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Schiacciata Fiorentina: the dessert you don’t expect from Tuscans

Tuscans are not famous for making desserts. And yet, every now and then, a sweet comes along that lingers in your memory.

From European media rules to the daily work of newsrooms, an academic meeting in Florence on food and wine journalism.

From February 7 to 9, 2026, the food fair organised by Pitti Immagine will bring more than 750 producers to the Fortezza da Basso.

The café will close from January 19 for heritage-approved renovation works and is set to reopen by the end of March.

The Florence Chamber of Commerce also warns that European producers, especially in agriculture, must be protected from unfair competition.

At the Georgofili Academy in Florence, researchers presented the results of the Dewine project.

UNESCO recognises Italy’s culinary traditions as a shared cultural and social heritage.

Florence’s historic Giardino Corsini once again hosts Artigianato e Palazzo running September 12–14.

Florence marks its co-patron saint with civic ceremonies, music, and free food in the square.

Economic stakeholders have responded with alarm, while political leaders remain divided.