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🍰 Over 180 master pastry chefs from across Italy competed in the National Pastry Championships at the Tirreno CT fair in Carrara, organized by the International Federation of Pastry, Ice Cream, and Chocolate (FIPGC). The event, aimed at promoting Italian pastry excellence and setting new industry trends, concluded with awards like the gold medal for Italy's Champion. Raffaele di Benedetto won the Best Gelato Cup with "Pesca melba esotica," while Nicolas Vella's "Pralina Goccia d'Oro" took first place for the Best Praline. Milena Russo triumphed with her gluten-free, lactose-free citrus-scented tiramisu, qualifying for the World Trophy of Professional Tiramisù in November 2025. Special recognition was given to Simone Fausto Barbuto for his outstanding presentation. FIPGC has been organizing national and world pastry and cake design championships since 2015, with the goal of fostering growth in the sector.

🏆 On February 25 in Marina di Carrara, at Bar Disco Club Barlume, the Michelin 2025 award ceremony recognized 44 Tuscan restaurants with Michelin Stars. Tuscany ranked third for Michelin Starred restaurants in 2025, behind Lombardy and Campania. METRO Italia, the event organizer, is also inaugurating their third logistics platform in Pontedera in the coming months to serve Tuscan clients. METRO Italia has been the official partner of the MICHELIN Guide for eight years, and will award plaques to 393 Michelin Starred restaurants in Italy. With 3,800 employees, METRO Italia operates 48 wholesale stores in 16 Italian regions, providing integrated purchase options including Food Service Distribution (FSD), Cash and Carry, and online marketplace. The company recorded sales of €2 billion in fiscal year 2023/2024 and is part of METRO, which operates in over 30 countries, employs more than 85,000 people, and has about 15 million customers, generating €31 billion in revenue in fiscal year 2023/24.

🍾 De Nigris 1889, a leading producer of Aceto Balsamico di Modena, partners with Chef Davide Oldani to launch an exclusive line at Identità Milano, a gastronomic innovation congress. The collaboration marks De Nigris' 135th anniversary, celebrated with a commemorative stamp by artist Mimmo Paladino, and melds traditional balsamic vinegar aged over 25 years with Oldani's creative "cucina POP". The range includes Aceto Balsamico Tradizionale di Modena DOP and Condimento Pregiato “Selezione Food” by Chef Oldani.

🍺 At Beer&Food Attraction 2025, Birra Peroni’s Marketing Director Viviana Manera discussed the company's focus on Peroni Nastro Azzurro 0.0, reflecting commitment to responsible consumption and the rising demand for non-alcoholic beers. Manera highlighted the growing importance of this segment to consumers wanting to enjoy beer without alcohol. The partnership with Scuderia Ferrari will involve fan-centered activations. Additionally, Birra Raffo gained visibility at the Sanremo Festival through a collaboration with artist Serena Brancale.