Governance and Sustainability: Building Lasting Value
Corporate governance is increasingly expected to incorporate sustainability goals—economic, social, and environmental—that go beyond financial performance alone. In sectors such as agri-food, where the connection to the local community and its people is central to corporate value, how does this expansion of responsibility translate into practice in corporate governance models? I am convinced that the […]
Generational Transition – Taking the Baton with Eyes Wide Open
Some people choose a profession, while others grow into it. Andrea Sinopoli belongs to the second category: from a very young age, he spent his days by his father’s side, observing, learning, and breathing in that barn air that for many is hard work but for him has become a calling. Yet, taking up the […]
Generational Transition – Intergenerational Coexistence as a Competitive Advantage
The Next-gen Wealth study by the Politecnico di Milano found that 72% of Millennials are already involved in the family business, although often in marginal roles. In practical terms, what is preventing a genuine transfer of responsibilities from the senior generation to the junior one? The most common challenge we observe in family businesses is […]
Italian agronomy and animal husbandry:
We discuss the main agronomic vulnerabilities that have emerged in the Italian livestock supply chain following the recent global crisis. What are they linked to? In my view, the main agronomic vulnerabilities of the Italian livestock supply chain derive primarily from fragmentation and the small size of farms, particularly in the North-East. In today’s context […]
Training as an opportunity
In today’s context of global crisis (economic, climatic, or geopolitical),how is the role of training positioned within the meat sector? Today, training represents a strategic element in the meat sector, particularly regarding the sustainability of the workforce. A company that invests in the professional and personal growth of its employees, valuing their roles and potential, […]
The beef supply chain is changing: when marketing makes the difference
The European beef sector is currently navigating troubled waters. The current geopolitical scenario is redefining the rules of the game for the entire agri-food supply chain. In this context, marketing can no longerbe considered a simple commercial lever, but is configured as a fundamental strategic tool to protect the value of European beef and strengthen […]