Conferenze e Fiere

🍾 During Vinitaly in Verona (April 6-9), Salumi Coati's renowned products were featured at "La Merenda dei Campioni". The event showcased the Salame Ungherese Lenta Stagionatura and Salame Milano Lenta Stagionatura, both awarded 5 pins by the Guida I Salumi d'Italia. Fabio Cordella created The Wine of The Champions collection, pairing wines with famous footballers like Ronaldinho. Massimo Zaccari, Commercial Director at Salumi Coati, anticipates showcasing their versatile products to food & wine enthusiasts.

🍸 Ice Cube will participate in Florence Cocktail Week from April 7-13, featuring top Tuscan Cocktail Bars and Hotel Bars. On April 8 at 12:30 PM, "WELLNESS TIME RESET BODY & SPIRIT" will take place at The 22 Wellness Club, headed by Paola Mencarelli. The event includes Functional Yoga & Sound Healing followed by a Brunch & No-Low Cocktails with exclusive Legend Kombucha-based cocktails by Martina Bonci. Ice Cube's experience merges flavor, relaxation, and awareness, redefining mixology with wellness.

🏅 Nova Gorica and Gorizia will be celebrated as the European Capital of Culture as Giro d'Italia's 14th stage starts from Treviso on May 24, 2025, ending with a 13.8 km circuit in Nova Gorica/Gorizia. Slovenia hosts the Giro for the 6th time, with past stages in Kranj, Bled, Portorose, and Lubiana. Giro-E, the e-bike version, features 18 stages across Italy, culminating in Nova Gorica. I Feel Slovenia will participate as a daily team on May 24, showcasing a green livery. Slovenia aims to attract part of the Giro's 800 million viewers, with the tourism board also joining Giro-E on May 29 in Cesano Maderno.

🍷 Consorzio Tutela Vini d’Abruzzo at 57th Vinitaly, April 6-9, in Padiglione 12 showcasing Modello Abruzzo's revamped identity. Abruzzo's viticultural sector nearly €300 million in value, with growing exports. Over 50 local wineries and 100 regional companies attending. Masterclass on Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo, April 8, led by Filippo Bartolotta. Trabocco Spumante featured, alongside mixology events by Bartenders Group Italia. “Vini d’Abruzzo per bevitori curiosi” guide launch and Vinorum festival in L’Aquila, May 16-18. Inclusivity with differently-abled staff from Rurabilandia®.

🌊 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.