Gurgaon, October 15, 2025 — Unox, a globally renowned Italian brand known for its high-performance commercial ovens serving the foodservice, retail, pastry, and bakery sectors, has launched its first Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative in India. The initiative is in partnership with Learn for Life, an NGO dedicated to empowering children and youth from underserved communities through education, skills training, and sustainable livelihood programs.
Titled “Baking a Better Tomorrow,” the initiative kicked off on October 14 with a hands-on workshop at the UNOX Experience Centre in Gurgaon. The event brought together 30 students from various Delhi-based NGOs affiliated with Learn for Life, offering them a unique introduction to the world of professional baking.
Participants trained on the same cutting-edge Unox technologies used in top cafés, bakeries, and hotels worldwide. The Experience Centre was transformed into a real-world learning environment where students explored modern baking techniques under the guidance of Unox chefs. The goal: to equip them with practical, job-ready skills and boost their confidence for future careers in the dynamic food and hospitality industry.
“On World Food Day, our focus was simple: convert access to equipment into access to opportunity,” said Vikram Goel, Regional Director, Unox India & SEA. “By teaching practical skills on the same technology used by industry professionals, we want to help young people imagine and prepare for careers in modern kitchens.”
The event was graced by Mr. Davide Colombo, Deputy Head of the Economic and Innovation Department at the Embassy of Italy, New Delhi, who attended as Chief Guest.
“It is inspiring to witness an Italian company in India combine innovation and education to empower youth,” said Mr. Colombo. “This initiative reflects how technology and skill development together can create meaningful opportunities for future generations.”
Michael and Nicole, Programme Leads at Learn for Life, added:
“This partnership was not about handouts, but about empowerment. For our participants, this workshop was a chance to learn, to create, and to take their first step towards building sustainable futures in the baking and hospitality industry.”
This workshop marks the beginning of Unox India’s long-term CSR vision — “Baking a Better Tomorrow” — a sustained commitment to fostering skills, enhancing employability, and creating lasting social impact through technology and education.
Founded in Padua, Italy, in 1990, Unox reported consolidated revenues of €330 million in 2024 and continues to grow steadily. The company designs, manufactures, and markets professional ovens for the foodservice, retail, pastry, and bakery industries. Its intelligent, energy-efficient technologies help professionals around the world succeed in their culinary and business goals.
Headquartered in Cadoneghe (PD), Unox is a global leader in unit sales and ENERGY STAR®-certified ovens. The company has offices in 44 countries and its products are distributed in over 110 nations. Its global team includes 1,422 professionals, with more than 135 engineers and scientists dedicated to R&D in physics, mechanics, chemistry, and aerospace. Another 776 specialists provide comprehensive customer support, from chef consultancy to technical assistance.
Unox’s Data Driven Cooking (DDC) service, powered by IoT and AI, analyzes oven usage data to offer personalized insights and recommendations, helping customers maximize the value and efficiency of their Unox equipment.
About Learn for Life | The Learn for Life Empowerment Project consists of three arms: two social enterprises—Brown Bread Bakery and Learn for Life Education—and the charitable trust Parivartan. Together, they work to uplift individuals from low-income backgrounds in Varanasi and Delhi through free education and sustainable livelihood initiatives.
The project offers schooling from pre-primary to high school (up to Grade 8 in its own institution), along with vocational training in bakery, hospitality, tailoring, and tourism. Learn for Life believes true empowerment comes from linking education with meaningful employment, ensuring a smooth transition from learning to livelihood.