Giacomo Ponti, President of the leading vinegar company of the same name in Italy and around the world, has been confirmed at the helm of Italia del Gusto, the first private consortium of companies operating in the Italian food and wine sector, which today represents 30 member companies with an aggregate turnover of 25 billion euros. This was decided by the association’s Assembly, held at the APE Parma Museum that is hosting the Mare Nostrum exhibition promoted by member company Delicius on the occasion of its 50th anniversary, which sanctioned the composition of the new consortium board.
The newly constituted Board of Directors defined the confirmation of Alberto Auricchio, CEO of Gennaro Auricchio SpA, and Gabriele Noberasco, President of Noberasco SpA, as Vice-Presidents, and the entry as Director of Matteo Zoppas, current President of the ICE Agency (Agency for the promotion abroad and the internationalisation of Italian companies) and Director of Acqua Minerale San Benedetto SpA.
“The appointment as President of Italia del Gusto for a new term is a sign of renewed trust and esteem from the companies that animate our association, of which I am proud. I would like to express my gratitude to those who have confirmed my position of responsibility. I am firmly determined to carry out this role by making all my energy and skills available, with an approach of collaboration and listening to all associates,’
– Giacomo Ponti, President of the Consorzio Italia del Gusto.
The Board of Directors of Italia del Gusto appointed the following Board members:
Massimiliano Anzanello, Managing Director of Arte Bianca Srl;
Michele Bauli, President of Bauli SpA;
Gennaro Auricchio, General Manager of Bolton International Srl;
Angelo Colussi, President of Colussi SpA;
Fabio Maccari, Managing Director of Salov SpA;
Anna Margaritelli, Export Markets & Business Development Director of Barilla G. e R. Fratelli SpA;
Claudio Medici, Commercial Director of Pastificio Rana;
Alfredo Moratti, President of Amica Chips SpA;
Andrea Panzani, CEO of Valsoia SpA;
Carlo Preve, Managing Director of Riso Gallo SpA;
Irene Rizzoli, Managing Director of Delicius Rizzoli SpA Società Benefit;
Guido Repetto, Managing Director of Elah Dufour SpA;
Pier Paolo Rosetti, General Manager of Conserve Italia soc.coop. agricola;
Massimo Tuzzi, Managing Director of Terra Moretti Holding SpA;
Carlo Urbani, Managing Director of Urbani Tartufi Srl;
Maurizio Zappatore, Commercial Director of Orogel Società Cooperativa Agricola;
Matteo Zoppas, Director of Acqua Minerale San Benedetto SpA;
About Italia del Gusto
Founded on 19 September 2006, Italia del Gusto is the first private consortium of Italian companies operating in the food and wine sector, whose members are selected for the superior quality of their products, the importance of their brand and on the basis of product exclusivity. Italia del Gusto today represents 30 member companies and 37 brands, with an aggregate turnover of 25 billion euros and 55 thousand employees.
Its mission is to help member companies improve their competitive position in international markets through joint commercial development activities.
The Consortium carries out marketing, promotion and communication activities, public relations, participation in international trade fairs and support in the creation of partnerships and commercial and logistical synergies between members.
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