Food Trends

Following the successful conclusion of its three-year initiative, “In Europe, respect for tradition meets respect for the environment,” the Prosciutto San Daniele PDO Consortium has unveiled a fresh three-year promotional program, co-funded by the European Union. The €3 million-plus project, […]

Once a hallmark of medieval Spanish taverns, tapas have long symbolised conviviality, variety, and informal indulgence. In recent decades, the tradition of small, shareable plates has found firm footing beyond its Iberian origins, particularly in Italy, where the culture of

The Asiago PDO Consortium is intensifying its international outreach through its new programme: “Mission Europe.” Building on its established domestic efforts, the initiative seeks to solidify Asiago cheese’s presence across a European market of 450 million consumers by leveraging its

Barilla’s sweet bakery brand, Mulino Bianco, is continuing its 50th-anniversary celebrations with the launch of the “50 Years of Good Memories” campaign. Since its inception in 1975, the brand has become a staple of Italian culture, offering more than 140

From smart automation to AI-driven menus and sustainability shaping choices and consumption patterns, the hospitality and out-of-home sectors are undergoing an unprecedented transformation. To offer increasingly immersive and multisensory experiences, cutting-edge technologies are merging with design and functionality, giving rise

One of Italy’s leading food industry associations, Unione Italiana Food, reported continued growth in 2024, underscoring the sector’s ability to adapt to an increasingly volatile global environment. Speaking at the group’s annual assembly, industry leaders highlighted both the opportunities and

Exports of Italian extra virgin olive oil to Japan rose by 56% year on year, reaching nearly €130m, according to figures released by Coldiretti (Italian farmers’ main association) and Italian food industries association Filiera Italia. The data underscore a sustained

Despite continuing to exercise caution in everyday spending, European consumers are increasingly willing to indulge in food-related moments of gratification that nourish both body and mind. This shift comes amid mounting concerns over global conflicts, climate change, and ongoing economic

Italianfood.net, Gruppo Food’s international project, organized the seventh edition of the Italian Food Awards USA, dedicated to the most innovative Italian F&B products launched in the past two years. The 42 nominated products have been divided into the following categories:

Following sustained consumer demand, Lidl Italy has announced that its Deluxe range — the discounter’s premium food line positioned as a blend of quality and sophistication at accessible prices — will now be available year-round. A rotating selection of items