Dalla cena stellata a domicilio ai chioschi digitali: trend o mode passeggere?
- 22 February 2016
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I cacciatori di trend non hanno grosse armi a loro disposizione: niente lance affilate e binocoli con la vista notturna, semmai molto intuito, rapidità intellettuale, propensione al reperimento e all’analisi di dati quali-quantitativi in tutto il mondo e una sconfinata curiosità per il settore di riferimento, in ogni suo aspetto. Capire il mercato è fondamentale…
Aprire una gelateria nel 2016: gli accorgimenti per avere successo
- 15 February 2016
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«Non amare il gelato significa non avere nessun interesse per il cibo». (Joseph Epstein) Certo che dev’essere buono. Certo che dev’essere fresco. Certo che il locale dev’esser ben posizionato. Non è affatto poco, ma è tutto qui? Lo abbiamo chiesto a un maestro gelatiere Andrea Soban e a Gianpietro Sacchi, architetto e industrial designer. «É fondamentale…
Hottest F&B Industry Trends around the World
- 8 February 2016
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Thanks to innovative design and technological interventions, restaurants around the world are adopting new ways of doing business – practices that were practically unthinkable even half a decade ago! The last couple of years saw a whole bunch of new trends emerging in the global F&B industry – right from the popularity of Brussles sprouts…
#desitagelatoaward press conference highlights
- 1 February 2016
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Sigep – 23/01/2016 – DESITA GELATO AWARD – press conference. DESITA GELATO AWARD registrations are open, go to www.desitagelatoaward.com to download the “contest form” to partecipate! Watch the short version of the press conference.
How to seduce Millennials: concept design vs new foodies
- 27 January 2016
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Millennials: who are they from a retailer prospective? They are called Millennials or Generation Y. They are in the age within 18 and 35. About 12 million, only in Italy, hyper-connected, open to cultural influences, experimenters and searching for novelty. For some time now, marketing experts dedicate themselves to studying consumer habits and getting this important…
Meet the jury of DESITA GELATO AWARD 2016
- 19 January 2016
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What have in common two designers, one food journalist, one editor, one gelato chef and one entrepreneur expert in design for business? That’s right: are the judges of the DESITA GELATO AWARD 2016 Participants, please meet here following the judges of the first International design contest about gelato: Alessandro Luciani Over 15 National and International…
DESITA GELATO AWARD 2016
- 15 January 2016
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The first International design contest about gelato “You can’t buy happiness but you can buy gelato and that’s kind of same thing” It’s quite impossible to forget the first gelato of your life – so the last one – as opposed to other foods in need of a more crafty palate. It binds memories of…
Business Design Inspirations
- 11 January 2016
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When we Design a new Concept, essentially, we Design its Business. When done well, good Business Design not only delights customers but also inspires other organizations. At DESITA, we work to delight and inspire; we work to set new industry benchmarks. We shift our focus from linear design processes and seek new avenues of inspiration…
DESITA supports business women
- 16 December 2015
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In Italy much has been said concerning the difficulties women face in consolidating their professional position and achieving success compared to their male colleagues. The journey is paved with even more difficulties for those courageous women who cultivate entrepreneurial ambitions, especially in the catering/food business. It’s obvious that we are facing a primary cultural distortion…
Dubai, Milano and Abu Dhabi: our journey into the world of Trade Fairs (infographics)
- 7 December 2015
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Dubai (Middle East Franchise Expo), Milano (Salone Franchising), Abu Dhabi (International Franchise Conference & Exhibition) and Milano again (Host hospitality fair). Events and exhibitions are undoubtedly very important occasions for companies and entrepreneurs interested in creating new synergies, giving birth to new ventures, expanding their business and meeting new partners and strategic suppliers. Choosing to take part…
COFFEE ONE. Be your own barista.
- 30 November 2015
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COFFEE ONE corner is the Italian format of coffee to go. COFFEE ONE applies the concept of modularity to the modern concept of coffee corner. A format completely modular and multifunctional suitable for small spaces, offering to its customers a new interactive and multisensorial experience with an unique and innovative modular good design. Be your own barista….
We Are Designers. We Are Consultants. We Design Your Business
- 17 November 2015
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Gone are the days when Business School graduates helped organizations to improve efficiencies and roll better profits. Gone are the days when advertising was the only resort to sell more products and make a brand known. Today, businesses are realising the importance of creating unique customer experience as the key to establishing a rock solid…
Foodservice Award Italy 2015
- 10 November 2015
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What is the significance of establishing a prize for the Best Italian Foodservice Chain? And how should one judge the competing participants? Well, if it the award is only to get a bit of advertising and recognition, I believe there are other ways to promote oneself, some more direct and well-known and others a little…
World of Coffee! Part 2/2
- 6 November 2015
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The Caffé Business There are several reasons why Italian coffee houses are so popular and profitable. While they continue to preserve the authentic coffee drinking culture and experience, most cafes are also working on their market positioning and branding to gain a lion’s share in this competitive business. Product Diversification: Some of the most popular…
World of Coffee! Part 1/2
- 22 October 2015
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Welcome to the World of Italian Coffee! Coffee is the lifeblood of students, the power drink of billions going to work every morning and the perfect reason for catching up with friends and loved ones! From its rather humble origin in Ethiopia, coffee has become one of the most traded agricultural commodities in the world….
Hospitality and Franchising
- 15 October 2015
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We are often asked why we participate with such enthusiasm in trade fairs and events around the world. The answer seems simple and obvious, but it’s not. First of all let’s say that we love to meet up with customers, partners and colleagues but also we are greatly interested in the surrounding atmosphere with its…
A powerful partnership
- 12 October 2015
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First published on Global Franchise Magazine Discover how two franchising associations are working together to make life easier for their members. Founded in 2012, “IREF Italia-Federazione delle Reti Europee di Partenariato e Franchising”, started its activity in 2013. From the very the beginning, the association proposed innovative typology of “ associative participation“ guiding the users…
Design for Business
- 7 October 2015
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When we create a new concept, product, service, or experience, essentially we designs its business. When done well, good Business Design not only delights customers but also inspires other organizations. We work to delight and inspire; we work to set new industry benchmarks. We shift our focus from linear design processes and seek new avenues of…
Visit Our Revamped Website!
- 2 October 2015
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Out with the old, in with the new – that’s the mantra we follow at DESITA. In keeping with this philosophy, we’ve taken the first essential step to modernize things a bit, starting from our very presence on the web. As you can see, we’ve made some key changes in our website, restructured the layout…
Welcome back!
- 1 September 2015
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Ciao everyone! Hope you enjoyed your vacations. Did you miss us while we were away? Well, we’re back with a bang! Summer is nearly over and the new season is almost upon us. Time for new experiences, yes? We, at DESITA have been super busy preparing ourselves for a string of new developments that are…
Italian Chocolate: Because Life is Full of Sweet Surprises
- 7 July 2015
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“Life is like a box of chocolates … You never know what you’re gonna get.” – Forest Gump Italy is a potpourri of a wide range of high quality traditional food, eating habits and culinary styles. When we talk of Italian food, generally a delicious slice of pizza or a generous serving of pasta comes…
Specialty Shop Concepts vs Supermarkets
- 27 June 2015
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. Life and Its Woes! Did you know that shopping in a supermarket is one of the major causes of high blood pressure in the lives of modern consumers? Buying something as simple as groceries, which seems like a routine chore, can turn into a frustrating experience, especially when you are standing at the end…
It does not work!
- 17 June 2015
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We really love and appreciate our Clients! In fact, many of them have become our friends and long-term business partners. To those who might potentially become our clients, or those who call us or look up our portfolio in order to find new business ideas or trends in food retail and franchising, we wish to…
Health Food Shop Concepts: Offering Food for Wellness Profitably
- 12 June 2015
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Dieting to maintain an hourglass figure and pumping iron at the gym to get that brawny body are yesterday’s fads. Fit, healthy and shapely bodies are no longer aspirations held by super models. Being lean is in trend and everyone wants to look good and feel healthy these days! To achieve these goals, modern, busy…
Italian Organic Foodservice Market & Consumption Trends
- 18 May 2015
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People no longer eat to satiate their hunger. They eat to meet their body’s key nutritional requirements. With consumers becoming increasingly health-conscious, organic foods are all the rage these days and are fast gaining a lion’s share in the Italian foodservice market. Organic Food Items in Restaurants Healthier food items entering both regional and global…
Desita Creates New Gelato Concept for Saudi Arabian Patisserie Giant Saadeddin
- 7 May 2015
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After conquering millions of hearts with its delectable range of Arabic and Western pastry, the Saudi Arabian patisserie giant Saadeddin is all set to make a foray into the delicious world of gelato with a new brand, named Creamy. And who do you think is helping the patisserie chain launch its very first gelato concept?…
Are You In The Pizza Franchise Business? Why Not!
- 4 May 2015
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One thing that really gets me drooling? The smell of a hot, fresh-baked pizza, garnished ever so lovingly with my favourite toppings and a generous sprinkle of cheese. The excitement of cutting the first pie and popping it in my mouth comes close to the moment just before a kiss – it’s beyond words! First…
DESITA Helps Pasta & Sugo Bring Its ‘Street Food Franchise’ in the Middle East
- 23 April 2015
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We, at DESITA are proud to announce yet another milestone in our journey! We have recently tied up with Pasta & Sugo – a leading ‘Italian Street Food’ brand, to help it export its ground-breaking pasta ‘street food franchise’ concept to the Middle East. A Brief Backstory Pasta & Sugo is reputed for revolutionizing the way…
Workshop: A Successful Concept
- 9 April 2015
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“Developing a Concept of Success” is the No. 1 Italian Business Tour that offers a chance to create real synergy between various market operators in the Retail and Food & Beverage (F&B) businesses and offer added-value to investors as well as end user. The Tour will stop in various Italian cities and has the following…
Creating a Strong Foodservice Franchise Brand
- 20 March 2015
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Why is McDonald so popular around the world? Why do we pay so much more for a regular cup of coffee at Starbucks? Truth is – a customer does not actually pay for a cheeseburger or a Café Latte. He pays for the Brand Experience. In present times, branding decides the future of a franchise…
