The company says food is becoming one of the most powerful ways to connect travelers with a place, its culture and its stories
Featuring new partnerships with Fiasconaro, Mezzacorona Group, Cantina Rauscedo and Caffè Morettino, alongside the continued growth of Michelin-starred Alajmo and the renewed identity of Jimmy Tartufi, Food Accademia further strengthens its vision of curating authentic Italian experiences for international travelers.
As travel retail evolves from a transactional environment into a destination for memorable experiences, food is becoming one of the most powerful ways to connect travelers with a place, its culture and its stories. As travelers increasingly seek authentic experiences rather than simply products, Food Accademia returns to TFWA 2026 with a vision that goes beyond brand distribution.
Rather than building another food portfolio, Food Accademia acts as a curator of contemporary Italian food culture. The objective is not simply to sell Italian products, but to create meaningful experiences that inspire travelers to discover, remember and reconnect with Italy through food.
By bringing together confectionery, gourmet food, wines, coffee and regional specialties, the company creates complete Italian experiences designed specifically for international travelers. Every product in the portfolio has been selected because it tells the story of a region, a family, a tradition or an authentic Italian way of life.
“Travel retail should never become just another retail channel,” says Fabrizio Canal, Founder of Food Accademia. “Travelers are looking for experiences that reflect the destinations they visit. Our role is to curate the best expressions of contemporary Italian food culture and help retailers transform shelves into stories. Every product should offer travelers a genuine sense of place — a small piece of Italy they can take home long after their journey has ended.”
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➤ Alajmo → Michelin-starred creativity for travelers
Created by Italy’s renowned Michelin-starred Alajmo family, the collection brings the creativity of contemporary Italian fine dining into travel retail. From gourmet pantry essentials to premium gifting, every product reflects the group’s culinary philosophy, combining exceptional ingredients, elegant design and authentic Italian lifestyle in formats perfectly suited to international travelers.
➤ Fiasconaro: → The taste of Sicily
Fiasconaro brings Sicilian confectionery excellence to travelers from all over the world. From naturally leavened panettoni to premium confectionery and the celebrated Dolce&Gabbana collaboration, the brand combines exceptional craftsmanship, iconic regional ingredients and refined Italian design, transforming every product into an authentic expression of Sicilian culture and premium gifting.
➤ Jimmy Tartufi → The evolution of tradition
Formerly known as Tartufi Jimmy, Jimmy Tartufi introduces a renewed international identity while remaining deeply rooted in the traditions of Umbria, Italy’s most renowned truffle region.
Combining craftsmanship, authenticity and innovation, the brand offers a contemporary interpretation of one of Italy’s most iconic gourmet ingredients, perfectly suited to today’s premium travel retail environment.
➤ Caffè Morettino → Coffee as a travel memory
In travel retail, souvenirs are increasingly moving beyond traditional gifts. Founded in Palermo in 1920, Caffè Morettino transforms Italian coffee into a memorable travel experience.
Its Italian Grand Tour collection celebrates Italy’s most iconic destinations through beautifully designed collectible tins, while innovative products such as Specialty Cold Brew demonstrate how heritage and contemporary coffee culture can coexist. A perfect expression of Italian lifestyle, storytelling and design.
➤ Cantina Rauscedo: → Native Italian wines
Rooted in the vineyards of Friuli Venezia Giulia, Cantina Rauscedo showcases the authenticity of one of Italy’s most distinctive wine regions. Through award-winning wines such as Ribolla Gialla Extra Dry and the elegant Fossa Mala collection, the winery offers travellers a genuine taste of Italy’s rich winemaking heritage, combining native grape varieties, contemporary style and exceptional quality.
➤ Mezzacorona Group → Italy’s diversity in one wine portfolio
Mezzacorona Group brings together two iconic wine regions: the Alpine elegance of Trentino through Mezzacorona and the vibrant Mediterranean character of Sicily through Feudo Arancio.
Together, these complementary identities celebrate the extraordinary diversity of Italian winemaking, offering internationally recognized wines that combine provenance, quality and strong consumer appeal.
As travel retail increasingly embraces storytelling and experiential retail, Food Accademia believes food has the unique ability to create emotional connections between travelers and destinations. The company is not simply bringing more Italian brands to travel retail; it is helping redefine how travelers experience Italy — one authentic story, one region and one unforgettable taste at a time.
