68ENTREVISTA ➡ You make limited editions of your products. Are you satisfied with the consumer response? To date, the only limited-edition product we've launched has been Halloween Mickey, part of our Disney children's pasta line. It was a very special collaboration with Disney to celebrate Halloween with a fun and nutritious pasta, designed to give little ones a unique dining experience. The response was very positive, both from families and the channel, reinforcing our commitment to connecting with consumers emotionally, without sacrificing quality. This edition is part of the growth of our children's range, which has been expanding since 2023 with characters such as Frozen, Cars, Nemo, or Spider-Man. Although we don't carry out special editions on a regular basis, we do value these types of initiatives as a way to innovate, surprise, and continue building our brand, and we will continue to explore new offerings that combine creativity, quality, and differentiation. In addition to generating an emotional connection with consumers, these editions also give us the opportunity to test new formats or distinctive concepts in the market, which, if well-received, can later become a permanent part of our portfolio. ➡ Are you planning to launch any soon? And new products? Yes, we will continue to develop and launch new limited editions, although for now we don't expect to present any in the short term. Regarding the launch of new products, we are constantly expanding our offering to respond to changing consumer demands, without losing sight of the quality and flavor that characterize us. In this sense, we are very excited about our latest launch, Al Bronce, a new range of pasta made with bronze molds, which gives it a rougher texture and, therefore, better absorption of sauces. It also comes in an XL format, ideal for those looking for a more gourmet experience at home. The initial reception has been very positive. ➡ What objectives do you have for the second half of the year? For the second half of the year, our focus is on strengthening our core business: pasta, combining the momentum of our most successful classic formats with the development of new varieties that respond to the needs of an increasingly diverse consumer. This is the case with the recent launch of the Al Bronce range, a more premium offering geared toward culinary enjoyment, which is being very well received. In addition, we continue to focus on strategic segments that continue to gain ground, such as gluten-free pasta, children's pasta, such as the Disney range, ready meals (in the case of Ta-Tung), and 100% natural broths, where we see a clear opportunity for growth. ➡ And in the long term? In the long term, our goal is to continue growing responsibly, combining the tradition that defines us with a constant commitment to innovation. We aspire to evolve from being a leading pasta brand to establishing ourselves as a benchmark food group, with an increasingly broad portfolio aligned with new consumer demands. We want to continue developing products and ranges that reflect our commitment to honest, healthy eating tailored to all needs: from celiacs to children and families seeking practical and balanced options. We will continue to strengthen our presence in strategic categories such as ready meals and gluten-free products, while expanding our international reach, exploring markets where our brands can continue to grow. and innovating with solutions that balance functionality, food safety, and sustainability. In this regard, 80% of Gallo's packaging is recyclable, and 79% at TaTung. For us, the circular economy means thinking about the entire product lifecycle, and our responsibility as a leading brand is to make this cycle increasingly efficient and environmentally friendly. ➡ How do you treat waste? We apply responsible and sustainable waste management throughout our entire production chain, focusing on a total utilization model that eliminates waste. A clear example is our broth plant, where we work with 100% natural ingredients and whose organic surplus is used to produce animal feed. This way, we give a second life to 99% of the waste we generate. Furthermore, we optimize processes from the source, starting with the selection of responsible raw materials, to the end, using recyclable packaging and formats that minimize material use. All of this is part of our commitment to cleaner, more efficient, and environmentally friendly production. ➡ What criteria are you implementing to achieve more sustainable packaging? Are you applying eco-design measures? At Gallo, we strive for more sustainable packaging, keeping dimensions and thicknesses to the minimum necessary, combined with the choice of recyclable and recycled materials whenever possible. Sustainability is becoming a requirement for our packaging, as have always been product protection, industrial efficiency, communication, and consumer convenience. We recently drafted and are implementing our Packaging Ecodesign policy, as part of our global ESG strategy and with the primary objective of incorporating sustainability criteria into packaging decisions in all our projects. ➡ Do you use recycled plastic for your pasta packaging? Have you tried other materials? In our pasta packaging, the plastic is made from a single PP material (no blends or laminations with other materials) and is therefore 100% recyclable. Other plastics such as PET, which open the door to the use of post-consumer recycled materials, are not suitable for pasta packaging, so we are working to introduce recycled plastics to other products (rigid plate trays).
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