Conferenze e Fiere

🎨 14 maggio, a Riccione, si è conclusa la seconda edizione del concorso artistico biennale "Making Life Sweeter Together" di Casa Optima Group. La vincitrice è Olga Buga della classe 5C, seguita da Kovalchuk Ksenia e Rebecca Arcangeli, entrambe della classe 5F. Gli studenti hanno rivisitato la "Corporate Image" di Casa Optima, ispirandosi alle "Sweet Arts". I primi tre classificati riceveranno premi in denaro. Casa Optima tornerà nel 2027.

🍕 Dal 19 al 21 maggio 2025, alla Mostra d'Oltremare di Napoli, Casolaro presenterà un servizio di personalizzazione di piatti in porcellana a TuttoPizza. Al Padiglione 5, stand 539/540, i professionisti Horeca potranno progettare decorazioni in tempo reale con il team grafico. Fondata nel 1868, Casolaro, punto di riferimento Horeca, combina artigianalità e tecnologia avanzata, come un forno a tunnel, per creazioni uniche e resistenti.

🍮 Sal De Riso received the "Eccellenza della Pasticceria Italiana" award yesterday in Naples aboard the Amerigo Vespucci. The award, backed by the Minister of Agriculture, supports Italian cuisine's UNESCO intangible heritage candidacy. Sal De Riso, AMPI president, was recognized for his contributions to Italian pastry and promoting Italian taste globally. Star chefs Nino Di Costanzo and Giuseppe Stanzione also received accolades. The event occurred on the Amerigo Vespucci, promoting Italian excellence internationally.

☕ Landhausbar Barista Cup, May 16, at Landhaus Bar, Bolzano. Julius Meinl, in collaboration with Renovas and Il Sorriso – das Lächeln, hosts. 20 young baristas showcase espresso and cappuccino skills. Audience judges in an event promoting inclusion and talent. Gloriette Gold coffee blend highlights fair trade and organic values. Julius Meinl invests in responsible sourcing, sustainability, and social responsibility, reflecting its 160-year tradition as a global coffee culture ambassador.

🚩 Oleificio Zucchi, established in 1810, featured prominently at the Linkontro event and the 73rd Sagra del Pesce di Camogli on May 11. Celebrating 215 years, it showcased its "Zucchi Fritto Libero!" oil, developed with Bari University's science department, which reduces frying odor by 50%. At Camogli, 3,000 liters of this oil fried 30 quintals of fish. The company’s sustainable 100% Italian Extra Virgin Olive Oil, certified Made Green in Italy, also highlighted its commitment to innovation and sustainability.

🍺 "Granda in Piazza", seconda edizione, trasforma Torino in un hub per gli appassionati di birre artigianali, con oltre 30 diverse birre da degustare ogni sera. L'evento è stato ideato da Ivano Astesana, founder di Granda, per consolidare relazioni e spalancare una porta sulla scena birraria internazionale. Il festival, in totale, vedrà la partecipazione di 10 birrifici europei, tra cui Svizzera, Regno Unito, Irlanda, Olanda, Estonia, Svezia e Danimarca, con 36 birre diverse presentate ogni sera dai Mastri Birrai. Si terranno panel giornalieri su tematiche brassicole. L'evento si svolgerà a Torino in Piazza dei Mestieri dal 6 all'8 giugno con libero ingresso e possibilità di acquistare gettoni per le degustazioni.

🍺 Heineken® extends its Bar Dating initiative to Milan with live events on May 16 and 17, aiming to help young adults break out of their social bubbles and explore new bars. Research commissioned by Heineken® showed that while 73% of Italian youth frequent the same bars, 50% find their social life lacking and 58% wish to discover new venues like they do with dating apps. Tommaso Zorzi, the ambassador, will join the May 16 event at Bar Magenta. The events offer unique experiences and involve selected local bars, including Deseo, Cantiere, and 11Clubroom. Registration for Bar Dating events is available on bardating.heineken.com.

🍸 World Cocktail Day celebrated on May 13 commemorates the first official definition of "cocktail" in 1806. Mattia Pastori introduces four new summer 2025 cocktails at TuttoFood 2025, highlighting biodiversity and sustainable innovation. Drinks include the Canchanchara Shakerata with organic multifloral honey, Kala Namak Sour featuring Himalayan Kala Namak salt, Ancora un Bacio as a tribute for Franco's 10th anniversary, and Mulino Highball representing Italian summer flavors. Ingredients range from rum and botanical spirits to Sardinian whisky and sake.

🍕 The 8th edition of TuttoPizza will take place at Mostra d'Oltremare in Naples from May 19-21, 2025, expecting 190+ exhibitors, 80+ master pizza makers, and numerous business opportunities. The 2025 event aims for increased international presence, with a simultaneous fair in Shanghai, China, during SIAL Shanghai. The last edition boasted 35,800 professional visitors, 180 exhibitors, 300 brands, 30 events, and 110 accredited journalists. Sponsors include the Campania Regional Council and Napoli Municipality, with highlights such as a pizza museum, themed areas like Tuttobirra and Tuttopane, and a special pizza award commemorating Naples' 2500th foundation year.

🏠 Lesaffre Italia, a leader in fresh yeast, sourdough, and baking ingredients, will conduct a training event for the Associazione Panificatori Parma on May 15, 2025, from 13:30 to 16:00 at the Baking Center™ in Sissa Trecasali, Parma. Christophe Carlo, Baking Center™ Manager, will share ideas and solutions for innovative snacking and lunch options. The 130th anniversary of the L’hirondelle brand is highlighted, along with products like Ibis Top Green, Inventis Troppo Pinsa, and Ibis Pansoffice. Reservations can be made by contacting Christophe Carlo at 333 6229388 or c.carlo@lesaffre.com.