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Italy’s wine exports reached a record €8bn in 2024, with nearly 22 million hectoliters shipped abroad, buoyed by strong international demand and stockpiling in the U.S. ahead of potential new tariffs on EU goods, reaffirmed by Donald Trump in recent weeks. Exports grew 5.5% in value, while volumes rebounded 3.2% after last year’s decline. Sparkling...

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Yearly traditions come in all shapes and forms, but for my family, there’s one we look forward to the most. The day on the calendar we all get amped for is when we fill jars. What are we filling the jars with? Gravy of course … or tomato sauce for the non-Italian readers. The all-day event has developed all sorts of names over the years. Some call...

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Italian mineral water exports reached an all-time high of €1.408 billion in 2024, up 28.5% from the previous year, marking the strongest export performance within the country’s food and beverage industry. Export volumes also saw significant growth, rising 12.9% year on year. The United States remained the largest market, with exports climbing 28.5%...

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Ferraris are becoming increasingly popular among younger buyers, with the CEO of the luxury automaker revealing that 40% of new buyers are now under the age of 40. That reflects a significant upswing from just over 18 months ago, when Ferrari’s chief said the figure stood at 30%. “40% of the new clients are below 40 years,” Ferrari CEO Benedetto Vi...

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On Father’s Day in Italy, a report on paternity leave highlighted key trends and challenges. The typical father who takes paternity leave lives in the North, has a stable job, and earns between €28,000 and €50,000 per year. Despite persistent gender imbalances in child-rearing, which affect women's workforce participation, attitudes among Italian...

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UNESCO will discuss the candidacy of Italian culinary the intangible heritage of humanity. The decision will be taken during a meeting in India. Before that, on November 10, the entity's technical opinion will be released. The document may recommend approval, rejection or postponement of the debate. “In India, not only the candidacy of Italian cuis...

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You know you’re dealing with something special when a company has been around for over six centuries. That’s the case with Camuffo, the world’s oldest shipyard, making boats since 1438. It all began under the Venetian Republic, when the Camuffo family operated in Candia (modern-day Heraklion, Crete). As the political climate shifted with the rise o...

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The announcement of the new film “The Devil in the White City,” which will once again feature Leonardo DiCaprio and Martin Scorsese working together, has put the spotlight back on one of the most iconic couples in contemporary cinema. But for car enthusiasts, their artistic partnership immediately conjures up a specific image: the white 1991 Ferrar...

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With a total turnover of €77 billion and a strong export orientation, the Italian chemical industry represents an excellence of Made in Italy. In recent years, despite global challenges, the sector has strengthened its position and achieved significant growth in exports. In 2023, 59% of the sector's revenue came from foreign sales, an increase of...

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An intuitive map of the region's vineyards, providing valuable insights for winegrowers in their agronomic and production choices. The Abruzzo wine industry now finally has a detailed map identifying the area's suitability for viticulture. The credit goes to Ado Abruzzo – Areali delle quattro D.O. Abruzzo per una caratterizzazione moderna, a projec...

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