Ferrero and Philip Morris announce major corporate and supply chain developments

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Ferrero has reached a preliminary agreement to renew its corporate supplementary contract following negotiations with national unions, including Fai, Flai, and Uila. The agreement, which will be presented to workers for approval, focuses on business growth, industrial competitiveness, digital transformation, and sustainability. It also introduces enhanced welfare measures such as meal vouchers for certain sites, support for caregiver employees, and improved work-life balance services.

Separately, Philip Morris has announced the extension of its partnership with the Italian agricultural sector through 2035. Cesare Trippella, director of value chain and external engagement, highlighted the importance of long-term agreements with partners like Coldiretti to provide stability for farmers and support generational succession. While emphasizing investments in programs like ‘Digital farmer’, Trippella also cautioned against potential risks posed by evolving European regulatory frameworks and tobacco excise policies.

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Cesare Trippella · Coldiretti · European Union · Ferrero · Italy · Ministry of Agriculture · Philip Morris

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[● 7 SOURCES] Philip Morris has extended its supply chain commitment in Italy through 2035. www.spazio50.org · www.inliberta.it · lecodellitorale.it · www.liguria2000news.it · www.sardegnalive.net · +2 more
[● 7 SOURCES] The company views the proposed acceleration of the new Tobacco Products Directive (TPD) and changes to tobacco excise duties in Brussels as dangerous for the sector. www.spazio50.org · www.inliberta.it · lecodellitorale.it · www.liguria2000news.it · www.sardegnalive.net · +2 more
[● 7 SOURCES] The company signed its first supply chain agreement with Coldiretti in 2011. www.spazio50.org · www.inliberta.it · lecodellitorale.it · www.liguria2000news.it · www.sardegnalive.net · +2 more
[● 7 SOURCES] The company is implementing the ‘Digital farmer’ program to introduce new generations to agriculture. www.spazio50.org · www.inliberta.it · lecodellitorale.it · www.liguria2000news.it · www.sardegnalive.net · +2 more