Vicenzi Group: people, safety and the local community at the heart of the Sustainability Report 2025

Vicenzi Group has published its Sustainability Report 2025, confirming a path that continues to guide the company’s strategic choices towards sustainable, long-term growth.

An important year

The 2025 marked an important milestone for Gruppo Vicenzi, which celebrated 120 years of history in the Italian confectionery sector. It was in this context that the first edition of the “Premio Matilde Vicenzi – Donne semplicemente straordinarie” was launched, recognising the professionalism of women who have distinguished themselves in the fields of culture, social affairs, innovation and entrepreneurship. Also during 2025, the Group reaffirmed its ties with one of the symbols of the Italian confectionery tradition by taking part, for the ninth consecutive year, in the Tiramisù World Cup. To mark the 120th anniversary, the “Vicenzovo d’Oro”award was established, a special recognition dedicated to the best tiramisu recipe.

“In the spirit of its 120 years of history, Gruppo Vicenzi’s journey is being renewed with responsibility, vision and attention to the future,” comments Giuliana Vicenzi, President of Gruppo Vicenzi. “For us, sustainability represents a daily commitment involving consumers, employees and communities, with a view to growth. This responsibility translates into constant closeness to the local area through cultural, educational and social initiatives. During 2025 we further strengthened our value creation dynamics and continued to improve our business processes, keeping people and workplace safety at the centre of our attention. We look to our next objectives with the desire to consolidate this commitment, continuing to innovate and generate value for the company, for people and for the areas in which we operate.”

Environment and sustainable supply chain

In 2025 Gruppo Vicenzi further consolidated its environmental commitment through an integrated approach involving the entire value chain, from the selection of raw materials and production processes to the management of packaging and energy resources. The company continues its journey towards a model increasingly oriented towards thecircular economy, strengthening systems for monitoring and tracking waste in order to reduce wastage, which is currently declining at all plants and is below 2% at the Bovolone plant. Consumption of electricity from sustainable sources has increased to 33%; this figure also rose in 2026 following the commissioning of the new photovoltaic plant at the Nusco facility.

Increasing attention is also being paid to raw materials selected according to criteria of quality, food safety and sustainability, prioritising traceable and responsible supply chains and strengthening risk analysis in line with the main international standards. This context also includes participation in the Otcr (Observatory Transport Compliance Rating) project, which promotes sustainability criteria in the assessment of road haulage services for the logistics sector.

Attention to sustainability is also reflected in increasingly inclusive products capable of meeting consumers’ different dietary needs, extending a journey that began in 2017 with gluten-free and lactose-free products, as well as products certified by VeganOK, Halal and Kosher.

Putting people first

People have always been at the heart of Gruppo Vicenzi. The 358 employees working at the three certified plants (San Giovanni Lupatoto, Bovolone and Nusco), organised across 12 production lines, played a leading role in an major investment plan during the two-year period 2025-2026: approximately 27% of the resources allocated to the plants was in fact dedicated to improving working conditions and strengthening safety. A major programme of maintenance of the plants and the gradual automation of production processes has been launched, with solutions dedicated to load handling: the aim is to reduce operational risks and the physical strain on people. Measures have also continued to reduce noise emissions, enhance intelligent fire detection and extinguishing systems, and raise safety levels along the production lines. These investments are accompanied by a constant commitment to prevention, through training and information activities aimed at all staff.

With more than 98% of employees hired on permanent contracts, Gruppo Vicenzi has strengthened its commitment to people’s wellbeing through new tools for monitoring the organisational climate, the digitalisation of human resources management processes and the enhancement of services for employees, with access to training programmes made increasingly available in digital format.

Attention to people extends beyond the company, taking the form of initiatives for the community and local area: from projects supporting patients at theOspedale della Donna e del Bambino di Verona to support for the worlds of art and cinema, and sports activities for younger people. This commitment confirms a vision of social sustainability founded on listening, participation and the creation of shared value.

International outlook

With a commercial presence in 97 countries, Gruppo Vicenzi continues its international growth journey, bringing the quality of the Italian confectionery tradition to global markets through a model founded on innovation, sustainability and the ability to interpret the specific characteristics of different markets. Its presence in the United States, the Middle East, in Germany and in Canadais particularly significant, where the Group offers differentiated ranges to meet local consumer preferences, highlighting the quality of its raw materials and targeted communication.

In 2025, the Group consolidated its presence at the leading international food industry events, from Expo West and the Fancy Food Show in the United States to ISM in Cologne, Gulfood in Dubai and TuttoFood in Milan. These are strategic opportunities to showcase its excellence, identify market developments and strengthen dialogue with international partners and stakeholders. Its presence in foreign markets is also supported by dedicated activities in points of sale and other commercial settings, aimed at strengthening brand recognition and the Group’s identity in the various countries.

This article was translated from the original Italian version with the assistance of artificial intelligence. In case of discrepancies, please refer to the original Italian version.