PUNTOITALY N°3 -January - June 2013

THE ITALIAN MAGAZINE FOR INTERNATIONAL BUYERS IN GELATO, PASTRY AND TRENDY FOOD-AND-DRINK Editorial I n the third issue of puntoItaly, we dedicate the cover to the world’s most fascinat- ing city: Venice! In the wondrous setting of this city, we wanted to wave a special flag announcing the first European Day of Artisanal Gelato, established by the European Parliament for March 24 each year beginning in 2013. A very special event to promote Italian artisan gelato, both inside and outside Italy, in Europe and in the rest of the world. This is a great satisfaction for those who have worked for years to achieve this milestone. The people at Artglace have the grati- tude of everyone in the supply chain. P untoItaly is now one year old. It has gone around to trade shows far and near, visit- ing various countries from China to Brazil, from the United Arab Emirates to the major European cities. More than twelve thousand copies distributed and almost one thou- sand “loyal” international operators. Tens of thousands of kilometres travelled. T his third issue will start its adventure at the Sigep in Rimini in January, then go to the Sirha in Lyon, Gulfood in Dubai, Levante Prof in Bari, Hofex in Hong Kong, Fancy Food in New York, all in search of new contacts, to promote our inimitable Made in Italy in the artisanal confectionary sector and the finest in the restaurant industry. I f you’d like to come and see us, you’ll find us at the trade shows making the rounds of the planet, or on our web site: www.puntoitaly.org. See you soon! Franco Cesare Puglisi