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Burger Battle Italia 2026: Salvatore Diodato vince la finale con il ”Bad bacon jam”

🍔 Salvatore Diodato of Unico Smash in Latina triumphed in the Burger Battle Italia 2026 at Beer&Food Attraction. His "Bad bacon jam" burger combined orange, cheddar, beef or salmon patty, bacon jam, Teriyaki sauce, and Scoops fries. The competition toured Rome, Venice, and Naples, ending in Rimini. Six finalists presented creative burgers; Diodato won using bacon jam in the "Out of the box" round. The event was backed by Lantmännen Unibake and key sponsors.
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Homepetition 2026: riparte il format di sfida tra chef

🍴 On February 23, 2026, in San Giorgio di Piano near Bologna, Comfort Home Restaurant's Homepetition culinary challenge returns. Chefs Federico Pettazzoni and Mario Zamboni host this event where 15 diners vote on competing dishes. The first 2026 event features chef Alessandro Panichi. Comfort Home aims for authentic hospitality, focusing on simple yet elegant dishes. The format includes six tables and six dishes, with diners voting blind. The full 2026 schedule is on Comfort Home Restaurant's social media.
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Casoni Liquori presenta a Beer&Food Attraction 2026 il restyling della linea 1814

🍺 Casoni Liquori, a historic Modenese distillery, will participate in Beer&Food Attraction 2026 at pavilion D5, stand 050. The event serves as a platform to showcase the restyled 1814 line, including Aperitivo, Bitter, and Vermouth. The restyling focuses on new labels to enhance brand recognition and distinctiveness, without altering the products' quality. Manuel Greco, Trade Marketing Manager, emphasizes the strategic importance of the fair for professional engagement and market exploration.
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Il Lugana DOC alle Olimpiadi invernali: a Casa Veneto il racconto del territorio del Lago di Garda

🏆 Lugana DOC will represent Italian excellence at the Winter Olympics in Milan Cortina 2026, showcasing at Casa Veneto in Cortina. On February 18, from 16:00 to 17:00, Destination Verona & Garda Foundation will highlight the Lake Garda region. The event includes a tasting of the 2024 Lugana vintage. With 2,600 hectares and 214 producers, Lugana exports over 60% of its wine. This initiative strengthens its international presence, blending sports, culture, and wine.
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Prosciutto di San Daniele DOP: un motore di sviluppo per le persone e il territorio

🥜 2025, 650 professionals received training from the Consorzio del Prosciutto di San Daniele, with 2,300 operators from normal trade and Horeca participating in sessions. 5,500 consumers attended masterclasses. 32% of San Daniele del Friuli visitors come for the DOP ham, contributing to 160,000 tourists annually. The ham's economic impact totals over €1.15 billion, with €360 million in production revenue, generating an additional €2.2 per euro. The national DOP system exceeded €20.7 billion in 2024.
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Birra nel fuori casa: una ricerca svela trend di consumo e opportunità

🍺 In 2026, Beer&Food Attraction highlighted the strategic role of beer in Italy's HoReCa sector. According to AssoBirra's study with Ipsos Doxa, 62% of managers value beer for socializing, with 66% in hotels and 64% in bars. Lager/pils is preferred by 56%, while 36% opt for local craft beers. The Center of Italy leads in beer's social role at 69%. Sustainable practices like recycling are prevalent, yet structured actions remain limited.
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Fine wines, rallenta la domanda USA: il mercato verso un nuovo equilibrio

🍷 Bordeaux and Champagne dominated the fine wine market from February 6-12, 2023. Bordeaux's market share increased to 41%, up from 32.2% the previous week, while Champagne reached 17.8%. The U.S. buyers reduced their market share from 20% to 13%, with American wines at 4.6%. This reflects a cautious U.S. market, focusing on high-value purchases amid inflation and generational shifts. Tuscany's San Guido led the Italian wines, and Screaming Eagle's Sauvignon Blanc was popular.
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Opera celebra il Vermouth: eventi, degustazioni e menu firmato Stefano Sforza

🍷 Il 19 febbraio, a Via Sant’Antonio da Padova 3, si terrà una cena speciale al ristorante Opera Ingegno e Creatività, parte del Fuori Salone del Vermouth. Il menu, creato dallo chef Stefano Sforza, accompagnerà i vermouth della Cascina Tetti Battuti. Il Salone del Vermouth avverrà dal 21 al 22 febbraio, includendo degustazioni dei Vermouth di Torino Rosso e Bianco. Il menu degustazione costa 130 euro, con vermouth abbinato.
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Beer&Food Attraction 2026 fotografa un settore in evoluzione

🍺 Italian Exhibition Group's Beer&Food Attraction 2026 concluded on February 17. Craft beer consumption in horeca grew by 5% compared to 2024, despite a 20% increase in alcohol consumption awareness due to new road laws. Birra dell'Eremo from Assisi won "Birrificio dell'Anno 2026," with eight awards. The horeca market exceeds €100 billion, employing 1.5 million people. The dining share expanded from 9.4% to 15.6% over nine years, while low/no-alcohol beverages increased by 13%.
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