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The recent European Coffee Symposium in Barcelona played host to the prestigious European Coffee Awards ceremony, where Lavazza, the Italian coffee powerhouse, clinched the title of Best Coffee Roaster – Europe for 2023. As per assessments by Allegra Group experts, who organized the event that brought together industry leaders and senior managers f...

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A Made in Italy of great significance is that concerning the production of Food Service Equipment, that is, machinery for professional kitchens and laboratories. This is an Italian excellence that we export all over the world and which sees our companies in a leading position internationally. Our country's Food Service Equipment turnover, according...

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On Wednesday morning, GEI (Gruppo Esponenti Italiani) held a breakfast panel at the Racquet & Tennis Club in New York. They hosted Andrea Illy, Chairman of Illycaffe S.p.A, as their main speaker. Illycaffe is a family-founded coffee business established in Trieste, Italy in 1933 which today is one of the global leaders in coffee bean purchasing and...

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A little water, ground coffee, the manual gesture repeated over time, day after day, a game of the wrist in which the Italians are absolute champions. Then the flame is lit. The trepidatious wait, often accompanied by slow movements, still numb from sleep, and then finally the awakening: the gurgling that unites all the homes of the Italian peninsu...

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For Italians who miss the stylish bars they knew in Italy; for anyone here in New York that would like to try the experience of an Italian Coffee bar or for those who take their coffee seriously, Ben Hamilton and his wife Giorgia have opened Cinico Coffee Company (CCC) in Murray Hill, at 199 Madison Avenue and 35th Street with you in mind. Mr. Hami...

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We don’t need to tell you that Italian cuisine is so much more than just pizza and pasta. Each region in Italy, from Lombardy in the north to Sicily in the south, offers its own unique culinary treasures that are steeped in centuries-old traditions, offering a true treat to the palates of food lovers worldwide. With this in mind, here’s our roundup...

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Even if you've never explored the winding streets of Rome, strolled along Venice's canals, or dined on the best pizza in Naples, there's a lot you can learn about Italian coffee culture without ever visiting Italy. Italians take coffee very seriously, often having up to three — or more — cups of coffee every day.  From cappuccino to espresso, and c...

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Caffeine is a daily ritual for many, serving as the spark that ignites their day. For coffee lovers, sipping on a cup of espresso isn't just about kickstarting the morning; it's about nurturing a beautiful habit. A groundbreaking study conducted by researchers at the University of Verona in Italy, published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food C...

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Originating in the working-class areas of Naples in the early 20th Century, a caffè sospeso, aka 'suspended coffee', 'pending coffee', or 'pay it forward coffee' is a cup of coffee paid for in advance as an anonymous act of charity. The practice began as a goodwill gesture where more fortunate patrons at Neapolitan cafés and coffee bars would pay f...

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Picture this: as the golden sun sets over the vineyards of Tuscany, you find yourself seated at a rustic dinner table, surrounded by a lively group of Italian friends. In front of you, crystal-clear glasses brim with the rich, ruby elixir known as Chianti Classico. In this timeless scene, one of your companions gracefully swirls their wine and, wit...

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