US importers stockpiling Italian prosecco amid fears of potential tariffs
US importers have been hoarding Italian bubbly prosecco as a buffer against the potential effects of tariffs that President Trump has threatened to impose on EU products. The Union of Italian Wines trade association reports that following Trump's election, US imports of Italian sparkling wine, 90% of which is prosecco, increased by 41% in November,...
Sebastian Maniscalco To Perform in NY and NJ in March
Renowned comedian, actor, and podcast host Sebastian Maniscalco has officially announced his 2025 "It Ain't Right" tour. Building on the extraordinary success of his 2024 run, which saw multiple sold-out shows and record-breaking performances, Maniscalco continues to make history as one of the most influential figures in comedy. The tour will add 2...
U.S. tariff threats: a huge problem that could impact Italian exports
New tariffs could result in significant losses for Italian exports to the U.S., with estimates ranging from 3 billion euros at a 10% tariff to as high as 12 billion if tariffs rise to 20%. Analysts from the OECD, Svimez, and other organizations are expressing pessimism about the economic outlook. Italian entrepreneurs are particularly concerned, as...
An invaluable opportunity from the Italy America Chamber of Commerce Southeast GA Chapter
The Italy America Chamber of Commerce Southeast GA Chapter is proud to offer an exclusive 6-hour Webinar program produced in partnership with The French America Chamber of Commerce Southeast-ATL. There is a wonderful discount for our friends of We the Italians! This is a wonderful opportunity. The webinar is conducted by David Nour, internationally...
The Russo Brothers’ Video Podcast ‘Pizza Film School’ Returns for Season 3
The Russo Brothers’ video podcast series “Pizza Film School” will return Feb. 12, with new episodes releasing every Wednesday on AGBO’s YouTube channel. New to this season, the episodes will also be available as an audio-only podcast on all major streaming platforms. Previous seasons of “Pizza Film School” will also be available on streaming platfo...
Italian fine wines are the most appreciated in the US. And growth margins are still enormous
30% of U.S. consumers define themselves as “real user” of fine wines, with a predominance of consumers who are Millenials, men, belonging to the upper class, and with a marked curiosity towards foreign wines. And, after “made in the US” wines, Italian fine wines are the most consumed by Americans in the past year, thanks to their increasing reputat...
Children’s Book Series Celebrates Italian Culture & The Magic of Pizza
A heartwarming new children’s book series is about to hit the shelves. This series, presented by A Story About Pizza, will take young readers on an exciting journey into the world of Italian culture, food, family, and the beloved tradition of pizza. Written by Erica D’Arcangelo, and illustrated by Valeriia Honchar, the books are set to captivate ch...
Essilux, U.S. approval for the Italian hearing glasses
Nearly two years after the announcement of Nuance Audio's new acoustic glasses, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has authorized the Italian eyewear giant EssilorLuxottica to market the new frames. These innovative glasses can correct vision issues while also helping those with mild to moderate hearing loss regain full auditory function...
Packers legend Vince Lombardi was the original “DEI” defender
You know who supported “DEI” (diversity, equity, and inclusion) long before it was ever an acronym? Vince Lombardi. The football legend famously created a “prejudice-free culture” in Green Bay. When Lombardi took over the Packers, they had one black player. He immediately added 12 more and hired Emlen Tunnell — the first Black assistant coach in th...
When Neapolitans Used to Eat Pasta with Their Bare Hands: Watch Footage from 1903
Even if you don’t speak Italian, you can make a decent guess at the meaning of the word mangiamaccheroni. The tricky bit is that maccheroni refers not to the pasta English-speakers today call macaroni, tubular and cut into small curved sections, but to pasta in general. Or at least it did around the turn of the twentieth century, when i mangiamacch...
Three Italian American podcats you’ll want to know about
Italian heritage is deeply woven into the cultural fabric of American life. One growing way that Italian-Americans and Italophiles are connecting with their culture is through podcasts, which provide an engaging way to explore a host of traditions. Here are Italian American Stories Podcast, News in Slow Italian and Little Italy of LA Podcast, three...
Senate votes to confirm Pam Bondi as attorney general
The Senate voted Tuesday night to confirm Pam Bondi as attorney general, making the tenacious litigator the latest official to help fill out President Donald Trump’s administration. The vote was 54-46. The vote was mostly along party lines though Democratic Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania joined Republicans in supporting Bondi. Fetterman told r...