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 Vicenzi Group, which celebrated 120 years of history in the Italian confectionery sector. It was in this context that the first edition of the “Matilde Vicenzi Award – Simply Extraordinary Women” 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 confirmed its ties with one of the symbols of Italian confectionery tradition by taking part, for the ninth consecutive year, in the Tiramisù World Cup. On the occasion of the 120th anniversary, the “Vicenzovo d’Oro”award was established, a special recognition dedicated to the best tiramisu recipe.

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

Environment and a sustainable supply chain

In 2025 Vicenzi Group 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 focused on thecircular economy, strengthening waste monitoring and tracking systems to reduce waste, which is currently declining at all plants and below 2% at the Bovolone plant. Consumption of electricity from sustainable sources has increased to 33%; this figure also grew in 2026 thanks to the commissioning of the new photovoltaic system at the Nusco plant.

Growing attention is also being paid to raw materials selected according to criteria of quality, food safety and sustainability, favouring 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.

The focus on sustainability also translates into increasingly inclusive products capable of meeting consumers’ diverse dietary needs, expanding a journey that began in 2017 with gluten-free and lactose-free products, as well as products certified by VeganOK, Halal and Kosher.

People at the heart

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

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

The focus on people extends beyond the company, taking the form of initiatives for the community and local area: from projects supporting patients at theVerona Women and Children’s Hospital to supporting the worlds of art and cinema, and sporting activities for young people. This commitment confirms a vision of social sustainability based on listening, participation and the creation of shared value.

An international outlook

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

In 2025, the Group consolidated its presence at the main 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 strengths, respond to market developments and strengthen dialogue with international partners and stakeholders. Its presence in overseas 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 different 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.