Conferenze e Fiere

🍷 Ditta Artigianale, an Italian specialty coffee roastery, celebrates International Women's Day with "Fiorimisù," a signature coffee available in six Florence locations and a new store at Corso Magenta 31 in Milan. On March 8th, from 4-6 PM, Ditta Artigianale Piazza Ferrucci in Florence hosts "Fragranze da Gustare," an event combining scent and taste, including the specialty coffee "Macaron Buontalenti & Lampone." The company reflects traditional café values and has earned Tre Chicchi e Tre Tazzine from Gambero Rosso's Bar d'Italia 2025 guide.

🎂 Fiasconaro, a Sicilian pastry excellence, unveils its Easter 2025 creation: the Colomba with Leonforte IGP peach candied fruits. This new offering from the Castelbuono-based patisserie, led by Nicola, fuses traditional flavors with innovative touches. The company, founded in 1953 and now in its third generation, closed 2023 with over €34 million in revenue and an international presence in 70 countries, with exports making up 30% of total sales. Top foreign markets include the USA, Spain, Switzerland, France, Germany, and Canada. The brand celebrates a 7-year partnership with Dolce&Gabbana and continues to expand its product lines, which served past dignitaries and even astronauts.

🍺 At the Beer&Food Attraction, Fabio Russo interviewed Salvatore Mascaro, Trade Marketing Manager of Ferrarelle, unveiling innovative canned water and a new Chinotto flavor beverage made with Ferrarelle effervescent water and Savona Chinotto infusion. The highlight is the launch of Electa, a new oligomineral natural water brand, low in sodium and carbonates, complementing Ferrarelle's premium horeca offerings along with established Ferrarelle and Maxima references.

🍕 Molino Dallagiovanna brings back the Pizza Bit Competition for its fourth edition to elect the new Dallagiovanna Pizza Ambassador. The 2026 event introduces TheFork as a new partner, offering a special prize, and includes Gambero Rosso as a media partner. The competition includes nine regional contests leading to three semifinals, with the finale scheduled for September 2026 in Gragnano Trebbiense. Registrations are open until April 11, 2025. Past winners include Riccardo Tamburrano (2024), with Moretti Forni as the technical sponsor.

🏠 The Jubilee Year 2025 in Rome is expected to draw 35 million visitors, with an anticipated economic impact of 30 billion euros, of which 10 billion euros are projected for Rome alone. Vacation rental hosts have an opportunity to maximize earnings by preparing for the increased demand, optimizing listings for visibility, adjusting prices strategically, ensuring compliance with local regulations, and using Chekin to automate guest management. Chekin provides features such as remote check-ins, automatic tax calculation, guest registration with authorities, and secure online payments. Hosts are encouraged to begin preparations now to capitalize on this historic event.

🍰 Divina Colomba 2025 finale on March 11 in Bari at Levante Prof; 15 finalists in Tradizionale category, 10 in Cioccolato, 5 in Salata; selection on Feb 18-19; criteria include taste, texture, aroma, quality ingredients; live sourdough, no sulfurous anhydride in candied fruit; Goloasi, founded by Massimiliano Dell’Aera, organizer; launched in 2019, spin-off of Mastro Panettone from 2017.

🍴 The APCI National Symposium returns on March 10, 2025, from 11:00 to 15:00 at the prestigious Palazzo Caracciolo in Naples, focusing on professional growth in modern catering. Renowned chef Gennaro Esposito and pastry chef Carmine Di Donna will share insights. An exclusive placé lunch by Fedegroup follows, allowing networking among chefs and press, and the day concludes with the APCI National Assembly discussing the future of the profession.

🍵 SaiTe's "Tisane d'Arte" are 100% natural, vegan infusions inspired by the beauty and culture of Italian cities. Priced at €10, the tisanes come in eco-friendly, 100% plastic-free packaging, including recyclable uncoated paper, water-soluble inks, and reusable glass or tin containers. Each tea blend captures the essence of a different Italian city, from the sophisticated flavors of Venice's apple, almond, and cinnamon, to the regal black tea with caramel of Turin, and the coastal freshness of Capri with lemongrass and blackcurrant. Available for purchase on www.saite.it.

🍻 Levante PROF's Splash Expo, organized by Bar Project Academy, will be held from March 9 to 12 at Fiera del Levante in Bari, featuring over 2,000 square meters of exhibition space, 120 stands, and around 100 guests. The event focuses on beverages and hospitality, highlighting Made in Italy eno-agroalimentary excellence and providing networking, workshops, masterclasses, live competitions, and demonstrations. A Start-Up Village with 30 desks showcases emerging companies, and the region of Puglia promotes local agroalimentary products. Special events include Fuori Splash, a dinner in Sala Murat, and satellite events involving over 50 local bars and bistros. For more information, visit www.splashexpo.it.

🍺 During Beer&Food Attraction 2025, HorecaTv interviewed Gianmarco Esposito, the Commercial Director of Partesa, a company under Heineken Italia specializing in sales, distribution, consulting, and training for the Horeca channel. Partesa showcased premium beers with 20 taps, including low and zero alcohol options, aligning with current trends. They offer services like consulting and training in collaboration with Heineken's Università della Birra, aiming to promote beer culture.