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Balsamic vinegar of Modena

September 6, 2026September 6, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

We look at the history of balsamic vinegar and how a centuries-old Este court tradition became one of Italy’s most fiercely protected culinary exports.

Harvesting grapes by hand in the autumn on Sicily Fabio Ingrosso, CC BY 2.0 , via Wikimedia Commons

Autumn on Sicily: Flavours and Festivals

October 30, 2025October 30, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Autumn in Sicily is not just a season—it is a celebration of flavour, colour, and ancient tradition. As the air cools and the land turns golden, the island’s markets and villages come alive with festivals dedicated to its most prized ingredients: pistachios from Bronte, capers from the Aeolian Islands, and the golden oils of the […]

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5 Italian eateries make 2025 World’s 50 Best Restaurants List

June 26, 2025June 26, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

In the 2025 edition of the prestigious World’s 50 Best Restaurants, Italy has five restaurants earning spots among the globe’s top dining destinations.

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Tuttofood 2025 – Innovation in Italy’s Agri-Food Sector

May 5, 2025May 5, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The international food and beverage fair Tuttofood opened this week at Fiera Milano Rho. Organisers and stakeholders praised the event’s role in reaffirming the strength and innovation of Italy’s agri-food sector.

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World Nutella® Day: celebrating 60 years of the iconic spread

February 5, 2025February 5, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

World Nutella® Day is celebrated globally on 5 February, with fans sharing recipes, photos, and videos of the beloved chocolate-hazelnut spread on social media.

Vinitaly targets eastern Europea at Wine Vision

November 22, 2024November 22, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Vinitaly’s focus on eastern Europe resumes with the “Italy Area” at Wine Vision by Open Balkan in Belgrade, running from Friday to Sunday, 24 November.

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Celebrating World Pizza Day: A Slice of Italian Culinary Heritage

January 17, 2024January 17, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Today (17th January) is World Pizza Day, a global celebration paying homage to one of Italy’s most iconic and beloved culinary creations – pizza.

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The Food of Italy: Central Italy and Porchetta

November 13, 2023November 13, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy, a haven for food lovers, has a meaty gem in its culinary repertoire – Porchetta. This traditional Italian dish, rooted in central Italy, captures the essence of slow-roasted simplicity and aromatic seasonings, making it a favourite among those who appreciate the beauty of unpretentious yet flavourful cuisine.

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Agriculture Minister proposes ban on synthetic food

March 28, 2023March 28, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Agriculture Minister Francesco Lollobrigida presented a bill seeking to ban the production and sale of synthetic food in Italy to the cabinet today. It would ban the sale, production for exportation, and importation of food for human consumption or animal feed stemming from the cultivation of cells or tissue.

Coldiretti attacks FT over Italian food article

March 27, 2023March 27, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italian farmers’ association Coldiretti slammed an article published by the Financial Times which it claims mounts a “surreal attack” on traditional Italian food.