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Nutella celebrates 60 years with a new exhibition

December 22, 2024December 22, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A new exhibition in Rome is marking the 60th anniversary of Nutella, the world-famous chocolate-hazelnut spread. Titled Joyn! Un viaggio nel mondo Nutella, the exhibition runs at MAXXI, the National Museum of 21st Century Arts, from 20 December to 20 April 2025.

Panettone and Pandoro: Italy’s Favourite Festive Desserts

December 8, 2024December 8, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

When it comes to Italian Christmas traditions, two desserts reign supreme: panettone and pandoro. These iconic treats symbolise the holiday season, each offering its own distinct flavours and history.

Sicilian sea urchin numbers are dwindling due to its culinary popularity

Sicilian sea urchin being eaten out of existence

November 29, 2023November 29, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The Sicilian sea urchin, a key ingredient in the island’s famed spaghetti ai ricci di mare dish, is dwindling in local waters. Urgent calls for conservation measures are being sounded as the local dish could push the creature to extinction.

A Parmesan, pictured, was Italy's top cheese at the 2023 World Cheese Awards

Success for Italian cheeses at 2023 World Cheese Awards

October 30, 2023October 30, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

CheeseItaly achieved remarkable success on the global stage, securing a total of 22 awards at the 2023 World Cheese Awards held in Norway. Representing the Italian national cheese team, CheeseItaly took home 5 gold, 8 silver, and 9 bronze medals.

Panzanella a Tuuscan saled perfect for hot summer nights

The Food of Italy: Panzanella and Tuscany

July 23, 2023July 23, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

In this series, we delve into the culinary delights of Italy. Tuscany – home to Florence, Siena, Lucca and many more beautiful towns, villages and cities – is where you’ll find this salad. Panzanella, a basic yet filling salad perfect for those hot summer nights.

Italy tops world agro-food standings

November 18, 2022November 18, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy is top of world agro-food standings in terms of the UNESCO-recognised Italian products, the UN cultural body announced.

Italy starts proceedings against Slovenia over balsamic vinegar

August 10, 2022August 10, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The Italian government says Slovenian plans to ‘standardise’ use of name threatens traditional balsamic vinegar producers in Modena.

Parmesan cheese, one of the fake 'Italian' foods

Fake ‘Made in Italy’ food products has global turnover of €120billion

June 13, 2022June 13, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The global turnover of fake ‘Italian’ food products has risen to an annual €120 billion, Coldiretti farmers group said Monday. The most cloned culinary goods include Parmigiano and Grana Padano cheeses.

World Pizza Day celebrations in Italy

January 17, 2022January 17, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

An online celebration of pizza is taking place across the world today (17th January) with a 24-hour live ‘marathon’ organised by the Associazione Verace Pizza Napoletana (AVPN – Real Neapolitan Pizza Association).

Italian cuisine in the world - Bologna Tortellacci

‘Italian cuisine in the world’ event kicks off

November 22, 2021November 22, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation presented the VI edition of Italian Cuisine in the World. Running from 22nd to 28th November, it promotes the Italian agri-food chain and wine-gastronomic tradition.