The China-Italy Chamber of Commerce (CICC) is glad to announce that the
“The Authentic Italian Table” has been successfully held in Guangzhou on Friday September 18th.中國意大利商會很高興地宣佈，“正宗意大利餐桌”活動於2020年9月18日在廣州完滿落幕。
The event was held in the frame of the project "True Italian Taste", promoted and financed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Italy and carried out by Assocamerestero in collaboration with the Italian Chambers of Commerce abroad to enhance and safeguard the authentic Italian food product. The event was opened to experts in the F&B sector, media, influencers, journalists, KOLs, bloggers, nutritionists and Italian food buyers. It is aimed to value the authentic Italian food and wine productions by introducing their quality to the audience; increase the perception of Chinese consumers on authentic Italian products and enhance the visibility of Italian companies in the F&B field in China.
“正宗意大利餐桌”是“真正意大利風味”框架下的項目，由意大利外交與國際合作部支持，海外各意大利商會執行，以保護和推廣地道的意大利食品。本次活動主要向飲食從業人員、媒體、博主、記者等開放，旨在提升公眾對意大利食品的關注度和認知度，並在中國消費市場推廣意大利食品和飲品。
The event was opened by Mr. Raphael Cooper, Board Member of China-Italy Chamber of Commerce, who gave a warm welcome to all the participants.
活動首先是一場關於食品安全的座談研討會，由中國意大利商會董事拉斐爾•保羅•庫柏先生開幕，並向在場的賓客和參與者致歡迎辭。
Following the welcoming speech, Mr. Gianpaolo Bruno, Chief Representative of ITA Italian Trade Agency Beijing and General Coordinator for China and Mongolia, talked about the importance of food safety through the video. Then Ms. Cecilia Costantino, the Director of ITA Italian Trade Agency Guangzhou, brought up the concept of "Italian sounding" in the market, emphasizing the importance of identifying the authenticity of the products' origin.
隨後，意大利對外貿易委員會北京辦事處首席代表、中國區和蒙古國總協調官張保龍先生通過視頻向賓客介紹食品安全的重要性。接著，意大利對外貿易委員會廣州辦事處負責人柯詩諾女士，點出了現在市場上存在的假冒意大利產品的問題，並提醒賓客在購買食物時要多留心產品的產地真實性。
Afterwards, Mattia Pinza, CEO of Zhuhai Pinto Food, Samuele Rossi, General Manager&Partner Good Life Italian Restaurant and Nicola Coppi, Chairman&GM of Food Vending China, respectively gave speeches on relevant topics around food safety issues and launched panel discussion.
緊接著研討會正式開始，由珠海冰都食品有限公司總經理馬迪亞先生、富文食品（上海）有限公司董事長及總經理倪克先生、美好生活意大利餐廳總經理羅慕禮先生。
After the meeting, the public was invited to the Authentic Italian Table Dinner, opened by Ms. Lucia Pasqualini, Consul General of Italy in Guangzhou, who gave a welcoming speech to the audience, and join the Head Bartender of Four Seasons Hotel Guangzhou, Mr. Antonio De Luca, to create the typical Italian aperitivo.
研討會後即是“正宗意大利餐桌”晚宴，由意大利駐廣州總領事白露茜女士致歡迎辭，並和廣州四季酒店首席調酒師A安東尼奧先生示範意式開胃酒的做法。
The audience was served by a classic Italian menu composed by four courses, performed by Chef Patrick Benedetti, Caffe Mondo Chef de Cuisine of Four Seasons Hotel Guangzhou, and Chef Mauro Zanusso, Executive Chef of St. Regis Hotel Shenzhen. The two chefs created dishes in both traditional and modern way, letting the public have a further knowledge of the Italian ingredients and their evolution. The guests not only tasted the dishes, but also how an Italian menu is served. For the Antipasto, Pasta and Dessert, we invited the sommelier to explain the wine pairing to the audience.
觀眾享用了經典的意大利菜單，總共有四道菜，由廣州四季酒店意珍餐廳廚師長畢柏克，深圳瑞吉酒店行政總廚Mauro Zanusso為大家示範做法。 兩位廚師分別以傳統和現代的方式創作菜餚，讓公眾對意大利食材及其發展有進一步的瞭解。 客人不僅品嚐了正宗的意式菜餚，還切身體會到了一套完整的意大利餐桌文化。在開胃菜，麵食和甜點部分，我們邀請到了侍酒師向觀眾介紹葡萄酒和菜品的搭配。
By the end of the performances of the Antipasto, Pasta and Dessert, we invited the guests to have fun with some interesting blind tasting, which let the participants have a better knowledge on the Italian food&beverage in a relaxing and diverting way.
在開胃菜，麵食和甜品表演結束後，我們邀請來賓們進行一些有趣的盲測，使參與者以輕鬆而有趣的方式更好地瞭解意大利的飲食。
We do thanks all the participants from F&B Industry, all the Sponsors, KOLs and Influencers, media and journalists, who attended and supported the event.
我們感謝所有的賓客、媒體、博主以及贊助商等對活動的大力支持。
We look forward to seeing you soon at other True Italian Taste events.
