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“From Panetone to Tiramisu, many iconic Italian classics are recent innovations.” What say you?

For those of you who think the financial press is just about stock prices, currencies and corporate goings on, think again! Two weeks ago, the Financial Times published a remarkable interview with an Italian academic who questions the origins and authenticity of many well known Italian staples. From Panetone to Tiramisu, many of these iconic […]

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Despite sales dropping 30% in the pandemic, Eataly presses ahead with international expansion

How does one describe Eataly? For some it’s a foodie’s haven, for others an emporium of restaurants, shopping and culinary classes. A less favourable and cynical comment I heard was ‘Disneyland for pasta.’  Founded in 2006 in Moniticello d’Alba, the business has over 40 stores in over 18 countries. Its most successful market by far

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