Conferenze e Fiere

🍴 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.

🍷 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.