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MILAN, June 24, 2021 /PRNewswire=KYODO JBN/ --

A new global partnership has been announced between the leading sparkling

mineral water brand S.Pellegrino and the non-profit organisation, Food for

Soul, founded by Chef Massimo Bottura and Lara Gilmore. The collaboration aims

to drive positive social and environmental change and empower a sustainable

food culture.

To nourish the future by acting responsibly, S.Pellegrino focuses its efforts

and resources on educational activities promoting a responsible food culture

that pays attention to food waste. In line with this, S.Pellegrino announces

their collaboration with Food for Soul to support their mission and Refettorio

projects around the world, empowering socially responsible actions that improve

the health of our food system and reduce food loss and waste while enabling

inclusion and resilience. At the heart of the new partnership is the common

belief in the value of hospitality and in the potential of food to transform

people's lives for the better, creating shared value equity and cultural change.

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Cooperation, creativity, innovation, power of beauty and talent nurturing.

These are the values that will lead S.Pellegrino and Food for Soul as they work

together globally. Each one contributing with their own skills and expertise to

the collaboration in order to educate and encourage communities to reduce food

waste, adopt healthy consumption behaviours that also foster social inclusion

and individual wellbeing, showing how everyone can play a role in creating a

more sustainable future together.

Stefano Marini, Sanpellegrino Group CEO, says: "Joining Food for Soul's diverse

network of partners is an exciting opportunity for us to reinforce our

commitment to enabling social change and shaping lives for the better. We feel

as much responsibility for the broader society we exist within, as we do for

the environment: our joint efforts are aimed at building a more sustainable

future for people and the planet, responding to some of the most pressing

global challenges of our time by improving food systems, fostering human

connections, and sharing knowledge".

Today's announcement represents the kick-off of an international project that

S.Pellegrino is committed to developing, standing side by side with Food for

Soul, and which will involve different areas according to initiatives that will

enrich the lives of the communities the brand works with. The S.Pellegrino

digital ecosystem, including the e-magazine Fine Dining Lovers[

https://www.finedininglovers.com/ ] and the S.Pellegrino Young Chef Academy,[

https://www.sanpellegrinoyoungchef.com/en ] will involve Chef Massimo Bottura

in the production and amplification of contents aimed at inspiring home cooks,

foodies and young chefs with ideas, discussions and techniques that will

encourage the global gastronomy community to reduce their waste. Massimo

Bottura will also open the Sustainability educational area of the S.Pellegrino

Young Chef Academy with a live speech on his no-waste project, a webinar open

to Academy young chef members. A further appointment will again see Bottura and

his team giving precious operative indications to the young professionals in

order to contribute to reducing waste in their own restaurants and hospitality

endeavours.

The Academy's young talents will become part of Food for Soul's Chef network,

learning about food security and sustainable foodservice in the social sector

through education programmes, internships and volunteer opportunities within

Refettorio projects and chances to mentor new ambassadors.  

"We embrace opportunities that bring people together to share and learn",

expressed Food for Soul, "and push to amplify those that have an immediate

positive impact on planetary and human health while  laying the foundation for

future generations to live well. This exciting development with S.Pellegrino

will help scale Food for Soul's social and environmental impact, educating

young culinary professionals on sustainable cooking through culture and

community."

"A more sustainable future is not built by one but through the collective

action of many", said founder Massimo Bottura. "With S.Pellegrino and Chefs

around the world, we can inspire the Academy of young chefs to take action and

lead us into a better future of zero waste."    

Further details about the partnership will be available over the coming weeks

on S.Pellegrino's[ https://www.sanpellegrino.com/intl/en ] digital and social

channels, as well as on Fine Dining Lovers[ https://www.finedininglovers.com/ ]

and S.Pellegrino Young Chef Academy.

About S.Pellegrino and Acqua Panna

S.Pellegrino, Acqua Panna and Sanpellegrino Italian Sparkling Drinks are

international trademarks of Sanpellegrino S.p.A., which is based in Milan,

Italy. Distributed in over 150 countries through branches and distributors on

all five continents, these products represent quality excellence by virtue of

their origins and perfectly interpret Italian style worldwide as a synthesis of

pleasure, health and well-being. Founded in 1899, Sanpellegrino S.p.A. is the

leading company in the beverage sector in Italy with its range of mineral

waters, non-alcoholic aperitifs, drinks and iced teas. As a major Italian

producer of mineral water, it has always been committed to enhancing this

primary good for the planet and works responsibly and passionately to ensure

that this resource has a secure future.

Food for Soul

Food for Soul is a cultural non-profit organization advocating for socially

responsible actions that improve the health of our planet and well-being of

people. Since the opening of Refettorio Ambrosiano, Milan in 2015, founders

Chef Massimo Bottura and Lara Gilmore have been empowering and mobilizing local

communities to reduce food loss and waste and support social inclusion.  

Launched in 2016, the mission of Food for Soul aims to change our behaviour in

how we value, respect and nurture our food system, fostering health,

sustainability and equity outcomes through the sharing of knowledge and

development of Refettorio projects around the world. Food for Soul is based in

Modena, Italy with an affiliate in New York, USA. Through non-profit

collaborations, the organization has opened ten Refettorio projects worldwide

in Milan, Modena, Naples, Bologna, London, Paris, Rio de Janeiro, Merida and

San Francisco; 2021 will see projects in Harlem, Geneva, Sydney; and further

development across North and South America, Canada and Asia.

To learn more visit www.foodforsoul.it

Instagram: @foodforsoul_it

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/foodforsoul.it/

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Source:  Sanpellegrino Group