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Innovate with Autogrill & Avolta

Change starts with an idea. And every great idea needs somewhere to develop and grow. Avolta Next – F&B Hub Milano is that somewhere: a place of innovation and inspiration, where future ideas become a reality. We want to work with the brightest sparks in the world of innovative start-ups, those who share our passion for excellence.

Together, we want to create the best experience for our customers and build an ever more sustainable tomorrow on Travel Retail industry for Food & Beverage. The future is a journey, and we’re at the wheel: jump in.

Innovation in motion

We know that change starts with an idea, and every great idea needs somewhere welcoming in which to grow: Avolta Next – F&B Hub Milano is that somewhere, a place of collaboration and inspiration, where tomorrow’s ideas can become today’s reality.

Our mission

Our mission is to create an innovation ecosystem by bringing together the brightest sparks from the world of start-ups and any other talents that share our passion for excellence in customer experience and sustainability. We’re ready to create together the best solutions for making our customers’ journey a unique and unforgettable experience.

Our vision

We believe in an increasingly green and customer-centric business. Together, we want to create a wave of change that will lead to a responsible and efficient future. We want to transform our customers’ experience and re-invent the way they interact with our services, our products and our environment making the journey as rewarding as the destination.

The innovation programme under the Avolta Next, F&B Hub Milano label

Direct funding

Dedicated mentorship

Global exposure

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The future is a journey
and we’re at the wheel

Discover our Call 4 start-ups

First Edition

Customer Experience, Operations, Employee Experience, and Sustainability. The first 4 start-up launched in December 2023 was very successful, and now we are on a journey towards innovation. Learn more about start-up and join us as we work together to shape the future of the industry.

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Ideas of tomorrow

Who we are

Autogrill is the leading provider of food & beverage services for travellers. By careful monitoring of consumer trends, we are able to offer high standards of excellence and fully satisfy the continually evolving needs of our customers with a broad portfolio of international and local concepts and brands, both proprietary and licensed. In 2023, we became part of Avolta, the leading global travel experience player operating in 73 countries and over 1,000 locations, with more than 5,100 points of sale across three segments – travel retail, food & beverage and convenience – and various channels, including airports, motorways, cruises ferries, railway, border shops and downtown.