Attindas Hygiene Partners Amplia Parceira na Europa com Importante Aquisição

RALEIGH, N.C., Jan. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Attindas Hygiene Partners dá um passo importante para sua estratégia de crescimento hoje com a aquisição da Societá Italiana Lavorazione Cellulosa (SILC S.p.A.). Attindas assinou um contrato de compra de ações com a SILC, adquirindo todas as ações da empresa familiar de 53 anos.

A SILC S.p.A. atende clientes em toda a Europa com produtos absorventes higiênicos e cuidados com a pele de alta qualidade, produzidos na sua fábrica a 22 milhas a sudeste de Milão, em Trescore Cremasco. A base de clientes da SILC complementa idealmente a forte presença da Attindas no norte e sul da Europa, abrindo novas oportunidades para atender com eficiência os mercados europeu e de exportação.

“Nossa agenda estratégica na Attindas se concentra em atender à crescente demanda de produtos essenciais de higiene na América do Norte e na Europa. Aceleramos hoje nosso crescimento com a nossa parceria com a SILC”, disse Esther Berrozpe, diretora executiva da Attindas. “Sua geografia, mercados atendidos, reputação e valores fundamentais, tornam a SILC quase perfeita para o nosso crescimento.”

Os clientes, fornecedores e outros parceiros da SILC darão continuidade aos seus negócios usuais durante a integração da empresa com a Attindas Hygiene Partners nos próximos meses.

Attindas Hygiene Partners

Com sede em Raleigh, NC, EUA, a Attindas Hygiene Partners tem um portfólio de empresas tais como Attends Healthcare Products, Associated Hygienic Products e HDIS na América do Norte, e Laboratorios Indas e Attends Healthcare AB na Europa. A Attindas projeta, fabrica e comercializa produtos de absorventes higiênicos nos EUA, Canadá, Europa e mercados de exportação em todo o mundo. As principais linhas de negócios da empresa incluem produtos para incontinência de adultos e fraldas infantis através de varejo e canais diretos ao consumidor, marcas de distribuidor e suas marcas bem conhecidas, incluindo Attends, Incopack, Indasec, Chelino, Comfees e Reassure. Saiba mais em www.attindas.com.

S.I.L.C. – Società Italiana Lavorazione Cellulosa

Com sede em Trescore Cremasco (CR – Itália), a SILC projeta, fabrica e comercializa produtos para incontinência de adultos, absorventes femininos, fraldas para bebês, cosméticos para cuidados pessoais e produtos de higiene para animais de estimação. Esses produtos são distribuídos principalmente por meio de canais de varejo, farmácias e instituições, como asilos e hospitais, bem como por meio de vendas e exportações diretas ao consumidor para mais de vinte países. Além de inúmeras linhas de marcas de distribuidor, a empresa também é proprietária de várias marcas (Soffisof, Laurella, Assorbello e BeautyCase) e marcas licenciadas (Trudi Baby Care). Saiba mais em https://silc.it

Contato Para Mais Informações:
Michael DiMauro
Attindas Hygiene Partners
[email protected]
4141 Parklake Ave, Raleigh, NC 27617


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Attindas Hygiene Partners renforce sa position en Europe grâce à une acquisition stratégique

RALEIGH, Caroline du Nord, 10 janv. 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —  Attindas Hygiene Partners exécute aujourd’hui une étape majeure dans sa stratégie de croissance avec l’acquisition de Società Italiana Lavorazione Cellulosa (SILC S.p.A.). Attindas a conclu un accord d’achat d’actions avec SILC, acquérant ainsi la totalité des actions de cette entreprise familiale fondée il y a 53 ans.

Proposés à ses clients dans toute l’Europe, les produits d’hygiène et de soin de la peau absorbants de SILC S.p.A sont des produits de qualité fabriqués dans son usine de Trescore Cremasco, à 35 km au sud–est de Milan. La clientèle de SILC complète parfaitement la forte présence d’Attindas dans le nord et le sud de l’Europe, ouvrant ainsi de nouvelles opportunités de développer efficacement ses activités, à la fois sur les marchés européens et à l’exportation.

« Notre programme stratégique chez Attindas vise à répondre à la demande croissante de produits d’hygiène essentiels en Amérique du Nord et en Europe. Aujourd’hui, nous accélérons notre croissance en accueillant SILC au sein d’Attindas Hygiene Partners », a commenté Esther Berrozpe, PDG d’Attindas. « Compte tenu de sa situation géographique, des marchés qu’elle dessert, de sa réputation et de ses valeurs fondamentales, SILC correspond parfaitement à nos ambitions de croissance. »

Les clients, les fournisseurs et les autres partenaires commerciaux de SILC continueront à bénéficier du même niveau de service pendant l’intégration de la société au sein d’Attindas Hygiene Partners au cours des prochains mois.

Attindas Hygiene Partners

Basée à Raleigh, en Caroline du Nord, aux États–Unis, Attindas Hygiene Partners regroupe un portefeuille d’entreprises qui comprend notamment Attends Healthcare Products, Associated Hygienic Products et HDIS en Amérique du Nord, ainsi que Laboratorios Indas et Attends Healthcare AB en Europe. Attindas conçoit, fabrique et commercialise des produits d’hygiène absorbants destinés aux marchés américains, canadiens, européens et internationaux. Les principales activités de la société comprennent les produits pour l’incontinence adulte et les couches pour bébés, vendus dans les magasins de détail et directement aux consommateurs, sous des marques de distributeur et sous ses propres marques renommées, notamment Attends, Incopack, Indasec, Chelino, Comfees et Reassure. Pour en savoir plus, consultez le site www.attindas.com.

S.I.L.C. – Società Italiana Lavorazione Cellulosa

Basée à Trescore Cremasco (Province de Crémone en Italie), SILC conçoit, fabrique et commercialise des produits pour l’incontinence adulte, des serviettes hygiéniques, des couches pour bébés, des cosmétiques de soins personnels et des produits d'hygiène pour animaux de compagnie. Ces produits sont distribués principalement dans les magasins de détail, les pharmacies et les établissements tels que les maisons de retraite et les hôpitaux, ainsi que par le biais de ventes directes aux consommateurs et d'exportations vers plus de vingt pays étrangers. Au–delà de ses nombreuses gammes de produits sous marque de distributeur, la société possède également plusieurs marques (Soffisof, Laurella, Assorbello et BeautyCase) et détient des marques sous licence (Trudi Baby Care). Pour en savoir plus, consultez le site https://silc.it.

Pour des informations supplémentaires, contactez :
Michael DiMauro
Attindas Hygiene Partners
[email protected]
4141 Parklake Ave, Raleigh, NC 27617


GLOBENEWSWIRE (Distribution ID 9623265)

Attindas Hygiene Partners baut mit bedeutender Akquisition seine Position in Europa aus

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Jan. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Die Wachstumsstrategie von Attindas Hygiene Partners hat heute mit der Übernahme von Società Italiana Lavorazione Cellulosa (SILC S.p.A.) einen wichtigen Meilenstein erreicht. Attindas hat einen Aktienkaufvertrag mit SILC abgeschlossen und alle Anteile des 53 Jahre alten Familienunternehmens erworben.

SILC S.p.A. beliefert Kunden in ganz Europa mit hochwertigen, saugfähigen Hygiene– und Hautpflegeprodukten, die in seiner Produktionsstätte 35 km südöstlich von Mailand in Trescore Cremasco hergestellt werden. Der Kundenstamm von SILC ergänzt die starke Präsenz von Attindas in Nord– und Südeuropa ideal und eröffnet neue Möglichkeiten, um sowohl den europäischen Markt als auch Exportmärkte effizient zu bedienen.

„Unsere strategische Agenda bei Attindas konzentriert sich darauf, die wachsende Nachfrage nach essenziellen Hygieneprodukten in Nordamerika und Europa abzudecken. Heute haben wir unser Wachstum beschleunigt, indem wir SILC in die Attindas Hygiene Partners–Familie aufgenommen haben“, so Esther Berrozpe, CEO von Attindas. „Angesichts der geografischen Lage, der bedienten Märkte, des Rufs und der Grundwerte passt SILC nahezu perfekt zu unseren Wachstumsambitionen.“

Die Kunden, Lieferanten und anderen Geschäftspartner von SILC werden in den kommenden Monaten weiterhin wie gewohnt betreut, während das Unternehmen in Attindas Hygiene Partners integriert wird.

Attindas Hygiene Partners

Attindas Hygiene Partners mit Sitz in Raleigh, North Carolina, USA, vereint ein Portfolio von Unternehmen, darunter Attends Healthcare Products, Associated Hygienic Products und HDIS in Nordamerika sowie Laboratorios Indas und Attends Healthcare AB in Europa. Attindas entwickelt, produziert und vermarktet absorbierende Hygieneprodukte für die USA, Kanada, Europa und Exportmärkte weltweit. Zu den Hauptgeschäftsbereichen des Unternehmens gehören Inkontinenzprodukte für Erwachsene und Babywindeln, die über den Einzelhandel, Direktvertriebskanäle, Handelsmarken und seine eigenen bekannten Marken wie Attends, Incopack, Indasec, Chelino, Comfees und Reassure vertrieben werden. Weitere Informationen finden Sie unter www.attindas.com.

S.I.L.C. – Società Italiana Lavorazione Cellulosa

SILC mit Sitz in Trescore Cremasco (CR, Italien) entwickelt, produziert und vertreibt Produkte für Erwachsene mit Inkontinenzbedarf, Damenhygieneprodukte, Babywindeln, Körperpflegeprodukte und Tierpflegeprodukte. Der Vertrieb erfolgt hauptsächlich über den Einzelhandel, Apotheken und Institutionen wie Pflegeheime und Krankenhäuser sowie über den Direktvertrieb an Endverbraucher und den Export in über zwanzig Länder. Neben zahlreichen Eigenmarken besitzt das Unternehmen auch mehrere Marken (Soffisof, Laurella, Assorbello und Beautycase) und hält Lizenzmarken (Trudi Baby Care). Weitere Informationen finden Sie unter https://silc.it.

Weitere Informationen erhalten Sie von:
Michael DiMauro
Attindas Hygiene Partners
[email protected]
4141 Parklake Ave, Raleigh, NC 27617


GLOBENEWSWIRE (Distribution ID 9623265)

Attindas Hygiene Partners Expands European Position with Key Acquisition

RALEIGH, N.C., Jan. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Attindas Hygiene Partners’ growth strategy realized an important step forward today with its acquisition of Societá Italiana Lavorazione Cellulosa (SILC S.p.A.). Attindas executed a share purchase agreement with SILC, acquiring all shares of the 53–year–old, family–owned company.

SILC S.p.A. serves customers throughout Europe with high–quality, absorbent hygiene and skin care products, produced at its manufacturing facility 22 miles southeast of Milan, in Trescore Cremasco. SILC’s customer base and product portfolio complements Attindas’ strong presence in northern and southern Europe, opening new opportunities to efficiently serve both European and export markets.

“Our strategy at Attindas focuses on meeting the growing demand for essential hygiene products in North America and Europe. The acquisition of SILC will allow us to accelerate our growth agenda,” said Esther Berrozpe, chief executive officer of Attindas. “Given the geography, markets served, reputation and core values, SILC is a perfect fit to help us achieve our growth ambition.” SILC’s customers, suppliers and other business partners will continue to experience business as usual while the company is integrated into Attindas Hygiene Partners over the next few months.

Attindas Hygiene Partners

Based in Raleigh, NC, USA, Attindas Hygiene Partners brings together a portfolio of companies including Attends Healthcare Products, Associated Hygienic Products, and HDIS in North America, and Laboratorios Indas and Attends Healthcare AB in Europe. Attindas designs, manufactures, and markets absorbent hygiene products for US, Canada, Europe and export markets worldwide. The company’s main business lines include adult incontinence and infant diapers through retail, and direct–to–consumer channels, private label, and its own well–known brands including Attends, Incopack, Indasec, Chelino, Comfees and Reassure. Learn more at www.attindas.com.

S.I.L.C. – Società Italiana Lavorazione Cellulosa

Based in Trescore Cremasco (CR – Italy), SILC designs, manufactures, and markets products for adult incontinence, feminine hygiene pads, baby diapers, personal care cosmetics, and hygiene products for pets. These products are distributed mainly through retail channels, pharmacies, and institutions such as nursing homes and hospitals, as well as through direct–to–consumer sales and exports to more than twenty foreign countries. In addition to numerous private‑label lines, the company also owns several brands (Soffisof, Laurella, Assorbello, and BeautyCase) and holds licensed brands (Trudi Baby Care). Learn more at https://silc.it

For More Information Contact:
Michael DiMauro
Attindas Hygiene Partners
[email protected]
4141 Parklake Ave, Raleigh, NC 27617


GLOBENEWSWIRE (Distribution ID 9622900)

SKYX Signs Agreement with Prominent U.S. and International Real Estate Developers Global Ventures Group to Deploy its Advanced Smart Home Technologies to Buildings and Hotels in Middle East Projects Including Saudi Arabia and Egypt

During the Course of the Agreement Global Ventures Group Plans to Deploy SKYX’s Smart Technologies into Tens of Thousands of Homes and Hotel Rooms 

SKYX Expects to Deploy Hundreds of Thousands of Products into Massive Growth of Middle East Projects

SKYX’s Technologies are Expected to Offer Long–Term Recurring Revenue Opportunities Through Monitoring, Subscriptions, and AI Services, in Addition to Product Upgrades, Interchangeability and Platform–Wide Integrations for Future Developments

MIAMI, Oct. 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — SKYX Platforms Corp. (NASDAQ: SKYX) (d/b/a SKYX Technologies) (the “Company” or “SKYX”), a highly disruptive platform technology company with over 100 pending and issued patents globally and over 60 lighting and home décor websites, with a mission to make homes and buildings become smart and safe as the new standard, today announced that it has entered into an agreement with Global Ventures Group, a leading U.S. and international real estate development firm based in Chicago, Illinois. Under the agreement, SKYX’s advanced smart home and smart building technologies will penetrate residential, commercial, and hotel projects across the Middle East, including developments in Saudi Arabia and Egypt. The collaboration marks a significant step in SKYX’s global expansion strategy as it continues to advance its mission to make homes and buildings smarter, safer, and more connected as the new standard.

The Global Ventures Group is led by Randall Langer, Founder and CEO, and a member of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, participating in initiatives and councils in the Middle East and North Africa Region.

SKYX is expected to supply hundreds of thousands of units of its advanced and smart home technologies, including SKYX’s all–in–one smart home platform, its plug & play ceiling lighting, ceiling fans, recessed lights, down lights, EXIT signs, emergency lights, indoor and outdoor wall lights, plug–in LED mirrors, among other advanced smart products.

Randall Langer, Global Ventures Group Founder and CEO, said, “We are excited to collaborate with SKYX to bring their smart home and innovative technologies into our upcoming Middle East projects in Saudi Arabia and Egypt. As the founder of the Global Ventures Group and as a member of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, our goal is to deploy leading and highly disruptive U.S. technologies into international projects. By integrating SKYX’s technologies in the Middle East, we are advancing the standards of safety, convenience, and design for communities throughout the region, and we look forward to expanding this collaboration and related initiatives with SKYX throughout future developments.”

For information about Global Ventures Group, visit https://www.gvgrp.com/

Rani Kohen, Founder and Executive Chairman of SKYX Platforms, said; “We are excited to be working with a prominent U.S. and international developer such as the Global Ventures Group. We look forward to collaborating with them on international projects to enhance the value of buildings and hotel projects in the region while creating safer, advanced, and smart homes and buildings for the future.”

To view SKYX's Technologies demo video CLICK HERE

About SKYX Platforms Corp.

As electricity is a standard in every home and building, our mission is to make homes and buildings become safe–advanced and smart as the new standard. SKYX has a series of highly disruptive advanced–safe–smart platform technologies, with over 100 U.S. and global patents and patent pending applications. Additionally, the Company owns over 60 lighting and home decor websites for both retail and commercial segments. Our technologies place an emphasis on high quality and ease of use, while significantly enhancing both safety and lifestyle in homes and buildings. We believe that our products are a necessity in every room in both homes and other buildings in the U.S. and globally. For more information, please visit our website at https://skyplug.com/ or follow us on LinkedIn.

Forward–Looking Statements
Certain statements made in this press release are not based on historical facts but are forward–looking statements. These statements can be identified by the use of forward–looking terminology such as “aim,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “can,” “could,” “continue,” “estimate,” “expect,” “evaluate,” “forecast,” “guidance,” “intend,” “likely,” “may,” “might,” “objective,” “ongoing,” “outlook,” “plan,” “potential,” “predict,” “probable,” “project,” “seek,” “should,” “target” “view,” “will,” or “would,” or the negative thereof or other variations thereon or comparable terminology, although not all forward–looking statements contain these words. These statements reflect the Company’s reasonable judgment with respect to future events and are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, many of which have outcomes difficult to predict and may be outside our control, that could cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from those in the forward–looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties include statements relating to the Company’s ability to successfully launch, commercialize, develop additional features and achieve market acceptance of its products and technologies and integrate its products and technologies with third–party platforms or technologies; the Company’s efforts and ability to drive the adoption of its products and technologies as a standard feature, including their use in homes, hotels, offices and cruise ships; the Company’s ability to capture market share; the Company’s estimates of its potential addressable market and demand for its products and technologies; the Company’s ability to raise additional capital to support its operations as needed, which may not be available on acceptable terms or at all; the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern; the Company’s ability to execute on any sales and licensing or other strategic opportunities; the possibility that any of the Company’s products will become National Electrical Code (NEC)–code or otherwise code mandatory in any jurisdiction, or that any of the Company’s current or future products or technologies will be adopted by any state, country, or municipality, within any specific timeframe or at all; risks arising from mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures and other collaborations; the Company’s ability to attract and retain key executives and qualified personnel; guidance provided by management, which may differ from the Company’s actual operating results; the potential impact of unstable market and economic conditions on the Company’s business, financial condition, and stock price; and other risks and uncertainties described in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its periodic reports on Form 10–K and Form 10–Q. There can be no assurance as to any of the foregoing matters. Any forward–looking statement speaks only as of the date of this press release, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward–looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by U.S. federal securities laws.

Investor Relations Contact:
Jeff Ramson
PCG Advisory
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GLOBENEWSWIRE (Distribution ID 9565006)

Felice Capasso (Norvège) sacré meilleur barman du monde 2025 lors de la prestigieuse finale mondiale World Class

TORONTO, 05 oct. 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Felice Capasso, représentant la Norvège, s’est vu décerner le titre convoité de Global Bartender of the Year 2025 (Barman mondial de l’année 2025) au World Class, l’un des plus prestigieux concours mondiaux de cocktails, organisé cette année à Toronto. Lors de cette célébration annuelle de la culture cosmopolite du cocktail, face à des finalistes représentant 51 régions de six continents du monde, Felice a été désigné comme le grand gagnant par une équipe composée de légendes internationales de l’industrie.

Barman du Nedre Løkka Cocktailbar à Oslo et fondateur de la Sesto Senso Academy, centre dédié à l’éducation aux vins et spiritueux, Felice Capasso s’est démarqué grâce à une série de créations originales mettant en lumière sa passion et sa maîtrise du métier. Outre ce titre prestigieux, Felice remporte un trophée, un voyage tous frais payés pour assister à la finale mondiale de l’année prochaine, un mentorat auprès de talents confirmés et une année entière de déplacements dans les marchés Diageo à travers le monde. Il sera également invité en tant que barman dans des établissements de prestige, animera des formations et organisera divers événements.

Dans le cadre de son parcours, le gagnant a relevé plusieurs défis innovants, notamment celui de réinventer des cocktails classiques avec du Johnnie Walker Black Label. Felice a revisité des recettes traditionnellement réalisées à base de gin en y intégrant une touche de Johnnie Walker Black Label, notamment sa création Top Notes, inspirée du French 75. Pour le défi Don Julio 1942, Felice s’est inspiré d’une œuvre d’art originale réalisée par une intelligence artificielle pour créer un apéritif qui reflète les origines de la tequila. Pour le défi cocktail multisensoriel de The Singleton, Felice a conçu une pochette de disque personnalisée inspirée de la chanson emblématique That’s Amore, évoquant la chaleur d’un coin de rue napolitain. En servant son cocktail signature « Between Us », il a su séduire le jury.

Felice Capasso, Meilleur barman du monde 2025 World Class, a déclaré :

« Remporter World Class n’est pas seulement un rêve qui se réalise, c’est l’aboutissement d’un objectif pour lequel j’ai travaillé sans relâche. C’est la preuve vivante que, si l’on veut quelque chose et que l’on s’accroche, sans jamais abandonner, tout est possible. En gagnant, je sais que j’endosse une responsabilité que je compte honorer : promouvoir l’éducation autour des spiritueux et inspirer d’autres barmans qui souhaitent progresser dans ce métier. »

Kevin Delaney, directeur mondial de World Class, a ajouté : « World Class est le plus bel hommage rendu à ceux qui font battre le cœur de l’hospitalité. Les meilleurs barmans ne se contentent pas de créer des cocktails d’exception, ils incarnent aussi les tendances d’aujourd’hui, de demain et de toujours. Nous avons accompagné et formé plus de 450 000 barmans via le programme World Class, et cette soirée est le point culminant de la célébration de cette communauté incroyablement spéciale. Nous accueillons Felice dans la famille Diageo et félicitons tous les participants pour leur talent remarquable. »

Les concurrents ont été mis à l’épreuve par un jury d’experts composé de barmans et de propriétaires de bars issus de certains des établissements les plus réputés au monde. Parmi eux figurait Eric Van Beek, la force créative derrière le célèbre Handshake Speakeasy de Mexico, sacré « World’s 50 Best Bar 2024 ». Il était accompagné de Monica Berg, icône de l’industrie et co–propriétaire du Tayēr + Elementary, bar pionnier de Londres, régulièrement reconnu parmi les meilleurs bars du monde et réputé pour son innovation, son engagement éducatif et sa vision durable, ainsi que d’Ago Perrone, directeur très influent de la mixologie au légendaire Connaught Bar de Londres.

Ago Perrone, membre du jury World Class et directeur de la mixologie au Connaught Bar, a indiqué : « World Class est un moment unique qui rassemble les barmans les plus créatifs et passionnés. Son impact sur le secteur est tangible : il stimule l’innovation, inspire et encourage de nouvelles générations de talents. La compétition est chaque année plus ardue, reflet du dynamisme de notre industrie. Félicitations à Felice pour sa performance exceptionnelle et plein succès pour la suite de sa carrière ! »

NOTES AUX RÉDACTEURS
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À PROPOS DE FELICE CAPASSO
Pendant plusieurs années, Felice a dirigé des bars à cocktails haut de gamme, notamment dans des hôtels prestigieux, tout en occupant simultanément les fonctions de directeur de la formation et de consultant en marque pour des marques de spiritueux renommées. Sa curiosité pour les saveurs et les arômes s’est éveillée dès son plus jeune âge et l’a naturellement conduit vers l’univers des boissons et du bar.

À PROPOS DE WORLD CLASS
World Class a pour mission d’inciter les gens à mieux boire, et non à boire davantage, en les impliquant, en les éduquant et en leur donnant les moyens de faire des choix éclairés en matière de consommation d’alcool. À la maison ou au bar, World Class encourage les consommateurs à réfléchir et à se soucier de ce qu’ils boivent, de l’endroit et de la manière dont ils boivent, et, ce faisant, à découvrir le meilleur de l’univers des cocktails. World Class propose des programmes de mentorat, de formation et de réseautage transformant la carrière et la vie de centaines de milliers de barmans à travers le monde, tout en constituant un réseau mondial d’ambassadeurs plaçant les marques Diageo dans le cœur et les mains des consommateurs.

À PROPOS DE DIAGEO
Diageo est un leader mondial dans le domaine des boissons alcoolisées, disposant d’une gamme exceptionnelle de marques de spiritueux et de bières. On retrouve notamment les marques de whiskys Johnnie Walker, Crown Royal, J&B et Buchanan’s, les marques de vodkas Smirnoff et Ketel One, ou encore les marques Captain Morgan, Baileys, Don Julio, Tanqueray et Guinness. Diageo est une entreprise internationale, et nos produits sont vendus dans près de 180 pays. L’entreprise est cotée à la Bourse de Londres (LSE) et à la Bourse de New York (NYSE). Pour de plus amples informations sur Diageo, nos collaborateurs, nos marques et nos performances, veuillez visiter le site www.diageo.com. Afin d’obtenir des informations, des initiatives et des façons de partager les meilleures pratiques, consultez le site Web de Diageo sur la consommation responsable : www.DRINKiQ.com. Célébrer la vie, chaque jour, partout.

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GLOBENEWSWIRE (Distribution ID 1001131591)

Bei den renommierten World Class Global Finals wurde Felice Capasso aus Norwegen zum weltbesten Barkeeper 2025 gekürt

TORONTO, Oct. 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Felice Capasso aus Norwegen wurde bei einem der weltweit führenden Cocktailwettbewerbe, der dieses Jahr in Toronto stattfand, mit dem karriereprägenden Titel „World Class Global Bartender of the Year 2025“ ausgezeichnet. Er setzte sich gegen Finalisten aus 51 Märkten auf sechs Kontinenten durch und wurde von einer internationalen Jury aus führenden Branchenexperten während der jährlichen Feier der globalen Cocktailkultur zum ultimativen Sieger gekürt.

Felice Capasso von der Nedre Løkka Cocktailbar in Oslo und Gründer der Sesto Senso Academy, einem Zentrum für Schulungen im Bereich Wein und Spirituosen, überzeugte die Jury mit einer Reihe von Signature–Drinks, die seine Leidenschaft und Kreativität im Bartending unter Beweis stellten. Neben dem renommierten Titel erhält er eine Trophäe, eine vollständig finanzierte Reise zu den Global Finals im nächsten Jahr, Mentoring durch Top–Talente sowie einen einjährigen Tourplan zu Diageo–Märkten auf der ganzen Welt. Zudem wird er als Gast–Barkeeper in erstklassigen Bars auftreten, Barkeeper–Schulungen leiten und Events moderieren.

Während des Wettbewerbs nahm Felice an mehreren innovativen Challenges teil, einschließlich der Neukreation klassischer Drinks mit Johnnie Walker Black Label. Dabei interpretierte Felice traditionelle Gin–Klassiker auf einzigartige Weise mit einem Black Label–Twist, darunter den Drink „Top Notes“, inspiriert vom klassischen French 75. Beim Don Julio 1942–Wettbewerb entwickelte er einen begleitenden Aperitif basierend auf einem KI–Kunstwerk, der den Geist der Ursprünge des Tequila einfing. In der multisensorischen Cocktail–Challenge mit The Singleton entwarf er eine individuelle Plattenhülle, inspiriert vom legendären Song „That’s Amore“, die die Wärme neapolitanischer Straßenecken lebendig werden lässt. Dazu kombinierte er seinen Signature–Cocktail „Between Us“ – ein Erlebnis, das die Jury restlos begeisterte.

Felice Capasso, World Class Global Bartender of the Year 2025, sagte:

„Der Gewinn des World Class ist für mich mehr als nur ein wahr gewordener Traum. Vielmehr habe ich unermüdlich auf dieses Ziel hingearbeitet. Dieser Sieg ist der lebende Beweis, dass man alles erreichen kann, wenn man etwas wirklich will, hart dafür arbeitet und niemals aufgibt. Mit diesem Erfolg übernehme ich auch Verantwortung: Ich werde Ausbildungsmöglichkeiten im Bereich Spirituosen unterstützen und andere Barkeeper motivieren, die in der Branche vorankommen möchten.“

Kevin Delaney, Global Head of World Class, äußerte sich wie folgt:World Class ist der ultimative Toast auf die Menschen, die das Herzstück der Gastronomie bilden. Die besten Barkeeper kreieren Cocktails auf höchstem Niveau und haben gleichzeitig den Finger am Puls der Trends von heute, morgen und der Zukunft. Im Rahmen des World Class–Programms haben wir bereits über 450.000 Barkeeper geehrt und gefördert, und heute Abend feiern wir die gesamte außergewöhnliche Community. Wir heißen Felice in der Diageo–Familie willkommen und gratulieren allen Teilnehmern zu ihren herausragenden Leistungen.“

Die Teilnehmer wurden von einer vielfältigen Expertenjury aus Barkeepern und Barbesitzern einiger der berühmtesten Lokale der Welt geprüft. Dazu gehörte Eric Van Beek, die kreative Kraft hinter dem renommierten Handshake Speakeasy in Mexiko–Stadt, das 2024 zu den „World's 50 Best Bars“ gekürt wurde. Außerdem dabei war die Branchenikone Monica Berg, Mitinhaberin des wegweisenden Tayēr + Elementary in London, das regelmäßig zu den besten Bars der Welt gezählt wird. Monica ist bekannt für ihre Führungsrolle bei der Förderung von Innovation, Bildung und Nachhaltigkeit innerhalb der Community. Auch Ago Perrone, der einflussreiche Director of Mixology der legendären Connaught Bar in London, gehörte zu den Jurymitgliedern.

Ago Perrone, World Class–Jurymitglied und Director of Mixology in der Connaught Bar, erklärte:„World Class ist ein ganz besonderes Ereignis, bei dem einige der kreativsten und motiviertesten Barkeeper der Welt zusammenkommen. Der Einfluss auf die Branche ist spürbar – nicht nur durch die Förderung von Innovationen, sondern auch durch Inspiration und Unterstützung einer ganzen Generation aufstrebender Talente. Der Wettbewerb wird von Jahr zu Jahr härter, was den Fortschritt innerhalb der Cocktailbranche eindrucksvoll belegt. Herzlichen Glückwunsch an Felice zu dieser herausragenden Leistung und alles Gute für seine weitere Karriere!“

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ÜBER FELICE CAPASSO
Felice leitete mehrere Jahre lang den Barbetrieb in gehobenen Cocktailbars – darunter auch in renommierten Hotels – und arbeitete gleichzeitig als Ausbildungsleiter und Markenberater für führende Spirituosenmarken. Seine Neugier für Aromen und Düfte weckte schon früh sein Interesse an Getränken und brachte ihn dazu, eine Karriere in der Barbranche einzuschlagen.

ÜBER WORLD CLASS
World Class hat sich zum Ziel gesetzt, Menschen zu inspirieren, besser statt mehr zu trinken, indem es sie einbezieht, aufklärt und befähigt, fundierte Entscheidungen über den Alkoholkonsum zu treffen. Ob zu Hause oder in einer Bar: World Class lädt die Verbraucher dazu ein, darüber nachzudenken, was, wo und wie sie trinken, und dabei das Beste aus der Cocktailkultur für sich zu entdecken. Das Programm bietet Mentoring, Schulungen und Networking und hat so die Karrieren und das Leben von Hunderttausenden Barkeepern weltweit bereichert. Gleichzeitig entstand ein globales Netzwerk lebenslanger Unterstützer, über das die Marken von Diageo in die Herzen und Hände der Verbraucher gelangen.

ÜBER DIAGEO
Diageo ist ein weltweit führender Anbieter alkoholischer Getränke mit einer herausragenden Auswahl an Marken in den Kategorien Spirituosen und Bier. Dazu gehören die Marken Johnnie Walker, Crown Royal, J&B, Buchanan’s, Smirnoff, Ketel One, Captain Morgan, Baileys, Don Julio, Tanqueray und Guinness. Diageo ist global tätig, und seine Produkte werden in fast 180 Ländern verkauft. Das Unternehmen ist sowohl an der London Stock Exchange (DGE) als auch an der New York Stock Exchange (DEO) notiert. Für weitere Informationen über Diageo, unsere Mitarbeiter, unsere Marken und unsere Leistungen besuchen Sie uns unter www.diageo.com. Besuchen Sie die globale Plattform für verantwortungsbewusstes Trinken von Diageo unter www.DRINKiQ.com, um Informationen, Initiativen und Möglichkeiten zum Austausch bewährter Praktiken zu entdecken. Wir feiern das Leben – jeden Tag und überall.

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Felice Capasso, da Noruega, é coroado o melhor barman do mundo de 2025 nas prestigiosas finais globais da World Class

TORONTO, Oct. 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Felice Capasso, da Noruega, foi recebeu o título de Bartender Global da World Class do Ano 2025 em uma das principais competições de coquetéis do mundo, celebrada em Toronto este ano. Competindo contra finalistas de 51 mercados ao redor do mundo, abrangendo seis continentes, Felice foi nomeado o vencedor final por uma linha internacional de especialistas líderes do setor, durante a celebração anual da cultura global de coquetéis.

Felice Capasso, do Nedre Løkka Cocktailbar em Oslo e fundador da Sesto Senso Academy, um centro de educação sobre vinhos e destilados, se destacou entre os outros concorrentes ao apresentar uma série de serviços exclusivos que mostraram sua paixão pelo bartender. Junto com o estimado título, Felice ganhará um troféu, uma viagem com todas as despesas para as Finais Globais do próximo ano, orientação dos melhores talentos e uma programação de um ano de viagens com todas as despesas pagas para os mercados da Diageo em todo o mundo. Ele também será apresentado como barman convidado em locais de primeira linha, liderando o treinamento de bartenders e organizando eventos.

Como parte de sua jornada, o vencedor competiu em vários desafios de ponta, incluindo reinventar os pratos clássicos com o Johnnie Walker Black Label, onde Felice apresentou de forma única os clássicos do gin tradicional com um toque Johnnie Walker Black Label, incluindo um serviço chamado Top Notes, inspirado no clássico francês 75. Para o desafio Don Julio 1942, Felice se inspirou em uma obra de arte original de IA para criar um aperitivo que capturasse o espírito das origens da tequila. Para o desafio do coquetel multissensorial do The Singleton, Felice criou uma capa de disco personalizada inspirada na música icônica That's Amore, evocando o calor de um sorriso de esquina de Napoli. Emparelhado com seu coquetel exclusivo “Between Us”, ele proporcionou uma experiência que cativou os jurados.

Felice Capasso, Bartender Global da World Class do Ano 2025, disse:

“Vencer a World Class não é apenas um sonho tornado realidade. É um objetivo que trabalhei incansavelmente para alcançar. É a prova viva de que, se você quer algo e trabalha para isso, e nunca, nunca desiste, não importa o que aconteça – você pode alcançá–lo. Ao vencer, sei que estou assumindo uma responsabilidade que pretendo levar a sério, promovendo a educação em bebidas espirituosas e inspirando outros bartenders que desejam progredir no setor.”

Kevin Delaney, chefe global da World Class, disse:A World Class é o brinde definitivo às pessoas que são o coração pulsante do setor da hospitalidade. Os melhores bartenders criam coquetéis no mais alto nível de artesanato, ao mesmo tempo em que acompanham as tendências de hoje, amanhã e do futuro. Celebramos e nutrimos as carreiras de mais de 450.000 bartenders por meio do programa World Class e esta noite é o momento culminante de celebração para esta comunidade incrivelmente especial. Damos as boas–vindas a Felice na família Diageo e parabenizamos os esforços excepcionais de todos os nossos brilhantes participantes.”

Os competidores foram colocados à prova por um painel diversificado de especialistas de bartenders e proprietários de bares de alguns dos locais mais famosos do mundo. Entre eles estava Eric Van Beek, a força criativa por trás do aclamado Handshake Speakeasy da Cidade do México, coroado o World's 50 Best Bar 2024. Ele foi acompanhado pelo ícone do setor Monica Berg, coproprietária do pioneiro Tayēr + Elementary de Londres, consistentemente reconhecido entre os melhores bares do mundo e conhecido por sua liderança na promoção da inovação, educação e sustentabilidade na comunidade e Ago Perrone, o altamente influente diretor de Mixologia do lendário Connaught Bar de Londres.

Ago Perrone, juiz da World Class e diretor de Mixologia do Connaught Bar, disse: “World Class é uma ocasião tão especial, reunindo alguns dos bartenders mais criativos e motivados do mundo. Seu impacto no setor é tangível, não apenas na promoção da inovação, mas também na inspiração e nutrição de gerações de talentos em ascensão. Ano após ano, a competição fica mais acirrada, como prova do progresso de nosso setor de coquetéis. Parabéns a Felice por um desempenho tão notável e tudo de bom para a nova jornada de carreira que temos pela frente!”

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SOBRE FELICE CAPASSO
Por vários anos, Felice administrou operações de bar para bares de coquetéis sofisticados, incluindo hotéis de prestígio, enquanto trabalhava simultaneamente como diretor de educação e consultor de marca para marcas de bebidas espirituosas aclamadas. A sua curiosidade por sabores e aromas despertou desde muito cedo, acabando por despertar o interesse pelas bebidas, destinando–o a seguir ao setor dos bares.

SOBRE A WORLD CLASS
A World Class tem a missão de inspirar as pessoas a beber melhor, não mais, envolvendo, educando e capacitando as pessoas a fazer escolhas informadas sobre beber. Seja em casa ou em um bar, o World Class incentiva as pessoas a pensar e se preocupar com o que, onde e como bebem e, ao fazê–lo, descobrir o melhor da cultura do coquetel. A World Class oferece orientação, treinamento e networking que melhoraram as carreiras e a vida de centenas de milhares de bartenders em todo o mundo, além de criar uma rede global de defensores vitalícios que colocam as marcas da Diageo no coração e nas mãos dos consumidores.

SOBRE A DIAGEO
A Diageo é líder global em bebidas alcoólicas com uma excelente coleção de marcas nas categorias de destilados e cervejas. Essas marcas incluem Johnnie Walker, Crown Royal, uísques J&B e Buchanan's, vodkas Smirnoff e Ketel One, Captain Morgan, Baileys, Don Julio, Tanqueray e Guinness. A Diageo é uma empresa global e nossos produtos são vendidos em quase 180 países ao redor do mundo. A empresa está listada na Bolsa de Valores de Londres (DGE) e na Bolsa de Valores de Nova York (DEO). Para saber mais sobre a Diageo, nosso pessoal, nossas marcas e desempenho, nos visite em www.diageo.com. Visite o recurso global de consumo responsável da Diageo, www.DRINKiQ.com para obter informações, iniciativas e maneiras de compartilhar as melhores práticas. Celebrando a vida, todos os dias, em todos os lugares.

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Felice Capasso of Norway Crowned World’s Best Bartender 2025 at the prestigious World Class Global Finals


TORONTO, Oct. 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Felice Capasso from Norway has been awarded the career defining title of World Class Global Bartender of the Year 2025 at one of the world’s leading cocktail competitions, celebrated in Toronto this year. Competing against finalists from 51 markets around the world, spanning six continents, Felice was named as the ultimate winner by an international line–up of industry leading experts, during the annual celebration of global cocktail culture.

Felice Capasso, of Nedre Løkka Cocktailbar in Oslo and founder of Sesto Senso Academy, a center for wine and spirits education, stood out amongst the other competitors by presenting a series of signature serves that showcased his passion for bartending. Alongside the esteemed title, Felice will win a trophy, an all–expenses trip to next year’s Global Finals, mentorship from top talent and a year–long schedule of all–expense paid travel to Diageo markets around the world. He will also be featured as a guest bartender at top tier venues, leading bartender training and hosting events.

As part of his journey the winner competed in several cutting–edge challenges including reinventing classic serves with Johnnie Walker Black Label where Felice uniquely presented traditionally gin classics with a Johnnie Walker Black Label twist including a serve named Top Notes inspired by the classic French 75. For the Don Julio 1942 challenge, Felice took inspiration from an original AI artwork to create an accompanying aperitif serve that captured the spirit of the origins of tequila. For The Singleton’s multi–sensory cocktail challenge, Felice crafted a custom record sleeve inspired by the iconic song That’s Amore, evoking the warmth of a Napoli street corner smile. Paired with his signature cocktail ‘Between Us’, he delivered an experience that captivated the judges.

Felice Capasso, World Class Global Bartender of the Year 2025, said:

 
“Winning World Class is not just a dream come true. It is a goal I have worked tirelessly to achieve. It's living proof that if you want something and you work for it, and you never, ever give up, no matter what – you can achieve it. By winning I know that I am taking on a responsibility which I plan to take seriously, promoting education in spirits and inspiring other bartenders who want to progress in the industry.”

Kevin Delaney, Global Head of World Class, said:World Class is the ultimate toast to the people who are the beating heart of the hospitality industry. The best bartenders create cocktails at the highest level of craft whilst having their finger on the pulse of the trends of today, tomorrow and the future. We have celebrated and nurtured the careers of over 450,000 bartenders through the World Class program and tonight is the pinnacle moment of celebration for this incredibly special community. We welcome Felice into the Diageo family and congratulate the outstanding efforts of all our brilliant participants.”

Competitors were put through their paces by a diverse expert panel of bartenders and bar owners from some of the world’s most famed venues. Among them was Eric Van Beek, the creative force behind Mexico City’s acclaimed Handshake Speakeasy, crowned World’s 50 Best Bar 2024. He was joined by industry icon Monica Berg, co–owner of London’s pioneering Tayēr + Elementary, consistently recognised among the world’s best bars and renowned for her leadership in driving innovation, education, and sustainability within the community and Ago Perrone, the highly influential Director of Mixology at London’s legendary Connaught Bar.

Ago Perrone, World Class Judge and Director of Mixology at Connaught Bar, said: “World Class is such a special occasion, bringing together some of the world’s most creative and driven bartenders. Its impact on the industry is tangible, not only in driving innovation but also in inspiring and nurturing generations of rising talent. Year on year, the competition gets tougher, as a testament to the progress of our cocktail industry. Congratulations to Felice for such an outstanding performance and all the best for the new career journey ahead!”

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ABOUT FELICE CAPASSO
For several years Felice ran bar operations for high–end cocktail bars, including prestigious hotels while simultaneously working as Director of Education and Brand Consultant for acclaimed spirits brands. His curiosity for flavours and aromas awakened at a very early age, eventually sparking an interest in beverages, destining him to pursue the bar industry.

ABOUT WORLD CLASS
World Class is on a mission to inspire people to drink better, not more, by engaging, educating and empowering people to make informed choices about drinking. Whether at home or in a bar, World Class encourages people to think and care about what, where and how they drink, and in doing so, discover the best of cocktail culture. World Class features mentoring, training and networking that has enhanced the careers and lives of hundreds of thousands of bartenders worldwide, as well as creating a global network of lifetime advocates that place Diageo brands in consumers’ hearts and hands.

ABOUT DIAGEO
Diageo is a global leader in beverage alcohol with an outstanding collection of brands across spirits and beer categories. These brands include Johnnie Walker, Crown Royal, J&B and Buchanan's whiskies, Smirnoff and Ketel One vodkas, Captain Morgan, Baileys, Don Julio, Tanqueray and Guinness. Diageo is a global company, and our products are sold in nearly 180 countries around the world. The company is listed on both the London Stock Exchange (DGE) and the New York Stock Exchange (DEO). For more information about Diageo, our people, our brands, and performance, visit us at www.diageo.com. Visit Diageo's global responsible drinking resource, www.DRINKiQ.com for information, initiatives, and ways to share best practice. Celebrating life, every day, everywhere.

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1000 Miglia 2025, Vesco-Salvinelli seis vezes campeã em um Alfa Romeo 6c 1750 Ss de 1929

BRESCIA, Itália, June 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Depois de 5 dias de corrida, 1.900 quilômetros e mais de 400 carros clássicos em movimento, hoje a quadragésima terceira reencenação da 1000 Miglia terminou em Brescia. Uma edição especial, que traz de volta à vida a rota do “oito” das épicas edições anteriores à guerra, unindo simbolicamente não apenas o Norte e o Sul, mas também o Leste e o Oeste, do Mar Adriático à costa do Tirreno.

Os campeões mais uma vez foram Andrea Vesco e Fabio Salvinelli, que, dirigindo seu fiel Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 Ss, outra vez ficaram em primeiro lugar, apesar de Daniel Andres Erejomovich e Gustavo Llanos não terem deixado que eles tivessem vida fácil com seu 1929 6C 1500 Ss, conseguindo até mesmo conquistar o primeiro lugar no final do quarto dia de corrida. Em terceiro lugar ficou Tonconogy–Ruffini em um 1931 6C 1750 Gs.

Roland Hotz e Giordano Mozzi venceram a Ferrari Tribute 1000 Miglia em uma F8 Spider, enquanto Mirco Magni e Federico Giavardi, em uma Polestar 4, venceram a sétima edição da 1000 Miglia Green.

Uma corrida, uma jornada, um ritual coletivo. O Red Arrow percorreu vilarejos, cidades de arte, passadouros dos Apeninos e praças festivas, transformando cada trecho em um retrato da Itália. A rota seguiu as veias da Itália menor, aquelas que nem sempre aparecem em folhetos de viagem, mas que devolvem a alma mais autêntica do país. Depois de partirem da Viale Venezia, as equipes chegaram a Ferrara, com a magia noturna do Castelo Estense e, no dia seguinte, chegaram à capital pelas curvas de Mugello e cruzando as terras do Val d'Orcia. A terceira etapa, ao amanhecer, despediu–se de Roma entre os palácios ainda adormecidos, subindo para Orvieto e Arezzo, antes da contemplação do abraço noturno em Cervia. De lá, a espetacular passagem pelo coração de Versilia, com o trânsito dentro da Naval Academy of Livorno e as curvas históricas do Passo de Cisa. A viagem de volta homenageou a Po Valley Itália teve Cremona, Soncino e Franciacorta no percurso. E, finalmente, Brescia, que recebeu os carros e suas equipes com um festival de música e uma ovação digna da corrida mais bonita do mundo. Hoje a corrida chegou ao fim. Mas o que fica — os rostos, as imagens e as emoções — não se desfaz.

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