Underpinning its own ethical commitment, Gruppo Montenegro promotes numerous projects:
Gruppo Montenegro is awarded the IDEM certification for gender equality
IDEM is an innovative university start-up, whose aim is to accelerate the path of all organisations committed to achieving Gender Equality.
A dragonfly in Bonomelli’s Atelier
The 25th of November, a date chosen as the international day for the elimination of violence against women, is approaching; Bonomelli supports Fondazione Libellula in its awareness-raising and information projects, with a view to building a new culture based on respect.
Bonomelli for the community: a vehicle for the Municipality of Lecco
On 9 October 2021 a new minivan for community transport made available for the provincial association Auser was delivered to the “Casa della Solidarietà e della Terza Età” in San Giovanni, Lecco.
September 29th: an important day for us and for the future of our planet!
Wednesday, September 29th is the second International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste, established by the United Nations.
Wasting food, means also wasting all the resources used to produce it such as water, land, and energy, with negative impacts on our health, from an ethical and a social point of view, and on our planet’s wellbeing.
Cuore supports the project “Road to Rome”
There are stories that are worth telling and supporting… one of them is that of Bernardo Bernardini, a very young airline pilot who – when he was only 19, following an accident while training – risked never being able to walk again.
Recovering from such an accident has been no mean feat, however Bernardo finally succeeded! And in order to prove that you should never give up, he has become a Triathlete, competing in a sport which combines swimming, cycling and running.
Sustainability and future
Sustainability is not just a priority: it’s an integral part of Gruppo Montenegro’s future. And also entails making things happen.
Cristina Danelatos, our HR & Corporate Communication Director, has talked to Food about the strategies selected by Gruppo Montenegro in respect of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals included in the UN’s Agenda 2030.
Food is the most important specialised magazine for industries and retailers in the Food & Beverage sector. Here the link to the interview.
For a planet without food waste
Did you know that…:
- 1/3 of the food produced (for human consumption) worldwide is thrown away before it reaches the table (source: FAO, Global Food Losses and Food Waste, 2011)
- 3 billion tons of edible food are thrown away every year in the world (source: FAO, Global Food Losses and Food Waste, 2011)
- 88 million tons of food are thrown away every year in Europe, of which 53% in the household (source: EU Fusions, Estimates of European food waste levels, 2016)
- 40% of waste in industrialised countries is concentrated during the distribution and consumption phase (FAO, Make Not wasting a Way of Life, 2016)
- 8-10% of emissions at global level are caused by food waste (if it were a country, in a country ranking, it would be third after China and USA) (source: FAO, Food Wastage Footprint: Impacts on Natural Resources, Summary Report, 2013)
Cuore Nutrition Academy
Because of its dedicated and constant commitment in the medical-scientific sector, over the years Cuore has established a relationship based on trust with doctors and nutrition experts. Through the Cuore Nutrition Academy it promotes research and scientific culture on the subject of nutrition and wellbeing. Last but not least, Cuore works with experts for the professional advancement of doctors and nutrition experts with regard to the most advanced scientific data in the area of cardiovascular fitness.
For more information: www.cuorenutritionacademy.it
Gruppo Montenegro supports PC4U.tech
According to a recent survey by ISTAT (the Italian National Statistics Institute), as many as 33.8% of households do not have a pc or tablet available, while 57% of children have to share one computer with the rest of the family. This issue goes beyond the need which has been highlighted by the Covid-19 pandemic; indeed education is bound to become increasingly digitised, which means that students will be needing more and more online supports for their schoolwork.
We change culture with “Fondazione Libellula”
Gruppo Montenegro has become part of the Network of Fondazione Libellula, a group of companies which have agreed to become ambassadors of an inclusive culture, resulting in sensitivity and courage. Why Libellula (“Dragonfly”)? This animal spends most of its life at the bottom of a pond, then finally emerges from the mud and learns to fly. It has thus become a symbol of transformation, of the constant process of change, freedom and balance. Why the colour red? Apart from being a symbol of the fight against violence, red also stands for vital energy and willpower.
Bonomelli: together we can fight food waste
Have you ever wondered where the all remainders of the day end up? Through #AtelierDellaNaturaBonomelli we have decided to join the project Too Good To Go, the app which allows you to buy our magic box products at a very convenient price.
Our Plants in Zola, Cannamela and Dolzago obtain the UNI ISO 45001:2018 certification as well as the UNI ISO 14001:2015 certification renewal
Another significant achievement as part of our HSE development plan!
Over the past few weeks a scheduled audit on the Dolzago plant has been performed by CSQA, also including Bonomelli Srl in the process of Occupational Health & Safety System certification (UNI ISO 45001:2018 standard) and Environmental Management certification renewal (UNI ISO 14001:2015 standard) for Gruppo Montenegro, which is now complete.
Let’s protect our planet, page by page
We have moved another step forward towards a #GreenCompany plan: in all our Plants we will be printing on “Multicopy Zero” paper, with a neutral and sustainable carbon footprint, totally chlorine-free and with 100% recyclable packaging.
Gruppo Montenegro supports LGS Sport Camp
Just like in the previous editions, Gruppo Montenegro is partnering with LGS to support the fourth edition of a valuable initiative which took place from 30th August to 10th September.
LGS SPORT CAMP is a sports-camp for children aged 7 to 13 with a vulnerable family background. The Camp is totally free of charge and it aims to provide a useful service to families during school holidays -with a special focus on the weakest segments of the population – as well as to allow young people to enjoy the cultural and psychophysical benefits associated with sports.
Thè Infrè supports Rainforest Alliance
Certified crops: Thé Infrè is at the forefront of sustainable development, environmentally-friendly values and biodiversity conservation, today more than ever. This is the reason behind the collaboration established with the association Rainforest Alliance, whose mission is to ensure production sustainability through the conscious use of natural resources, respecting people and the environment. Farmers and producers are provided with detailed guidelines and parameters to comply with in order to guarantee the highest possible degree of safety and quality.
Gruppo Montenegro supports FAI
Gruppo Montenegro renews its support for FAI – The Italian Environmental Trust- also for 2020 and it joins the Corporate Golden Donor membership programme.
The landscape and cultural heritage which FAI protects and promotes represents an asset that has no parallel in the world, as well as a fundamental resource for investment to revive, develop and promote our Country.
DTP 030 and DTP 096 Certification Renewal Audit for Olio Cuore
Olio Cuore has passed the audit for the renewal of Product Certifications NON-GMO DTP 030 and DTP 096: Corn seed oil with a high content of polyunsaturated fatty acids and vitaminised, with a minimum content of polyunsaturated fatty acids equal to 56% of vitamin E -equal to 80 mg/100 g- and vitamin B6 -equal to 1 mg/100 g.
Smart Printing: a new digital solution for Service, Security and Sustainability whenever we print
The ‘Smart Printing’ project is part of the digitalisation process that Montenegro Group is undertaking in all its business areas and further evidence of its firm commitment to environmental sustainability.
The project entails replacing current printers with latest-generation ones in all the plants.
Our plants in San Lazzaro, Teramo and Foggia obtain the UNI ISO 45001:2018 certification as well as the UNI ISO 14001:2015 certification renewal.
A new goal has been reached in the HSE area… or rather, three!!!
Montenegro Group is carrying on its Occupational Health & Safety System Certification process according to the new reference Standard UNI ISO 45001: 2018, as well as the Environmental Certification renewal process according to Standard UNI ISO 14001: 2015.
Did you know that Bonomelli loves the environment?
- Any material the pack of our Herbal Teas and Infusions is made of is 100% recyclable
- Our plant is powered by electricity coming 100% from renewable sources
- There is no cellophane in the packs of our Herbal Teas and Infusions, that means a saving of 2 tons plastic per year
Gruppo Montenegro: the goal is #GreenCompany
The group from Bologna, market leader in the food and liqueur sector, is speeding up in terms of sustainable development by getting rid of plastic and encouraging separate waste collection on all its premises.
Our Headquarters are now certified according to the UNI ISO 45001:2018 Occupational Health and Safety Management System, and their UNI ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Certification has been confirmed
Even during this complex management phase associated with the Covid-19 health emergency, the substantial effort deployed by Gruppo Montenegro on the HSE front has allowed us to make a big step forward.
Cannamela launches the first line of Fairtrade-certified spices
Cannamela, a leading spice producer, has launched the first line of spices certified by Fairtrade, a brand name which is acknowledged all over the world, thus adding value to the supply chain and highlighting the topics of environmental sustainability and social accountability.
Bonomelli Dolzago confirms its FSSC 22000 Food Safety certification
On the 4th and 5th of September, at the Bonomelli factory in Dolzago, the audit for renewal of the FSSC 22000 (Food Safety System Certification) and ISO 22000 standard certification has taken place.
Seminiamo per l’Africa
The company is aware of the daily difficulties facing some communities it interacts with, which is why it cares a great deal about increasing the effectiveness of the indirect impact that its businesses have on the growth and development of supply areas.
Certifications
FSSC 22000
UNI EN ISO 22000
BH OH SAS 18001
UNI EN ISO 14001
«Organic product» certification
Kosher product certification
Product certifications
Product certifications
Production process management
Gruppo Montenegro’s plants, due to the very nature of the products made and the production processes employed, do not pose particularly critical problems as regards environmental impact.
Valuing human resources
Each day Gruppo Montenegro strives to bring the market products of outstanding quality and guaranteed safety, well aware that it could never succeed in this goal without the contribution of hundreds of people who do their job on a daily basis with unfailing passion, commitment and professionalism.
Responsible alcohol consumption
Through its communication and advertising activities, Gruppo Montenegro has always been committed to presenting a fair and balanced image of alcohol consumption.
Promotion of sustainability at every step of the agrifood chain
In addition to economic sustainability, Gruppo Montenegro is committed to pursuing social and environmental sustainability in its relations with all stakeholders and it undertakes to ensure a fair distribution of value throughout the supply chain.
