From May 5 to May 8, 2025, Milan will host TUTTOFOOD, a premier international event dedicated to the agri-food industry. This fair serves as a strategic platform for producers and distributors of high-quality products to connect with select buyers, including importers, large-scale retailers, gourmet shops, food service professionals, and chefs.
Italy remains a leading force in the global wine industry, with 2023 reinforcing its position as the top exporter by volume, surpassing Spain, and ranking second in value after France. This achievement has been largely driven by the growth of the sparkling wine segment, which has shown significant momentum. Preliminary data for 2024 also points to a positive trajectory, standing out from global market trends.
The 2025 edition of Sigep World, The World Expo for Foodservice Excellence, promises to be an unmissable event for the global foodservice industry. Organized by Italian Exhibition Group (IEG), the event will take place at the Rimini Expo Centre from January 18 to 22, 2025, focusing on five main sectors: gelato, pastry & chocolate, coffee, bakery, and, for the first time, pizza.
The growing demand for authentic, high-quality food products has established Italian cured meats as a benchmark in international markets. Among the leaders of this excellence, Leoncini stands out for its ability to blend tradition with innovation, offering cured meats that showcase the essence of Italian charcuterie through exquisite flavor, artisanal craftsmanship, and assured quality. With a diverse range of products recognized and appreciated worldwide, Leoncini meets the needs of distributors and importers who aim to offer their customers authentic products celebrated for their exceptional characteristics and deep ties to Italian heritage.
A recent report by the European Court of Auditors (ECA) highlighted significant shortcomings in the European Union's food labeling system. The findings emphasize the urgent need for a clearer and more consistent approach to safeguard consumers. For food businesses operating in the EU, these challenges also present an opportunity to differentiate themselves through transparency and innovation.
Cheese tastings for the B2B market are an excellent tool for promoting products, fostering relationships, and generating business opportunities. For producers, distributors, and importers, hosting such events provides a platform to highlight the quality and value of their cheeses, presenting them strategically to an audience of corporate buyers, including restaurateurs, retailers, and wholesalers. This article explores how to plan and organize a tasting that goes beyond a sensory experience, turning it into a strategic resource for driving commercial success.
Traditional World Food (TWF), through its subsidiary FRAIDIS specializing in food service, is gearing up to participate in SIRHA Lyon 2025, one of the most prestigious events in the industry. FRAIDIS will present a refreshed selection of international food products tailored to the needs of professionals in the restaurant, gastronomy, and hospitality sectors, featuring an interactive exhibition space and an extensive range of services. Furthermore, FRAIDIS will provide specialty food producers with the opportunity to explore new prospects in the French food service market.
The coffee industry is experiencing significant transformation, fueled by emerging trends. For producers, distributors, and food service operators, these shifts present valuable opportunities to differentiate themselves and expand their market reach. From the rising popularity of creative coffee preparations to the implementation of advanced technologies that ensure consistent quality, sustainable practices, and product-centric marketing, coffee remains a pivotal factor in capturing and retaining consumer loyalty. This article will delve into how businesses along the supply chain can seize these opportunities.
Gut health is receiving growing attention from consumers, becoming a key factor in food choices and the development of new products. According to a survey by Innova Market Insights, two out of three consumers acknowledge the importance of gut health for overall well-being. Let’s examine how food companies, distributors, and retailers can adapt their strategies to align with this emerging market trend.
The focus on healthy products has reshaped consumer preferences and eating habits. A growing number of people are looking for alternatives to traditional bread that blend great taste with health benefits, favoring products enriched with fiber, protein, and essential nutrients. This shift poses a challenge but also offers a significant opportunity for breadmaking professionals.
AgriNext conference 2024 reaffirmed its pivotal role in advancing innovative and sustainable agriculture. Hosted in Dubai on November 13-14, 2024, the event brought together more than 500 experts, innovators, and international stakeholders, serving as a platform to address global challenges and opportunities tied to the growing integration of technology in sustainable agriculture.
Pinsa Romana is seeing strong growth and presents a promising opportunity for food industry professionals, from retail to food service. Known for its light texture and distinctive elongated shape, this product is attracting growing interest among consumers globally. With its versatility and customizable nature, Pinsa Romana offers a compelling alternative to pizza, enabling companies and food service operators to expand their offerings. This article will examine the data and trends that underscore this growth, showing how producers, importers, distributors, and restaurateurs can seize and maximize this opportunity.
Transporting preserves, sauces, and beverages requires special attention to thermal stability, which is essential to prevent harmful temperature fluctuations. Passive thermal insulation offers effective protection, keeping products within an optimal temperature range, reducing the need for refrigerated units, and lowering operational costs. These solutions not only preserve the quality and integrity of the products but also contribute to greater sustainability.
Supplying wine to luxury restaurants and hotels requires a precise, targeted strategy that goes well beyond product quality, given the highly competitive market. Distributors and wineries need a structured approach, focusing on building strong relationships with buyers and sommeliers, selecting the ideal venues, and communicating effectively. Beyond tailoring wine offerings to each buyer, it is essential to position themselves as valuable partners, proposing solutions that span sales strategies, pricing, presentation, and staff training to support restaurants and hotels in enhancing the guest experience with carefully selected wines.
In the first half of 2024, the United States confirmed its position as the primary market for Italian wine exports, accounting for nearly 29% of total Italian wine sales worldwide. Data from the Federvini Observatory, in collaboration with Nomisma, show a value of 939 million euros in exports to the US, marking a 4.7% increase in value and a 2.5% growth in volume compared to the same period in 2023.
From November 5 to 7, 2024, GulfHost returns to the Dubai World Trade Centre as a leading event for the hospitality, restaurant, and foodservice sectors. With over 2,500 qualified buyers and decision-makers from more than 150 countries, GulfHost stands out as a strategic trade fair not only for the Middle East but also on the international stage. The event will feature more than 350 exhibitors, prepared to present the latest technological innovations, from smart kitchen systems to café solutions, furniture, and dining equipment.
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