{"id":16908,"date":"2025-10-14T09:07:41","date_gmt":"2025-10-14T07:07:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ocrim.com\/?post_type=ailati&#038;p=16908"},"modified":"2026-03-19T15:42:03","modified_gmt":"2026-03-19T14:42:03","slug":"wheat-flour-and-2025-edition-a-day-of-logistics-innovation-and-outlooks","status":"publish","type":"ailati","link":"https:\/\/www.ocrim.com\/en\/ailati\/wheat-flour-and-2025-edition-a-day-of-logistics-innovation-and-outlooks\/","title":{"rendered":"WHEAT, FLOUR AND\u2026 2025 EDITION \u2013 A DAY OF LOGISTICS, INNOVATION AND OUTLOOKS"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"\">The second day of <em>Wheat, flour and\u2026<\/em> in Turin took place once again at the MAUTO \u2013 National Automobile Museum \u2013 offering a setting that combined precision with inspiration. The museum, a symbol of Italian ingenuity, provided a backdrop perfectly aligned with Ocrim\u2019s philosophy: a company that for eighty years has blended tradition, technology, and strategic vision.<br\/>The day opened with <g id=\"gid_3\">Stefano Mazzini<\/g>, Ocrim\u2019s Commercial &amp; Marketing and Communication Director, who presented the 2025 corporate video. Designed as a reflection on the company\u2019s values and evolution on its eightieth anniversary, the milestone was framed not as a finish line, but as a fresh starting point. \u201cEvery day \u2013 not just on special anniversaries \u2013 is unique and meaningful for us, carrying value, dedication, and passion,\u201d Mazzini explained.<br\/>The visual narrative, <g id=\"gid_4\">voiced by an internationally renowned actor and film director<\/g>, traced a path between memory and modernity, weaving together historical and never-before-seen footage. His involvement was deliberate: sharing the same hometown as Ocrim, he symbolically links cultural roots with industrial continuity.   <\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ocrim.com\/app\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Mazzini_Grespan.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16681\" style=\"width:447px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ocrim.com\/app\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Mazzini_Grespan.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.ocrim.com\/app\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Mazzini_Grespan-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.ocrim.com\/app\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Mazzini_Grespan-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ocrim.com\/app\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Mazzini_Grespan-70x70.jpg 70w, https:\/\/www.ocrim.com\/app\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Mazzini_Grespan-300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"\">Mazzini then provided insights into the milling sector and market trends, sharing up-to-date data and precise analyses. He highlighted how Ocrim has evolved while staying true to its core values, citing Sergio Marchionne\u2019s leadership at FIAT as an example of visionary management. He also introduced two strategic partnerships: a minority stake in <strong>Meyer Italy<\/strong>, the Italian branch of the global leader in optical sorters, and the acquisition of <strong>Grespan Impianti<\/strong>, a Treviso-based company with over sixty years of experience in feed mill design and production.  <br\/><em>Annabella Grespan<\/em>, CEO of Grespan Impianti, emphasized: <em>\u201cWith Ocrim and the Antolini family, we\u2019ve found strong allies who share our core values and our belief that technological innovation, sustainability, ethics, and human relationships must advance together.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"\"><strong>The Logistics Conference: Efficiency, Sustainability, and the Future<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"\">Eloisa Martino (Ocrim\u2019s Communication and Marketing Office) introduced the conference, <strong>\u201cLogistics in Milling and Agro-Industrial Complexes\u201d<\/strong>. <em>\u201cLogistics has existed as long as humanity itself,\u201d<\/em> she noted, <em>\u201cbut today it carries new responsibilities: ethical, environmental, and social.\u201d <\/em>The conference was structured as a conceptual journey, spanning international routes to the heart of the mill, exploring current and future challenges.<br\/>Speakers included: <\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\"><em>Andrea Valente<\/em> (Owner of Molini Valente Spa, former Italmopa President 2021-2025) on the flow of soft wheat in Italy;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><em>Cosimo De Sortis<\/em> (Senior Trader at Amber Srl, former Italmopa President 2017-2021) on international shipping and Italian commercial and industrial demand;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><em>Stefano Zangheri <\/em>(Senior Sales Manager at Paglierani Srl) on packaging as a tool for food safety, as well as palletization and end-of-line processes crucial for logistics optimization, product integrity, and traceability;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><em>Riccardo Accorsi<\/em> (Associate Professor, 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.swiper-pagination-bullets.swiper-pagination-horizontal {\n    padding-top: 30px !important;\n  }\n\n  .thor-slider .swiper-pagination-bullet-active {\n    background-color: #000 !important;\n  }\n\n  .thor-slider .swiper-pagination{\n    position: relative !important;\n  }\n\n  .thor-slider .swiper-pagination-bullet:not(.swiper-pagination-bullet-active) {\n    background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) !important;\n    border: 1px solid #000 !important;\n    opacity: 1 !important;\n  }\n<\/style>\n\n<p class=\"\">The discussion with the audience confirmed that today, logistics is not just a set of processes, but a practical and moral commitment to the environment, sustainability, and future generations.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Philatelic Commemoration by Poste Italiane<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"\">One of the most symbolic and moving moments was the postal cancellation ceremony. Marta Latini (Ocrim Marketing) presented the commemorative stamp, executed by CEO <em>Alberto Antolini<\/em> alongside <em>Marcella Domenica Messina<\/em>, Cremona\u2019s regional Philately representative. <em>\u201cThis stamp is not just a mark on paper,\u201d <\/em>Antolini said, <em>\u201cit\u2019s an imprint of our history, linked to those who came before us and inspiring us to look ahead with renewed energy.\u201d<\/em> Following the ceremony, Alberto Antolini gave the first Ocrim 80th-anniversary postcard to his brother Sergio, the company\u2019s president, who had been seated beside him. Guests were invited to take a specially designed postcard, write a personal message, and send it to someone dear.   <em>(A few days later, this precious postcard arrived back at Ocrim.)<\/em><\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"810\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ocrim.com\/app\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Annullo_2-1440x810.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16697\" style=\"width:1161px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ocrim.com\/app\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Annullo_2-1440x810.png 1440w, https:\/\/www.ocrim.com\/app\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Annullo_2-600x338.png 600w, https:\/\/www.ocrim.com\/app\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Annullo_2-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.ocrim.com\/app\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Annullo_2-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.ocrim.com\/app\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Annullo_2-70x39.png 70w, https:\/\/www.ocrim.com\/app\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Annullo_2-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.ocrim.com\/app\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Annullo_2.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"\"><strong>The Symbolism of \u201cThis Will Be\u201d<\/strong><br\/>The anniversary video followed, highlighting a full year of celebrations, culminating with scenes from the Turin events. The tagline <em>\u201cThis Will Be\u201d<\/em> was intentional: as Alberto Antolini explained, it embodies Ocrim\u2019s core philosophy. More than a literal translation, it signals intent and a proactive approach. In Latin, fiat means \u201clet it be done\u201d \u2013 the same guiding principle behind Ocrim\u2019s daily operations, inviting vision to be transformed into reality. This principle infused every moment of <em>Wheat, flour and\u2026<\/em>, making each one both spectacular and tangible.<br\/>Mazzini then presented a video honoring the women of Ocrim and the guests attending the event, combining footage from the morning with archival material. <em>\u201cWe wanted to celebrate the strength and beauty of the women who build this reality with us every day,\u201d<\/em> Mazzini noted, prompting reflection and emotional engagement.    <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Immersive Cultural Experiences<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"\">After lunch, guests explored MAUTO\u2019s exhibitions, discovering icons of Italian automotive engineering \u2013 a tradition of craftsmanship that resonates with the industrial heritage of the milling sector \u2013 and observing how creativity, skill, and technological innovation connect both industries.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"810\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ocrim.com\/app\/uploads\/2025\/10\/MAUTO-1440x810.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16709\" style=\"width:1156px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ocrim.com\/app\/uploads\/2025\/10\/MAUTO-1440x810.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/www.ocrim.com\/app\/uploads\/2025\/10\/MAUTO-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.ocrim.com\/app\/uploads\/2025\/10\/MAUTO-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ocrim.com\/app\/uploads\/2025\/10\/MAUTO-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.ocrim.com\/app\/uploads\/2025\/10\/MAUTO-70x39.jpg 70w, https:\/\/www.ocrim.com\/app\/uploads\/2025\/10\/MAUTO-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ocrim.com\/app\/uploads\/2025\/10\/MAUTO.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"\">The day concluded at the stunning <strong>Castello di Pralormo<\/strong>, just outside Turin, where guests savored local cuisine and enjoyed live music, featuring a DJ and a saxophonist who added a lively and memorable touch to the evening.<\/p>\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"100%\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/3sUhW4JNNxY?mute=1&#038;loop=1&#038;playlist=3sUhW4JNNxY\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media\" allowfullscreen=\"\">\n<\/iframe>\n\n<p class=\"\"><strong>In Closing, it is Worth Highlighting\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"\">During the event, attendees from around the world \u2013 representing diverse cultures, languages, traditions, and beliefs \u2013 shared moments of genuine harmony and mutual respect. While these experiences are not meant to compare or diminish the hardships of those facing conflicts or crises, seeing such diversity interact with warmth and cordiality offered profound comfort. A small, yet powerful reminder of the potential for coexistence, dialogue, and solidarity among people.   <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\">e.m.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The second day of Wheat, flour and\u2026 in Turin took place once again at the MAUTO \u2013 National Automobile Museum&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":16680,"template":"","ailati_category":[2437,2398],"class_list":["post-16908","ailati","type-ailati","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","ailati_category-ocrimade-worldwide-2","ailati_category-ocrimade-worldwide"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ocrim.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ailati\/16908","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ocrim.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ailati"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ocrim.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/ailati"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ocrim.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/7"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ocrim.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/16680"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ocrim.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=16908"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"ailati_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ocrim.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ailati_category?post=16908"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}