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Acquaviva Supporting Families with Disabilities

Dolciaria Acquaviva reaffirms its commitment to the fundraising initiative promoted by I Bambini delle Fate, a social enterprise that has been funding projects for children and young people with autism and disabilities for many years, providing tangible support to their families.

Being part of this journey means actively contributing to the creation of a more inclusive and equitable society, where everyone can access real opportunities for growth and inclusion.

Through our ongoing contribution, we aim to give meaning to every small act of solidarity, fully aware that together we can truly make a difference.

We believe that social commitment is a core part of our identity, and we will continue to support projects that turn empathy into action.

Once again this year, Acquaviva Confectionery is participating in the fundraiser for I Bambini delle Fate, the social enterprise that has been supporting inclusion projects for families with people with autism and other disabilities since 2005.

We are proud to carry forward this concrete commitment to social responsibility, providing tangible support to improve the lives of many children, young people, and families, giving them the opportunity to access paths of growth, autonomy, and integration.

Through a small but continuous contribution, we can make a real difference, ensuring opportunities and inclusion programs for those who need them most.

We strongly believe in the value of solidarity and inclusion—principles that guide our work and translate into concrete actions of support.

Dolciaria Acquaviva enthusiastically joined the solidarity project “Natale al Santobono – Un libro per un sorriso “, promoted for the fourth consecutive year by the Artis Suavitas Aps Association, which is dedicated to the cultural, social, tourist, and recreational development of our country.

The goal of this social initiative is to raise funds through the GoFundMe platform to create a special, permanent library within the two facilities of the A.O.R.N. “Santobono – Pausilipon” in Naples.
This space, which will remain open beyond the holiday season, will allow children to select their favorite book, paying for it with a smile in a gesture of sharing and hope.

This edition benefits from the support of numerous Italian and international icons, including Maestro Giovanni Allevi, composer and pianist, Maestro Iginio Massari, the world-renowned Italian pastry chef, actress Pia Lanciotti, the iconic Donna Wanda from the TV series Mare Fuori, and Lampo and Milady, beloved characters from the children’s TV series 44 Cats.

We are proud to support this initiative, which aims to bring smiles to hospitalized children and their families, offering moments of joy, comfort, and courage, especially during the holiday season.

This is a commitment to social responsibility that Dolciaria Acquaviva will continue to pursue with dedication in 2025, with the hope of providing tangible support to build a better present and future for hundreds of children and young people facing challenges.

Dolciaria Acquaviva becomes part of the big Vandemoortele family, one of the main European family-run food groups, a leader in the production and sale of frozen baked products and high-quality plant-based food solutions. With this acquisition, Acquaviva and Vandemoortele are betting on the complementarity of the portfolio, on the strengthening of the multi-channel approach and on the expansion of the production plants number on the national territory.

Together, these two production companies with common and shared entrepreneurial values ​​will exploit the production know-how, consolidated skills, the detailed market knowledge and the widespread commercial structure, offering to their customers distinctive quality and innovation.

“I am sure that the two companies, united by a solid history and experience in production and entrepreneurship, will develop important growth projects together, involving our precious resources in new and challenging opportunities. ” – remarks Pierluigi Acquaviva.

International Taste Institute jury once again! Over 200 professionals – chefs e sommeliers recognized by institutions such as The MICHELIN Guide and Gault&Millau –have been selected to be the jury of the Superior Taste Award:an undeniable symbol of quality and excellence.

Through a rigorous method of tasting, the jury evaluated numerous products, conferring only to the best the renewed award. Our Vegan whole wheat Croissant with Citrus and Ginger achieved 2 stars, scoring 84.6. The jury appreciated the fluffiness and the interesting combination of flavors of this delicious cornetto. Our La Lune straight croissant with pistachio is confirmed, for the second year in a row, among the most loved products: it won 3 stars scoring 92.1.

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We are glad to share this new milestone with all of you: a result that reward us for the great effort we put into selecting the raw materials, studying the recipes and handing down the principles of tradition, adapting them to our industrial dimension. This goal is a source of inspiration for our work and future projects, always with the aim of enhancing Made in Italy excellence.

We are proud that Cassa Depositi e Prestiti has signed two funding agreements to support the development of Dolciaria Acquaviva.
The Group’s new projects will aim at implementing technological improvement and competitive positioning.

Through investing in production capacity, equipment and process implementations, the project will nurture the exponential growth of the company, always in compliance with its artisanal philosophy performed on the industrial scale.

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We gladly attended the International Taste Institute – Italy Meeting 2023, where we shared our reality on stage, as a model of entrepreneurship and quality for bakery products. It was an enriching opportunity to meet up and discuss with many companies in the food sector, characterized by the love for Made in Italy on the international stage.

Thanks to this moment of thoughtful understanding of the demanding International Taste Institute methodologies and its international jury – composed of over 200 chefs and sommeliers recognized by institutions such as Le Guide Michelin and Gault&Millau – we have appreciated even more the value of the Superior Taste awards obtained by this prestigious Institution over these years.

We received with profound pride the “Industria Felix” award, an important national acknowledgment

which rewards the most competitive and reliable companies across Italy, standing out for managerial performance, financial reliability and economic development.

For us, being awarded represents a truly important milestone, symbol of commitment, determination and transparency which are the ingredients of our daily work to contribute to healthy, productive and virtuous Italian entrepreneurship.

The humanitarian crisis ignited by the conflict between Russia and Ukraine cannot leave us unsympathetic and everyone can lend a hand.

Dolciaria Acquaviva, always close to the People, has made its small contribution to help the Ukrainian population fleeing the war, gathering a fund for basic needs. We sincerely thank all the colleagues who, with great unselfishness and humanity, donated their working hours to help those in need.

The funds raised were donated to @CroceRossaItaliana, which is carrying out a precious aid to the affected populations who lack the most essential goods, such as water, food, clothing and health care. We thank the tireless work of the Croce Rossa Italiana. To date, 23 international operations have been carried out: a continuous humanitarian bridge that can be achieved with the contribution of each one of us.

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We proudly share the acquisition of Dolce Milano S.r.l. and Unigel S.r.l.

The operation will allow the Acquaviva Group to further differentiate the range of products and distribution channels, in line with the growth and diversification process started with the acquisition of Milanopane S.r.l. in 2019.

Pierluigi Acquaviva, CEO of Dolciaria Acquaviva, commented: “We are extremely pleased with these two additions to the Group. They represent a significant further step forward in the implementation of our growth strategy. Both companies are highly strategic for Dolciaria and will allow to substantially reinforce the Group’s positioning in the attractive frozen bakery space.

These acquisitions, that occur in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic, are a sign of the strong and ongoing commitment to the project, supported by our partner Ergon Capital.”