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An Italian company has acquired Nevada’s largest paper producer, making them the fourth largest tissue paper producer in North America. Sofidel, an Italian-based company, acquired the tissue division of Clearwater Paper in November for $1.06 billion, effectively closing the tissue division for the Spokane-based company. Now, Sofidel has taken over...

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Italy does a lot of things very well, but food undoubtedly ranks at the very top of its mastery. Although Italian food is mostly known for the savory classics like pizza and pasta, there are many delicious Italian desserts you should try at least once. One of them is pandoro, the star-shaped, golden-yellow sweet bread sprinkled with powdered sugar;...

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Sometimes gritty, often exotic, always exciting, Palermo is home to some of Italy’s most beautiful churches, ornate palaces and delicious foods. The intensity of the capital city is without equal in all of Sicily. If you’re looking for yet another way to experience Palermo, consider the art of puppetry. Palermo offers visitors not only traditional...

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Online is still strategic for wineries, but, in 2024, a strong return of the “physicality” has been observed: 60% of companies leverage on real experiences, whilst in-person events continue to grow (60%). The fanbase on the main social media grows, especially on LinkedIn (+13%), and Instagram (+6%). The communication of Esg (environmental, social a...

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The JA New York Show has joined forces with Piazza Italia on the creation of a new pavilion featuring Italian designers and manufacturers, beginning in March 2025. Italy’s long-standing tradition of excellence in jewelry design and fabrication and Piazza Italia’s dedication to launching Italian brands in the United States ensures that the made-in-I...

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When asked to think about Italian food, people imagine the sight of tomatoes, basil and olive oil blending together on a warm bruschetta, or the steam rising from a plate of homemade pasta, or the aroma of freshly brewed coffee wafting from a moka pot. Italian cuisine, much like Italy itself, is a feast for the senses – yet, its biggest secret lies...

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Many U.S. manufacturers have been incorporating offshoring or overseas outsourcing into their business models for decades, weighing the opportunities and challenges of working with a manufacturing partner abroad. One Italian organization, however, is giving North American manufacturers greater access to Italian technology closer to home.  The Itali...

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I know a trick question when I hear one. “Red or rosé?” Gabriele Cristini asked as he proffered a plate of slow-cooked beef on a bed of polenta. The answer was so obviously, so screamingly “red” that I smelt a rat. Then he whipped out a bottle from behind him — not just any rosé, but sparkling! — and popped the cork alongside my prejudices. Turns o...

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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...

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Italy’s PDO economy demonstrates resilience, weathering agricultural and market pressures to post solid growth. The 22nd Ismea-Qualivita report reveals that the PDO economy reached €20.2 billion in production value in 2023, up slightly (+0.2%) on the year and 52% higher than a decade ago. The sector now contributes 19% to Italy’s agri-food revenue,...

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