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Italy is the world’s second-largest producer of olive oil after Spain, with an estimated production of 324,000 tons in the 2023/2024 crop year; needless to say, the olive oil sector is a significant contributor to the national economy, with the market generating approximately USD 3.17 billion in revenue in 2023 and projected to reach USD 4.56 billi...

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The Mediterranean diet may help you live longer, especially if you also adopt the lifestyle of people living near the Med during the 1950s. Characterised by a high intake of plant-based foods and moderate to low amounts of fish, meat and dairy, the Mediterranean diet also includes the occasional glass of wine, ideally enjoyed with others during mea...

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Wine professionals from across North America will gather in New York City, in an event hosted by Banville Wine Merchants in Manhattan, to participate in the newly formatted VIA Italian Wine Ambassador Certification Course on March 1-2, 2025. VIA Faculty member Sarah Heller MW will be on hand to lead the tastings and a series of in-depth lectures, f...

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If you've ever bitten into a slice of bologna and wondered, "What even is bologna?" -- well, the answer is a bit complicated. Its history goes back almost 2,000 years to Italy, where bologna's fancier ancestor, mortadella, was born. Long before it became a staple of deli counters and school lunches, mortadella was central to Bologna, Italy, prized...

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The Italian Trade Agency (ITA) and Eataly have joined forces in a campaign to showcase the best of Italy’s food and beverage sector, running through December 2025. Backed by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the initiative aims to strengthen the global presence of Italian products across seven key markets: the United States, Canada, the Unit...

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“What’s that smell?” I remember asking my friend as we cycled along the Tanaro river towards Alba. The air was dense with a sticky, sweet, toasted aroma—pleasant at first, then vaguely nauseating. “Ah,” he said with a grimace. “It’s the smell of that thing your parents didn’t want you to eat when you were a child. And also, the smell of what made t...

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Modern day pizza dates back to the 1700s in Italy. Since then, this food has spread with pizzas of all styles and types being enjoyed in countries around the world. Thankfully, the United States has been blessed with many styles to enjoy, including Detroit-style pizza with its wonderful corner pieces and Chicago-style deep-dish pizza. What many Ame...

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For this year’s Cavallino Classic, a celebration of the finest automotive examples from Ferrari, there was one key addition to the festivities; Enzo was in the house. Enzo Mattioli Ferrari, that is, CEO of Ferrari Family Investments and the great-grandson of il Commendatore himself, founder of the marque. The namesake heir is the newly appointed pr...

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Bottega Veneta has opened a store in Chicago, on East Oak Street. The two-level unit offers all Bottega Veneta product categories, including the recently launched perfumes and jewelry collections. Soft leather armchairs and sofas in a bright green hue, cement tiling on the floors and walls, Verde Saint-Denis marble on vitrines and display units, as...

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Rossini Cucine, a premier Italian manufacturer of high-quality kitchen furnishings, is proud to announce its strategic focus on the United States market. Building on its legacy of Italian craftsmanship and innovation, the company is strengthening its presence to meet the growing demand for tailored, eco-friendly kitchen solutions in the U.S. With o...

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