Conferenze e Fiere

🍯 Latterie Vicentine will showcase at Marca, Bologna Fiere on January 15-16, 2025, with a 70 sqm booth (Padiglione 26, Stand A56-B55). The dairy cooperative processes 110 million liters of milk, producing 340,000 wheels of Asiago DOP Fresco, 42,000 wheels of Aged Asiago DOP, and 77,000 wheels of Grana Padano DOP, leading to a turnover exceeding €95 million. This year, an innovative culinary presentation by a chef will feature Asiago cheese.

🛫 Omio's 2025 'Travel predictions' see a trend in overnight intercity travel, luxury night trains in England and Italy, and "capital and surroundings" trips expanding beyond major cities. The NowNext '24 report confirms the continued allure of capitals. Upcoming are a high-speed train from Barcelona to Toulouse by Renfe and a direct Amsterdam-London route by Eurostar. U.S. Congress changes are anticipated, while climate conditions may boost Mediterranean travel during cooler seasons. Notable events include Rome's Jubilee and Expo 2025 in Osaka. Omio forecasts popular destinations for 2025: Brighton (UK), Tromsø (Norway), Villajoyosa (Spain), Varenna (Italy), Nova Gorica (Slovenia), Folegandros (Greece), Tirana (Albania), Ahr Valley (Germany), Pittsburgh (Pennsylvania, USA), and Santa Barbara (California, USA). For more information, visit Omio and NowNext websites.

🌍 Italy features three destinations in the New York Times' list of 52 places to visit: Milan, in anticipation of the 2026 Winter Olympics, will offer public access to the Design Week in 2025 and is enhancing its appeal with exhibitions and historical restorations. The Rhaetian Trail is a 170 km path across Veneto, Trentino-Alto Adige, and Lombardy, ideal for slow tourism and accessible via electric bike. Sicily's Divide is a 460 km route from Trapani to Catania, showcasing vineyards, historical villages, and archaeological sites. Meanwhile, Germany's Bild highlights Puglia as a trendy European destination, with its white sand beaches, trulli-lined streets in Alberobello, and local cuisine. Other emerging destinations for 2025 include Albania's Riviera, Slovenia for its hiking, and Georgia for its unique cultural and natural experiences. The list also mentions Jane Austen's England, celebrating her 250th birthday, and Amsterdam's 750th anniversary. New locations like Pakistan's Nangma Valley and Nuuk in Greenland are made accessible, and New York, celebrating its 400th anniversary in 2025, boasts a rich cultural scene including the reopening of the Frick Collection and the expansion of the New Museum.

🌽 On January 20 and 21, the 4th edition of 'Anteprima olio extravergine Dop Umbria' will take place, showcasing the regional olive oil season. Organized by Strade dell’olio evo dop Umbria, with the Chamber of Commerce and the municipality of Spoleto, the event will feature experiential olive oil tourism, offering tours focused on oil culture, landscapes, and art, and precedes the 'Frantoi aperti' event set for October 18 to November 16.

🍴 The gastronomic event "Metti una sera a cena…" will take place on Thursday, January 16, 2025, at Pizzeria Ro.Vi in Ercolano, featuring a collaboration between Ercolano and Torre del Greco restaurateurs. Michelin-starred chef Vincenzo Guarino and Pastry Chef Carmine Di Donna, a member of the Accademia Maestri Pasticceri Italiani since 2017, will be present. The evening's theme "Rosso Corallo" will start at 20:00 and showcase a menu centered on the color red. For bookings, contact 081 461 76 90.

🚂 Over 2,000 passengers daily utilize the new Milan-Bolzano RegioExpress line since December 15. Franco Lucente, Arno Kompatscher, Daniel Alfreider, and Renzo Caramaschi announced the possibility of increasing services due to its success. The train departs Milan at 06:43 and Bolzano at 16:57, with the journey taking approximately 4 hours. This route supports the upcoming Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics by promoting rail travel. Operated by Trenord's 'Caravaggio' train, it includes multiple intermediate stops.

🎭 The SIGEP event in Rimini features 67 Ambasciatori Pasticceri from the APEI association, led by Maestro Iginio Massari. Scheduled from January 18-22, with activities like masterclasses, talks, tastings, and awards at Padigione Hall Sud, n. 043 and partner companies. Highlighted is the January 19 event with renowned pastry chefs like Pierre Hermè and Jordi Roca. APEI will participate in the Italian Pastry Championship with members Marta Boccanera, Vincenzo Donnarumma, and Rocco Scutellà involved. Updates available on apeitalia.it and APEI's social channels.

📣 On January 19th, Hosh charming events in Acireale, Catania, will host a charity dinner organized by "Associazione Il Faro" and Chef Luca Miuccio of Grand Hotel San Pietro, Taormina. The dinner supports "Impara giocando", a facility for recreational activities for the association's members. Chef Mario Casu among others will contribute to the menu, while the event also features Chef Dionisio Randazzo, Enrico Giuffrida, Andrea Di Prima, and Pastry Chef Luca Cammaroto. "Associazione Il Faro" was founded in 2020 by Claudia Condorelli and currently has 70 member families. The dinner starts at 8 PM and donations begin at a minimum of 100 euros per person. Reservations can be made at 351 5219844 or segreteria@famiglieoltre.it. The event is supported by various sponsors and the Assemblea Regionale Siciliana.

🍴 Giorgio Locatelli, renowned Italian chef, discussed future projects and career in an exclusive interview on the "Foodminds" podcast, announcing the closure of his historic London restaurant and the opening of a new restaurant in the National Gallery of London, set for May 2025. Locatelli won the public tender against thirty competitors, aiming to highlight Italian cuisine at the prestigious institution. Despite the closure of his long-standing restaurant, Locatelli sees it as a natural evolution and is excited about the new challenge.