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Balsamic Vinegar of Modena P.G.I. is definitely living the American dream! Its quality, authenticity, safety, traceability and labeling have conquered the hearts of American people. The black gold of Modena is in fact more and more often the protagonist of promotional activities overseas, thanks to the project “Balsamic Vinegar of …

Maurizio Fini was unanimously re-elected Grand Master of the Consortium for the protection of Traditional Balsamic Vinegar. The Governing Council confirmed Maurizio Fini as Grand Master for the three-year period 2019-2021. Mr. Fini revealed: « The secret of every master is to always stay humble ». Born in Ravarino and …

The region Emilia Romagna conquers two new records in the food and wine sector: as regards POD and PGI products, Parmigiano Reggiano is the first product for its domestic value (1,34 milliard euros) and Balsamic Vinegar of Modena is the first as regards the export value (897 million euros). This …

The European Court of Justice will determine whether the term “balsamic” can be used on the label of any seasoning product or not, since the Consortium for the protection of Balsamic Vinegar of Modena P.G.I. claims its ownership. This is the last outcome of the litigation that sees the German …

The event Giostra Balsamica is finally back! Also this year the producers of Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of the Carpi area will compete in this traditional tournament. This competitive initiative aims at bringing the community closer to local food and wine traditions and also at promoting balsamic Vinegar of Modena’s ancient …

The Consortium for the protection of traditional Balsamic Vinegar forbid Balsameria Casa Lovato, the small enterprise from Nogarole Vicentino (IT), from using the terms “Balsamic” and “Vinegar” in the labels of their products and also in the communication and presentations to the public. Keep on reading to discover why! Here …

The association Federconsumatori of Modena intervenes on the maxi seizure of Traditional Balsamic Vinegar – ordered by the Public Prosecutor of Foggia as part of a vast operation conducted by the N.A.S. police force. The product was produced and marketed by Modena-based companies and was produced not respecting the severe …

Operation Global wine: The NAS police force of Parma carried out 21 search warrants arranged by the Public Prosecutor of Foggia at some processing and marketing plants in the regions of Emilia Romagna, Puglia, Sicily, Campania and Lazio. The seizure concerned the companies Acetum of Cavezzo, Acetifici Italiani De Nigris …

MODENA. Casa Mazzetti museum of Ponte Motta in Cavezzo is the home of the black gold of Modena. Last December, 20 fortunate readers of Gazzetta di Modena had the chance to visit the museum of the historic Brand Acetum, a company exporting all over the world. The lucky ones were …

Pedroni’s Balsamic Vinegar conquered the second place at Palio Matildico, the competition of the Traditional Balsamic Vinegar confraternity held in Nonantola. The company Pedroni of Rubbiara from Nonantola has conquered the second step of the podium of the 28th Palio Matildico, the competition organized by the Traditional Balsamic Vinegar Confraternity. …