THE EMBASSY OF ITALY IN WASHINGTON AND THE AIFC HOLD EVENT ON INNOVATION IN SUSTAINABLE SWINE MEAT AND OLIVE OIL

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Washington, D.C. – This week, the Embassy of Italy in Washington, together with the American Italian Food Coalition (AIFC), hosted a workshop to promote innovation and technology in sustainable swine meat and olive oil production. The event featured panelists representing academia, business, non-profits, environmental groups, and the media.

In her remarks, AIFC co-chair Lucy Calautti recognized the value consumers place on sustainability and the commitment of AIFC members to meet their needs, stating:

“The AIFC is dedicated to contributing to events like this which promote the accessibility of Italian products important to members of our coalition. We are dedicated to providing information from experts about positive nutrition, the benefits of the Mediterranean Diet, the growing necessity of sustainable agriculture, and the importance of dietary policy that follows a holistic nutrition model rather than a restrictive one. Demand for traditional Italian products is growing, highlighting the importance of the strong trade relationship between Italy and the U.S. that allows families and cultures to remain connected across the Atlantic – and for sustainable food systems to support this growth.”

This event was the third installment of a series hosted by the Embassy of Italy in partnership with the AIFC to promote the importance of Italian foods and the systems used to produce this food sustainably.

The American Italian Food Coalition is an alliance of more than 450 Italian companies, manufacturers, and trade associations dedicated to ensuring American consumers continue to have access to high-quality, affordable imported Italian products including pasta, coffee, biscuits, and wafers.