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Cristina Scocchia: l’aumento del prezzo del caffè una ''tempesta perfetta'' tra clima e geopolitica

☕ Cristina Scocchia, CEO of illycaffè, notes a 15% increase in coffee cup prices over the past three years, now averaging €1.50. New York Stock Exchange's coffee price index surged to 250-252 cents per pound last week—a 70% rise from last year and up from 110 cents in December 2021. This spike, attributed to climate change and geopolitical issues, could lead to reduced coffee-growing areas by 2050 and potential mass migration from countries like Ethiopia, affecting 2-5 million farmers.
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L'Università del Caffè illy celebra 25 anni di impegno per la formazione

☕ Illycaffè's Università del Caffè marks its 25th anniversary, with a global presence in 23 countries and the main campus in Trieste, having educated over 350,000 individuals including growers, hospitality operators, and coffee enthusiasts. The institution boasts a faculty of 50 experts certified by ACS Italia, ensuring high standards of knowledge and skill in coffee education. The University offers specialized courses for growers, hospitality professionals, and coffee lovers, addressing regional needs and promoting quality and sustainability in the coffee culture.
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Meinl Barista Cup: a Vienna la finale internazionale della competizione internazionale ideata da Julius Meinl

☕ On September 19, the international finale of the inaugural Meinl Barista Cup by Julius Meinl, a renowned Viennese premium coffee brand, will take place in Vienna. The competition celebrates the skill of baristas serving over 5 million cups of Julius Meinl coffee globally. Nearly 90% of their coffee is processed in Vicenza, and exported to over 70 countries. Baristas from 12 countries will compete in Espresso, Cappuccino, and Signature Drink categories. The event includes a top-quality Belvedere Blend coffee, and winners will get a trip to Honduras. The judging panel includes international experts like Tim Sturk and Agnieszka Rojewska.
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Chef Express annuncia le dimissioni del CEO Cristian Biasoni

🍴 CEO Cristian Biasoni resigned from Chef Express, part of Gruppo Cremonini, for professional reasons, after significantly contributing to the company's growth. Biasoni also stepped down as President of AIGRIM, a FIPE Confcommercio association. His successor at Chef Express has not been announced yet, while AIGRIM awaits a board meeting to begin the election of a new President.
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Amalfi Coast Cocktail Week 2024: una dettimana di mixology d'autore in Costiera Amalfitana

🍸 From September 23 to 29, the "Amalfi Coast Cocktail Week" takes place on the Amalfi Coast, organized by Paola Mencarelli. The event features 25 selected bars offering an exclusive cocktail list with three types of drinks: Signature Cocktail, Cocktail RiEsco a Bere Italiano, and Cocktail Campania Felix. It includes masterclasses, aperitifs, pop-up bars, guest shifts with national and international guests, and spans nine locations: Vietri sul Mare, Cetara, Maiori, Minori, Ravello, Amalfi, Furore, Praiano, and Positano. An Opening Party in Vietri sul Mare with 52 bars kicks off the event on September 22.
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Menù bio e sostenibilità: il Comune di Alessandria e CIRFOOD inaugurano il nuovo centro pasti

📔 Comune di Alessandria invests 9.26 million euros for school canteens (2024-2027), up 859k euros. Over 2500 students to receive balanced menus with organic and local products. CIRFOOD, the contract winner, invested over 1 million euros to modernize the Einaudi cooking center. New menus will be seasonal with a 4-week rotation. Special diets are catered for with separate facilities. Einaudi center provides about 3000 meals daily and has an open day on September 21. "Menu Chiaro" app available for families to monitor meals.
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La rivincita della pizza romana: TEMA di Francesca Marcantognini

🍕 Francesca Marcantognini, a young entrepreneur and chef, led the rebirth of thin and crispy Roman pizza with her pizzeria TEMA in Milan, 2022. TEMA was ranked among the 350 best pizzerias in Italy by 50 Top Pizza Lombardia 2023. The pizzeria moved and reinvented itself as TEMA - Roma in una Pizza in Aprilia, Lazio, inaugurated on July 16, 2024, focusing on local and seasonal ingredients from Latina and Rome provinces. Notable menu items include Bazzoffia Sezzese, pizza with a diameter of over 30 cm, and a special bread that changes flavor weekly.
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Maestro Reserva: l'eccellenza del rum con 135 anni di esperienza

🍸 Maestro Reserva, a masterpiece by Brugal, boasts 135 years of rum-making expertise. Fifth-generation Maestra Ronera Jassil Villanueva utilizes a unique Dark Aromatic Toasting technique, avoiding sugars and additives, leading to a rum with vanilla, velvety caramel, nutty hints, and light smoke notes. No specific dates or numbers concerning production, release, or distribution are provided in the article, which primarily discusses the rum's creation process and flavor profile, along with Brugal's history since its founding in 1888. Brugal's premium aged rums are distributed exclusively in Italy by Velier, a company with over 75 years in the spirits industry.
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