Conferenze e Fiere

🌊 Explora Journeys launched the 'Mediterranean Journeys Collection' with its inaugural voyage in early April from Barcelona. Celebrations included the opening of the MSC Barcelona Cruise Terminal on April 3, 2025. Guests can sail the Western and Eastern Mediterranean until November 2025, visiting Italy, Greece, Turkey, France, and more. Destinations feature iconic locations and lesser-known ports like Skiathos, Portofino, St. Tropez, and Mahón. The new MSC Barcelona Cruise Terminal offers a unique embarkation or disembarkation experience.

🍷 Vinitaly 2025 faces uncertainties like U.S. tariffs, consumption decline, and climate impact. Organic wine, predicted to reach $25 billion by 2030 from $9 billion, resists climate challenges. Italy boasts 133,000 hectares of organic vineyards (23% of national vineyards), with 40% in Tuscany and 36% in Sicily, and over 30,000 specialized operators. Organic wine sales in Italy hit €57.5 million in 2023, a 6.5% increase, surpassing conventional wine growth. Vinitaly will feature MasterClasses and tastings to highlight organic and biodynamic regional specialties.

🍕 Latte Berna inaugurated its first flagship store in Naples at Via Bernini 47 and hosts an event featuring Gino Sorbillo on Saturday, April 5, from 17:00 to 18:30. Sorbillo will present a special milk-based pizza, showcasing the partnership between Latte Berna's products and Neapolitan culinary tradition. The store is open Thursday to Sunday, 10:00 to 19:00, with free entry until June 15, and special events require reservation via QR code on latteberna.it.

🍴 Roberto confirms third-year collaboration as a technical partner with Vinitaly, set to take place in Verona from April 6-9, 2025. The company will unveil a new visual for Torinesi breadsticks, reflecting a blend of tradition and modern aesthetics. This rebranding aims to enhance the premium positioning and authenticity of Roberto. Additionally, Roberto announces a new partnership with Prosecco DOC, further cementing its role in Italian gastronomic experiences. The company, established in 1962, continues to innovate while maintaining its traditional Italian recipes.

🍕 Umberto Calemme, a renowned pizzaiolo from Cocciuto, Milan, showcased Neapolitan pizza at Parizza in Paris on April 2. Collaborating with Molino Casillo and Solania, he captivated the audience with his culinary artistry. Parizza, since 2011, has been a pivotal event for Italian gastronomy professionals. Calemme's masterclass was a highlight, featuring innovative pizza preparations and immediate audience success, reinforcing his status as a top Italian and international pizza craftsman.

💡 Imoon, an Italian lighting company, showcased its innovations at Euroluce 2025 from April 8-13, at Pavilion 2, Stand A11. Known for retail lighting excellence, Imoon now extends its focus to architectural lighting. Marco Antonacci, retail division manager, emphasizes customized lighting solutions. The immersive stand experience designed by Matteo Piedi, featured a lunar theme, leading visitors through light and space narratives. The LEM system, a highly customizable modular lighting solution, was unveiled, created by Architects Alessandro Pedretti and Andrea Benedetto. Founded in 2010 and based in Milan, Imoon operates internationally in retail and hospitality.

🏖️ Amonti Chalets, a luxury resort in Molini di Tures, Alto Adige, will open on May 15. Offering 23 accommodations ranging from suites to 4 types of chalets (Panorama, Forest, Mountain, Treehouse) and two-story villas (Pool and Premium). An elegant interior design caters to couples and families. The three-level Spa House features indoor/outdoor pools, saunas, steam baths, and treatments from Qms and Team Dr Joseph. Chef Tina Marcelli, awarded a Michelin Green Star in 2024, heads the resort's culinary experience, focusing on local, micro-seasonal products at the main restaurant Johanns and the Club House, with exclusive tasting menus at the gourmet section.

🍕 Agugiaro & Figna's brand Le 5 Stagioni will bring their philosophy of passion, conscious choices, and responsible innovation to the World Pizza Championship, held from April 8 to 10 at Fiera di Parma. As the main sponsor, Le 5 Stagioni focuses on professional training and sustainable innovation. Special attention is on the “Pizzaiolo per il Cambiamento” award for sustainable choices. The event also features the international Pizza Agent competition for Le 5 Stagioni agents, numerous masterclasses, and the debut of the new Farina TipoZero Manitoba flour, made from 100% North American wheat, ideal for long fermentations and high hydration levels. The event's schedule and masterclass registration are available at https://campionatomondialedellapizza.le5stagioni.it/.

🍷 Cocchi, founded in Asti in 1891, will exhibit at Vinitaly from April 6 to 9, 2025, in Pavilion 10, Stand Q3. They will showcase their Vermouth di Torino including Storico Vermouth di Torino and Extra Dry "Ricetta Piemontese", and other aromatized wines like Barolo Chinato. The event marks the international debut of Alta Langa DOCG Espressione Bianc 2018 and Espressione Noir 2018, showcasing Chardonnay and Pinot Nero from Piedmont. Cocchi is known globally for its Metodo Classico Alta Langa DOCG and flavored wines, maintaining quality and creativity over 133 years.

🍴 Associazione Professionale Cuochi Italiani (APCI) unveiled its new National Team and the Tour 2025 project on April 2 in Milan. APCI CHEF LAB, known for innovation and creativity, is set to travel Italy with its team. The squad includes chefs from various regions, focusing on young talent and sustainable cooking. With a past record of over 800 chefs, 1052 downloaded recipe books, and 2583 km traveled, the new tour includes dates across Italy, starting April 7 in Puglia and concluding December 1 in Campania.