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🧀 Giovanna Frova, Country Manager of Switzerland Cheese Marketing Italia, clarified that Raclette Suisse® is not involved in the recent Listeria concerns related to French raclette. This Swiss cheese is made with pasteurized cow’s milk, without additives, synthetic coatings, or preservatives, adhering to strict quality controls. The product is lactose-free and features an updated logo for clear identification. Raclette Suisse® maintains high standards, ensuring a 100% natural and safe cheese choice.

🍌 Eminente rum is crafted by César Martí, Cuba's youngest Maestro Ronero, and is inspired by 19th-century Cuban eaux de vie. Martí, who became a Maestro in just nine years, created Eminente Gran Reserva, a 10-year-aged rum with 43.2% alcohol content. In 2021, Martí was named "Primer Maestro del ron cubano." The rum, rich in flavor from Sauternes cask finishing, pairs well with gourmet dishes like foie gras and blue cheese.

🍾 Probios, a Tuscan company since 1978, introduces the Pandolce Natale Vegan, a plant-based variant excluding lactose, butter, and eggs, sweetened with agave syrup. The Vegan Probios range includes Dolce Natale with chocolate or red fruits. New Dolce Natale Vegan features dark chocolate and candied orange. Gluten-free selections include Panettone and Pandoro, available in 500g and mini sizes. All products are organic, low-impact, and available online and in specialized stores.

☕ Gambero Rosso's "Guida Caffè e Torrefazioni d'Italia 2026," curated by Andrej Godina and Mauro Illiano, reviewed hundreds of roasteries. Testing over 1000 coffees, 158 labels earned the top "Tre Macinini" rating. Caffè Agust was Torrefazione dell'Anno, Nespresso won Torrefazione Home dell'Anno, and Cafezal received Torrefazione Specialty dell'Anno. The guide is a comprehensive resource exploring coffee roasting, sensory qualities, and extraction techniques. Over 200 roasteries participated, using various extraction methods and adhering to precise protocols.