How to buy olive oil like an Italian

How to buy olive oil like an Italian

Olive oil is one of Italy’s most well-known food exports. Whether used in cooking, drizzled over salad, or taken as a dip, Italian olive oil is recognised around the world for its quality. When it comes to knowing exactly which type to buy though (whether Extra...
Which countries import the most Italian food?

Which countries import the most Italian food?

Which countries import the most Italian Food products? Italian food is enjoyed around the world. Wherever you go, Italian cuisine is never far from the top of the menu. Some countries, however, seem to enjoy Italian food more than others, importing disproportionally...
What makes pasta ‘Italian’?

What makes pasta ‘Italian’?

What makes pasta ‘Italian’? Last week, Lidl received a €1 million fine for allegedly misleading consumers on the origins of two of its dried pasta brands, Italiamo and Combino. According to Italian prosecutors, the German retailer was at fault for emphasising the...
Italian food exports boom over Christmas

Italian food exports boom over Christmas

According to the Italian National Institute of Statistics, ISTAT, and Coldiretti (a national organisation of Italian producers), exports of Italian food of various categories increased dramatically over the festive period. Food exports from the country totalled...
Food Labelling – A Red Light For Parmigiano?

Food Labelling – A Red Light For Parmigiano?

Transparency is ever important for the consumer today. People want to know detailed information about the products on offer, enabling them to make informed choices. In the food industry, this has entailed the introduction in the past few years of nutritional labels....