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In 2023, Italian exports to the USA saw another significant increase (+5.4%) compared to 2022, setting a new historical record for the absolute value of our exports across the ocean, reaching $72.9 billion. The performance of Italian exports allowed Italy to maintain its position in the ranking of US trading partners. Italy ranked as the 11th large...

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From March 10-12, a delegation of some of Italy's top food and beverage brands will travel to Las Vegas to exhibit with the Italy-America Chamber of Commerce  at the annual NGA Show, organized by the National Grocers Association. The IACC will be joined by members including Bindi, Consorzio del Parmigiano Reggiano, Coop Italian Food North America,...

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Forever iconic – and now available as a spyder – Maserati presents GranCabrio, the Brand’s latest creation dedicated to driving enthusiasts who demand the greatest levels of comfort and style. GranCabrio is a brand-new and equally elegant open-top version of its coupe twin, the award-winning GranTurismo. At launch, the Maserati GranCabrio is availa...

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The Raging Bull has bolstered its East Coast presence with a newly minted VIP lounge and NYC flagship. Located a stone’s throw from the High Line in the tony neighborhood of Chelsea, the sprawling two-story space offers 5,400 square feet of Lamborghini luxury. Taking cues from the marque’s facilities in Sant’Agata Bolognese, Italy, it will offer gu...

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As the new head of fashion and beauty at the Italian Trade Agency (ITA), Alessio Nanni brings a fresh perspective to the vibrant intersection of Italian craftsmanship and American market dynamics. Since his appointment in October, Nanni has been navigating the complexities of promoting 'Made in Italy' brands in the United States, from the bustling...

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If you've got a sweet tooth and enjoy the finer things, there's a new hot-spot that's tailor-made for you at Boca Raton's Town Center. Venchi, the renowned Italian chocolate and gelato brand, has opened its first chocogelataria at the shopping and dining destination. Opened Jan. 31, Venchi features chocolates, gelato, their signature "Gelatoshakes"...

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What’s a breakfast without bacon? And a carbonara without guanciale or a deli plate without Italian pancetta? I am sure we all agree on the ubiquitous presence of these three flavorful salumi in the kitchen, but it can all become confusing. Italians dreaming of American-style brunch wonder if they can even find true bacon at their local butcher or...

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The world of winemaking never fails to surprise. After wines aged under seawater, of which we spoke in these very pages a few months ago, it’s now time to meet heroic wines.  In their name, heroic wines pay tribute to the extraordinary efforts and dedication of winegrowers who cultivate grapes under challenging conditions, far from conventional vit...

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My love for amaro started innocently enough, almost two decades ago, when I sipped my first Negroni. At that time, Campari and Fernet-Branca were the only bittersweet suspects you’d likely encounter behind a bar in the States, and it would be years until the handful of other Italian imports like Zucca, Cynar, and Ramazzotti would be joined by the l...

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The range of cheese is impressive — from hard and salty parmesan to a pot of delicious gooey fondue. Yet few varieties polarize tastes quite like funky blue cheeses. Filled with mold spores, which lend them their distinct coloration, such varieties are defined by their sharp taste and pungent smell. Most renditions are crafted from cow's milk and n...

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