and southwest as well as international opportunities in Europe and Asia Pacific” Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed This financial operation began in 2021 with the acquisition of a minority stake in Engine (25%) and a global distribution agreement Illva Saronno Holding is able to strengthen its presence in the gin world and focus on a Made in Italy gem with a strong identity and innovative character said: “We are pleased and proud to announce the complete acquisition of Engine The decision to acquire Engine is an integral part of our corporate strategy “Engine appeals to an international audience and we are confident this will help strengthen our positioning for an increasingly diversified and premium product portfolio.”   The inspiration behind this brand is rooted in motorsports imagery a passion that has always animated the creator as they’re not presented in a traditional bottle but rather enclosed in unusual tin cans and it’s every entrepreneur’s dream to achieve a successful exit “ENGINE is made up of a team that imbued everything with their passion I am convinced that our friends at ILLVA are the best choice to continue the global consolidation of this outstanding work with a plan that will see our range present in 160 countries within a few years it is in Italian hands that ENGINE continues its journey “I will now focus on being a husband and a father; I have to give back to my family the time and love they have given me over the years I will be involved in venture capital endeavors in the food & beverage industry Never has a payoff be more fitting: ENGINE #fuelthedream.” ENGINE gin is a distilled gin produced in the heart of Piemonte (Piedmont) where the balsamic aromas of juniper are enriched by the fresh notes of lemon zest and the intense scent of sage it maintains an excellent taste with a slightly bitter finish from the sage leaves while the sweet notes of licorice root to ensure the final balance of the product will continue the global distribution of Engine and in the UK market distribution continues with Disaronno International UK Velier will maintain its successful distribution The voice of the industry With over 60,000 readers throughout the UK and Europe Food & Drink International is the most comprehensive medium for your company No other magazine can guarantee such high profile coverage Contact us: fdi@blmgroup.co.uk © Food & Drink International - Part of the Business Link Magazine Group By continuing to use the site, you agree to the use of cookies. more information Accept The cookie settings on this website are set to "allow cookies" to give you the best browsing experience possible If you continue to use this website without changing your cookie settings or you click "Accept" below then you are consenting to this Close English spirits producer the Cotswolds Distillery has signed a distribution deal with Illva Saronno in the UK and Benelux markets (Belgium The deal will be in effect from 1 January 2024 Illva Saronno distributes Disaronno, the Italian liqueur, Tia Maria Coffee Liqueur, and Sagamore Spirit said: “With the Cotswolds Distillery becoming the largest producer of English whisky and the opening of our second distillery in 2023 we have been looking at widening our distribution in the UK as well as expanding internationally “Having spent the past 12 months talking to a number of potential distribution partners we firmly believe that Disaronno International UK the local subsidiary of Illva Saronno Holding based on its portfolio of premium brands that are complementary to our own “With their sales and marketing organisation of 45 people including a team of 14 who focus on activation in the on-premise channel we are looking forward to building on the excellent work that our sales teams have done to date and creating a very successful partnership Disaronno’s international executive vice president for North West Europe also commented: “We are very proud to add Cotswolds to our growing portfolio of craft and luxury brands Our company has a mission to distribute and sell high-quality hand-selected spirits from around the world unique brand image and award-winning taste It is a perfect match to expand our portfolio and we look forward to building the brand and business in the coming years.” Recently, we spoke with the Cotswolds’ marketing director about the campaign and how the brand plans to strengthen its position as England’s leading whisky producer “The collaboration with Cotswolds is a milestone in the journey of our UK operation representing our very first agency partner We are extremely proud to work alongside such an amazing brand in the UK and look forward to expanding its footprint in the market with our amazing team country director of Disaronno International UK The Disaronno owner is relocating its US headquarters to Baltimore Peninsula where Sagamore Spirit’s distillery is located As a trusted provider of data and insights Just Drinks collaborates closely with industry leaders and professionals to offer unique thought leadership and analysis Gain a deeper understanding of the apparel industry’s trajectory and the priorities shaping the profession Subscribe to unlock exclusive content Already a subscriber? Sign in to access your account From the history of the spirit to the evolution of the industry the story of whisky helps fuel that passion it’s easy to forget that whisky is also a global multibillion dollar industry The stories of whisky — from news and new releases to in-depth inquires and what goes on behind the label — blend together to help us appreciate the spirit of whisky Home - Stories - Saronno Acquires Sagamore Spirit Illva Saronno Holding S.p.A has acquired a majority stake in Baltimore’s Sagamore Spirit Distillery and Maryland Rye whiskey brand from founder Kevin Plank’s Sagamore Holdings for an undisclosed amount The deal gives the makers of the Disaronno liqueur a foothold in the American whiskey market as well as a new home for the company’s U.S Disaronno International LLC will be moving its headquarters to the Baltimore Peninsula development where Sagamore Spirit’s distillery is located the two major players that have seen exceptional growth have been American whiskey and tequila,” said Rob Cullins Executive Vice President of Disaronno International Rye is growing at a faster rate and is quite unique and differentiated from Bourbon and when you go back and look at the history of whiskey making in the United States they were actually making Rye whiskey in Maryland before Kentucky was making Bourbon so there’s a legacy and a history…and so for us it’s a perfect complement to get into the American whiskey space but in a unique category and not a me-too like Bourbon but something very unique and differentiated specifically,” he said in a telephone interview will retain a minority stake in the distillery which has been a cornerstone of his Baltimore Peninsula development in the former Port Covington industrial district he said “Growing Sagamore Spirit has been an incredibly rewarding experience with a team that has obsessed every detail across this holistically Maryland grain-to-glass whiskey business I want to thank Illva Saronno Holding for their team’s passion in understanding the specialness of our unique product and look forward to the outstanding horsepower they can add into its next chapter.” Plank founded Sagamore Spirit with partner Bill McDermond in 2013 and opened the distillery three years later Sagamore Spirit has won more than 200 awards in various whisky competitions for its Maryland Rye whiskies Editor’s note: Sagamore Spirit is a sponsor of WhiskyCast Copyright 2024, CaskStrength Media, Haddonfield, New Jersey.We encourage responsible drinking and this site is intended for adults of legal drinking age 2023 -- Marco Ferrari will be appointed CEO of Illva Saronno Group starting October 1st Marco will be able to rely on the experience of Aldino Marzorati who will keep the position of President at the company until the approval of the 2023 financial statement in order to facilitate the transition "We are very pleased with the entry of Marco Ferrari into Illva Saronno Group in which he has contributed to achieve a solid track record in terms of growth results," said The Reina family The Reina family said: "We are very pleased with the entry of Marco Ferrari into Illva Saronno Group Illva Saronno will continue its growth and will capitalize on what has been achieved so far under the guidance of Aldino Marzorati whom I thank on behalf of the entire Board of Directors for what he has done for the Group to then become the first CEO external to the Reina family." Marco Ferrari has gained a very long international experience in the spirits sector which began in 1996 in Bacardi first in Italy then in the UK and finally with global roles then to Stoli Group in Luxembourg and finally landed in Gruppo Montenegro where he held the position of Chief Executive Officer from 2014 to 2023 Marco Ferrari said: “I am thrilled to join a solid and successful group like Illva Saronno Group I think there are all the ingredients to continue guiding it towards long lasting growth I will commit myself to give my contribution to make it bigger and bigger in a very competitive market I thank the Reina family very much for their trust and Aldino for the excellent condition in which he leaves this wonderful company." Aldino Marzorati said: “I thank the members and all the stakeholders for having believed in me in over 20 exciting years A period lived intensely with a lot of commitment and feeling a great responsibility especially towards all the employees who accompanied me and allowed me to achieve exceptional results; I thank everyone for this exciting experience I agreed with the Board of Directors that the time was right to transition to a new leader capable of leveraging Illva Saronno's strengths and seizing the significant opportunities of the future "I leave to Marco a Group that has grown further over the years solid and which will certainly be able to contribute to further growth ********* About Illva Saronno Group: The Group manufactures and markets in more than 160 countries the world’s best-selling Italian liqueur: Disaronno Originale Florio and Duca di Salaparuta wines and semi finished products for ice cream business with Disaronno Ingredient’s brands With reference to the financial statements closed on 31 December 2022 Illva Group recorded a turnover of 321.9 million euros with an increase of 18.5% compared to the previous year and with a consolidated net profit of € 38.8 million thanks also to heavy investments in research and development Collin Smith, Colangelo & Partners, 908-229-3529, [email protected] the owner of brands Disaronno and Tia Maria have announced the appointment of Marco Ferrari as the new chief executive of the group Aldino Marzorati will continue as president to facilitate the transition until the approval of the company’s 2023 financial statement “I think there are all the ingredients to continue guiding it towards long-lasting growth,” said Ferrari “Illva Saronno Group has a history full of successes I thank the Reina family very much for their trust and Aldino for the excellent condition in which he leaves this wonderful company" Ferrari began his career in the spirits industry in 1996 at Bacardi before holding the chief exec position at Gruppo Montenegro from 2014 to 2023 “I thank the members and all the stakeholders for having believed in me in over 20 exciting years,” said Marzorati “A period lived intensely with a lot of commitment and feeling a great responsibility a group that has grown further over the years wishing him every personal and corporate success.” The latest digital edition can be found here You will need to log in/register to view it The pricing structure of non-alcoholic spirits has a high level of elasticity - there’s already a broad spectrum of price points which consumers are trying to navigate Home - Stories - Walsh Whiskey Italy’s Illva Saronno Split Up in “De-Merger” 2019 – The Irish Whiskey business has been booming in recent years but there have been undercurrents of discontent amid all of the excitement That played out in today’s announcement of a “de-merger” between Walsh Whiskey Company and Italy-based Illva Saronno that amounts to the equivalent of a corporate divorce The two companies joined forces in late 2013 with Illva Saronno making a major investment to help fund the €25 million ($34.1 million USD) construction of the Walsh Whiskey Company’s distillery near Carlow I suppose…not all mergers and partnerships work out and that’s what happened in this case,” Walsh Whiskey founder Bernard Walsh said in a telephone interview Friday morning different views on where the company should go…the vision for the future It’s very important to me we focus on premium and super-premium whiskies…our vision and the vision of our Italian partners were just not shared.” The terms of the de-merger call for Illva Saronno to take full ownership of the distillery which will be renamed the Royal Oak Distillery effective immediately Walsh Whiskey will retain full ownership of its Writers’ Tears and The Irishman whiskey brands while the two will continue to collaborate for now as Illva Saronno imports those brands into the United States Illva Saronno executives were not available for interviews spokesman Stefano Battioni provided this comment: “Illva’s objective is to further enhance Royal Oak as a centre of excellence in Irish whiskey making by continuously improving its technology and processes enhancing the visitor experience and achieving recognition as one of the best quality Irish whiskey producers in the market Illva Saronno never reveals ahead of time it plans for the future In any given moment we study developments for our spirits business based on our global vocation We always look at way to exploit the best opportunity offered by the global market environments that is our natural habitat and by our strong distribution network that covers 160 countries making international markets responsible for more than 90% of our turnover.” Production and visitors center staff at Royal Oak will be employed directly by Illva Saronno going forward while the sales and marketing team at Walsh’s office in Carlow will remain with Walsh Whiskey None of the whiskey distilled at Royal Oak since it opened has reached maturity meaning there will be no impact on the Walsh Whiskey brands Walsh’s supply contracts with Irish Distillers provide for enough whiskey to meet growing demand for both brands worldwide “We’ve grown that business three-fold we’re inheriting a business which is three times bigger and I am very confident that we will double the size of that business in the next three years,” Walsh said the loss of the distillery remains a personal blow for Bernard and Rosemary Walsh following years of work to build the brands first and then a place to make their own whiskey we oversaw every pound of concrete that was poured into the distillery every piece of wrought iron for the supports we were there right the way through…it was something that we absolutely loved doing that chapter of Irish Whiskey distilling in Carlow and in Southeast Ireland which had been absent for 200 years and now it’s up to our Italian friends to write the next chapter.” To hear the entire interview with Bernard Walsh please listen to the latest episode of WhiskyCast Editor’s note: Walsh Whiskey Company’s Writers’ Tears brand is a sponsor of WhiskyCast Links: Walsh Whiskey Company | Illva Saronno the Italian drinks company which owns Disaronno and Tia Maria has bought a majority stake in US whiskey distillery Sagamore Spirit Italian drinks company Illva Saronno Group has bought a majority stake in Sagamore Spirit rye whiskey brand and distillery The deal marks the Italian group’s first venture into the American rye whiskey category and is designed to strengthen Illva Saronno’s position in the US “We have always held the US market and this operation allows us to strengthen our portfolio with a company and products that we fully believe in.” Marzorati added that the deal demonstrates Illva Saronno’s commitment to continuing to grow “as a global leader in the spirits industry” and stated that through the acquisition Illva Saronno is able to enter “the attractive Bourbon whiskey category and exploit its growth potential around 160 countries where we already have a presence with Disaronno.” A spokesperson from Sagamore Spirit said that Illva Saronno will continue to use the same whiskey distilling process currently in place at the distillery Sagamore Spirit prides itself on its local grain and water sourcing Cask Strength Rye Whiskey and Double Oak Rye Whiskey Sagamore also produces a range of canned whisky cocktails including the Pineapple Ryegarita is best-known for its Italian liqueur Disaronno but also produces and sells wines including Duca di Salaparuta Illva Saronno has launched the craft organic gin brand packaged in a sustainable tin inspired by oil cans was founded by former fashion and spirits consultant The Piedmont-based London dry gin pays tribute to its Italian heritage and mineral water from the Alps in its production “Once the formula was defined with the help of expert hands and good palettes I started imagining what the aesthetics of the project could be and considering that it all took shape in my garage I thought it would be suitable for Engine to have an identity that went in another direction with respect to the transparency that spirits look for today capable of completely distorting the concept of a bottle,” said Dalla Mora it radically contrasts with a gin aesthetic which instead is becoming increasingly limpid The launch arrives after Illva Saronno mutually ended its 20-year partnership with William Grant & Sons UK in December 2020 “Engine is a brand that completes our portfolio but we did not yet have a gin in the stable,” said Aldino Marzorati and Hard To Find Whisky at an rrp of £25.00 a major rye distiller was swooped up by an Italian spirits group while veteran and new players in spirits made bets on U.K We recap another busy week in spirits M&A Owner of Disaronno Acquires Sagamore Spirit has taken a majority stake in rye whiskey distillery Sagamore Spirit adding a second label to its growing whiskey portfolio The distillery is owned by Sagamore Ventures the privately-held investment company that serves as the family office of Under Armour executive chairman and brand chief Kevin Plank “We have built a strong presence with Disaronno International LLC in the US market and this opportunity allows us to strengthen our portfolio with a company and products that we fully believe in.” the Illva Saronno Group appointed Marco Ferrari as CEO effective October 1 and recently as CEO for Italian spirits company Gruppo Montenegro Sagamore joins four other brands in the Saronno spirits portfolio: Disaronno Tia Maria liqueur and amaro Rabarbaro Zucca William Grant & Sons Buys High End Gin Silent Pool Hendrick’s owner William Grant & Sons is bringing in U.K-based Silent Pool to complement its gin portfolio Silent Pool is known for its ultra-premium gin which has carved out a footprint in the U.K Production will remain at Silent Pool Distillers and William Grant & Sons will act as the brand’s global supply chain and distribution partner “helping to expand the brand’s presence across Europe founded by Ian McCulloch and James Shelbourne in 2014 premium and above segments have been fast-growing: from 2020 to 2021 volume was down nearly 2% for the total category but up by 122% for the super premium segment according to the Distilled Spirits Council of the U.S MadaLuxe Group Acquires Majority of Tequila Enemigo is moving into the spirits business with a tequila that’s also made a reputation in the U.K by targeting its most upscale on-premise establishments The group announced Thursday that it acquired a majority of Tequila Enemigo a brand launched in 2017 by childhood friends CEO Robin Clough and managing director Max Davies-Gilbert market in 2018 and has expanded since into nationwide distribution Enemigo has positioned itself as a top-shelf tequila, launching with a cristalino and an extra añejo, two expressions that typically sit at the top of the price spectrum, which is driving the category The company concluded a series A investment round in 2018 which valued the company at $5 million Emenigo has built its luxury brand around partnerships with companies like Latitude 33 Aviation marks the luxury platform’s expansion into the premium spirits category “We’re expanding our portfolio beyond luxury fashion into other luxury goods to strategically diversify our portfolio and tap into new markets,” said Adam Freede The Tequila Enemigo founding team will retain a significant minority stake in the brand and continue to run all day-to-day operations as well as serve as core members of the MadaLuxe Spirits executive team “Our operations infrastructure is known for being turnkey which means it’s adaptable and efficient,” Freede said “We have successfully entered various luxury product categories with minimal changes to our existing processes and headcount.” The company will employ a balanced approach to distribution leveraging self-distribution when feasible to “significantly enhance” its profit margins while building on partnerships with trusted distributors in key markets Enemigo launched in Mexico and Guatemala this year and plans to expand into multiple new European and Middle Eastern markets by the end of this year New York and Los Angeles-based company that distributes fashion goods to off-pricers luxury watches to regular-priced retailers and operates its own off-price stores and websites Founded by the Sholl-Freede Family in 1990 its venture capital arm is an early-stage investor in companies with “powerful innovative technologies that have the potential to disrupt categories and markets,” according to the company Other companies in its portfolio include: e-commerce tool PSYKHE AI circular fashion platform Reflaunt and CodeBox Early Registration Open Early Registration Open Ferrari spent more than eight years as chief executive at Gruppo Montenegro the owner of brands including Rosso Antico vermouth and Edgar gin With sadness we report the passing yesterday of Italian drinks executive and industrialist Augusto Reina Chief Executive Officer of Italian drinks company Illva Saronno He had been suffering ill-health for several months transformed a family-run Italian company into an international business “We are proud of our past yet we are equally aware we must look ahead for our tomorrow entails both great opportunities and great responsibilities.” capture the heart and soul of an outstanding industrialist and of a man in love with his work But they also capture the company spirit with which the Reina family had entrusted the running of the various Ilva Saronno Holdng entities to the executive management team Augusto Reina was a man of versatile interests and tastes he had a deep appreciation and enthusiasm for classical music A company statement concluded: “The Reina family and the management team will carry forward the passion for this work the sense of courage and optimism in face of the future 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currently one of the ‘coolest’ places in Italy great food and beautiful beaches which make it unique I am part of a large family of six children With my brother and my sisters it seemed I always had to fight to get the best piece of cake; but we were Both my parents were professors so discipline and education were important ingredients of my childhood But I was also crazy about sport and any free time was spent playing soccer with my brother and friends We didn’t care if it rained or it was good weather; the important thing was to have a ball and somehow it immediately created a football field From Southern Italy you moved north to Milan to study What cultural changes did you face and what was your plan for the future From an early age I had a passion for mathematics and economics And I had a dream to work in the financial markets and the stock exchange So after completing high school I decided to move to Milan to study finance To move from a small town where I knew everyone which was full of resources but where I had to learn to get by myself The change of lifestyle was radical and sometimes difficult I had the opportunity to realise my ambition to live in Italy’s most dynamic city and to feel closer to a world which was typical of Wall Street the film with Michael Douglas that inspired my passion for the world of finance How did a summer job with Coca-Cola change your life After graduation I received a job offer from Coca-Cola as a merchandiser for three months over the summer period So I had the opportunity to get closer to the world of sales and marketing and discovered that it was just as fascinating as the financial sector a great school; the perfect learning place When I was asked to stay on in the company as a sales representative Thus began my career in sales and that continued with another major FMCG company What led to you to the drinks industry and Illva Saronno At the end of 2009 I was contacted by Illva to contribute to the cultural and organisational change that the company wanted to develop It wanted to approach the drinks business with a more multinational mindset considering the cultural gap between multinational companies in which I had worked until then And then there was the interest in a sector which was definitely more fun than detergent for washing machines How is Illva Saronno adapting to market changes and what role have you played in its development Illva Saronno is a company led by a bright and clear-thinking entrepreneur who always looks to the future This has enabled the development of a radical cultural and organisational change which has seen the company evolve from a traditional approach with offices abroad and overseas development particularly in the USA with the presence of sales people in all the main markets thus allowing the acceleration of the implementation of its brand strategy reinforcing the contact with the markets and consumers we were only three sales managers to manage the global business Today the organisation boasts more than 90 people around the world Illva Saronno’s main brand is Disaronno, which is the most-sold Italian liqueur. The revolution has also involved the communication strategy of the brand, with the limited-edition Icon which has become a pillar for the brand’s image and sales in recent years I am pleased to say that I have played a major role in those changes with the support of a great team of course is the greatest challenge facing the drinks category in travel retail I see the spirits category changing a lot in the coming six or seven years with the development of more travel retail-exclusive products and entire ranges in some cases must not and cannot focus only on offering quality products It must develop the promotional mechanics required to offer experiences with the signature drinks playing a fundamental role digital and online business will make the difference in the near future Have you estimated how many countries you have visited Recently I had fun calculating how many countries I have visited It was more than 50 but that still represents only 20% of all countries in the world That figure would work for the past 12 months You describe yourself as a passionate traveller My wife Laura and I have travelled a lot together We buy only the return ticket and then we try to live the country we are visiting in contact with the local population and the culture of the place Every time we travel we return full of emotions We are doing the same with our children Eleonora and Gabriele now; and we are still backpacking The choice to travel as a backpacker is connected with the difference between being a tourist and a traveller; the importance of being in contact with the local people and experiencing the place you are visiting You have to taste the quality of the coffee Good coffee is like good wine… it not only completes the taste of a lunch but also improves the quality of the day I follow football as a fan of the great AC Milan and also support my hometown team I play football with friends a few times during the year but not that often And I follow my children who compete on a regional and national level I also work out every day; that combines relaxation and keeping in shape I try to do a 45-minute work-out or I jog or swim The Cure was the first band I saw in concert I remember travelling to Rome by train to see them; I slept in the station but it was worth it The last group I saw live was U2 in Turin in 2012 *PREVIOUSLY FEATURED TEN EASY PIECES PERSONALITIES INCLUDE: Meet The Moodie Davitt Report Events and CSR Director Michael Barrett Meet (departing) Imperial Tobacco Head of Corporate Affairs and Compliance Dr Jennifer Cords Meet Essence Corp Vice President Patricia Bona Meet Buckley London Head of Sales Amy Donlon Meet Jonathan Holland & Associates Managing Director Jonathan Holland Meet Coccinelle Head of Travel Retail Emanuele Mazziotta Illva Saronno will spotlight its new-look Tia Maria bottle Disaronno wears Etro and Rabarbaro Zucca at the IAADFS Duty Free Show of the Americas next month (Booth 923) Tia Maria’s new packaging was introduced to travel retail at the 2106 TFWA World Exhibition in Cannes The red label on the black bottle is said to increase the brand’s on-shelf presence the new bottle has been consumer tested through neuromarketing which combines traditional marketing with neuroscience and psychology Neuromarketing is said to measure what occurs in the human brain when it is subjected to stimuli related to products or brands Illva Saronno International Sales Director Domenico Toni said: “We are thrilled with how the new Tia Maria bottle has turned out and we have seen much interest in it since its reveal at TFWA World Exhibition last year Disaronno Riserva combines blended scotch whisky and the aromatic almond toasted hazelnut and burnt honey notes of Disaronno It is presented in a black wooden case and will be highlighted in Orlando along with Disaronno’s latest icon bottle The Disaronno wears Etro design draws inspiration from Etro’s Autumn/Winter 2016 season a continuation of the house’s signature paisley collection that dates back to 1981 The designer collaboration will be available in six mini bottles A new limited edition will be revealed later this year “The success of Disaronno wears Etro has been fantastic with double-digit growth compared to the preview icon bottle “North America and the Caribbean are two of our top performing regions so we are looking forward to returning to the Duty Free Show of the Americas with the aim to keep this momentum going.” Bitter aperitif Rabarbaro Zucca, which was launched in travel retail at last year’s TFWA World Exhibition “With the trend for bitters growing over the past five years in the domestic market and the liqueur now also a vital part of the mixology world now is the perfect time to launch it into travel retail,” Toni added Rabarbaro Zucca is made from an infusion of rhubarb rootstocks and a secret selection of rare herbs Illva Saronno Holding has announced the acquisition of Engine gin to “strengthen its presence in the gin world” The financial operation began in 2021 with the acquisition of a minority stake in Engine (25%) and a global distribution agreement.  said: "The decision to acquire Engine is an integral part of our corporate strategy and we are excited to bring it to the 160 countries in which we currently operate.” Illva Saronno Holding will continue the global distribution of Engine distribution will continue with Disaronno International UK As already happened for the baseball title won by San Marino to celebrate the victory of the first Scudetto of the Inox Team Saronno obtained by winning the Italian Softball Series 2022 in three games the Italian Baseball Softball Federation issues the Special Edition Saronno Softball Italian Champion 2022 made for the Official Token of the Fibs Honor Club series anyone who registers at the Fibs Honor Club will receive the Official Token in its Special Edition "Saronno Softball Italian Champion 2022." presents the novelty: "Continuing the innovative strategy of development and dissemination of its digital assets FIBS is pleased to reward the Italian Champions of the Inox Team Saronno Softball with the issue of a dedicated token The limited edition "Saronno Softball Campione d'Italia 2022" Special Edition celebrates the winners of the Italian Softball Series the highest Italian Softball championship and offers all fans the opportunity to participate in digital values and experiences acquiring and forever preserving the memory of a significant moment such as winning the Serie A1 Softball 2022 expressed his joy for the prize won: “We extend our heartfelt thanks to FIBS and to President Andrea Marcon for this initiative We are happy that the conquest of our first title coincides with the first issue of a Token dedicated to the winners We will thus be able to remember this unforgettable feat forever simply by purchasing the digital Token keeping it in our smartphone and showing it to everyone Everyone can now share a piece of our victory the professional services company leader in Italy for web3 solutions dedicated to supporting sports institutions appointed as arranger to issue the Fibs Honor Club Tokens said: "Thank you to our Aaa Tokens platforms Federations and sport clubs can now automatically issue any series of special limited editions of Tokens events… to preserve forever the memory of important moments The Special Edition "Saronno Softball Italian Champion 2022" is a new opportunity to join the Fibs Honor Club and collect celebratory tokens To register for the Honor Club and receive your "Saronno Softball Campione d'Italia 2022" Special Edition Token, you can connect to the issue portal www.fibshc.com FIBS allocates all the profits resulting from the registration services to its Honor Club to support its institutional activities in favor of its members and to the promotion of baseball and softball with particular attention to the development of youth programs the income will be entirely used for the purchase of kits to support the Prime Basi Scuola program FIBS HONOUR CLUB PLATFORM Illva Saronno is returning to the TFWA Asia Pacific Exhibition & Conference in Singapore next month (B2 B8) with plans to extend its market share over the next five years Heading its product line-up is the Disaronno liqueur, which is available in a limited-edition collaboration with Italian fashion house Etro. The Disaronno wears Etro bottle draws inspiration from the brand’s Autumn/Winter 2016 collection Every year Illva Saronno introduces a new collaboration with an Italian fashion designer; the upcoming edition remains under wraps until later this year a blend of Disaronno Originale and a Scotch whisky is a limited edition presented in a black wooden case Illva Saronno believes this expression is well suited for buyers in Asia Pacific who are looking for “premium products presented in stunning packaging” Tia Maria will be presented in new packaging, introduced to travel retail at the 2016 TFWA World Exhibition designed to highlight the shape of its bottle The new Tia Maria bottle has been tested with consumers through neuromarketing research which is made from an infusion of rhubarb rootstocks and herbs Illva Saronno’s wine offer will include Duca di Salaparuta and Florio Duca Enrico was produced for the first time in 1984 and is said to be the first single varietal wine made from Sicilian Nero d’Avola grapes Illva Saronno said Florio wines “come to life” in an area of south-western Sicily Illva Saronno International Sales Director Domenico Toni said: “Asia Pacific is still a very new region for us and we have been slowly introducing our brands over the past year “We are planning on greatly building our business there so the TFWA Asia Pacific Exhibition & Conference is a vital resource for us to accomplish our goals and received plenty of interest from buyers; we have high hopes that this year will be even more successful for us.” Disaronno Sour cocktails will be featured at the TFWA Asia Pacific bar on level 4 of the Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention Centre Illva Saronno has partnered with Trussardi for its annual limited edition designer bottles for Disaronno which is set to be released for the end of year holiday season The Disaronno Wears Trussardi range will see the typical Trussardi texture and greyhound logo unite with the Disaronno bottle’s distinctive shape The range will come in both a classic bottle and packs containing a trio of miniatures Illva Saronno Holding CEO Augusto Reina said: “For years the Limited Edition has marked an annual highlight with reference to our brand’s visibility “Disaronno is appreciated across the globe as an emblem of Italian style And this year we are proud to make a particularly classy elegant statement with a graphic design that reflects in full our perfectly modern essence.” Trussardi CEO Tomaso Trussardi added: “In addition to strengthening the bond between two companies that epitomise the Italian spirit worldwide designing the iconic Disaronno bottle underscores once again that Trussardi continues to be a 360-degree lifestyle brand.” Illva Saronno Global Sales Director said: “The limited-edition bottles have been very well received in travel retail since we launched the concept six years ago The new Disaronno Wears Trussardi bottle is an ideal holiday gift for fashion aficionados or great for self-purchase to share with friends Illva Saronno will be showcasing its full range including the Disaronno wears Trussardi range at the TFWA World Exhibition & Conference in Cannes (Bay Village Tagged with: Sign up for email newsletters for up-to-date news Drinks category leader Illva Saronno will once again be exhibiting at the TFWA Asia Pacific Exhibition & Conference in Singapore (6-10 May) as it looks to build on recent growth in the Asia Pacific region The company’s presence at the event comes on the back of significant progress for its brands Disaronno and Tia Maria in the region Illva Saronno said that this progress has been accelerated by the appointment of Trent Russell as regional director for the region in August of last year Russell will be manning the company’s stand at the Singapore exhibition On display at the Illva Saronno exhibition space will be the latest Disaronno Icon – the name of which remains under wraps until October this year. The collaboration – which the company says will be with a renowned Italian designer – will be the sixth in the Icon series bringing a “one of a kind look to the world’s favourite Italian liqueur” has been a significant seller in travel-retail with Illva Saronno reporting sales success with duty-free retailers Heinemann visitors to the stand can see other key Illva Saronno brands including Tia Maria Disaronno Riserva and Duca de Salaparuta wines Illva Saronno international sales director Domenico Toni said: “TFWA Asia Pacific Exhibition & Conference is a vital date in the annual travel-retail calendar and an important showcase for our brands We believe that this year will be pivotal for us in really establishing a strong foothold in the region and are very much looking forward to meeting friends old and new.” Badge holders at the TFWA Asia Pacific Exhibition & Conference can enjoy the cocktail Disaronno Sour at the TFWA Asia Pacific bar in the Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Centre from Monday to Wednesday Illva Saronno is exhibiting from Basement 2 M10 at the event Tagged with: Illva Saronno has underlined its commitment to travel retail with new appointments to its global team Nikos Tsagarakis is named Global Travel Retail Director and Valentina Cozzi becomes Global Travel Retail Marketing Manager Tsagarakis joined Illva Saronno in 2011 after working for Gruppo Campari He described travel retail as the “ultimate international channel” and said he looked forward to spearheading Illva Saronno’s development Cozzi joined Illva Saronno as a Shopper Marketing and Travel Retail Specialist in 2013 Since then she has played a key role in developing new marketing strategies “Travel retail is becoming a more strategic channel for every company with the number of travellers growing year after year making it the perfect display for brands,” she said 17, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- ILLVA SARONNO HOLDING S.p.A announces the imminent founding of its own import company in the US under the name ILLVA SARONNO USA CORPORATION (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20131017/NY99018LOGO ) The company will be headquartered in New Jersey and be the reference point for the sales and marketing of DISARONNO in the U.S following the natural expiration of the contractual relationship with current importer Bacardi U.S.A. says he is satisfied with the operation: "The founding of ILLVA SARONNO USA CORPORATION testifies to the fact that we have done a great job in the USA in recent years allowing DISARONNO to grow and stand on its own two legs following the natural expiration of our contract with Bacardi U.S.A This operation is in addition to other global initiatives already undertaken by ILLVA SARONNO such as the development of its subsidiary HOLLAND ALCOMIX of Amsterdam and ILLVA CH in Lugano the creation of the Indian joint venture Modi-ILLVA with the Modi family in New Delhi as well as the recent opening of ILLVA CHINA in Shanghai In addition to maintaining ILLVA SARONNO personnel the operation will also include the hiring of sales The American structure will be managed by Mr Brett Dunne who is set to become the Executive Vice President of ILLVA SARONNO USA CORPORATION after more than 20 years with Southern Wine and Spirits "I will work hard to build the team and ensure the retention and further development of relations with our current distributor partners to accelerate the already impressive growth Disaronno has experienced," says Brett Dunne ILLVA SARONNO HOLDING has specified that in addition to maintaining existing regional distributors the change will only involve the DISARONNO brand The current importers in the USA for Corvo Duca di Salaparuta and Florio wines will also be retained For further inquiries: Kelly Brady, Brandsway Creative [email protected]  212-966-7900 (For more info: www.ILLVA.com) By 2024-02-27T10:07:00+00:00 Engine is best known for its distinctive packaging Illva Saronno has purchased the remaining stake it did not previously own in the Engine gin brand which counts Disarrono and Tia Maria among its portfolio of brands It has now purchased the remaining 75% for an undisclosed sum Engine, an organic Italian gin was founded by Dalla Mora & Partners in 2021 Best known for its distinctive packaging the gin is distilled in the Piedmont region of Italy It is stocked in Sainsbury’s and Tesco, and on Ocado in the UK Illva Saronno CEO Aldino Marzorati cited Engine’s international appeal as a key attraction of the deal aimed at offering excellent products globally,” he said “Engine appeals to an international audience and we are excited to bring it to the 160 countries in which we currently operate.” confirmed he was to exit the company following the deal “It’s every marketer’s dream to see their strategies solidify globally, and it’s every entrepreneur’s dream to achieve a successful exit.” Illva Saronno would continue to distribute Engine via its Disaronno International UK subsidiary in the UK Sign in to 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Sign in here SOS relies on the kindness and generosity of Canadians to be able to provide a home for the most vulnerable children around the world The SOS Children's Village Saronno is located in the Lombardy region with the regional capital Milan the region is characterised by the Alps on one hand and well known lakes like Lake Como The southern part of Lombardy is dominated by the river Po and a vast plain Lombardy is considered one of Italy's most important regions in terms of economy and is at the same time one of the most densely populated ones Agriculture and textile industries are the prime sources of income The city of Saronno is situated the province of Varese that together with the provinces of Bergamo Sondrio and Mantova constitute the region of Lombardy.  The SOS Children's Village Saronno is located next to the centre of the city of Saronno and the vicinity of the SOS Children's Village offers all kind of infrastructure like school the buildings of the SOS Children's Village are surrounded by a spacious park which is used as a playground by the about 40 SOS children The SOS Children's Village Saronno was opened in 1993 and consists of six buildings housing two apartments each