Category: News Archive

National Grocers Association DRE Meeting – July 25-26

Last month, the IACC took part in the National Grocers Association’s DRE Meeting in Stowe, Vermont. Executive Director Federico Tozzi and members Pomì, Garofalo, Ruffino Estates, Monini and Coop Italia presented to attendees, sharing research, industry insights and emerging trends in the Italian gourmet and specialty food products industry. Participants took advantage of a robust program… Read more »

IACC Mourns the Loss of Leonardo Del Vecchio, Chairman of EssilorLuxottica

Today, we express our sorrow and send our deepest condolences to longtime IACC member EssilorLuxottica on the loss of company Chairman Leonardo Del Vecchio. A visionary and leading figure in Italian entrepreneurship, Del Vecchio founded Luxottica in 1961 and grew it from a small workshop that made frame parts to a global eyewear empire, producing… Read more »

The Authentic Italian Table: Aperitivo Edition – Event Highlights

On June 2nd, 2022 over 40 food influencers joined chef, mixologist and creator of extraordinary culinary experiences Andrea Belfiore for a hands-on experience in making authentic Italian cocktails and snacks featuring Italy’s most delicious PDO/PGI ingredients. Take a look at how our influencer did in mixing up the following classics with an Italian twist: Venetian 75, Negroni, Dirty Martini and… Read more »

LEAP Atlantic Spring Networking – Event Higlights

More than 350 attendees from the member chambers of LEAP Atlantic gathered in the heart of Manhattan at the Central Park Boathouse on Thursday, May 26, for a truly international evening, featuring hors d’oeuvres, drinks and networking across countries and industries. In addition to the IACC, a number of bi-lateral European Chambers of Commerce were… Read more »