An international study shows that 1 in 4 people increased their pasta consumption during 2020. This figure is in line with the twenty-year growth trend: in 2019 almost 16 million tons of pasta were produced in the world, compared to 7 million tons produced 20 years...
Italian Coffee Trends – Does Single-Serve have a future? Italy is world-renowned for the quality of its coffee. Whilst whole and ground beans have traditionally accounted for the majority of coffee exports from Italy, a relatively new product is beginning to gain...
Although the term ‘Italian food’ is used the world over, it’s slightly misleading. Rather than having one distinct cuisine, Italy is home to a myriad of regional gastronomic traditions, owing in large part to its fractured national history. From the rich alpine...
Italian Olive Oil Harvest 2020 – The Stats As early olive harvests get underway in Italy, initial statistics suggest a significant drop in yield for the 2020/21 season. The Italian farmers association, Coldiretti, and the Unaprol Consortium estimate that this year’s...
How sustainable is Italian food? Sustainability is an increasingly important factor for food consumers. Alongside a greater focus on health and production ethics, consumers want to know the impact of their food choices on the environment. As a trend (at least in...