Conferenze e Fiere

📈 In 2024, Grana Padano DOP exports surpassed domestic sales, hitting 52% of total production with 2,685,541 wheels, a 9.15% increase from the previous year. Lombardy produced over 4 million wheels, about 72% of the total, with Cremona (third in production) processing over 938,000 wheels across nine dairies. The "Formaggi & Sorrisi – Cheese and Friends Festival" celebrated this historic milestone from March 28-30 in Lombardy, in collaboration with the Lombardy Region. The United States, the third-largest market for Grana Padano, imported 215,000 wheels, with potential tariff threats looming.

✈ Starting May 30, Smartwings connects Lamezia Terme and Prague daily with the new flight, featuring Airbus A220 and Boeing 737-800, each with 189 seats. Flight schedules vary, with departures from Prague in late morning and returns in the early afternoon, except on Wednesdays and Saturdays for evening flights. This service not only boosts tourism but also cultural and economic ties between Calabria and the Czech Republic. Additional routes include charter flights from Lamezia Terme to Czech cities Brno, Pardubice, and Ostrava.

🍴 Eataly Roma Ostiense to host "Cena delle Stelle – Eccellenze campane" on Monday, March 31 at 20:00. Celebrated chefs Maicol Izzo (2 Michelin stars), Luigi Tramontano, Giuseppe Molaro (1 Michelin star each), and pastry chef Pasquale Marigliano, awarded Tre Torte Gambero Rosso since 2011 and World Pastry Star 2023, will create a special menu. The event, priced at €180 per person, includes wine pairings, water, and coffee. Live music by pianist Marco Palmisano and moderation by food critic Davide Ricciardiello.

🌎 In Iceland, the Breiðafjörður bay, home to Flatey island, is a sought-after spot for the total solar eclipse on August 12, 2026. Hrafnhildur Thórisdóttir of Visit Iceland promotes sustainable tourism through routes like The Westfjords Way and The Volcanic Way. Italian tourists increased by 21% in 2024, with average stays nearing 8 nights. February saw a 52% rise in Italian visitors compared to February 2024. With nearly 99,000 Italian visitors in 2024, Italy is Iceland's fifth-largest tourism market. New accommodations like Hilton Skáld Hotel and Höfði Lodge are opening in response to the growing tourism.

🍕 Sorì, an Italian cheese company from Teano, is set to showcase its products at the International Pizza Expo in Las Vegas on March 25-27. The pizza industry boasts global revenues of approximately $160 billion, with the U.S. generating $45 billion and leading in per capita consumption. The event at the Las Vegas Convention Center (West Hall – Stand 2269) follows Sorì's success at Identità Milano 2025. Maestro pizzaiolo Franco Pepe will feature Sorì's products, and the brand will be present in over 1,100 AVPN (Associazione Verace Pizza Napoletana) certified pizzerias worldwide. The company, led by Antonello Sorrentino, views the U.S. market as both a challenge and an opportunity to share their 150-year-old family tradition.

🏆 Pastificio Garofalo, partnered with SSC Napoli since 2010, launched the GarofaGOOOL! contest on their Instagram page, offering fans a chance for a Meet & Greet with Napoli champions and a visit to the Castel Volturno training center. To participate, followers must comment "garofagoool" on contest posts to receive DM instructions and a video of Napoli's top goals from recent seasons. Out of all entrants, 20 lucky winners will be selected for the exclusive meet. Ebro Foods holds a 52% stake in Pastificio Garofalo since June 2014, with the remaining 48% controlled by CEO Massimo Menna.

🍨 The 13th annual European Artisanal Gelato Day is celebrated on March 24, 2025, featuring the "Hallelujah" flavor, a gianduia with toasted hazelnuts and dark chocolate variegation. Prior events took place in Piazza Risorgimento in Rome, with donations supporting "13 houses in Syria," a housing initiative for families without accommodation. The Gelato Day 2025, under the patronage of the Dicastery for Evangelization and the Ministry of Agriculture, Sovereignty of Food, and Forests (MASAF), coincides with the Jubilee year. Celebrations continue throughout Italy and Europe, including interactive agricultural events, artisanal gelato courses, and regional selections for the "Vittorio Bartyan" contest. Gelato professionals across Europe can participate in a video contest by showcasing their "Hallelujah" flavor creation by October 30, 2025.

🍴 Chef Mattia Trabetti of Alto, awarded its first Michelin Star, features in "Alto on Tour" Spring 2025 events. Cesenatico event on March 28, 2025, highlights freshwater and saltwater fish dishes with Chef Marco Garattoni at Ancòra. Paris event on April 4, 2025, at Veuve Clicquot Garden Gastronomy, pairs cuisine with Grande Dame 2018 Champagne. Modena event on April 7, 2025, focuses on zero waste, featuring duck and mallard with Matteo Vergine of Grow Restaurant. May 19 event in Fiorano with Chef Alberto Gipponi celebrates pasta. Each occasion emphasizes sustainability and local products, reinforcing Alto's commitment to conscious cuisine.

✈️ Cagliari Airport, expecting Summer 2025, will offer 1.4 million seats on international markets, up 7% from Summer 2024. After reaching 5 million passengers in 2024, the airport will provide 109 connections by 39 airlines to 25 countries, including 75 scheduled flights (31 domestic, 44 international) and 34 charters. Over 26,000 flights are planned with new routes to Stockholm by Ryanair and Copenhagen by Sas, each with two weekly flights. Ryanair to connect with 12 countries, 21 destinations. British Airways and Vueling to increase UK and Barcelona frequencies by over 20%, respectively. Edelweiss to offer daily flights to Zurich in peak season. Smartwings and Austrian Airlines to increase services by over 50% and 25%, respectively. Ryanair, easyJet, and Volotea to double and significantly boost flights to various European destinations. Domestic market will see new routes by Ryanair and Aeroitalia, and over a thousand monthly continuity flights by Aeroitalia. LOT and Sky Alps to introduce new charter services.

🏖️ Ota Viaggi will host "Obiettivo X" from May 16-18, 2025, in Sardinia, focusing on 'The Growth Challenge'. Enit endorses the event. Partners include Ita Airways, Frecciarossa, Msc Crociere, and others. Evening forums will feature Aidit, Fto, Fiavet, Maavi, and travel networks for industry discussions. Registration opens April 2, 2025.