Innovation and history of Greek extra virgin olive oil, plus figures and tasting notes

With over one million hectares planted and approximately 158 million trees, Greece is Europe’s third olive oil producer. Here’s a short analysis on the changes happening in the Greek extra virgin olive oil production. 

10 September Food Festivals

From cheese to couscous, by way of sake and desserts, September is the opening of the food festival season in Italy. Here are the most interesting ones. 

Washington DC. The Best Italians in America

The American capital is not only the political heart of the country, but it is also a sophisticated city where the world’s cuisines are especially authentic. The best Italian tables are here. Even home food shopping is aimed at direct...

Foody, the start-up that connects tourists to local cooks

Social eating is in constant growth, with it come a plethora of newly launched start-ups, innovative platforms developed for food sharing. The latest project is called Foody, a food tourism platform created for travellers looking for a 360-degree culinary experience.

From teahouse to Starbucks. The group’s new coffeehouse is in a historic machiya

A new Starbucks branch in Japan wants to promote the history and the design of Kyoto's temples. Here's the whole story.

Finland. Turku, the new culinary Mecca

Despite the lingering cold, on the Aura River the Finnish movida quickly gains speed after a winter slowdown. In July and August, the love of good eating and conviviality awakens along the river in Turku.

Amatricianae – 33 chefs for the reconstruction of Amatrice

The group gathers creative and inspired aficionados who offer variations of amatriciana that scope a portable version and a sweet rendition, plus risottos, sauces and vegetarian interpretations of amatriciana. All 33 great chefs selected by Alma pay their respects to...

School lunches in Italy: setting a healthy pattern for adult life

Today, one in three Italian children under 12 years is overweight. While these rates are far behind those of the United States and the United Kingdom, Italy is working hard to reverse the trend. 

Restaurant chefs fight hunger in this summer of solidarity

There are currently 30 chefs in the charity’s solidarity campaign in the fight against malnutrition in 47 world countries. Italian culinary celebrities are part of the list of ambassadors in the “Ristoranti contro la fame” project. Here’s how you can...

Ready made food and recipes that don’t require refrigeration: Amazon’s newest feat

Jeff Bezos’ enterprise is unstoppable. Among the newest projects and innovation developed by e-commerce leader Amazon after the purchase of Whole Foods, is a series of ready-made products with a long shelf life and that don’t require refrigeration. 
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