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The unspoken rules of coffee in Italy are hard to navigate as a tourist — and I learned that the hard way. During a recent trip to Italy, I discovered that Italian coffee culture is quite different than coffee culture in the U.S. In the U.S., no one questions you if you order a cappuccino at Starbucks at 5 p.m., because anything goes. Yet, in Italy...

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Italian olive oil is solidifying its reputation as a global benchmark for quality. Despite challenges from climate change and the sector’s natural production cycles, the industry has shown remarkable resilience, underpinned by rising value and strong export growth. The latest Ismea (Institute of Services for the Agricultural Food Market) report pai...

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If Agrigento greets the first days of March each year with the Almond Blossom Festival – an event of worldwide resonance – Avola, a town in the Val di Noto in the province of Syracuse, holds its Sagra della Mandorla during the week of Ferragosto, mid-August. Unlike the international folk tradition in the Valley of the Temples, with dances, songs, a...

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The ancient Romans loved food just as modern Italians do. We know this thanks to archaeology, as well as several of their recipes that reached us through the works of writers like Apicius. If there is an ingredient associated with their ancient cuisine, that is certainly garum, a pungent, fish-based sauce we can consider the ancient version of toda...

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Miami is gearing up to host one of the most buzzed-about food and drink trade shows of the year: Bellavita Expo Miami 2025. It pops up at the Miami Beach Convention Center from September 10 to 12, 2025. This is the place to find Italy’s best, and the buzz is so big that we expect more than 11,000 visitors. A B2B vibe runs through the whole event, b...

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We step into the world of independent film with the release of Director’s Cut, a project close to home, reflecting the passion, risks, and creative struggles that define the industry. Along the way, we explore the evolving landscape of streaming, AI, and the art of telling stories that stand out in an oversaturated market.  One of the highlights of...

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Whenever we visit my husband's family in Calabria, at the tippy toe of Italy's boot, we invariably take the train; it beats the six-hour drive down an autostrada (motorway) full of lorries. But this time, we're taking the car since we'll be making a detour to a national park. For us, and for many Italians, that means one thing: we're bringing back...

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  Una nuova casa per la statua di Colombo a Columbus in Ohio? A New Haven in Connecticut si tenta il pizza party più grande del mondo La città di Kenosha in Wisconsin celebra con un murale il gemellaggio con Cosenza Apple TV+ annuncia la première della docuserie “Mr. Scorsese” Due statue simbolo a Philadelphia in Pennsylvania: Rocky all’aeroporto,...

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Eggplants, or as Italians call them, melanzane, have long been a beloved ingredient in Italy’s summer kitchens. Originating from India and Southeast Asia, they were introduced to the Mediterranean through the Arab invasions during the Middle Ages, and their versatility and ability to thrive in the hot Mediterranean climate made them a staple ingred...

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  Italy’s agri-food sector strengthens its lead in Europe The state of Italian soccer: improving finances, rising women’s game, but stadiums lag behind Back to the peaks: how Italy’s mountains are calling people home Beyond the garden: past, present and future of Italian exports Quality, concern, and ethics drive Italian growing commitment to susta...

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