Italy-U.S. cooperation in the aerospace sector strengthened with Italy’s National Space Day at the Italian Embassy in Washington
The Embassy of Italy in Washington, in collaboration with the Italian Trade Agency (ICE), the Italian Space Agency (ASI), NASA, the Italian National Institute for Astrophysics (INAF), and the U.S. Space Foundation, hosted a new edition of Italy’s National Space Day. “This event demonstrates how Italy continues to play a leading role in the space se...
Ferrero invests in hazelnut sourcing as it grows US production
Ferrero is making efforts to diversify its hazelnut sourcing in North America, where the nuts are in high demand during seasonal celebrations like the upcoming winter holidays. “Our mission is to master the hazelnut value chain from end-to-end to create and deliver value in service of customers, brands, and products,” Tommaso de Gregorio, head of F...
Philadelphia’s Italian Consulate is closed indefinitely due to electrical problems
Marone! That’s what some in Philadelphia’s Italian community were exclaiming upon learning Tuesday that the Italian Consulate is closed “until further notice” after experiencing electrical problems during construction at the building housing its Center City headquarters. The timing couldn’t have been much worse, said Consulate General Christiana Me...
Agreement reached between Friuli Venezia Giulia and Virginia
Massimiliano Fedriga, President of the Autonomous Region of Friuli Venezia Giulia in Italy, last October met with Governor Glenn Youngkin of Virginia to sign an important Memorandum of Understanding, signaling the start of a new era of international cooperation between the two regions. This strategic agreement is poised to strengthen the economic,...
Italian Guardia Costiera visits the U.S. Coast Guard
The Commander General of the Italian Guardia Costiera, Admiral Chief Inspector Nicholas Carlone, visited the headquarters of the U.S. Coast Guard in Washington, where he met with the Commander, Admiral Linda Lee Fagan, in recent days. A number of matters were discussed during the meeting, with a focus on the contents of the Memorandum of Understand...
“Newrishing Spaces”: Architectural Innovations in Rome
Friday November 15 2024, 6 PM (Local time). Embassy of Italy in Washington, DC (3000 Whitehaven St NW). The Italian Cultural Institute of Washington invites you to “Newrishing Spaces” an exhibition showcasing the imaginative architectural projects created by talented students from the School of Architecture and Planning of Catholic University of Am...
Italy-USA, increasing opportunities for hi-tech made in Italy
The 'Strategic Study on Development Opportunities in the US for Italian Companies', prepared by the Teha Group on commission from our Embassy in the United States and Ice-Agency for the promotion abroad and internationalisation of Italian companies, was presented today at the Italian Embassy in Washington. "I strongly wanted this study," explained...
‘Disaronno’ Opens Its Office at Baltimore Peninsula
Disaronno International LLC has opened its 6,480 sq. ft. office at the Rye Street Market office building at Baltimore Peninsula. Disaronno is an Italian liqueur and its Italy-based parent company, Illva Saronno Holding S.p.A., became the majority owner of Sagamore Spirit in 2023. Sagamore Spirit is a rye whiskey brand with a distillery. It was foun...
A piece of Made in Italy at Italian Design Week in the USA
Ferrari, Intesa Sanpaolo, Leonardo, Piaggio, Valentino, Ferrero, Ita, Coin, Mcs & Cisalpina, Moleskine, Manifatture Sigaro Toscano (Mst), Palazzo Fiuggi, Forte Village, Boffi are some of the companies featured at the Italian Embassy in DC in the third edition of Italian Design Week, created by entrepreneur Roberta Marcenaro Lyon to connect Italian...
Consul Mele at Leonardo helicopter handover ceremony
Consul General of Italy in Philadelphia, Cristiana Mele, attended the handover ceremony of Leonardo's 100th TH-73A Thrasher aircraft to the US Navy. The helicopter, which can accommodate two pilots and up to three additional passengers, is used for pilot training for the Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard. The aircraft is characterised by its man...
Italian pasta making company eyes Great Stream Commons for first U.S. manufacturing plant, makes seeks abatement
Pastaio USA, an established Italian pasta maker, is considering property in Great Stream Commons as the site of its first manufacturing plant in the United States. At Monday night’s Warrior Run School Board meeting, accountant Steve Jensen, a company representative explained how the local location would benefit the community. Pastaio is a leading i...
The Origin Story Of Mr. Peanut Is All Thanks To A Teenager
The iconic Mr. Peanut celebrated his 100th birthday back in 2016, and the sweeping celebration that Planters threw was a testament to his enduring popularity as a mascot. (Daily Meal named him among the most iconic food mascots of all time.) While everyone recognizes the monocle-wearing, anthropomorphized peanut today, the story behind his creation...