Conferenze e Fiere

🍴 The Gallo Rosso Cooking School, operational since September 2023, is located at the Förnerhof farm near Bolzano. Offering around fifty themed culinary events annually, categorized into high-altitude delights, meat knowledge beyond fillets, garden-to-kitchen practices, nature-inspired cooking, and simple yet profound flavors in "Sapori in padella," the school focuses on promoting a lifestyle connected to South Tyrolean farmers. Each event costs €130 per person, and the next Italian language events feature chefs Mirko and Alex on March 11 and May 20, 2023, from 17:30 to 22:30. Bookings can be made through the Gallo Rosso website. Gallo Rosso represents 1,600 farms since 1998 under the Südtiroler Bauernbund, aiming to provide alternative revenue streams for local farmers and expose consumers to their lifestyle.

🍰 Ambasciatori Pasticceri dell’Eccellenza Italiana (APEI) announced the first "Campionato del bergamotto di Reggio Calabria in Pasticceria," a competition for professional pastry chefs regardless of location or association. Registrations are open until May 10, 2025, with submissions of recipes online or to segreteria@apeiitalia.it. Products for "Pasta lievitata" and "Torta da forno" must be sent by May 22, 2025, to Cast Alimenti in Brescia. A photo of the products should be posted on social media by May 10, 2025. The final will host the top ten pastry chefs on July 19 in Reggio di Calabria during Bergafest, judged by three panels: technical, critical, and public, rewarding beauty, taste, originality, innovation, and use of bergamot from Reggio Calabria.

🍫 In 2025, Nescafé® and KitKat® launch Nescafé® KitKat® Mocha, a new soluble drink combining milk, coffee, cocoa, and wafer notes for a velvety texture and sweet flavor. It's inspired by the KitKat® snack, popular for over 90 years. Following the 2024 release of Nescafé® Dolce Gusto® KitKat®, this new variant offers a quick and tasty break option for coffee enthusiasts. Read more on FoodyBev.com and NotizieRetail.it.

🍺 At Beer&Food Attraction 2025, Birra Peroni’s Marketing Director Viviana Manera discussed the company's focus on Peroni Nastro Azzurro 0.0, reflecting commitment to responsible consumption and the rising demand for non-alcoholic beers. Manera highlighted the growing importance of this segment to consumers wanting to enjoy beer without alcohol. The partnership with Scuderia Ferrari will involve fan-centered activations. Additionally, Birra Raffo gained visibility at the Sanremo Festival through a collaboration with artist Serena Brancale.

🍰 Elisa Zanelli won "Emergente Pastry Chef" in January 2019 at Sigep. The contest, paused due to the pandemic, resumed in November 2021 at Irca Academy with Debora Vella winning. Riccardo Bazzo triumphed in 2023, now part of a project in Hangzhou, China. The 2025 "EmergentePastry" finale is set for February 27 at CAPAC in Milan. Finalists from various regions will compete in front of a jury of master pastry chefs and industry journalists. Contestants include Francesco De Padova, Michele Di Leva, Nicoletta Nocerino, Matilde Morandi, Greta Campione, Alessandro Franchi, Federica Corvasce, Federica Bagnarelli, and Raffael Werner. Event sponsored by companies like Agugiaro & Figna Molini and Barry Callebaut.

🍴 Giancarlo Perbellini, chef of Casa Perbellini 12 Apostoli, won "Cuoco dell'Anno" at Identità Milano and earned three Michelin stars in November 2024 in Modena. Celebrating the 20th anniversary of Identità Milano, he received the "Tipicità Italiana in Cucina" award. At Identità Milano 2025, Perbellini held a lecture on February 23 titled "Il vegetale, radici contemporanee," featuring dishes "Il tonno e l’insalata" and one dedicated to Maria Callas.

🍻 On March 3rd, from 12:00 to 19:00, Florence hosts the mixology event "My Spirits", organized by Partesa. At Teatro Cartiere Carrara, over 100 spirits from 21 producers and 50+ author cocktails across 16 Mixology Stations are showcased. Special features include Liq.ID's new alcohol-free Upper Spritz and bartending live shows by renowned Italian bartenders like Bruno Vanzan. Entry is free with online registration; masterclasses have limited spots. Partesa, part of HEINEKEN Italy, serves over 34,300 Ho.Re.Ca clients with a 7,400 product portfolio.

🏙 Rome's "City Tourism Promotion Plan for 2025 and 2026," approved by the city council, aims to enhance its image as an ideal destination for city breaks and boost the luxury segment. Rome led Italy in the MICE segment in 2023, hosting 119 congresses and ranking 7th worldwide. The plan also aspires to position Rome as a lifestyle, highlighting fashion, sports, and major events.

🍀 Ireland Week in Milan, from March 9-17, celebrates St. Patrick's Day and Irish culture. Maria Sheehy, Irish Consul in Milan, notes strong Italy-Ireland connections with numerous flights. There are 18 Italian cities connected to 5 Irish airports, including Dublin, Cork, Shannon, Ireland West Airport Knock, and Belfast. Milan-Belfast route reactivates in March, with Aer Lingus and Ryanair expanding fleets and routes. Italy confirmed as the sixth-largest visitor source to Ireland in 2024, with an 11% increase over 2023, surpassing the international average growth of 10%. Tourism Ireland aims to spread tourism benefits across all counties and promote year-round travel for Italians, focusing on regenerative tourism.

🍰 Portrait Milano's Cake Couture initiative celebrates Milan Fashion Week by merging fashion and high-end pastry, inspired by Salvatore Ferragamo's iconic shoe designs from the 1930s-50s. Pastry chef Cesare Murzilli crafted six cakes, mirroring the timeless design of Ferragamo's creations, available at the 10_11 Bar, Giardino, Ristorante. Cakes like "Dama," "Rainbow," "Avanguardie," "Damigella," "Iride," and "Argo" pay homage to Ferragamo's innovative style and Italian tradition.