We are thrilled with the results of the 2021 Taste of Italy Virtual Trade Fair in Texas. None of this would have been possible without the support of everyone who participated in the tastings and attended the virtual meetings. Likewise, it would not have been possible without the support of our partners.
A special thank you also goes to the Consul General of Italy in Houston, who not only supported the IACC in organizing the trade fair, but also joined one of our virtual dinners, during which he spoke at length about Italian gastronomy as part of the country’s cultural heritage and a powerful economic driver.
Here are some numbers from the fair:
25 exhibitors
42 buyers
170 virtual meetings
8 YouTube video interviews (see below)
In addition to the exhibitor meetings and video presentations, the following events took place during the fair:
Maremma Consortium in-person tasting, March 8
Business-to-business meetings, March 15–26
Webinar with Brian Larky (CEO, Dalla Terra): “State of the Italian Wine Trade"
“Authentic Italian Table” virtual dinner, made possible thanks to the support of the Extraordinary Italian Taste campaign, March 17
Webinar with the Primitivo di Gioia del Colle Consortium
Extra-virgin olive oil masterclass for media, April 20
Extra-virgin olive oil masterclass for Central Market
(YouTube video list follows.)
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