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The Italian truffle continues to strengthen its presence on international markets, and among the most prestigious showcases in the global agri-food sector is undoubtedly Sial Shanghai, one of the most important food and beverage trade fairs in Asia. Among the companies participating in the 2026 edition, which took place from May 18th to 20th, was …

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The truffle, the quintessential symbol of Made in Italy, has become the focus of heated debate following the investigation “La via del trufo” aired on Report. A service that questions one of the most consolidated narratives: that of a product closely linked to the territory, seasonality and a short and controlled supply chain. The picture …

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A project that combines environmental protection, economic development and land enhancement. The largest controlled truffle ground in Europe is taking shape in Basilicata: approximately 143 hectares of wooded area in the Ionian pine forest of Metapontino, between the municipalities of Pisticci and Scanzano Jonico. The news was announced by the regional councilor for Agricultural, Food …

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From scientific research to digital marketing, including local development: the Alto Monferrato white truffle is also conquering university classrooms. The product traceability studies developed by the University of Eastern Piedmont were in fact selected as “case histories” in the Digital Marketing course at the University of Pavia. At the heart of the project is the …

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Alba’s white truffle, a symbol of gastronomic excellence and local identity, returns to the center of public attention after the report aired on February 1° on the program Report, on Rai 3. The investigation sparked heated discussions among quarrymen, traders, institutions, and consumers, bringing to light sensitive issues affecting one of the most valuable products …

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Sixty years of history, tradition, and passion captured in a visual tale that celebrates the soul of a region and one of Italy’s most beloved food and wine events. On the occasion of the 60th International White Truffle Fair in Acqualagna, the documentary “Acqualagna – Sixty Years of Truffles Fair was presented, an emotional journey …

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The gavel has returned to its former glory in the halls of Grinzane Cavour Castle, where a new edition of the Alba White Truffle World Auction took place on Sunday, November 9th. An afternoon filled with anticipation and excitement, once again uniting the Langhe with the rest of the world in the spirit of excellence …

Read more “Hong Kong wins record truffle: €110,000 for the final batch of the World Auction”

Rapid movements, noses glued to the ground and constant attention to every smallest signal. It’s the silent and fascinating ritual of truffle dogs, protagonists of the traditional annual meeting that once again this year attracted truffle hunters and enthusiasts from all over Italy to Sant’Angelo in Vado. Here, in one of the Marche capitals of …

Read more “Truffle dogs meet in Sant’Angelo in Vado: the new breed “Montefeltro” debuts”

The worst year for the superior white truffle is coming to an end, a season whose negative data has not been registered for about forty years. Amid climate change, poor rainfall and regulations that vary from region to region, the 2024 harvest was really poor, driving prices skyrocketing. To give a brief comment, if in …

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Last 10 November, at the castle of Grinzane Cavour, the twenty-fifth edition of the world auction of truffle Alba, one of the most important events related to the fungal hypogeum. The event is a crossroads of countries and celebrities in the show where the lights of attention are all directed at the truffle. As for …

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