At the forefront of this evolution is Glicine catering, a Tuscan-based company led by Federico Falciani, which has made sustainability and the fight against food waste a core part of its daily mission.
For Glicine, exclusivity doesn’t mean excess. It means creative intelligence and deep respect for food, people, and the local territory.
In the events and banqueting industry, food waste is a complex issue. Large numbers of guests, elaborate and personalized menus, and high expectations often result in surplus.
Glicine tackles this challenge with a clear operational philosophy: designing bespoke events, carefully calibrating portions, and truly listening to clients’ needs.
Every detail is planned to combine beauty with balance—avoiding unnecessary excess without sacrificing visual impact, gourmet experience, or the high-end Food styling that makes an event memorable.
Fighting food waste doesn’t stop at planning—it must be put into action through concrete practices.
Glicine is deeply committed to sustainable operations, including redistributing food surplus through local solidarity networks and reusing leftover ingredients in Horeca-related food production.
In the kitchen, the team works with a mindset of zero-waste and ingredient valorization: favoring local, seasonal ingredients from carefully selected suppliers and minimizing waste through skilled processing techniques.
The result? Dishes that are refined yet ethical, beautiful yet environmentally respectful.
According to Federico Falciani, CEO and founder of Glicine, sustainability is not a trend—it’s a founding value of the company’s identity:
“From the very beginning, I wanted to build a company that could offer top-tier services while remaining fully aware of its responsibility toward food, the community, and the environment.”
This vision shapes every decision—from sourcing local suppliers and using compostable materials wherever possible, to training the staff in sustainable practices.
For Glicine, ethics are not a constraint, but an opportunity to innovate and offer a truly modern and complete service—designed for a clientele increasingly attuned to issues of social and environmental responsibility.
