Food Trends

A two-year EU-funded initiative to promote sustainable agriculture in Europe has successfully concluded, bolstering Northern Italy’s processed tomato exports to key markets. The “Tomato Sauce – Sustainable Agriculture in Central Europe” project, led by the Interprofessional Organization for Processing Tomatoes […]

A groundbreaking shift in sustainable coffee consumption is underway with the introduction of Keygea, a compostable single-dose capsule developed for the North American market. The innovation stems from a partnership between Flo Group, a leading Italian and European vending and

Colavita USA, a leader in premium Italian specialty food products known for its high-quality pasta and tomatoes, has acquired Vitelli Foods, the owner of the historic Luigi Vitelli brand. This acquisition diversifies Colavita’s product offerings, strengthening its position as the

Italy’s extra virgin olive oil brand Filippo Berio has been recognized as one of the United Kingdom’s Most Trusted Brands for 2025, according to a ranking by Newsweek and BrandSpark International. The accolade follows an extensive survey of more than

Italy’s cheese exports to Japan reached 12,700 tonnes in 2024, a 14% increase year-on-year, according to AfiDop, the association representing Italian PDO and PGI cheeses. The total export value rose to €106.9mn, up 1.1% from the previous year, as Japanese

Mutti, Europe’s largest tomato preserves producer, is strengthening its position in the pasta sauce market with the launch of the Lion Jar, a newly designed glass container for its range of ready-made tomato sauces. The move underscores the Italian company’s

Tokyo Foodex Japan 2025, the Asia-Pacific region’s largest agri-food trade show, marked its 50th edition with resounding success, drawing over 90 participating countries and 13,000 international buyers. Italy again emerged as the most represented nation, showcasing a diverse array of

After an intensive planning phase, the time has finally come: from 25 March 2025, the new space replacing the former food court at Dresden Central Station will welcome travelers with a high-level gastronomic experience. A renewed food & beverage experience

On March 21, Italy pays tribute to one of its most celebrated culinary exports: tiramisù. The dessert, a staple of Italian patisserie, has won over generations with its rich yet delicate balance of coffee-soaked savoiardi (ladyfingers), mascarpone cream, and cocoa.

Sammontana Italia has acquired La Rocca Creative Cakes, a Canadian producer of premium cakes, desserts, and frozen pastries for the in-store bakery retail sector. The deal, executed through the newly formed Sammontana North America, marks the Italian group’s first major