The Italian Trade Commission and UNAPROL, an association of Italian olive growers, enlisted American food journalists in Find the Fake. Their lighthearted presentation had a serious aim; which was to demonstrate that sensitive noses and experienced taste buds could be trained to distinguish between genuine Italian Extra-Virgin Olive Oil and something that is, well, rather [...]
2013 marked the 70th WSWA Convention held in sunny Grande Lakes, Orlando Florida this April 28th- 30th. Attendance broke last year’s record and enthusiasm abounded for the fine selection of products on display at the WSWA Convention, many from Italy. What did stand out among other exhibitions was the stand from Alto Adige offering a [...]
The Chamber of Commerce of Verona has organized a Verona Wine – Photography Competition TOP 2013 entitled Wine & Celebration! To participate in the competition, please note the following: Registration is free online: photo.veronawinetop.it Photograph submission is limited to photographs that showcase the relationship that exists between wine in the context of social events. Please [...]
We hope that your holiday season was filled with merriment, and great food and wine, but it is likely that it was also filled with more calories than you’d normally consume at a regular meal. If you are like me, come January and February you look forward to eating normally again. For me, that is [...]
The Italian Trade Commission invites members of the trade and press to visit the Italian Pavilion at this year’s International Winter Fancy Food & Confection Show taking place this January 20-22 at the Moscone Center in San Francisco. Once again, the Italian Pavilion will be the largest and the most versatile collection of foods, [...]
The Italian Trade Commission is pleased to collaborate with the Madison Avenue Business Improvement District and local retailers this Saturday, December 1st in the presentation of the 26th annual Miracle on Madison Shopping Event to benefit the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Foundation which will receive 20% of sales revenue earned for the day from [...]
Following an exciting introduction to the New York market this September as Official Wine Sponsor of the Saratoga Wine & Food & Fall Ferrari Festival, Antica Cantina di Canelli toasted autumn in New York in Albany, this October 9th ,and Buffalo ,this October 11th, at the New York State Liquor Store Association Holiday Trade Show. [...]
Much to the delight of epicureans and oenophiles, the Italian Trade Commission returned to NIAF this Saturday, October 13th. At the kind invitation of the National Italian American Foundation, the Italian Trade Commission presented the ITALIAN LIFESTYLE LOUNGE again this year; featuring an open day long format to accommodate all visitors. All are invited to [...]
On Tuesday October 23rd New York’s most celebrated chefs together with esteemed members of the Food & Wine Community will gather at extolled private club, Parlor , in the West Village to support rebuilding efforts of Italy’s Emilia Romagna region which suffered widespread devastation from the 6.1 magnitude earthquake that struck this May resulting in [...]
Established Italian filmmakers alongside emerging ones had a chance to feature a new generation of Italian culture and lifestyle on-screen at the Lincoln Center this month. On June 8th, the Film Society of Lincoln Center commenced its annual showcase of Italian Cinema at the premiere of Open Roads: New Italian Cinema. With the Walter Reade [...]
