Hospitality, Women Drive the Change: Milan Talk Redefines the Future of “Eating Out”

The Gruppo Donne Imprenditrici FIPE-Confcommercio turned the spotlight on leadership, innovation and new welfare models during a key discussion held within TUTTOFOOD 2026 — the leading international B2B trade fair dedicated to the agri-food sector, currently taking place at Fiera Milano Rho. The talk, entitled “Women. Fuori Casa. Future.”, became one of the central moments in the broader conversation about the future of Italy’s hospitality industry. (more…)

Maremma Spirulina: The Ancient Superfood Italy Is Growing with Care

Vibrant green, exceptionally high in protein and as ancient as the Aztecs, spirulina has become the superfood of the moment. It appears in morning smoothies, pre-workout water and breakfast yoghurt for those who care about what they eat. Yet not all spirulina is the same — origin and cultivation method matter more than most realise. (more…)

Ruffino’s Golden Alchemy

Ruffino, the historic Tuscan winery founded at Pontassieve in the distant year of 1877, returns to the Milan Design Week 2026 with the third edition of ORObyRUFFINO, housed within Manzoni HUB – a new Milanese space entirely dedicated to Made in Italy interior design – where the estate inserts itself both into the exhibition itinerary and as the wine partner for events hosted throughout the week. (more…)

Design and Sweetness: Kartell’s La Coupole Frames the Marchesi 1824 Panettone

The love for beauty and the passion for goodness merge in Kartell x Marchesi 1824, an exclusive collaboration uniting two pillars of Italian excellence. Kartell, an interpreter of an aesthetic suspended between innovation and lifestyle, meets Marchesi 1824, a symbol of Milanese high-end pastry and a tradition that for two centuries has transformed sweetness into art. (more…)

Barolo and Etna: the alliance that conquered Paris

On the evening of November 4, an elegant 19th-century pavilion just off the Arc de Triomphe briefly became the epicenter of a quiet revolution in Italian wine when Barolo and Etna, two of the country’s most storied and geographically distant appellations, joined forces for the inaugural “Barolo & Etna” tasting, an invitation-only event that drew hundreds of French importers, sommeliers and journalists to the sold-out Pavillon Wagram and offered a powerful reminder that the future of fine Italian wine may lie less in rivalry than in strategic alliance. (more…)

La Casearia Carpenedo Conquers the World: Five Medals at the World Cheese Awards 2025

La Casearia Carpenedo has once again hoisted Italy to the very pinnacle of global cheesemaking with a quite splendid triumph at the World Cheese Awards 2025 – the most prestigious international competition of its kind, held this year in Bern, Switzerland: of the eight cheeses entered, no fewer than five returned home draped in medals, a feat that salutes not merely the flair of the Carpenedo family but the outright supremacy of Italian cheesemaking artistry. (more…)

Rosso Divino, an Enogastronomic and Artistic Journey at Laqua Vineyard

Nestled in the heart of the Pisan hills, Laqua Vineyard, the refined hospitality haven signed by Antonino Cannavacciuolo, joins forces with the historic La Spinetta winery to present Rosso Divino, an exclusive event on Friday, September 26, 2025, weaving together haute cuisine and visual artistry in an immersive experience, where rolling vineyards, breathtaking landscapes, and contemporary design set the stage for a unique sensory journey, with each dish transforming into a color, each wine an inspiration, and each course an emotion. (more…)

Italian Food&Beverage Export Accelerates in 2025: +6% in the First Half, But US Tariffs and Volatile Prices Challenge the Future

The Italian Food&Beverage export keeps breaking records and continues its upward trajectory: after the historic high of 2024 with a +9% growth and over 58 billion euros, in the first half of 2025 foreign sales of processed food products marked a further +6% increase, as revealed by the Nomisma Observatory for Italia del Gusto presented at the IDG Export Meeting in Pisa. (more…)

Interview with Davide Gionfriddo, General Manager of Popeyes® Italy

Popeyes® is an iconic brand in the U.S., famous for its fried chicken. How would you describe the brand’s positioning in Italy, and what are its key strengths?
Popeyes® is all about crispy, mouthwatering fried chicken, crafted with a one-of-a-kind Cajun recipe straight from New Orleans. In Italy, we’re focused on delivering fresh, hand-breaded chicken marinated for 12 hours, ensuring top-notch quality and authenticity. Our vibe is about offering a bold, flavorful experience that’s quick, affordable, and fits right into Italy’s curious and open food scene, while still respecting the country’s rich culinary heritage. (more…)

Pizza Fest 2025: Eataly Celebrates Pizza with 11 Days of Gourmet Creations and Star Guests

From September 11 to 21, Eataly brings back its Pizza Fest in Italy and, for the first time, extends the celebration to its European stores in Paris, London, Stockholm, and Munich. Eleven days of gourmet pizzas, live cooking shows, exclusive dinners, and encounters with master pizzaioli will honor the tradition and innovation of one of Italy’s most beloved dishes. (more…)