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Winner to be crowned on October 29

MILAN, Oct. 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — All eyes will be on Milan on October 28 and 29 as the S.Pellegrino Young Chef Academy hosts its highly anticipated Competition Grand Finale.

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The culmination of the sixth edition of this global initiative follows two years of intense challenges across 55 countries and 15 regions, bringing together the world’s most promising young chefs. The winner will be the talent who not only demonstrates exceptional skill, but who also embodies the Academy’s mission to shape the future of gastronomy through creativity, passion and purpose.

This year’s S.Pellegrino Young Chef Academy competition theme is ‘Bring Your Future to the Table’. It challenges young chefs to not only showcase their skills, but also to define their unique voice, articulate their vision for a better gastronomic world and express their personal identity through their food. This year’s Grand Finale represents a pivotal moment for the next generation of chefs to offer innovative solutions that will redefine hospitality and the landscape of global cuisine as we know it.

A Grand Jury of seven culinary legends – Christophe Bacquié, Jeremy Chan, Antonia Klugmann, Niki Nakayama, Elena Reygadas, Julien Royer and Mitsuharu Tsumura – will come together in Milan to identify these rising stars.

Revered French chef Bacquié, of two-Michelin-star Le Table des Amis, explains: “When you’re asked to cook from your soul, to translate your deepest beliefs and values onto a plate as these young chefs are being encouraged to do by S.Pellegrino, that’s when the true magic happens. It’s no longer just a competition; it’s a culinary confession, a dialogue with the world about who they are and what they stand for.”

This sentiment is echoed by Nakayama of Michelin-starred n/naka in Los Angeles, who adds: “A competition like this highlights the importance and value of personal belief. It isn’t just about skill; it’s about authenticity. It’s where the art of cooking transcends technique and becomes a powerful form of storytelling and that, for me, is the highest form of culinary expression.”

The Grand Jury will evaluate the 15 finalists on creativity, technical ability and how deeply their dishes reflect their personal vision for the future of gastronomy.

Tsumura, whose restaurant Maido in Lima is the best in the world according to The World’s 50 Best Restaurants says: “It’s about igniting curiosity, pushing boundaries and celebrating passion. But it’s the true story of the ingredients, the culture, the intention that truly resonates. When these elements harmonise, they create a dish that doesn’t just taste good; it connects with you on a deeper level. This connection is paramount; it’s how we move beyond to create memorable experiences and truly meaningful gastronomy.”

The jurors also highlight the S.Pellegrino Young Chef Academy’s pivotal role in redefining the future of the restaurant industry. Among them, Chan, co-founder of London’s trailblazing two-Michelin-star restaurant Ikoyi, says: “The future of our industry isn’t in maintaining the status quo; it’s in the hands of these young chefs. They’re the ones pushing boundaries, not just with flavours and techniques, but with values like sustainability, ethical sourcing and inclusivity. It’s exciting to have an opportunity to champion this.”

From his celebrated three-Michelin-starred Odette in Singapore, Royer is a culinary innovator who consistently pushes the boundaries of modern French gastronomy, proving that tradition can be honoured while embracing new ideas and global influences: “I believe that tradition and innovation can coexist. French cuisine has such deep roots, and my goal has always been to honour that heritage while understanding where and who we’re cooking for today. As an industry, we have a responsibility to create an environment that supports and inspires young chefs to grow, and the S.Pellegrino Young Chef Academy Competition is a wonderful platform for that.”

Mentorship is central to the S.Pellegrino Young Chef Academy, directly contributing to the development of future culinary leaders. Klugmann, of Michelin-starred L’Argine in Gorizia, Italy, a former mentor now Grand Juror, describes this opportunity as “the heartbeat of our industry’s future. It’s where experience meets ambition, where the lessons of a lifetime are passed down to shape the next generation. Without it, we’d be stagnant. With it, we empower young chefs to innovate, to lead, and to craft a culinary world that’s bolder, more responsible, and truly exceptional for decades to come. By providing such an opportunity to these young chefs, S.Pellegrino is standing hand in hand, helping to power the future of the industry.”

Reygadas, chef-owner of Michelin-starred Rosetta in Mexico City and founder of the Elena Reygadas Scholarship, aimed at promoting equal opportunities, fostering women’s leadership and supporting the next generation of talent, underscores S.Pellegrino Young Chef Academy’s commitment to inclusivity and its mission to foster the future of gastronomy. “That is what really resonates with me with the S.Pellegrino Young Chef Academy, and why I’ve wanted to be involved over the years. Its value lies in how it works to identify the world’s best young chefs, celebrating diverse voices and perspectives within gastronomy” she says.

The S.Pellegrino Young Chef Academy Competition is a global platform where the culinary leaders of today empower the innovators of tomorrow to shape the future of gastronomy. The winner will be crowned at a gala dinner at the Grand Finale on Wednesday, 29 October, alongside the presentation of the S.Pellegrino Social Responsibility Award, the Acqua Panna Connection in Gastronomy Award and the Fine Dining Lovers Food for Thought Award.

To find out more about how S.Pellegrino Young Chef Academy is empowering the next generation of culinary talent, visit: https://www.sanpellegrinoyoungchefacademy.com/

About S.Pellegrino Young Chef Academy

Gastronomy has the potential to transform society, shaping a more inclusive, sustainable future, but it requires talent. That’s why S.Pellegrino has created S.Pellegrino Young Chef Academy, a platform to attract, connect and nurture the next generation of culinary talents, empowering them through education, mentoring and experience opportunities, as well as through the renowned global competition.

The Academy opens its doors to members from over 70 different countries, ensuring that talent is not constrained by geography, ethnicity or gender. This is a place where passionate young chefs interact with the most influential players in global gastronomy, and where together they cultivate an inspiring culinary community.

To discover more please visit: https://www.sanpellegrinoyoungchefacademy.com/

About S.Pellegrino and Acqua Panna

S.Pellegrino, Acqua Panna and Sanpellegrino Italian Sparkling Drinks are international trademarks of Sanpellegrino S.p.A., which is based in Milan, Italy. Distributed in over 150 countries through branches and distributors on all five continents, these products represent quality, excellence by virtue of their origins and perfectly interpret Italian style worldwide as a synthesis of pleasure, health and well-being. Sanpellegrino, with its iconic products and a history of over 120 years is the leading company in Italy in the non-alcoholic beverage sector, offering a wide range of mineral waters, aperitifs, and soft drinks.

Sanpellegrino has always been committed to enhancing this primary good for the planet and works responsibly and passionately to ensure that this resource has a secure future.

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WUHU, China, Oct. 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — On October 20, during the 2025 Chery International User Summit, Ban Ki-moon, the 8th Secretary-General of the United Nations and Chairman of the Ban Ki-moon Foundation, visited the summit’s Ecosystem Exhibition Hall and toured the pavilion of LEPAS—Chery Group’s newly launched global new-energy brand. As a long-standing advocate for sustainable development, Ban’s visit brought an international perspective to LEPAS and highlighted their shared commitment to advancing green mobility around the world.

At the LEPAS pavilion, Ban Ki-moon explored the exhibition area and viewed three of the brand’s models—the LEPAS L8, LEPAS L6, and LEPAS L4. He learned in detail about LEPAS’s sustainability philosophy, technological innovations, and user ecosystem, and praised the brand for its forward-looking vision and technological strength in integrating green concepts into everyday mobility.

Developed by Chery Group for the global market, LEPAS has placed green mobility at its core since its inception. Embedding sustainability into its brand DNA, it positions itself as the “Preferred Brand for Elegant Mobility Life” and pioneers a new category of “Elegant Driving.”

As globalization and sustainability continue to converge, LEPAS will deepen its commitment to sustainable development. Guided by its philosophy of Elegant Technology, the brand will continue to deliver eco-friendly, high-quality products and services—creating greener, more refined mobility experiences for users worldwide and contributing the strength of Chinese brands to global sustainable development goals.

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MELBOURNE, Australia, Oct. 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — PolarBlue is proud to announce that highly regarded Australian energy executive Nino Ficca has joined as a strategic energy advisor. With decades of experience and senior leadership roles across Australia’s grid and infrastructure sectors, Ficca brings deep insight into the opportunities PolarBlue’s inventions will directly address in the energy sector.

“The fundamental PolarBlue inventions have great potential to challenge the way industry has thought about energy, with a focus on low cost, modular, scalable energy delivery” he said of the platform’s ability to reduce complexity and distribution costs, and unlock stranded value across the grid. His decision to join the movement is significant as it signals the transition to zero-emission energy isn’t just possible—it’s commercially sustainable with clear benefits to energy consumers.

Built on proprietary inventions and a vertically integrated business model, PolarBlue’s production lines are engineered for continuous improvement and consumer-focus. The objective: clean, zero-emission energy that’s not only available—but economically superior.

About PolarBlue

PolarBlue is producing scalable, containerised modular energy routers in the 3 MW (megawatt-class) range, with more than 330 units planned for deployment in the ‘Cloud One’ project.

On 3 October in Melbourne, Australia, one of PolarBlue’s first customer-members received onsite energy delivery in the form of hydrogen, supplied at US$1/kg. The customer had previously paid several million dollars upfront to secure a 20% stake in the early-access ‘Cloud One’ ecosystem under a 10-year agreement. “Cloud Two” and “Cloud Three” capacity and availability details are to be released early in the new year, will also deliver methanol and other energy vectors, such as electricity. 

Critically, the levelized cost of energy (LCOE) for PolarBlue’s hydrogen—has already fallen below the cost of natural gas in the Australian market. This milestone has been achieved even at this early stage of deployment, in a sector that is estimated to represent a US $3 trillion global market.

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• The only company from pharmaceutical industry selected for inclusion in the Index
• Also included in HSI ESG Index and Hang Seng ESG 50 Index
• Green CRDMO solution provider with outstanding sustainability performance

HONG KONG, Oct. 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — WuXi Biologics (2269.HK), a leading global Contract Research, Development, and Manufacturing Organization (CRDMO), today announced its inclusion in the 2025 Hang Seng Corporate Sustainability Benchmark Index. It stands out as the only company from the pharmaceutical industry selected for this prestigious recognition. The company has also been previously honored for its inclusion in both the HSI ESG Index and the Hang Seng ESG 50 Index.

The Hang Seng Corporate Sustainability Benchmark Index recognizes publicly listed companies that demonstrate outstanding ESG performance, providing benchmarks for sustainability investments. Constituent selection follows a comprehensive process based on the results from a sustainability assessment undertaken annually by the Hong Kong Quality Assurance Agency (HKQAA), an independent and professional assessment body, using its proprietary sustainability assessment and rating framework.

As a global provider of biologics Green CRDMO solutions, WuXi Biologics has consistently embraced sustainability principles as integral to its robust business growth — advancing sustainable practices in biologics green research, development, manufacturing, and operations; optimizing energy and resource efficiency; enhancing governance transparency; and demonstrating unwavering dedication to employee welfare and societal improvement.

Dr. Chris Chen, WuXi Biologics CEO and Chairman of the ESG Committee, commented, “Being included in the Hang Seng Indexes is a significant recognition of our continuous efforts in pursuing sustainability. As a global leader in Green CRDMO, we will remain committed to creating long-term value for stakeholders while contributing to society and the environment.”

In line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, WuXi Biologics has been actively engaged with the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) and the Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Initiative (PSCI). The company’s new near-term and net-zero greenhouse gas emissions-reduction target matrix has been approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) in August.

Over the past few years, WuXi Biologics has earned widespread recognition for its dedicated efforts in sustainability. The company was granted MSCI AAA ESG Rating; awarded an EcoVadis Platinum Medal; listed in the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI); named to CDP Water Security “A List” and Supplier Engagement Assessment “A List”, and awarded a CDP Climate Change leadership-level “A-” score; given the highest negligible-risk rating by Sustainalytics, and recognized as a Sustainalytics industry and regional ESG top-rated company; selected as a Constituent of the FTSE4Good Index Series; listed in the Hang Seng ESG 50 Index; and rated as Prime by ISS ESG Corporate Rating.

About WuXi Biologics

WuXi Biologics (stock code: 2269.HK) is a leading global Contract Research, Development and Manufacturing Organization (CRDMO) offering end-to-end solutions that enable partners to discover, develop and manufacture biologics – from concept to commercialization – for the benefit of patients worldwide.

With over 12,000 skilled employees in China, the United States, Ireland, Germany and Singapore, WuXi Biologics leverages its technologies and expertise to provide customers with efficient and cost-effective biologics discovery, development and manufacturing solutions. As of June 30, 2025, WuXi Biologics is supporting 864 integrated client projects, including 24 in commercial manufacturing.

WuXi Biologics regards sustainability as the cornerstone of long-term business growth. The company continuously drives green technology innovations to offer advanced end-to-end Green CRDMO solutions for its global partners while consistently achieving excellence in Environment, Social and Governance (ESG). Committed to creating shared value, it collaborates with all stakeholders to foster positive social and environmental impacts and promote responsible practices that empower the entire value chain.

For more information about WuXi Biologics, please visit: www.wuxibiologics.com.

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