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🍦 Orogel launches five new products for the restaurant industry, including Protein Burger with Eggplant and Mint, Protein Meatballs with Tomato, Rosemary Batter Potatoes, Vegetable Tempura Trio, and Pre-fried Eggplant Slices. These offerings cater to gluten-free, vegan, and plant-based diets, with Protein Burger and Meatballs containing 13g and 14g of vegetable-derived proteins per 100g, respectively. The Melanzane a Fette Prefritte feature IQF technology, ensuring year-round availability. Orogel, founded in 1967 and now the leading producer of frozen vegetables in Italy, has approximately 1,575 member farmers, 9,000 hectares under sustainable agriculture, and in 2024, marketed 155,500 tonnes of products, generating €383 million in revenue, employing 2,300 workers, and operating three production plants for frozen goods.

🍚 At Sigep 2025, Fabio Russo interviewed Roberto Brazzale, owner of Brazzale, Italy's oldest butter factory. Spotlighted were Gran Moravia cheese, with a new young aged version, and Brazzale Butter, produced from freshly collected milk, a novel approach in the industry. Brazzale also offers hand-wrapped 40g flavored butters, praised by professionals. Brazzale's meticulous selection and feeding of livestock contribute to the products' uniqueness.

🍕 The historic Neapolitan sign "La Masardona" celebrates 80 years since its inception in April 1945 by Anna Manfredi. Celebrations start on March 20 with "Napoli 24 Carati," including a photo exhibit, talk, live cooking, and DJ set in Piazza San Pasquale a Chiaia. The event features a rebranding by Bread And Network emphasizing "La Pizza Fritta dal 1945." The Masardona family business, now in its fourth generation, has grown from street food to international recognition, including events like the G7 and Riyadh’s FoodTruck Park in 2023.