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☕ La Marzocco, founded in 1927, is hosting "Connected Days" on March 18 at 16:00 (GMT+1) via live streaming, discussing the impact of connectivity on coffee machines and user experience improvements. The Florence-based espresso machine producer has modernized infrastructure and introduced IoT gateways for customizable coffee experiences. More info available on Instagram @lamarzocco and on lamarzocco.com/connected-days/index.php.

🍪 Lesaffre Italia and Richemont Club Italia renewed their strategic partnership for professional baking and pastry training. Lesaffre, part of a French group in 50 countries with 80 production sites, 11,000 employees, and €3 billion revenue, offers continuous quality education. On March 24, an event titled "Il lievito, il vero protagonista della fermentazione" will be hosted at Lesaffre's Baking Center™. L'hirondelle 1895, a new yeast specific for biga, long fermentations, and pizza, was launched in January 2025 during the 130th anniversary of the L'hirondelle range, available in 2.5 kg resealable packs with five 500g blocks.

🌽 "Olio Capitale," the extravirgin olive oil fair in Trieste, concluded on March 16 with a record +18% increase in attendance, reaching nearly 14,200 visitors compared to 12,000 in 2024. With 212 exhibitors, the event showcased a variety of olive oils and featured an international presence with visitors from over 20 countries. The International OLIO CAPITALE Competition had 176 oils in contest, with winners from Tuscany, Puglia, and Spain across different fruity categories. The fair included innovative conferences on health benefits of olive oil and technological advances in the olive oil sector. CocktOIL, the off-fair cocktail event, saw Angelica Puntini from Local win, while "L'olio nel Piatto" promoted olive oil in local cuisines. Antonio Paoletti, president of the Venice Giulia Chamber of Commerce, highlighted the fair's focus on quality and international outreach.

☕ Imperator S.r.l., a leader in raw coffee importation, organized "Caffè SENZA CONFINI: dalle origini al Porto di Trieste" following an announcement at Sigep in Rimini. Participants experienced a full immersion into the coffee world, from origins to roasting, focusing on the transformations affecting aroma and taste. Highlights included a visit to the Porto of Trieste, Magazzino 57 of Donelli Group, a small batch coffee roasting session at Bloom Coffee School, and a sensory lab with sector experts, chefs, and pastry chefs. Prominent gastronomy figures attended, including Martino Maino of Metullio - De Pra at Harri's Piccolo, and journalists Marco Colognese and Luca Roncadin.

🍻 From March 16-18, Düsseldorf hosts ProWein, celebrating its 30th anniversary, with Gruppo Caffo 1915 showcasing at Stand 5B 36. Germany is a strategic market for Caffo, with Vecchio Amaro del Capo's market share steadily increasing. Caffo Deutschland closed 2024 with growth despite market challenges, achieving a +16.3% increase in GDO, against a general market decline of -5.2% (Circana data). The Gruppo will feature Ready to Serve cocktails and debut Calabräu's craft beers, including MountLion and Birra del Monaco Calabrese, at ProWein. Salmiacello, a new liquor, targets the Nordic market and is served chilled at -20°C for modern cocktails. ProWein is critical for Gruppo Caffo's international expansion, focusing on quality and authenticity.