When exploring Italian food labels, two acronyms appear more often than any others: DOP and IGP. For a practical example, see our list of DOP balsamic vinegar producers in Modena. Both are European quality designations. Both are intended to protect traditional food products from imitation and misuse. But they are not the same thing, and […]
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Emilia-Romagna produced some of the most adventurous architecture, painting, and sculpture of the Italian Baroque — not from a single centre but across six cities, each with distinct artistic ambitions. This guide covers the principal Baroque monuments city by city, with practical information for visiting. Piacenza Piacenza’s Baroque legacy centres on Piazza Cavalli, one of
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Montechiarugolo is not a village most travellers have heard of. Located in the flat agricultural plain between Parma and Reggio Emilia, it sits in territory that produces Parmigiano Reggiano, Prosciutto di Parma, and Lambrusco — some of the most recognised food products in the world — yet the town itself has largely remained off the
In the vibrant world of global real estate and property development, few events stand as prestigious as MIPIM. Held annually in Cannes, France, it’s a nexus for cities, investors, architects, and planners to converge, forge connections, and showcase the very essence of growth and urban innovation. This year, one of Italy’s most enigmatic cities, Bologna,
Showcasing Bologna: A Highlight from MIPIMWorld’s Global Stage Read Post »
Slow Food, the international movement dedicated to protecting traditional and regional food cultures, has launched a public petition calling for a ban on powdered milk in cheese production. The campaign supports an Italian law introduced in 1974 that prohibits the use of powdered milk in products such as yogurt, traditional caciotta cheeses, robiola, authentic mozzarella
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According to The Guardian, during recent trade talks the European Union expressed its intention to restrict the use of European cheese names in the United States. Parmesan was one of the cheeses specifically mentioned in the discussions. The EU argues that many cheeses produced in the U.S. pale in comparison to their European originals and,
EU Stops USA to Use the Name “Parmesan” For Fake Cheeses Read Post »