Conferenze e Fiere

🍹 Stock Spirits launches Limoncè Aperitivo, marking a strategic move into the aperitif market with a multi-million euro investment. Limoncè Aperitivo, made with Sicilian Femminello lemons and without artificial additives, boasts a 14.8% alcohol content, pairing well in a Limoncè Spritz cocktail. The product will be available in France, Germany, Poland, Italy, Czech Republic, the Balkans, and Slovakia. The launch is supported by a large-scale marketing campaign, including digital ads, in-store activations, and experiential events, with branding by Milanese design agency Robilant. CEO Jean-Christophe Coutures aims for Stock Spirits to become the leading traditional alcohol company in Europe by 2027.

🍸 Over 850 million aperitifs served in Italy last year, with 75% of Italians indulging at least monthly. Coffee is a daily ritual for 80% of Italians, almost 3 out of 4 are regular or avid coffee drinkers. Starbucks Reserve™ Roastery Milano's exclusive Signature Cocktails list by Andrea Villa, a three-time Italian Coffee in Good Spirits champion, launched on March 10 at Arriviamo™ Bar. The list features six exclusive cocktails using the Milano Roastery Microblend and celebrates Italian flavors and aromas. A presentation event is scheduled for March 20 at the Starbucks Reserve™ Roastery Milano.

🎂 Easter 2025 at Chef Cannavacciuolo's pastry lab introduces three new "Colombe" cakes, joining five classic flavors. The new White Chocolate and Raspberry Easter Egg stands out with its white and intense raspberry contrast. A traditional tribute is the "Colomba alla pastiera," while the "Colomba integrale al cioccolato fondente e mirtilli rossi" caters to well-being. The "Colomba senza canditi" offers vanilla bourbon aroma without candied fruit. The "Dolce di Pasqua vegano" combines mango and candied ginger flavors. These Easter treats can be ordered from https://shop.antoninocannavacciuolo.it/lancio-pasqua-2025/.

🔔 In Milan, on March 10th, the Associazione Ambasciatori del Gusto hosts its annual Congresso annuale Futura 2025 with a special meeting on March 12th at Abbazia di Chiaravalle, where Grana Padano was first created in 1135. Around 100 participants will celebrate the world's most consumed DOP cheese, highlighting its territorial value. The Grana Padano Foundation, housed in the Abbey, supports social, cultural, and artistic projects. In 2024, the Consortium processed 5,635,153 Grana Padano wheels, a 3.27% increase from the previous year, involving 50,000 people in the production chain, with a 9% export increase to 2,694,882 wheels. Total sales reached €4 billion, with 48% (€1.85 billion) in Italy and 52% (€2.15 billion) abroad. Since 1954, the Consortium ensures the cheese's quality, and on April 24, 2002, was officially recognized for the DOP protection and promotion by the Ministry of Agricultural and Forestry Policies.

🍕 Chef Gaetano Torrente of "Al Convento" in Cetara (SA) will feature at Eataly Milano Smeraldo's Food&Pizza Theatre on Wednesday, March 12 at 20:00 for the Giovani Talenti event. The €68 dinner includes wine, water, and coffee, requiring reservation. Upcoming events include Valerio Serino on March 25 and Osteria Billis on May 7, showcasing the future of Italian gastronomy with a focus on sustainability and local producers.

🍸 On March 8, for International Women's Day, Rome Marriott Grand Hotel Flora's bar manager Alessio Mercuri created the "Flower Rain" cocktail, a spring-inspired drink for women to celebrate with. Made with Kingston dark rum (50ml), Bols Lychee liqueur (20ml), white melon cubes, pineapple puree (30ml), lime-flavored Oleo saccharum (15ml), lime juice (25ml), and a unique red caramelized sugar stalk garnish. The hotel's rich history dates back to 1905 and includes 129 rooms, 24 suites, 6 meeting rooms, a gym, and a "SPA suite.

🍷 Vini Selvaggi returns to Rome on March 9-10, 2025, at the new San Paolo District venue. The fifth edition will feature nearly 120 wineries from various nationalities. The 2024 event had over 4,000 attendees in two days. Organizers Lorenzo Macinanti, Giulia Arimattei, and Francesco Testa emphasize artisanal, low-intervention wine-making. Special sensory tastings and talks, including "Culture di Vigna" and "All Blinds Tasting," are scheduled. Entry to Vini Selvaggi is for adults only, with tickets at €25 (pre-sale) and €15 for horeca operators.

🍴 Chef Pierluca Ardito will feature at “FOODART Trends – Il Menù del Futuro” on March 10 at 15:30 at Istituto Eccelsa, Alberobello (BA). The event, organized by Unilever Food Solutions in collaboration with the Federazione Italiana Cuochi (FIC), is free and available in person or via streaming. Ardito, also Executive Chef at Nobis and Grand Hotel La Chiusa di Chietri, will interpret the "Cibo Benessere" trend, showcasing three original recipes, highlighting the global "Future Menus" report's key trends.

🏕️ ASTOI Confindustria Viaggi will participate in the BMT (Borsa Mediterranea del Turismo) from March 13-15, 2025, in Naples at Mostra D’Oltremare with a Villaggio ASTOI format. The event features Tour Operators like Alidays, Alpitour, Costa Crociere, and others. ASTOI partnered with Progecta Srl to offer travel agents an attendance package including Frecciarossa train travel, transfers, fair entry, meals, and accommodation options for March 13 or 14. A 5/7% increase in travel bookings is expected for 2025, with the summer season being pivotal. BMT is seen as a strategic event for industry networking and reinforcing organized tourism.

🎂 The "Mille&UnBabà" pastry contest, organized by Mulino Caputo, held its fourth edition on March 17 at the Grand Hotel Vesuvio in Naples, featuring international pastry chefs from Peru, Argentina, Japan, Iran, France, and Italy. Judges included Sal De Riso, Gennaro Esposito, Sabatino Sirica, and Antimo Caputo. The winner will receive 1000 kg of Mulino Caputo flour and a €1000 prize. The event showcases the culinary traditions of Naples and the fusion of international flavors.