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Sustainability in the evolution Combining taste, wellbeing and are as wide ranging as ever but now focus

of the guest experience sustainability more on sustainability aspects of the
supply chain and seasonal availability of
Costa Cruises works to promote on board produce. Another feature of Costa’s food
Cruising is a unique, one-of-a-kind Costa Cruises has been engaged for some the ships in its fl eet a sustainable food experience is the introduction of regional
experience. time in integrating sustainability aspects model encapsulating the key components menus conveying the culinary heritage of
Costa Cruises takes cruisers to some of into the cruise experience – topics that of the vacation: healthy living, wellbeing, the countries visited on the cruise. At the
the world’s most appealing destinations are of increasing concern to society at pleasure and culinary experience. Our same time, however, the Mediterranean
and, at the same time, involves them in large and also central to our business engagement in this area focuses on diet retains pride of place on board.
the sharing of values and behaviors so as model for sustainable development. This the systematic review of the shipboard On this journey towards sustainable
to safeguard the local communities and approach is refl ected by our initiatives to menus and of food preparation processes nutrition, the Company enlisted the support
promote sustainable development. raise awareness and facilitate informed designed to satisfy the diff ering tastes of several key partners in the Italian food
decisions regarding the food experience of our customers while respecting the industry. In particular our alliance with the
Our work to redesign and enhance the and the responsible use of shipboard principles of healthy nutrition. An integral Università delle Scienze Gastronomiche
cruise product by adding new perspectives resources. It is also the rationale behind our part of the path to food sustainability is di Pollenzo allowed us to integrate into the
and opportunities is part of our continuous shore tours, which are designed to promote our campaign to encourage guests to food experience innovative elements and
focus on changes in society and the social and economic development while be increasingly aware when it comes to a holistic approach based on wholesome
market and our determination to prioritize fostering local heritage and minimizing adopting good eating habits. In line with ingredients and a correct nutritional
customer centricity. impact. this objective, our food and wine off erings balance.