2026 Events Programme SANA Food

 

 

WHOLE GRAINS: SOURCES OF VITALITY

Hours 11:30 - 12:30 OoH Lab! | Hall 18 - Stand C58

We'll discover the nutritional value of whole grains, proper soaking and cooking methods, and the best food combinations. We'll also delve into conscious eating, seasonality, and energy, through an anthroposophical approach.

With Annachiara Zottarel and Graziella Migot

TOASTED SYMPHONY: A SENSORY JOURNEY INTO THE PIEDMONT HAZELNUT PGI

Hours 12:00 - 13:00 Show Cooking & Tasting Area | Hall 18 - Stand C14 / D15

Tasting of Piedmont Hazelnut PGI and its baked goods, featuring crunchiness, toasted aromas, and the quality of certified excellence.

GOURMET AND LONG-LIVED WITH 3 ORGANIC DISHES: A JOURNEY THROUGH NORTHERN, CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN ITALY

Hours 12:30 - 14:30 OoH Lab! | Hall 18 - Stand C58

A cooking show dedicated to the specialized press, showcasing organic cuisine through three iconic recipes from the Italian gastronomic tradition

HOPS IN THE KITCHEN, AN UNUSUAL BUT INNOVATIVE INGREDIENT: HOP SPROUT FLOUR IN PINSA, CREATIVE TESTS TO BE TASTED

Hours 13:30 - 14:30 Show Cooking & Tasting Area | Hall 18 - Stand C14 / D15

THE DELIGHTS OF THE TUSCIA HAZELNUT

Hours 15:00 - 16:00 Show Cooking & Tasting Area | Hall 18 - Stand C14 / D15

Fusilli with hazelnut and zucchini pesto with hazelnut sauce crostini

MASTERCLASS BY DORINA BURLACO | THE SCIENCE OF ITALIAN COMFORT FOOD

Hours 15:00 - 15:45 OoH Lab! | Hall 18 - Stand C58

ORGANIC BIO-DISTRICTS: STRUCTURAL DATA, BEST PRACTICES, PRODUCT TRACEABILITY

Hours 15:00 - 18:00 Ismea - Masaf | Hall 18 - Stand E50 / F55

Speakers:
D. Del Bello e F. Crescenzi (CIHEAM Bari)
L. Viganò (CREA – PB)
R. Orsi (DIAGRAM)

Moderator:
S. Canali

MASTERCLASS BY JAN PAUL KANA AND LUANA BELLOFIORE | CONTEMPORARY FILLED PASTA

Hours 16:00 - 16:45 OoH Lab! | Hall 18 - Stand C58

DISCOVERING THE UNIQUE FLAVORS OF CORATINA OIL AND THE TORITTO ALMOND

Hours 16:30 - 17:30 Show Cooking & Tasting Area | Hall 18 - Stand C14 / D15

Bruschetta with organic extra virgin olive oil and toasted almonds

MASTERCLASS BY DANIEL RIOS STEFANO AND TIZIANA SALMASO | ADVANCED LOMBARD CUISINE: PROCESSES, TECHNIQUES AND NEW LANGUAGES

Hours 17:00 - 18:00 OoH Lab! | Hall 18 - Stand C58

RIVOLUZIONE BIO - SESSION 2 | ITALIAN ORGANIC MARKET AND SECTOR POLICIES

Hours 10:30 - 13:00 Sala Opera | Hall 18 - West Mezzanine

Now in its seventh edition, Rivoluzione BIO – The General Assembly of Organic Farming is the most authoritative institutional event for the Italian organic sector. Promoted by BolognaFiere and organized in collaboration with FederBio and AssoBio, with scientific coordination by Nomisma and the support of ICE Agency, the initiative brings together institutions, companies, experts, and stakeholders for a high-level discussion on the present and future of organic.

Rivoluzione BIO is structured into two main sessions.
The Morning Session is dedicated to the presentation of the most up-to-date organic market data, with an analysis of economic dynamics, consumption trends, and development opportunities. A key opportunity to capture the current state of the sector and guide future strategic decisions.

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MEATQUALITY: RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN EXTENSIVE FARMING AND PORK AND CHICKEN MEAT QUALITY

Hours 10:30 - 12:30 Lab Academy | Hall 18 - Stand A62

mEATquality is a European project investigating how extensive livestock farming affects the quality of pork and chicken meat

MASTERCLASS BY MARIA TERESA MITARITONNA & SALVATORE ROCCO | THE AUTHENTIC PESTO DI PRÀ

Hours 11:00 - 12:00 OoH Lab! | Hall 18 - Stand C58

THE ANCIENT BREAD TREE: OUR CHESTNUT TREE THAT PRODUCES 'IL REGNO DEL MARRONE' FLOUR

Hours 11:30 - 12:30 Show Cooking & Tasting Area | Hall 18 - Stand C14 / D15

 Join us to discover the treasure of the Apennines: the Castel del Rio Chestnut PGI and its sweet flour

FRESH ORGANIC PASTA MEETS CULINARY MEDICINE: IDENTITY AND VALUE FOR THE RESTAURANT INDUSTRY

Hours 12:00 - 14:00 Bioland | Hall 18 - Stand B4 / C5

 An event designed for food service professionals who want to integrate organic products into their menus in a concrete, sustainable, and distinctive way.

MASTERCLASS BY MARIA LUCIA PIANA | ITALIAN HONEY: QUALITY, VALUE, AND RECOGNIZABILITY

Hours 12:00 - 13:00 OoH Lab! | Hall 18 - Stand C58

A journey through aromas, sensory profiles, and objective quality criteria, aimed at understanding how to recognize authentic honey and how to enhance it effectively within a commercial offering.
Participation is by registration: available spaces are limited (some are reserved for Italian and international buyers).

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HEALTHY, SAFE, OROBIO. MYCOTOXIN-FREE PASTA IN THE KITCHEN

Hours 13:00 - 14:00 Show Cooking & Tasting Area | Hall 18 - Stand C14 / D15

Presentation of the characteristics of Orobio Pasta made with Organic durum wheat from Puglia and Basilicata

MASTERCLASS BY ANGELO BERARDI | GLUTEN-FREE, WITHOUT COMPROMISE

Hours 13:30 - 14:30 OoH Lab! | Hall 18 - Stand C58

MASTERCLASS BY MANUEL DI PROFIO, DANIELE COLASANTE, OMAR SCROCCARELLO | ABRUZZO AND ITS TRADITION

Hours 14:30 - 15:30 OoH Lab! | Hall 18 - Stand C58

OIL SHOW COOKING

Hours 14:30 - 15:30 Show Cooking & Tasting Area | Hall 18 - Stand C14 / D15

Chef Matia Barciulli's show cooking dedicated to food-oil pairing, a sensory journey between signature dishes and "tailor-made" oils of excellence

RIVOLUZIONE BIO - SESSION 2 | WHEN ORGANIC AND LOCAL FOOD BECOME VALUE FOR THE CATERING INDUSTRY

Hours 14:30 - 16:30 Sala Opera | Hall 18 - West Mezzanine

Now in its seventh edition, Rivoluzione BIO – The General Assembly of Organic Farming is the most authoritative institutional event for the Italian organic sector. Promoted by BolognaFiere and organized in collaboration with FederBio and AssoBio, with scientific coordination by Nomisma and the support of ICE Agency, the initiative brings together institutions, companies, experts, and stakeholders for a high-level discussion on the present and future of organic.

Rivoluzione BIO is structured into two main sessions.
In the Afternoon Session, the discussion focuses on the strategic role of the out-of-home channel: Italian cuisine, foodservice, and out-of-home consumption as key drivers to expand the presence of organic products and strengthen their cultural and economic value.

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INNOVATION AND RESEARCH IN ORGANIC AGRICULTURE: THE ROLE OF AGRI-FOOD COOPERATION

Hours 15:00 - 16:30 Lab Academy | Hall 18 - Stand A62

Event in Italian language

The meeting, which will feature representatives from institutions, the scientific community, and the sector's leading organizations, will focus on innovation and research in organic farming, with the presentation of particularly relevant case studies. The closing remarks will be delivered by the Hon. Luigi D'Eramo, Undersecretary of State of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty, and Forestry.

PROGRAMME

Welcome Remarks and Introduction
Gianpiero Calzolari – President of BolognaFiere
Francesco Torriani – President, Organic Sector, Confcooperative Agroalimentare

Scheduled Presentations

Innovation and research in organic agriculture: needs and prospects within agri-food cooperation
Prof. Francesco Solfanelli – Marche Polytechnic University

Presentations of Best Practices:

  1. Bio-breeding within the organic cereal supply chain
    Dr. Federica Bigongiali, Agronomist – Gino Girolomoni Agricultural Cooperative
     
  2. The experience of the Valdibella Practical School of Agroecology
    Ivo De Blasi – Valdibella Agricultural Cooperative

Digitalisation within the fruit supply chain
Consorzio Venosta (tbd) 

Conclusions
Hon. Luigi D’Eramo – Undersecretary of State for Agriculture, Food Sovereignty and Forestry

BALSAMIC VINEGAR OF MODENA. UNIQUE, AUTHENTIC, FROM MODENA, SINCE 1747. ORIGINS, CHARACTERISTICS, AND USES OF AN ITALIAN EXCELLENCE

Hours 15:30 - 16:15 OoH Lab! | Hall 18 - Stand C58

Speaker: Andrea Mancuso Morini, Communications and Marketing Manager, Consorzio Tutela Aceto Balsamico di Modena

THE MURGIA IN BITES AND SIPS

Hours 16:00 - 17:00 Show Cooking & Tasting Area | Hall 18 - Stand C14 / D15

Tasting of Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil with cheeses, honey from their own production, puccia (traditional bread), and indigenous organic wines from Puglia

A JOURNEY INTO THE WORLD OF QUALITY EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL. FROM DOP UMBRIA TO ORGANIC

Hours 16:30 - 17:30 OoH Lab! | Hall 18 - Stand C58

Speaker: Dr. Agr. Daniele Converso

ORGANIC SEED PLAN: THE NEW PROGRAMMING PERIOD UNTIL 2029

Hours 16:30 - 18:00 Ismea - Masaf | Hall 18 - Stand E50 / F55

Speakers:
Torrelli (MASAF)
A. Giulini and G. Spataro (CREA)

TASTING OF EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL AND FLAVORED OILS, WINES, CREAMS, AND COMPOTES

Hours 10:30 - 11:30 Show Cooking & Tasting Area | Hall 18 - Stand C14 / D15

 A sensory path through our products, with both sweet and savory pairings from Organic agriculture

MASTERCLASS BY ONOFRIO TRIOLO & MARIA TINDARA | SICILY: TRADITION, SEA AND LAND

Hours 11:00 - 12:00 OoH Lab! | Hall 18 - Stand C58

EU REGULATORY UPDATES ON SIMPLIFICATION

Hours 11:00 - 13:00 Ismea - Masaf | Hall 18 - Stand E50 / F55

Speakers:
G. Paesano, G. Rivieccio (MASAF)

NEW GMOS, OLD WAYS OF THINKING: THE FUTURE OF AGRICULTURE LIES IN BIODIVERSITY

Hours 11:00 Lab Academy | Hall 18 - Stand A62

BIODYNAMIC FUTURE, PROJECT FINANCED BY MASAF WITH DD PQAI 01 N. 0605762 OF 31/10/2023 – CUP J95B23000760001

With the participation of:

  • Enrico Amico (President of Demeter Italia)
  • Giovanni Buccheri (Director of Demeter Italia)
  • Maria Grazia Mammuccini (President of Federbio)
  • Salvatore Ceccarelli (former Professor of Agricultural Genetics)

DESSERTS FOR LONGEVITY: ORGANIC GOODNESS THAT’S GOOD FOR YOU

Hours 12:00 - 14:00 Bioland | Hall 18 - Stand B4 / C5

 A cooking show dedicated to the general public, demonstrating that organic food can be simple, everyday, and accessible, without sacrificing taste.

MASTERCLASS BY ENRICO FOGLI & ALESSIA BRESCIA | THE AUTHENTIC TORTELLINO

Hours 12:00 - 13:00 OoH Lab! | Hall 18 - Stand C58

GLUTEN-FREE, 100% CRAFT BEER: TASTE ACCEPTS NO COMPROMISES

Hours 12:00 - 13:00 Show Cooking & Tasting Area | Hall 18 - Stand C14 / D15

Guided tasting by Unionbirrai of 4 gluten-free beers awarded at the World Gluten Free Beer Awards

 

LET'S TASTE THE OIL

Hours 13:30 - 14:30 Show Cooking & Tasting Area | Hall 18 - Stand C14 / D15

 An explanation of the various processing stages of Extra Virgin Olive Oil, concluding with a tasting to experience its aromas and flavors on the palate

MASTERCLASS BY ALESSIO MAZZOTTA & ENRICA CIARDO | SALENTO CUISINE BETWEEN TYPICALITY AND TRADITION

Hours 14:00 - 15:00 OoH Lab! | Hall 18 - Stand C58

SENSORY JOURNEY INTO MOLISE EVO FROM ORGANIC AGRICULTURE

Hours 15:30 - 16:30 Show Cooking & Tasting Area | Hall 18 - Stand C14 / D15