Conferenze e Fiere

🛳 Achille Staiano, Chief Commercial Officer of Explora Journeys, presented the brand in Milan, highlighting its unique value proposition. The company targets niches in the Italian market and aims for global expansion beyond its current client base of Americans, Germans, British, and Australians. Explora emphasizes partnerships, notably with Jannik Sinner and Formula 1, and offers flexible itineraries with spacious suites. Explora III will debut in the Mediterranean in July, supporting Explora's "Ocean State of Mind" ethos.

🍳 S.Pellegrino launches the 7th S.Pellegrino Young Chef Academy Competition. Applications open from February 16 to June 9, 2026. Competitors, under 30, present a signature dish judged on technique, creativity, and values across 15 global regions. ALMA handles regional selections. Special awards focus on social responsibility, culinary heritage, and personal expression. The mentoring program includes 2024-2025 winner Ardy Ferguson, with chefs Julien Royer and Jeremy Chan. Alumni Paolo Griffa and Edoardo Tizzanini achieved significant success.

🍳 Dal 22 al 24 febbraio 2026, BolognaFiere ospiterà SANA Food, un evento B2B sul cibo fuori casa sostenibile. Coinvolgerà ristoratori e operatori del settore, con oltre 350 buyer da più di 30 Paesi. Protagonisti saranno prodotti biologici, biodinamici e sostenibili, con collaborazioni di FederBio e V-Label Italia. L'evento includerà la 7ª edizione di Rivoluzione Bio e la Slow Wine Fair, integrando cibo e vino sostenibili.

🍔 Salvatore Diodato of Unico Smash in Latina triumphed in the Burger Battle Italia 2026 at Beer&Food Attraction. His "Bad bacon jam" burger combined orange, cheddar, beef or salmon patty, bacon jam, Teriyaki sauce, and Scoops fries. The competition toured Rome, Venice, and Naples, ending in Rimini. Six finalists presented creative burgers; Diodato won using bacon jam in the "Out of the box" round. The event was backed by Lantmännen Unibake and key sponsors.

🍺 Casoni Liquori, a historic Modenese distillery, will participate in Beer&Food Attraction 2026 at pavilion D5, stand 050. The event serves as a platform to showcase the restyled 1814 line, including Aperitivo, Bitter, and Vermouth. The restyling focuses on new labels to enhance brand recognition and distinctiveness, without altering the products' quality. Manuel Greco, Trade Marketing Manager, emphasizes the strategic importance of the fair for professional engagement and market exploration.

🍷 Il 19 febbraio, a Via Sant’Antonio da Padova 3, si terrà una cena speciale al ristorante Opera Ingegno e Creatività, parte del Fuori Salone del Vermouth. Il menu, creato dallo chef Stefano Sforza, accompagnerà i vermouth della Cascina Tetti Battuti. Il Salone del Vermouth avverrà dal 21 al 22 febbraio, includendo degustazioni dei Vermouth di Torino Rosso e Bianco. Il menu degustazione costa 130 euro, con vermouth abbinato.

🛢 Agrigento and Palermo will host MSC Crociere's recruitment days on March 4 and March 6, 2023. These events, in collaboration with Leader School, aim to hire talent for shipboard roles, including cooks, pastry chefs, pizza makers, and more. Applicants must apply online and have proficiency in English and other languages. The Agrigento event will be at Via Acrone, 51, and Palermo's at Via E. Amari, 11.

🌍 Kel 12 launches a roadshow starting March 3, 2023, across Italy for its Linea Active program, focusing on outdoor travel by foot or bike. Spearheaded by Giuseppe Gaimari, it offers 80 varied trips, categorized by difficulty, emphasizing experience over luxury. The initiative includes 9 events with Europ Assistance and involves 200 travel agencies. Popular destinations include Val d’Orcia, Vietnam, and iconic locations like Everest and the Andes, aiming to enhance connections with nature and local communities post-pandemic.