People

Sergio Esposito and his dream of making Italian wine a profitable investment asset
The Director of the Bottled Asset Fund just made the largest single purchase in history of Italian wine.

Economic growth among Italian Foreign Minister new priorities
Emma Bonino’s mission is the one of supporting the internationalization of small and medium-sized enterprises

Italian lemons must plan for uncertain future
Lemon groves in Amalfi are challenged by tourism and globalization
Business News

AgustaWestland leading the helicopter industry
The Russian-Italian joint venture HeliVert just announced it is going to build a new light-lift helicopter

Autogrill unveils its new plan to conquer the world
The Italian multinational catering and retail company approves a strategic demerger to win in Turkey, China, India and Brazil

Enel running for US army energy contracts
The Italian company is strengthening its role abroad as the world’s undisputed leader in the geothermal energy sector
Investment News

Building an innovation ecosystem in Italy
Universities, research centers and startups. The case of Trentino
Opinions

Will austerity be the death of us?
Lorenzo Bini Smaghi explains why it would be better to implement structural reforms. And why we always end up raising taxes: it’s faster and easier

Spring Symposium 2013 – Analysis
After two years, the eco system originated from Italy and now expanding to Spain, Greece and Israel has emerged. In New York City

What are the challenges for Italian Food&Beverage Companies? – VIDEO
An interview with Massimiliano Bruni, Sda Bocconi Professor of Strategic and entrepreneurial management
Education

Italian universities fighting youth unemployment
Here is how Italian universities are trying to help students to approach the labour market in a smart, flexible and (hopefully) successful way

Italian food goes global
Cibus Global Forum and Cibus Market Check fostering Italian food industry business on foreign markets

Italy leading the market of food safety certifications
The Ministry for Economic Development is currently working on a certification system siutable for the whole of Europe
Italy Today

Italy is monitoring the effects of austerity through bread and flour sales
In 2007 bread consumption was at its lowest, now it is home baked just to save money

2013 UNESCO World Heritage: Italy has two new “favourite” sites
The Medici Villas and gardens in Tuscany and the giant Etna Volcano in Sicily

The global crisis is making hotel rooms cheaper in Italy
In 2011-2012 the average of hotel rooms’ prices remained almost the same, while in early 2013 it lost 8% of its value













