Hyde Park, NY 鈥 Thirty-two students from The Culinary
Institute of America will have a day of learning about authentic Italian
food and wine in New York City on November 20. In an extracurricular activity
sponsored by the Italian Trade Commission and the Italian Ministry of
Agriculture, the CIA students will spend time at ,
meeting with management and
touring the shops. They will participate in education sessions about
extra
virgin olive oils, balsamic vinegars, cheeses, and salumi of Italy,
and have lunch and dinner at restaurants in Manhattan serving
authentic Italian regional cuisine using ingredients imported from
Italy.
鈥淲e strongly believe that the CIA鈥檚 mission, philosophy,
emphasis on the student experience and superior educational capabilities are
complementary to our education and awareness goals,鈥 says Italian Trade
Commissioner Maurizio Forte in offering this free opportunity to students. 鈥淥ur
aim is to have students enter the foodservice industry with familiarity in hands-on
use and advanced knowledge of authentic Italian products.鈥
Mr. Forte says the day-long experience will provide CIA
students with greater insight into the history, production, and use of Italian
food products in the modern kitchen. It was completely booked within 10 minutes
of being announced, according to David Whalen, the college鈥檚 associate dean of
student activities.
Photo Caption and Hi-Res Image:
Authentic Italian food and beverage products that CIA
students will be learning about during a daylong experience in New York City sponsored by the Italian
Trade Commission. (Photo credit:
Courtesy: Italian Trade Commission)
Media Contact:
Jeff Levine
Communications Manager
845-451-1372
j_levine@culinary.edu
About The Culinary Institute of America
Founded in 1946, The Culinary Institute of America is the world鈥檚 premier
culinary college. Dedicated to developing leaders in foodservice and
hospitality, the independent, not-for-profit CIA offers bachelor鈥檚 degree
majors in management, culinary science, and applied food studies; associate
degrees in culinary arts and baking and pastry arts; and executive education
through its Food Business School. The college also offers certificate programs
and courses for professionals and enthusiasts. Its conferences and consulting
services have made the CIA the think tank of the food industry and its
worldwide network of 49,000 alumni includes innovators in every area of the
food business. The CIA has campuses in New York, California, Texas, and
Singapore.
About the Italian Trade Commission
The Italian Trade Commission is the trade section of the Consulate General of
Italy which operates under that country鈥檚 Ministry of Economic Development. It
is the government agency entrusted with the mission to expand relations between
Italian and American companies and to develop trade between Italy and the USA. Through
its network of 81 offices in 67 countries, it provides information; assists
companies in selecting sectors and partners; and promotes products through
exhibitions, trade shows, seminars, trade delegations, tastings, and media
campaigns. Italian Trade Commission offices in the USA are located in New York
City, Chicago, Los Angeles, Miami, and Houston.
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