The International Celiac Day of the neighbor 16 maggio remember how essential it is to have the right attention for this chronic inflammation of the small intestine usually triggered, in genetically predisposed subjects, by the ingestion of gluten. For this Very serene restaurantone of the leading Groups in the collective and commercial catering sector, with 14 associated companies, a consolidated turnover of over 400 million euros and about 10,000 employees, adheres to the initiative “Everyone at the table, all together” organized byItalian Celiac Association preparing for celiac disease day a gluten-free menu for around 3,000 pupils from over 20 schools in Lombardy.
In particular, the municipalities in the Milanese area concerned are those of Bollate and Milandove on May 17th a completely gluten-free meal will be served to children and teachers consisting of: saffron risotto, courgette omelette, tomato salad, rice cakes, pudding. An opportunity to spread knowledge of celiac disease and raise awareness of the complete integration of celiac children in the school context, especially during the lunch break.
In the province of Como, the schools participating in the initiative are located in the municipalities of Bulgarograsso, Luisago, Cassina Rizzardi and Olgiate Comasco where on May 18th the completely gluten-free menu will be served, consisting of: Cantonese rice, Asiago cheese, julienne carrots and pudding.
An initiative made possible by the collaboration of the Scholastic Institutes in which Serenissima Ristorazione manages the school canteen service and by the fundamental support of the Group’s dieticians with the aim of increase awareness and awareness of celiac disease and the consequences related to it, creating a moment of sharing between teachers and students so that for everyone the meal is a moment of pleasure.
In a study presented last March by Italian Society of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Hepatology (Sigenp) and by the Pediatric Gastroenterology and Cystic Fibrosis Operative Unit of the University of Messina, in fact, it emerged as in Italy one child out of 60 suffers from celiac disease. That’s why every year, in the week that includes May 16, International Celiac Day, the Italian Celiac Association promotes initiatives and events throughout Italy, making available the weekly portal of celiac disease.it to provide correct information on the disease.
“Celiac disease affects more and more people, even small children, which is why it is essential to develop initiatives in the area to make families aware of this topical issue. As a catering company we care about satisfying the nutritional needs of all our users, which is why our team of dietitians is busy every day on the front line to prepare personalized menus and diets – he comments Giulia Putin, Director of the Purchasing Department of Serenissima Ristorazione –. The creation of an inclusive society, which knows how to value and protect diversity, also passes through the sharing of a “special” meal on this day. Our hope is that this initiative can also be a tangible sign of the attention that local institutions show towards people with celiac disease and their families”.
The Serenissima Ristorazione Group, an Italian reality leader in the catering sector and ampersand, with more than 9,000 employees, 14 affiliated companies, produces 50 million meals a year, reaching a consolidated turnover exceeding 400 million euros. Active in the main catering segments, ie social-health, school, corporate and commercial, the Serenissima Ristorazione Group has its headquarters in Vicenza, a point of connection for the other subsidiaries spread throughout the country and Europe. “The company philosophy is based on three important values: Innovate, Grow and Work. With these important ingredients, Serenissima Ristorazione wants to highlight the meaning of its work day after day: the passion for work, the importance of creating and innovating in order to increasingly guarantee an excellent service and product reliability. According to the Serenissima Group, the idea of Catering is based on a clear vision: to promote a correct food culture that satisfies every need2, explain the company.