Wine harvest 10% higher This year's Italian wine harvest will be 10% higher, making up for last year' losses, The Italian Wine Union (UIV) said Tuesday.
Ice cream workshop gives dangerous inmates boost Italy's world renowned ice cream is helping a group of the country's most dangerous inmates regain a sense of fun and achievement.
Traditional products on wheels Cheese, bread, flour, spelt, honey and jams, potatoes, milk, tortelli, meats, chestnut, vegetable, organic fruits now 'travel' on four wheels.
Agriculture Ministry to verify Brunello's authenticity A potential crisis over exports to the United States of Brunello di Montalcino came to an end on Thursday with an announcement that the agriculture ministry's department of inspectors will certify the authenticity of the premier Italian wine.
Bad weather may hurt Piedmont wine harvest Severe weather this spring may have irreversibly damaged vineyards in the northwest region of Piedmont and producers fear their harvest will be half what it was last year.
Town orders calorie counts on restaurant menus A town in the southern province of Salerno has become the first in Italy and Europe to demand that restaurants indicate the calories of the foods they serve.
Beer consumption up 3.7% Italians' thirst for beer continues to grow and it now runs head-to-head with wine as the consumers' choice during meals outside the home, according to a report from the Italian brewers' association Assobirra.
Med diet bids for heritage spot Italy is spearheading an international campaign to win world heritage recognition for the famous Mediterranean diet.
New United States Brunello import rules take effect On Monday new rules governing imports to the United States of the Italian wine Brunello di Montalcino went into effect but the Italian government must still decide who will be responsible for authenticating the premier wine.
Bavaria welcomes products from Siena Wines and gourmet products from Siena are ready to promote their top brands and conquer the top of the top of global production at Gourmet's Italia-Wine Festival & Culinaria.
Top chef rejects ratings system A top Italian chef has come out against the rating systems used by travel guides to judge restaurants, including the stars used by Michelin Guide.
Italy creates tomato gene database Italian scientists are creating a genetic database to conserve the taste and smells of Italy's different tomato varieties, the National Research Council (CNR) said Tuesday.
Italy world leader for organic wine production Italy is the European and world leader for the production of organic wine, according to a report drawn up for the 16th congress of the International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements (IFOAM), which opens here on Tuesday.
Kosher wine production in Italy on the rise An increasing number of Italian wine producers are making kosher wine, including the famed vineyard of Feudi di San Gregorio in the southern region of Campania.
Florence creates 'homemade gelato' brand Gelaterie that produce homemade gelato are booming all over Tuscany.
New panel to authenticate Brunello The consortium of Brunello di Montalcino producers will no longer be responsible for controlling the authenticity of one of Italy's finest wines, the agriculture ministry said on Monday.
Food & wine in Spain Fifty Tuscan companies are taking part in a new initiative that will bring 600 of the region's quality wine and food products to Spanish tables until June 28.
