Italian food service leaders call for regulatory certainty

During the ‘Immense 2026’ conference in Rome, leaders from the large-scale catering and food service sectors addressed critical economic and regulatory challenges facing the industry.

Paolo Valente, Director General of Anir Confindustria, highlighted the need for more stability in public procurement rules, noting that many companies face imbalanced contracts where costs are not adequately recognized. He also discussed the impact of new European procurement regulations on market uniformity.

Walter Rizzetto, President of the Chamber of Deputies' Labor Commission, emphasized that wages, bilateralism, and price revision are top priorities to ensure better working conditions for the thousands of employees in this growing sector. Massimo Piacenti, President of Anir Confindustria, called for the sector to be recognized as a vital part of Italian industry, advocating for a specific government delegation to oversee food services and support social and economic sustainability.

In other regional news, Giugliano in Campania has introduced measures for the facilitated settlement of municipal taxes to assist citizens and businesses facing economic difficulties. Additionally, the Open Mind Tour project held a meeting at the JRC in Ispra to help entrepreneurs explore global innovation trends.