Food Trends

Veroni, the century-old charcuterie producer from Emilia, is stepping up its US expansion through a strategy linking sport, fashion, and gastronomy. After introducing the Italian aperitivo to the US Open tennis tournament, the company has made its debut at New […]

Three of Italy’s most celebrated food Consortia — Mozzarella di Bufala Campana PDO, Ricotta di Bufala Campana PDO, and Prosciutto di San Daniele PDO — are joining forces in an ambitious campaign to promote Italian gastronomy across Europe. The initiative,

Anicav, the Italian association of canned vegetable producers, will attend the Speciality & Fine Food Fair in London on 9–10 September as part of “EU Red Gold UK”, a programme co-funded by the European Union to promote Italian tomatoes in

Italy is cementing its position as a major force in the global food sector, with strong growth propelling its brands up the rankings of the world’s 100 most valuable food companies. The most striking achievement is Barilla’s entry into the

The Parmigiano Reggiano PDO Consortium has signed a multi-year sponsorship deal with the New York Jets, marking its first partnership with a US professional sports team in order to expand Italy’s “King of Cheeses” presence in its largest export market.

The European Commission has approved a partnership agreement with Mercosur countries — Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay, and Paraguay — as well as a separate wine accord with Mexico, in a move hailed by Italy’s wine industry as a long-awaited boost to

Italian casual dining chain La Piadineria is stepping up its international ambitions with plans to enter New York by late 2025 or early 2026. The group, which operates 481 outlets in Italy and ranks second only to McDonald’s in network

The Montasio PDO cheese’s Protection Consortium has reported a strong performance for 2024, highlighting the continued success of the Friulian typical cheese. Sales topped 780,000 wheels, generating €70 million in retail revenue, with demand particularly high for longer-aged varieties. A

Italian food groups Gennaro Auricchio and GranTerre have struck a strategic deal to expand in Spain, underscoring the growing international appetite for premium Italian produce. Through its subsidiary Caseifici Granterre, GranTerre has acquired a 40 per cent stake in Hispano

Italy has solidified its position as the EU’s top cheese exporter by volume, with shipments reaching 97,663 tonnes in the first half of 2025, valued at €968.2 million—a 5% increase year-on-year, according to European Commission data released by Assolatte. Non-EU