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Oltre la tazzina: SCA e i programmi di certificazione per esperti del caffè

☕ The Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) stands for excellence in training, certification, and professional development in the quality coffee sector. In Italy, SCA Italy manages the association's training activities, including courses, a network of authorized trainers (AST), and national educational initiatives. From 2024, professionals can earn SCA Skills Diplomas in various industry areas by completing advanced courses in the Coffee Skills Program (CSP), Coffee Sustainability Program, and Coffee Technicians Program. Diplomas available are Café Diploma, Roastery Diploma, Coffee Trade Diploma, and Sustainable Coffee Diploma. The CSP offers six modules at three levels (Foundation, Intermediate, Professional). The Coffee Sustainability Program includes three levels, incorporating projects, case studies, and discussions. The Coffee Technicians Program has six modules, combining theory and practice with recognized certifications. A new course, Coffee Value Assessment (CVA), was introduced in 2024 for sensory analysis professionals. SCA Italy also offers immersive experiences in coffee-origin countries, with "Coffee Routes – Brazil" from July 6-12, 2025, providing hands-on learning in Carmo de Minas. Reservations for the Brazil trip are open until April 30.
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Costa d'Oro lancia la nuova visual identity e prodotti innovativi a Tuttofood 2025

🌾 Costa d'Oro, Italy's fourth-largest olive company, will participate in Tuttofood 2025, presenting its "Planet O-live" plan progress at Cibus Link Arena (Pad 6, Area esterna) on May 8 at 10:30. The talk moderated by journalist Maurizio Pescari will feature industry academics, entrepreneurs, agronomists, and association representatives. The company will also debut its first Sustainability Report with KPMG and Volume 2 of the Sustainable Olive Production Manifesto focused on "Soil, nutrition, and irrigation." Costa d'Oro will preview its new Visual Identity, introduce a sunflower seed oil line with Zero Pesticide Residues, and offer culinary pairings at their Tuttofood 2025 booth (Padiglione 4 - stand A07).
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Rivoluzione floreale nella mixology: Ivan Geraci vince la prima edizione di Garnish Game

🌼 The inaugural Garnish Game, celebrating edible flowers in mixology, was held on April 14 in a blooming edible flower greenhouse in Mira, Venice. Directed by Samuele Ambrosi, renowned in the bar industry, the event challenged four young bartenders from top Italian cocktail bars. The winner, Ivan Geraci from Palermo, crafted a cocktail named “Four” with a blend of four types of dried edible flowers creating a pink hue and a surprising aromatic bouquet. L'Insalata dell'Orto, Europe's leading edible flower producer with 40,000 square meters of dedicated greenhouses, and a daily harvest of up to 100,000 flowers, hosted the event.
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Colazione con vista: Nutella® e ENIT lanciano una limited edition dedicata alle albe italiane

🍫 Nutella® launches "Nutella® Buongiorno" limited edition in April 2025, featuring 21 jars each representing an Italian region, to celebrate Italy’s beauty from villages to cities at dawn. Created with ENIT, the collection showcases landscapes and lesser-known spots, aiming to enhance breakfast experiences with regional bread pairings. A QR code on each jar leads to a dedicated page with information on the featured locations. Suggested retail prices: €6.49 (750g) and €7.49 (950g).
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SorrentoGnocchiDay: in programma tre masterclass gratuite stellate

🍲 SorrentoGnocchiDay's 4th edition runs from April 28-30, with three free public culinary masterclasses. Michelin-starred restaurant "Il Buco" hosts two morning sessions on April 28: at 10:30 am with Chef Ciro Sicignano from "Lorelei," and at 11:40 am with pastry chef Pasquale Pesce, creator of the "Cassata avellana." Afternoon class at 3:00 pm by Chef Vincenzo Cioffi at Istituto Polispecialistico San Paolo. Reservations via email to [email protected]. Sponsors include Mulino Caputo, Sorì, Brazzale, Sapurè, and Torretta.
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Al ristorante Wing di Hong Kong il Gin Mare Art of Hospitality Award 2025

🍴 Hong Kong's Wing restaurant won the prestigious Gin Mare Art of Hospitality Award 2025 from The World's 50 Best Restaurants. Chef Vicky Cheng's establishment, initially started as an exclusive, invite-only "test kitchen," evolved into an upscale Chinese restaurant offering an 11-course seasonal tasting menu. The award, celebrating Wing's exquisite service and culinary narrative, precedes the official award ceremony set for June in Turin, with related events like #50BestTalks and Chefs’ Feast. Deloitte ensures the voting process's transparency.
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Gruppo D'Amico celebra dieci anni di ''Vasi d'Autore'': quando il Made in Italy unisce arte e food

🎭 Gruppo D'Amico celebrates a decade of “Vasi d’Autore” on April 23, at Pontecagnano Faiano. The collection, started in 2016, annually features a contemporary artist's limited-edition design. The 2025 edition showcases Alessandro Giannì's work, “Sintesi”. Event includes a guided tour, institutional conference, and networking aperitif with D'Amico products. The initiative represents the fusion of art, design, sustainability, and Made in Italy excellence.
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San Benedetto lancia tre nuove bevande: innovazione e benessere in bottiglia

🍎 Acqua Minerale San Benedetto, an Italian non-alcoholic beverage leader, expanded its product lines with three new beverages. Keep-Calm, part of the San Benedetto Aquavitamin line, features Cedro flavor, Magnesium, and vitamins C, H, E, PP, and B6 in a 0.40L format. Succoso Zero, with no added sugars, added a new fruit juice-based recipe blending pear, banana, and pineapple flavors, available in 0.40L PET and 0.90L PET. San Benedetto Fruit&Power introduced the Green Edition energy drink composed of 27% fruit juice in natural mineral water, with caffeine and taurine, also without added sugars. San Benedetto, founded in 1956, is present in 100 countries and is Italy's top player in non-alcoholic beverages as of 2023 (source: GlobalData 2024).
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La nuova campagna di Birra Moretti racconta l’Italia autentica e conviviale

🍺 Birra Moretti, with its campaign "Come piace a noi", celebrates Italian spontaneity. Directed by Bellone&Consonni, the campaign spotlights unscripted moments embracing the brand's connection to the food platform. Launched on April 20, the campaign features 30 and 15-second TV spots and a digital multi-touchpoint activation. Credits include Dentsu Creative and Movie Magic for creation and production, with media planning by Dentsu Group. Birra Moretti, established in 1859, is recognized as an iconic Italian beer globally.
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Farmo celebra 25 anni a TuttoFood: innovazione e inclusività nel gluten free

🍝 Farmo, a Milan-based company, celebrates its 25th anniversary at TuttoFood, aiming to improve life quality through healthy food options, expanding its lactose-free range. In 2022, Farmo's revenue was €21 million, with 80 employees and exports to 30 countries. Sales channels include 60% GDO supermarkets, 20% specialized stores, and 20% pharmacies. Farmo has four high-tech facilities in Casorezzo, near Milan, and recently opened Farmo Five near Chicago, USA, producing gluten-free Mac & Cheese for the American market. Farmo invests 6% of revenues in R&D, developing products like gluten-free pasta, bakery goods, mixes, and ready meals, focusing on inclusivity and environmental sustainability by reducing plastic packaging.
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