On April 18th, our Premium Member Cipriani ResidencesMiami will open its doors to welcome IACCSE members and one guest each to an unforgettable Bellini cocktail reception at their sales center (1421 South Miami Avenue, 33131).
This will be an exclusive event tailored specifically for our esteemed IACCSE Members.
Join Cipriani Residences from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM for an evening of elegance as we gather in the luxurious setting of Cipriani Residences Miami. Taste the iconic Bellini cocktail, meticulously crafted with precision and showcasing the highest-quality ingredients, while socializing with fellow IACCSE members.
Please note: This event is exclusively for IACCSE Members and their invited guests (due to limited space, max 2 people per company). Non-members will not be admitted.
With limited spaces available, we encourage you to secure your attendance promptly.
Don’t miss out on this exceptional opportunity to experience the epitome of luxury at Cipriani Residences Miami.
RSVP now to reserve your place at this prestigious event, by sending an email at: membership@iacc-miami.com
The Authentic Italian Food & Wine Festival | May 15, 2024 – Visitors
WHEN - Wednesday 15th, 2024Coral Gables Country Club (Miami) – Event MapREGISTRATION – TRADE ONLY RSVP here
THE EVENT
Authentic Italian is the only high-end Food & Wine Festival in Miami that mainly focuses on Italian cuisine and flavors.
The Authentic Italian Food & Wine Festival is organized into two sessions: the first one, industry-only, is meant to facilitate the interactions between Italian producers and U.S buyers, and the second part of the event is a Grand Tasting, an opportunity for companies to present products to a selected public of local food lovers.
EXHIBITORS
Italian F&B producers, F&B importers, and distributors representing Italian brands, hospitality suppliers
Hospitality industry (restaurant owners, chefs, beverage managers, buyers at hotels and restaurant chains), Cruise Industry, F&B importers and distributors, influencers (journalists and food bloggers), and local consumers.
Total attendance expected:
150+ F&B professionals
600+ Food Lovers
LOCATION
The 5th edition of the Authentic Italian Food & Wine Festival will take place at the Coral Gables Country Club (990 Alhambra Circle, Coral Gables, FL 33134).
DAY 1: Tuesday, May 14 – Pre-Event Activities (Exhibitors Only)
10:30am-12:30pm | ORIENTATION MEETING: INTRODUCTION TO THE SOUTH FLORIDA MARKET
Industry Testimonials, and U.S. market experts
(Optional activity dedicated to companies approaching the Florida market for the first time)
2:00pm-4:00pm | GROUP VISIT TO GOURMET MARKETS & GROCERY CHAINS IN DOWNTOWN MIAMI AND BRICKELL AREA
(Optional activity dedicated to companies approaching the Florida market for the first time)
7:00pm-9:00pm | LAUNCH DINNER
Including Meet & Greet and Speeches by top food & wine distributors
DAY 2: Wednesday, May 15 – Event Day @Coral Gables Country Club
2:30pm-4:30pm | TALKS (F&B PROFESSIONALS ONLY)
2:30 pm| Specialty foods distributors panel: “Consumer trends and the strive for delivering original and innovative products.”
In an effort to satisfy consumers’ new tastes, specialty food importers & distributors continue to upgrade the food alternatives available in the market.
Gregg Alpern, Director of Food Service, Flora Fine Foods
Tim Bascombe, CO-Founder/Principal, Grocers Gateway Group
Jose Casals, Corporate Chef, US Foods
3:10 pm| Hotels & restaurants panel: “The quest for creating an authentic culinary experience.”
The art of hospitality is always on the move to satisfy the experiential needs of sophisticated customers
Francesco Balli, Co-founder and CEO, Grove Bay Hospitality Group
Alfredo Picardi, Corporate Director of Operations and Quality Assurance, MDM Hotel Group
Jamil Dib, Co-founder and Co-owner of Vida & Estilo Restaurant Group (V&E Restaurant Group)
3:50 pm| Cruise Lines panel: “Sustainability of culinary operations”
In recent years, the cruise line industry has been navigating towards more sustainable and eco-friendly practices. Cruise-goers are increasingly seeking healthier and environmentally conscious dining choices while cruise companies have refined operational improvements and cut food waste and costs.
Fabio Scaglione, Senior Director Food & Beverage Operations, Celebrity Cruises
Levi Mezick, Director, Culinary Program Development, Virgin Voyages
Daniele Salamone, Director of Beverage Operations, Celebrity Cruises
Trade-only Networking in the expo area with Florida’s F&B importers/distributors, chefs, restaurateurs, and gourmet market owners.
6:00pm-8:30pm | GRAND TASTING FOR A SELECTED PUBLIC OF FOOD LOVERS
While tasting authentic Italian products and signature dishes, guests will have the opportunity to get to know more closely Italian culture and culinary tradition.
6:45 pm| GOURMET EXPERIENCE
Don’t miss the FRESH PASTA MASTERCLASS sponsored by Nonna Enterprises. Join Italian grandmothers for a genuine cooking experience.
The IACCSE is getting ready to organize the 4th edition of the “MEET US Roadshow in Italy” in March 2024.
The initiative, which will be held in four important Italian cities: Naples (March 18th) – Rome (March 19th) – Prato (March 20th) and Treviso ( March 21st), is intended for those Italian companies interested in exploring new opportunities in the US market: attendees will be provided with detailed information on topics relating to strategic, commercial, administrative, financial, and fiscal matters linked to the expansion of Italian businesses in the US market.
Four days and four conferences to inform and support all those Italian companies interested in exploring new business opportunities in the USA while taking advantage of the experience of the IACCSE and selected speakers.
We would like to thank all the companies that have contributed to the organization of these event.
A special thank you goes to the local partners of our 4 sessions:
Regione Campania (Department of Productive activities),
Federlazio
Unioncamere
Assocamerestero
Confindustria Toscana Nord
Camera di Commercio Treviso-Belluno
Venicepromex
The event will be a great opportunity for Italian SMEs to learn more about the most important aspects relating to expansion on growing markets such as the US Southeast.
Join the Italy-America Chamber of Commerce Southeast for an unforgettable evening on the terrace of the JW Marriott Miami in the heart of Brickell on Friday October 18th.
Insightful presentations on Italy-US relations and on the South Florida economy by:
Hon. Silvia Marrara, Chief of Sport Diplomacy Office at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Italy (Rome) and Hon.Michele Misto’ – Consul General of Italy: “Italy’s Sports Diplomacy”
Mathew Ratner – Director, Sports & Entertainment Tourism – Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau: “How Major Sporting Events Drive Economic Growth in South Florida”
Nicolo’ Zini – VP of Commercial Development – FIFA World Cup 2026™ Miami Host Committee: “FIFA World Cup 2026: What to expect in Miami”
Thanks to the partnership and support of the MDM Group, the event will be organized at the JW Marriott Miami, located in the heart of Brickell, Miami’s hot destination for dining, shopping, nightlife and entertainment.
Please include contact details of you and your guests
You may want to seize the chance to increase the visibility of your company, the European Chambers offer you the opportunity to become sponsor of the event and take advantage of the exposure of the social media campaign targeting 25,000+ contracts.
Click here to discover the benefits included in the sponsorship package:
Please include contact details of you and your guests
You may want to seize the chance to increase the visibility of your company, the European Chambers offer you the opportunity to become sponsor of the event and take advantage of the exposure of the social media campaign targeting 25,000+ contracts.
Click here to discover the benefits included in the sponsorship package:
Authentic Italian Food & Wine Festival is the only high-end Food & Wine Festival in Miami that mainly focuses on Italian cuisine and flavors.
The Authentic Italian Food & Wine Festival presents two different sessions: the first one for food & wine professionals only, is meant to facilitate the interactions between Italian producers and U.S. buyers, while the second part of the event is a Grand Tasting, an opportunity for exhibitors to present their products to a selected public of local food lovers.
EXHIBITORS
Italian F&B producers, F&B importers, and distributors representing Italian brands, hospitality suppliers
Total exhibitors expected: 40+
VISITORS
Hospitality industry (restaurant owners, chefs, beverage managers, buyers at hotels and restaurant chains), Cruise Industry, F&B visitors, F&B importers and distributors, influencers (journalists and food bloggers), and local consumers.
Total attendance expected:
150+ F&B professionals
600+ Food Lovers
LOCATION
The 5th edition of the Authentic Italian Food & Wine Festival will take place at the Coral Gables Country Club (990 Alhambra Circle, Coral Gables, FL 33134).
DAY 1: (Tuesday May 14th) – Orientation Activities (Exhibitors Only)
10:30am-12:30pm | ORIENTATION MEETING: INTRODUCTION TO THE SOUTH FLORIDA MARKET Presentation by U.S market experts + Industry Testimonials (Optional activity dedicated to companies approaching the Florida market for the first time)
2:00pm-4:00pm | GROUP VISIT TO GOURMET MARKETS & GROCERY CHAINS (Optional activity dedicated to companies approaching the Florida market for the first time)
7:00pm-9:00pm | LAUNCH DINNER Including Meet & Greet and Speeches by top food & wine distributors
DAY 2: (Wednesday May 15th) – Event Day
2:30pm-4:00pm | TALKS (F&B PROFESSIONALS ONLY) Seminars on current relevant topics for the Food & Beverage industry
4:00pm-6:00pm | TRADE SESSION (F&B PROFESSIONALS ONLY) Trade-only Networking in the expo area with Florida’s F&B importers/distributors, chefs, restaurateurs, and gourmet market owners.
6:00pm-8:30pm | GRAND TASTING FOR A SELECTED PUBLIC OF FOOD LOVERS While tasting authentic Italian products and signature dishes, guests will have the opportunity to get to know more closely Italian culture and culinary tradition.
6:45pm | GOURMET EXPERIENCEDon’t miss the FRESH PASTA MASTERCLASS sponsored by Nonna Enterprises. Join Italian grandmothers for a genuine cooking experience.
(Tickets will be available on Eventbrite from the end of March 2024 )
EXHIBITORS’ OPPORTUNITIES
IF YOU ARE AN ITALIAN FOOD & BEVERAGE PRODUCER OR AN IMPORTER OF AUTHENTIC ITALIAN PRODUCTS DO NOT MISS THIS UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY TO SHOWCASE YOUR BRAND:
EXHIBITORS CONFIRMING THEIR PARTICIPATION BY JANUARY 20th 2023 WILL RECEIVE A 20% DISCOUNT
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ON THE EXHIBITORS’ OPPORTUNITIES CONTACT ALESSIA MARCENARO, DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTORMARKETING@IACC-MIAMI.COM
INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS REGISTRATION
IF YOU ARE AN IMPORTER/DISTRIBUTOR, RESTAURATEUR, CHEF, GOURMETMARKET OWNER, WINE SHOP OWNER, AND HOSPITALITY BUYER
Nel 2022 l’export italiano verso gli USA ha registrato una forte crescita (+12,7%) rispetto al 2021, con un valore 69 miliardi di dollari, il miglior risultato di sempre.
In questo contesto, lo Stato della Florida rappresenta il terzo mercato per valore delle importazioni di prodotti agroalimentari italiani, con un totale di 464 milioni di dollari nel 2022, in crescita del +14% rispetto al 2021. Crescite a doppia cifra si rilevano per il Vino (+17%), i Liquori (+114%), la Pasta (+42%), le Salse (+41%), i Formaggi (+19%) e il Caffè (+91%) (Fonte: ICE).
Una crescita da ricondursi, tra le altre cose, alla aumentata percezione di valori come qualità, genuinità e tracciabilità; elementi che i consumatori americani apprezzano sempre di più e ritrovano nei prodotti Made in Italy. Nello specifico, la Florida con i suoi 22 milioni di abitanti ed oltre 90 milioni di presenze turistiche annuali rappresenta un mercato in grande crescita e sempre più sofisticato.
La principale metropoli dello Stato, Miami, è diventata una delle capitali culinarie degli Stati Uniti con una presenza importante di ristoranti internazionali, celebrity chef, festival gastronomici e catene di gourmet markets specializzati in prodotti di nicchia, spesso italiani.
È proprio per dare visibilità alle eccellenze enogastronomiche italiane sull’importante piazza di Miami che la Italy-America Chamber of Commerce Southeast organizzerà, il prossimo 14 e 15 maggio, la quinta edizione dell’evento “Authentic Italian Food & Wine Festival”.
Circa 150 importatori, distributori, ristoratori e chef della Florida verranno invitati per due giornate di incontri, seminari, tasting di prodotti e networking con le imprese italiane.
Per le aziende italiane del Food & Wine è un’ottima opportunità di entrare in contatto con qualificate controparti commerciali, esplorare un mercato in grande crescita e testare i propri prodotti durante il Grand Tasting conclusivo che sarà aperto al pubblico di consumatori locali.
Il programma della quinta edizione del Authentic Italian Food & Wine Festival si articolerà come segue:
14 Maggio – ATTIVITÀ ORIENTATIVE
* Incontro di orientamento: introduzione al mercato della Florida da parte di esperti di settore americani e testimonianze aziendali di imprese italiane già presenti sul mercato
* Visita guidata a gourmet market e punti vendita GDO di Miami
* Cena di lancio ed incontro con autorità diplomatiche e alcuni importatori/distributori selezionati che verranno invitati a parlare dei trend di mercato
15 Maggio – ATTIVITÀ PROMOZIONALI E COMMERCIALI
* Seminari: incontro sul settore F&B sulle navi da crociera; incontro sulla ristorazione di alta qualità a Miami
* Sessione Trade: incontri tra espositori e visitatori professionali presso area expo (trade only)
* Grand Tasting: l’evento apre le porte ad un pubblico di food lover, e selezionati ristoranti, pasticcerie e gelaterie si uniscono in qualità di espositori offrendo assaggi ai visitatori. Una straordinaria opportunità di visibilità per testare e far conoscere i propri prodotti ai consumatori finali.
Per maggiori informazioni sull’evento ed iscrizioni:
Le aziende italiane interessate a partecipare possono anche contattare la nostra Camera di Commercio all’indirizzo: marketing@iacc-miami.com
Ente organizzatore:
L’Italy-America Chamber of Commerce Southeast (IACCSE) con sede a Miami è una organizzazione statunitense senza scopo di lucro, ufficialmente riconosciuta dal governo italiano, che si dedica alla promozione del commercio tra gli Stati Uniti e l’Italia. Fondata nel 1991, la IACCSE fa parte di Assocamerestero, l’associazione delle Camere di Commercio Italiane all’Estero. La Camera annovera una base associativa di circa 250 imprese, di origini sia italiane che americane. Alcuni dei marchi più rappresentativi del “Made in Italy” negli USA sono tra gli associati. I settori in cui operano i soci sono i più vari, dall’arredo-casa alla ristorazione, dalla meccanica alla logistica.’
Join the Italy-America Chamber of Commerce Southeast for a special night with the Italian Business Community in the U.S. Southeast. A great opportunity to network among a public of entrepreneurs and international executives. The 2023 Italian Business Community Night includes:
150 guests among entrepreneurs and international executives
Networking Cocktail with exhibitors’ area for our sponsors
KeynoteSpeakers’ presentation about trade & investments between Italy and Florida
Pillar Award recognizing long-standing members of the Chamber
The Italy-America Chamber of Commerce Southeast brings to Miami the initiative “Campania Week”, an inspiring journey among the flavors of the Campania Region.
Fall in love with the food and wines of one of the most beautiful regions in Italy
The event at a glance:
5 days of in-store tasting
2 trade-only events for F&B industry professionals
2 happy hours + DJ set for food lovers
8 gourmet markets and restaurants involved
2 seminars
10 Italian producers
30 U.S. food and wine buyers
15,000+ local consumers reached
CAMPANIA WEEK FINEST FOOD AND WINE PRODUCTS
Campania, nestled in the heart of Italy, offers a unique blend of historical charm and natural beauty. With its stunning Amalfi coastline, ancient sites like Pompeii, and the energetic capital Naples, caters to every traveler’s desire. Campania is a paradise for food lovers, boasting renowned culinary delights. The variety of the territories and their biodiversity gave rise to some of the finest Italian food and wine products.
Campania enjoys plenty of sun, a vast sea briming with fish and scattered with islands, and an historically rich soil, especially at the base of Mount Vesuvio. These conditions contribute to the region’s biodiversity and ensure the flourishing of countless plants and the farming of animals, which lead to the richness of Campania’s culinary tradition. Indeed, besides being the birthplace of pizza, Campania is famous worldwide for its seafood, often paired with herbs, its cheeses, like the “mozzarella di bufala”, its olive oil, San Marzano tomatoes, and pasta. Beyond its gastronomic tradition, the region is equally renowned for its liquors, like limoncello, and wines. Some of the most prominent DOCG wines of the region, characterized by flavorful bodies and astonishing aromas, are: Greco di Tufo, Taurasi and Fiano di Avellino. The region also offers a variety of DOC wines, produced from indigenous grapes, like: Aglianico, Piedirosso, Falanghina, Biancolella, and Aspirinio.
Know more about the companies participating in the Campania Week in Miami by clicking the button below:
CAMPANIA WEEK LAUNCH DINNER at Mosaico by Maurizio Farinelli | TRADE ONLY EVENT
Tuesday, November 28th, 2023 | 7:00pm – 9:30pm
Promotional dinner featuring a tasting of typical Campanian wines aimed at presenting the region’s DOC and DOCG wines to wine importers and distributors in Florida. This event, the official launch of “Campania Week,” is attended by industry professionals, Italian authorities, and food critics.
CAMPANIA APERITIVO at Mercato Miami
Wednesday, November 29th | 6:00 pm-8:00 pm
Promotional cocktail event with a DJ set featuring a tasting of Campanian wines and products. Through collaboration with local food bloggers, an audience of American food lovers is engaged, inviting them to discover the culinary delights of Campania.
CAMPANIA BUSINESS DINNER at Salumeria 104 | TRADE ONLY EVENT
Thursday, November 30th | 7:00pm – 9:30pm
Promotional dinner featuring a presentation of PDO and PGI agri-food products, accompanied by a tasting of traditional dishes made with authentic Campanian products. A selected number of food importers and distributors is invited to attend the event.
CAMPANIA APERITIVO at Prima Classe Italian Market & Café
Friday, December 1st | 6:00 pm-8:00 pm
At the conclusion of Campania Region’s promotional week, a promotional cocktail event with a DJ set is organized, featuring a tasting of Campanian wines and food products. Through collaboration with local food bloggers, an audience of American food lovers is engaged, inviting them to discover the culinary delights of Campania.
Start the Day Connecting with Fellow IACCSE Members
Our next Business Breakfast will be sponsored by IACCSE member “Styl’editions” on Friday, November 17th from 9 to 10 a.m. at the IACCSE main office, located at Brickell, Miami.
Styl’editions is a new wallpaper brand created by Stylgraph, a leading Italian company and partner of the most important flooring and upholstery manufacturers in the world, for over 30 years.
Styl’editions USA is the exclusive distributor in North America of the company’s wide range of beautiful wallpapers and will take this opportunity to officially present its donation for the adornment and decoration to the Chamber’s office walls.
We encourage especially new members to participate and take advantage of this great opportunity to introduce you and your business among other members of the Chamber, while enjoying good coffee and delicious pastries during the morning.
