SINGAPORE - Media OutReach Newswire - 23 April 2024 - At the opening of FHA-Food & Beverage 2024, Southeast Asia's largest trade show for F&B professionals, the Italian Trade Agency Singapore is proud to unveil the Italian Taste Lab at its official pavilion, during the Italian press conference.

The Italian Taste Lab at FHA-Food & Beverage 2024

Featuring addresses by Dante Brandi, Ambassador of Italy to Singapore and Brunei, and Giorgio Calveri, Italian Trade Commissioner for Singapore and the Philippines, "Navigating the Future of Food" took place on the 23rd of April at 11:30 AM. The press conference seeks to highlight more Italian trade names and businesses in observance of the steady rise in demand and popularity of Italian food in Singapore and worldwide.

Dante Brandi, Ambassador of Italy to Singapore and Brunei, says, "As one of the main exhibiting countries with 58 companies showcasing their products, the Italian presence at FHA is also enriched by masterclasses and live culinary demonstrations aimed at celebrating the best products coming out of Italy. A richness in variety and in quality, which is the reason whyItalian cuisine has been nominated for inclusion on the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity list. The numbers we have seen from our industry partners justifies our position as a gastronomy powerhouse, not only as a cuisine but as an industry attentive to issues like sustainability, health, and circularity.

We have been warmly welcomed by both Singaporeans and the government, with the government having just approved training by At-Sunrice GlobalChef Academy on Italian private dining in collaboration with the Italian Embassy. With their continued support we can look forward to expanding the Italian culinary and gastronomic footprint not only in Singapore but in the Asiatic region as well".

As of January 2024, Italian food exports to Singapore have shown steady growth, driven by increasing demand for authentic Italian products in the local market. On its end, Italy has been exporting a wide range of food products to Singapore consistently, including pasta, olive oil, wine, cheese, cured meats, and specialty sauces. The demand is driven by the high-quality perception of Italian food products, recognised for their authenticity, craftsmanship, and gastronomic excellence. Further spurring growth is Singapore's growing interest in specialty and niche Italian food products, marked by the evolving tastes and preferences of Singaporean consumers for products that are organic, artisanal, and region-specific.

Giorgio Calveri, Italian Trade Commissioner for Singapore and the Philippines, says, "There is an undeniable growing appetite for Italian cuisine among Singaporean consumers driven by the premiumisation trend that sees a steady demand for niche and premium Italian products. Singaporeans, as discerning foodies, also appreciate authenticity in goods and produce from restaurants and stores, driving demand for items with clear provenance. We are proud to be able to offer more to this conversation and growth. With our participation at FHA, we hope to be able to share more of our food culture that we are incredibly proud of with trade professionals and consumers here in Singapore."

What to Expect at the Italian Trade Agency Pavilion

Conducted in collaboration with the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, the Italian Trade Agency Pavilion will serve as a platform for promoting Italian cuisine and food products at FHA-Food & Beverage 2024.

Showcasing their respective products at FHA-F&B 2024 alongside the Italian Trade Agency Pavilion will be 58 Italian exhibitors, the largest European representation at FHA-F&B 2024. The best of all things Made in Italy will be on show among the traders, ranging from pasta, cold cuts, cheese, olive oil, truffles, wines, and more.

Also making their appearance at FHA-F&B 2024, is Italian tradeshow organizer, Fiere di Parma, with a dedicated counter to promote the renowned Italian trade fairs CIBUS and Tuttofood Milano held respectively in Parma and Milan.

Beyond fine products, produce, and ingredients, miss not the Italian Taste Lab, an incubator platform that showcases Italian recipes and the best ways to maximise the flavours of Italian food. The Lab features 21 live cooking demonstrations hosted by a powerful line-up of 11 famed Italian chefs residing in Singapore, including 2 MICHELIN-starred chefs. The demonstrations will be inaugurated by Tiziana Stefanelli, winner of MasterChef Italy 2nd edition. Three masterclasses on homemade pasta, gelato, and pizza will also occur at the Italian Taste Lab.

Ingredients of the highest quality from the Italian regions will be featured during the live cooking demonstrations, with products provided by 9 Italian companies who will also be exhibiting their products at FHA-F&B 2024.

I am absolutely thrilled to participate in this captivating occasion, celebrating the pinnacle of Italian cuisine. It's a joy to connect with the remarkable chefs showcasing their talents in the cooking demonstrations. My aim is to convey to the audience and potential partners my deep passion for Italian cuisine and its rich culinary heritage," states Chef Tiziana Stefannelli, the winner of MasterChef Italy 2nd edition.

Also on the itinerary is a 30-minute seminar on the "Circular Economy in the Coffee Sector: Minimizing Environmental Impact and Reducing Waste – The Italian Case" that will dissect and discuss the many exciting and surfacing Italian food trends in the industry. This seminar is organized by the Embassy of Italy in Singapore featuring 2 speakers, Luca Ferraris, Managing Director of SACMI Singapore Pte Ltd, and Gianluca Anguzza, Founder & CEO of New Value Group, and will take place on the 25th of April at 11:00 AM in the Sustainable Food Future Seminar Theatre at Hall 7.

For the press kit, refer to: https://bit.ly/ITAatFHA2024

Annex A: The Italian Taste LAB's cooking sessions

Day	Time	Chef	Restaurant	Dish / Activity	Italian Exhibitor
23 April	10:00 - 11:00am	Tiziana Stefanelli IG @tizianastefanelli	Welcome Drink
	12:00 - 12:45pm	Tiziana Stefanelli IG @tizianastefanelli	Risotto alla Milanese with Grana Padano	Caseificio Ghidetti S.r.l
	1:00 – 1:45 pm	Mirko Febbrile IG @iammirkofebbrile FB @mirko.febbrile	FICO MASSERIA IG @ficomasseria FB @ficomasseria	Olive Leaf Pasta with Clams and Cannellini Beans	Oleificio Agnellaro di Terrasi Rosa
	2:00 – 2:45 pm	Stefano Sanna IG @sannaste87	ALLORA IG @cpchangiairport FB @cpchangi	Ravioli filled with Codfish mantecato and mascarpone, buttery lemon bisque, parsley, dill
	3:00 – 3:45 pm	Stefano Sanna IG @sannaste87	ALLORA IG @cpchangiairport FB @cpchangi	AlloraMisú, with Coffee, Lady Finger Biscuits, mascarpone foam, cocoa powder, chocolate chips
	4:00 – 5:00 pm	Daniele Sperindio IG @chefdanielesperindio FB @daniele.sperindio	ART by Daniele Sperindio (1 Michelin Star & 3 Forks Gambero Rosso) IG @artdidaniele FB @artdidaniele	"Grigliata Estiva" BBQ Watermelon, Oregano Caviar, Octo-tomato, Green Almond
24 April	10:30 – 11:15 am	Tiziana Stefanelli IG @tizianastefanelli	Pesto pasta	De Matteis Agroalimentare S.p.a
	11:30 am – 12:15 pm	Simone Fraternali IG @chef.simone.sg FB @simone.fraternali1	SOLO IG @soloristorante FB @SoloRistoranteSG	Wild garlic risotto with balsamic pork collar, raisin and spiced almonds
	12:30 – 1:15 pm	Tiziana Stefanelli IG @tizianastefanelli	Aglio&Olio spinach linguine with black olives	Olea Experience S.r.l
	1:30 – 2:15 pm	Antonio Corsaro IG @antonio_corsaro FB @antcorsaro	FIAMMA IG @fiamma.singapore FB @fiamma.singapore	Gamberoni di mazzara del vallo asparagi, Burrata, Kumquat
	2:30 – 3:15 pm	Matteo Ponti IG @chefmatteo_p	BRACI (1 Michelin Star) IG @braci.sg FB @braci.sg	Canederli in camicia Stuffed morel mushrooms, buckwheat tea, pickled myoga
	3:30 – 4:15 pm	Tiziana Stefanelli IG @tizianastefanelli	Risotto with Grana Padano cheese, balsamic vinegar and Hazelnuts	Consorzio Tutela Grana Padano
	4:30 – 5:15 pm	Tiziana Stefanelli IG @tizianastefanelli	Norma Pasta with fried eggplants, tomato sauce and cheese	De Matteis Agroalimentare S.p.a
25 April	10:15 – 11:15 am	Giovanni Minarelli -------	LIMONCELLO IG @limoncello_pizza_grill FB @limoncellopizzagrill	Portobello mushrooms with Grana Padano Sauce
	11:30 am – 12:15 pm	Jaja -------	DUOMO IG @duomoristorantesg FB Duomo Ristorante	Pappardelle Angus beef check sauce with Sangiovese & Rosemary
	12:30 – 1.15 pm	Antonio Miscellaneo -------	LA BOTTEGA IG @labottegasg IG @casavostrasg	Masterclass Homemade Pasta: Gramigna with Salsiccia Sauce and Trofie with Pesto Sauce
	1:30 – 2:15 pm	Antonio Miscellaneo -------	LA BOTTEGA IG @labottegasg IG @casavostrasg	Masterclass Gelato: Fiordilatte Gelato- Strawberry Sorbet
	2:30 – 3:15 pm	Antonio Miscellaneo -------	LA BOTTEGA IG @labottegasg IG @casavostrasg	Masterclass Pizza: Pizza Margherita -Pala Romana with Mortadella and Pistachios
	3:30 – 4:15 pm	Tiziana Stefanelli IG @tizianastefanelli	Tiramisú limoncello and strawberry	Vicenzi S.p.a
	4:30 – 5:15 pm	Tiziana Stefanelli IG @tizianastefanelli	Caponata
26 April	10:30 – 11:15 am	Tiziana Stefanelli IG @tizianastefanelli	Soy "Straccetti" orange and coffee with potatoes cream and rosemary extra virgin olive oil	Joy Food S.r.l Alimentari Italiana S.p.a
	11:30 am – 12:15 pm	Vincenzo Lavecchia IG @enzopizzachef	ALLORA IG @cpchangiairport FB @cpchangi	Pizza with mozzarella, cherry tomatoes confit, purple potatoes, gorgonzola, roasted pumpkin, parsley pesto, sage chips
	12:30 – 13:15 pm	Tiziana Stefanelli IG @tizianastefanelli	Linguine with cherry tomatoes, Shrimps Colatura, aromatic bread crumbs	Lalaina S.r.l Oleificio Agnellaro di Terrasi Rosa
	13:30 – 14:15 pm	Tiziana Stefanelli IG @tizianastefanelli	Sfogliatine with ricotta cheese, honey truffle oil and maldon salt	Vicenzi S.p.a Caseificio Ghidetti S.r.l Alimentari Italiana S.p.a
	14:30 – 15:15 pm	Tiziana Stefanelli IG @tizianastefanelli	Coffee Granita with whipped cream

Annex B: The Italian Taste LAB's Featured Products

Annex C: Italian Exhibitors at FHA 2024

No	Company Name	Stand n°	Website	Products
1	Acetaia Borgo Castello S.r.l	5L2-05	https://www.acetaiaborgocastello.com/en/	Balsamic Vinegar
2	Acetaia Leonardi S.r.l	5L3-05	https://www.acetaialeonardi.it/en/	Balsamic Vinegar
3	Acqua Sant'Anna S.p.a	5K2-08	https://www.santanna.it/	Water
4	Agricola Fisicaro Sebastiana	5K1-01	https://extravirginolio.com/	Olive Oil
5	Amsmil	5K3-07	https://goandfun.mt/	Energy Drink
6	Arteolio Soc Agr S.r.l	5K2-03	https://www.arteolio.com/en_GB/	Olive Oil
7	Blanco S.r.l	5K1-01	https://www.blancodolci.it/	Dolci, cannoli, pastries
8	Bontasia Pte Ltd	5L3-01	Bakery products
9	Campo D'Oro S.r.l	5K1-01	https://www.campodoro.com/	Sauces
10	Caraci S.r.l	5K1-01	https://caraci.it/	cannoli and sicilian specialties
11	Caseificio Albiero S.r.l	5K3-11	https://www.albiero.it/it/	Cheese
12	Caseificio Ghidetti S.r.l	5L2-01	https://www.caseificioghidetti.it/	Cheese
13	Compagnia Alimentare Italiana S.p.a	5K2-11	https://alimentareitaliana.it/index.php/en/	Olive Oil, Other Oils, fragrant Oil Sprays
14	Consorzio Latterie Virgilio	5K2-10	https://www.consorzio-virgilio.it/	Cheese
15	Consorzio Tutela Grana Padano	5K3-08	https://www.granapadano.it/it-it/	Cheese
16	De Matteis Agroalimentare S.p.a	5K2-04	http://www.dematteisfood.it/EN/index.html	Pasta
17	Di Marco Corrado S.r.l	5L3-01	https://www.dimarco.it/en/	Flour
18	Distretto Produttivo Dolce Sicilia Soc. Coop.	5K1-01	Sweet & Pastry sector
19	Ditta Drago Sebastiano	5K1-01	https://www.dragoconserve.net/	Conserves (Jams, Preserves)
20	Dolceria Alba S.p.a	5K2-12	https://www.dolceriaalba.it/it/	Pastry
21	Dts Dolciaria	5K1-01	https://www.cannolidisicilia.it/	Cannoli (pastry shells)
22	Fres S.r.l Radici Rosse	5K1-01	https://www.radicirosse.com/	Organic
23	Giuliano Tartufi S.p.a	5L2-08	https://www.giulianotartufi.it/en/	Truffles and truffle products
24	I Veri Sapori Dell' Etna S.r.l	5K1-01	https://shop.gustoetna.com/	Various sicilian food products
25	Idb S.r.l (Industria Dolciaria Borsari)	5L2-04	http://www.idbgroup.it/	Dairy
26	Il Buon Gusto Siciliano	5K1-01	https://www.ilbuongustosiciliano.it/	Various sicilian food products
27	Joy S.r.l	5L3-14	https://www.foodevolution.it/	Soy Meat
28	La Rustichella Worldwide S.r.l	5K3-01	https://larustichellatruffles.com/en/	Truffles and truffle products
29	La San Fermese S.p.a	5L3-14	https://lasanfermese.com/en/	Cereals, Legumes, Soy
30	Lalaina S.r.l	5K1-01	https://colaturadigambero.it/	Colatura di gambero (prawn sauce)
31	Lameri S.p.a	5L2-07	https://www.lameri.it/	Cereals
32	Le Dolcezze Della Valle Dei Templi	5K1-01	https://www.ledolcezzedellavalledeitempli.it/	Pastry
33	Madama Oliva S.r.l	5L2-05	https://www.madamaoliva.it/	Olives
34	Maristella S.r.l	5K3-12	https://www.pasticceriamaristella.it/it/	Pastry
35	Mazza Alimentari S.r.l	5L2-13	https://mazzalimentari.com/	Various Food products
36	Neronobile S.r.l	5L3-04	https://www.neronobile.com/	Coffee
37	Nova Frutta S.r.l	5K2-05	https://www.novafrutta.it/	Fruits and vegetables
38	Oleificio Agnellaro Di Terrasi Rosa	5K1-01	https://www.olioprincipe.it/	Olive Oil
39	Oleum	5K1-01	https://www.oleumsicilia.com/	Olive Oil
40	Organa D.O.O.	5L3-14	https://www.organa.si/	Organic Food products
41	Organizzazione Vitttorio Caselli S.p.a	5L3-10	https://www.caselli.it/	Fair Agent
42	Paska' S.r.l - Caffè Intenso	5L2-14	https://intenso.biz/	Food and beverage consultancy
43	Pasticceria Filippi S.r.l	5L2-11	https://pasticceriafilippi.it/	Pastry
44	Pastificio Gallo	5K1-01	https://www.pastaprimeluci.it/	Pasta
45	Rete Di Imprese Taste Of Sicily	5K1-01	Network for Sicilian companies
46	Rinaldi Superforni S.r.l	5L3-01	https://www.rinaldisuperforni.com/	Ovens and bakery equipment
47	Saquella 1856 S.r.l	5K3-04	https://www.saquella.it/en/	Coffee
48	Secondo Vergani S.p.a	5L2-07	https://www.vergani.it/	Pralines
49	Sterilgarda Alimenti S.p.a	5K3-14	https://www.sterilgarda.it/	Dairy
50	Steriltom S.r.l	5K2-01	https://www.steriltom.com/en/index.html	Tomato sauce
51	Stramondo S.r.l	5K1-01	https://www.stramondo.it/	Gelato and Pastry
52	Tartufi Jimmy	5K2-14	https://www.jimmytartufi.it/	Truffles and truffle products
53	Terra Siciliae S.r.l	5K1-01	https://www.terrasiciliae.com/	Cannoli
54	Urbani Tartufi S.r.l	5L3-12	https://urbanitartufi.it/	Truffles and truffle products
55	Vicenzi Biscotti S.p.a	5K2-07	https://www.vicenzi.it/	Busicuits and confectionery
56	Virgilio Limited	5L3-07	https://www.virgiliofnb.com/	Consulting Firm
57	Wadi El Nile Italia S.r.l	5L3-11	https://wadialnile-eg.com/	Olives, Artichokes, Cucumber, Pepper
58	Witor'S S.p.a	5K3-03	https://www.witors.it/en	Pralines
Regione Siciliana - Assessorato Regionale Dell'Agricoltura, Dello Sviluppo Rurale E Della Pesca				5K1-01

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