For the first time ever, Taste of Italy, the largest food and wine trade fair in the U.S. devoted exclusively to Italian food and wine, will be featuring exhibitors from countries outside of Italy. “We have had so many great success stories thanks to connections exhibitors have made at the fairs,” says event director Maurizio Gamberucci, Deputy Director of the Italy-America Chamber of Commerce South Central.

“Over the years, a number of producers from the U.S. and Central and South America have asked us to open it up to international exhibitors.” Now in its 9th year, Taste of Italy has expanded beyond Houston to include gatherings in Dallas and now in Vancouver, Canada for the first time. “We believe that this ‘cross-pollination’ will be a win-win for everyone involved, including the buyers who attend the event,” he adds.