Redazione

🍦 May 19-20, 2025, in the hills of Siena - The Artisti del Gelato project by Azienda Agrimontana gathered over 50 gelato artisans for an annual meeting. The project promotes natural ingredients and sustainability, with workshops led by Marco Confortola, Monica Panzeri, and insights from Chiara Bardini and Barbara Bocci. Future plans include cacao plantation visits and in-store initiatives for fall/winter 2025-2026, reinforcing ethical production and Italian artisan talent.

☕ Caffè Motta, at Tuttofood 2025, presented innovative products in Milan, showcasing a new product line with beans and pods, including two new blends. Their production facility spans 40,000 square meters, integrating solar panels for sustainability. The company is led by the founding family's third generation. Despite challenges in 2025's coffee market, they enhanced communication strategies with product placement in RAI's "Un Posto al Sole" and launched a multichannel campaign spanning print, TV, radio, and online platforms.

🍷 Italy's wine industry, 2023: 255 firms with revenues over €20 million analyzed, representing 94.9% of national wine turnover, totaling €11.7 billion. In 2024, Italy's wine production grew by 15.1% and consumption by 0.1% (37.8 liters per capita annually). International exports reached 21.7 million hectoliters. Key players: Cantine Riunite-GIV (€676.6 million), Argea (€464.2 million). Veneto leads production/export. Challenges: generational shifts, US tariffs, climate change, mitigated by exploring new markets and no/low alcohol products.