News from the Food World

When it comes to the world of mushrooms, today’s discussion is all about Porcini versus Shiitake shrooms. Let’s continue… What are Porcini Mushrooms? Porcini mushrooms are brown-capped mushrooms with thick,…

Olive oil is widely used around the whole world, very common and easy to find in every homes. As health consciousness growing, most people prefer olive oil, avocado oil and…

Julienne is a French cooking term for thin strips of vegetables, meat or fruit. The origin of the term is uncertain, but may derive from the proper name Jules or…

Now available for order at ACIT Australia, an aged vinegar like none other… Giusti Vinegar. SINCE 1605, AN UNINTERRUPTED STORY In the seventeenth century the Giusti family began producing Balsamic…

In the news today we look at Italy’s food and beverage industry. In the first five months of 2021, Italian products recorded an all-time high in exports, with a leap…

As we noted in our Gold Medal Vinegar article, all vinegars aren’t created equal. With many commercial vinegar providers swamping the market, many consumer beg to ask “What’s the difference?”…

For anyone who has ever tried to put together a list like this, you know how hard it can be. People, family, friends, swear by food and there are few…

Since the seventeenth century, the Giusti family has been producing Balsamic Vinegar, passing down a recipe that creates a complex harmony of flavours and a product of excellence, appreciated all…

Archaeologists have unearthed an ancient thermopolium—aka the Roman equivalent of a street food vendor—at the “Regio V” site in Pompeii. This thermopolium is thought to be one of about eighty in…