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🗺 Alberto Corti, a key figure in the tourism sector, has passed away at 61. He served as the national head of tourism at Confcommercio. Corti graduated from Bocconi University in 1988 and held significant roles, including director at Buon Viaggio Network (1993-1995) and Univergomma (1995-1999). From 2008 to 2013, he was the general director of Federviaggio-FTO before assuming his final role in Confcommercio until October 2013.

🍳 Extra Cuoca 2025 registration closes on September 30, 2025, celebrating female chefs' talents with olive oil. Originating from the collaboration between Ercole Olivario Prize, Donne dell'Olio APS, and Lady Chef, it features free entry, up to four recipes per participant across four categories, and a final cooking showdown. Winners are selected by specialized juries evaluating sensory oil profiles, ingredient choice, and creativity, concluding with eight winners. Contact extracuoca@umbria.camcom.it for details.

🍸 Dal 22 al 28 settembre 2025, la Negroni Week celebra il cocktail iconico con eventi globali. In Italia, il Negroni, inventato a Firenze negli anni '20, viene reinterpretato in luoghi come Terrazza Les Étoiles e Il Marchese. Quest'ultimo offre una versione analcolica. 50 con Vista a Maiori e Anavà a Roma propongono variazioni uniche. Masa Rooftop a Roma trasforma il Negroni in un'esperienza culturale, con influenze da Nord Africa, Medio Oriente e Sud America.

🍴 European Foodservice Summit 2025 in Amsterdam reveals dining habits across the "Big Five": UK, Germany, France, Italy, and Spain. From June 2019 to June 2025, consumer spending on dining increased by 10%, though visits remain 10% below pre-COVID levels. Solo dining rose sharply, now 15.6% of restaurant visits, while delivery services like Uber Eats captured 3.7% of the dining market. Alcohol consumption fell by 7% in early 2025, with non-alcoholic alternatives up by 2%.

🍦 Doppio trionfo per i fratelli Squatrito al Festival del Gelato Artigianale Scirubetta 2025 a Reggio Calabria (13-16 settembre). Alessandro ha vinto la Giuria Tecnica e Vincenzo la Giuria Popolare. L'evento ha attratto oltre 100 mila presenze, con partecipanti internazionali. Prossimi eventi a Barcellona Pozzo di Gotto (21 settembre) e Milazzo (26-28 settembre). La Scirubetta ha sottolineato il ruolo del Gelato Solidale e l'impatto della comunità del gelato artigianale.

🍴 Windoria Top Holding Ltd, formed by La Doria and Winland Foods, boasts a $4 billion revenue, 28 state-of-the-art facilities, and 5,000 employees. With roots dating back to 1848, it operates globally, managing over 40 regional and national brands, and owns 11 pasta facilities across North America and Europe. Windoria caters to the growing demand for premium, healthy foods in North America, where private label sales have surpassed national brands for three years, with 71% of U.S. consumers viewing them as equal or superior.

🥃 Whiskey Sour emerged around 1869 in the U.S. as a scaled-down punch, with first mention in *The Overland Monthly*. Robert Vermiere introduced an egg white variant in 1922. The International Bartenders Association officially listed it in 1993. IBA recipe: 45 ml bourbon whiskey, 25 ml lemon juice, 20 ml sugar syrup, optional 20 ml egg white; shake with ice. The New York Sour, circa 1870-1880 Chicago, adds red wine. Films from 1955 to 2022 featured it.