Over 250 Italian companies, more than 2,000 buyers and international operators expected, 16 masterclasses, and 35 discussion sessions: the second edition of Vinitaly.USA (October 5-6, Navy Pier) confirms Italian wine’s central role in the US market in Chicago, as well as the commitment of the Italian exhibition system to the sector’s internationalization. Organized by Veronafiere–Vinitaly,…
Vinitaly.USA: a positive wind for the Italian Wine in the United States from the Windy City
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Marmomac 2025: Italian natural stone greener than ever
A one square metre by two centimetre thick slab of Italian natural stone involves the release on average of 13.5 kg of CO₂ into the atmosphere over its life cycle. This data was certified by the first Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) in this sector, developed by Turin Polytechnic University for the Pietra Naturale Autentica (PNA…
Marble diplomacy takes the stage at Marmomac 2025 with 1.400 companies from 50 countries
The opened its doors at Veronafiere today: Natural stone until 26 September becomes a universal language, a tool for economic diplomacy, and a platform for a global community of 1,400 techno-stone sector companies, two-thirds of which international from 50 countries, with a combined turnover of 10 billion euros. “This trade fair,” said the Minister for European…
Veronafiere signs new Company Supplementary Agreement
Veronafiere has taken another strategic step forward by signing today, together with trade unions and employee representatives, its new Company Supplementary Agreement (CIA), effective from 1 September 2025 to 31 August 2028. The agreement reflects the company’s evolving organizational model—one that prioritizes sustainability, inclusion, and employee well-being, while also strengthening Veronafiere’s competitive position in the…
Wine: wine2wine business forum travels to Chicago with Vinitaly.USA
The wine2wine business forum on the road with Vinitaly.USA: The Navy Pier in Chicago 5-6 October 2025. A new step takes shape for the international growth of Italian wine with Veronafiere-Vinitaly. First held in 2014 to promote relationships, insights and strategic vision among sector professionals, wine2wine integrates into the Vinitaly.USA format with the goal of…
Veronafiere: Barbara Ferro appointend new Chief Executive Officer
Barbara Ferro is the new CEO of Veronafiere. The new Veronafiere Board of Directors voted for her unanimously today during its first meeting. The new CEO was also given strategic powers that include the development and management of extraordinary transactions, such as mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures and divestments finalised for the consolidation and growth of…
Veronafiere: international event marathon in USA, Brazil and China
From the United States to Brazil and then China. After the institutional visit to New York and Washington early in May to present the second edition of Vinitaly.USA, Veronafiere continues to strengthen its global outlook with three more events arranged abroad. The programme includes the Marmomac trade mission to Houston, Texas; We then head off…
Veronafiere: Group revenue up to 125.5 million euros in 2024. Best financial statement ever: profits +150% and EBITDA +16%
2024 posted the best balance sheet ever in the history of Veronafiere, at both Group level and for the Parent Company. The results – approved by the Board of Directors and then also unanimously passed by the Veronafiere AGM – confirm the full relaunch of trade fair operations and the effectiveness of the new strategic…
Federico Bricolo confirmed as President of Veronafiere for the three-year period 2025-2028
Federico Bricolo has been confirmed as President of Veronafiere for the three-year period 2025-2028. The AGM made a unanimous decision before appointing the new Board of Directors: Bricolo is joined by Romano Artoni, outgoing vice president and a manager with lengthy experience in the financial sector; Marina Montedoro, new vice president and director of Coldiretti Veneto; Barbara…
Two EU commissioners together for the first time at Vinitaly 2025
“We will make every effort to de-escalate trade tensions with the United States. Tariffs hurt farmers, businesses and consumers on both sides of the Atlantic – and that is in no one’s best interests. We must avoid the push towards inflation generated by duties. I hope common sense will prevails.” So said the European Commissioner…