Food Academia presents a journey of Italian taste at TFWA Cannes 2025

Food Accademia, Italy’s travel retail specialist for premium food and beverage brands, returns to TFWA World Exhibition & Conference with a compelling collection of new products, exclusive launches and strategic partnerships that celebrate the finest expressions of Italian craftsmanship and flavor.

Since its foundation, Food Accademia has operated exclusively in the travel retail sector, offering a carefully curated selection of Italian excellence — from gourmet delicacies and confectionery to premium wines and spirits — designed specifically for the needs of global travelers and duty free operators.

“We don’t do anything else,” says Fabrizio Canal, founder of Food Accademia. “Travel retail is our world. We’ve developed a business model tailored to its unique dynamics — from packaging and logistics to storytelling and brand positioning — all designed to offer passengers an experience that is both appealing and full of flavor. ”Our partners trust us because we deliver tailored solutions and distinctive products that elevate the customer experience in airport retail, cruise ships, lounges, and border shops.”

This year’s Cannes showcase reflects the company’s continued growth and evolving portfolio, which now includes 40+ premium Italian brands. Visitors to stand Blue Village A1 will discover a range of new concepts designed to surprise and delight international travelers.

For 2025, Food Accademia has completely reimagined its exhibition space — with a refined, elegant design that reflects the identity of the brand. Every detail of the new stand has been carefully curated to express Food Accademia’s values of Italian excellence, aesthetics, and authenticity — offering a warm, premium, and visually striking welcome to clients and partners.

WHAT’S NEW AT CANNES 2025:

➤ Alajmo: Michelin-starred excellence for travel retail

Food Accademia announces its exclusive collaboration with Alajmo, the iconic Italian restaurant group behind multiple Michelin stars. For the first time, a branded product line conceived by one of Italy’s most renowned 3 Michelin-starred chefs — featuring condiments, sauces, and gourmet pantry items — will be introduced to the travel retail channel. Innovative, authentic, and rooted in fine dining, these products bring the essence of haute cuisine into the hands of travelers.

➤ Ceci - Otello: A new generation of Lambrusco

From one of Emilia’s most iconic wineries comes Otello Nr. 5, a modern and mindful evolution of the legendary Otello 1893. This new release offers the same distinct character and elegance that have made the original famous, but with a lower alcohol content, responding to the growing global demand for lighter, more balanced wines.

➤ Le Vie del Tartufo: Italian truffle treasures in smart packs

A young and dynamic Italian brand offering a diverse and complete portfolio of high-quality truffle products packaged with a modern twist that recalls the Italian lifestyle. Known for combining authenticity and creativity, the company delivers gourmet excellence through refined, travel-ready formats.

Le Vie del Tartufo has collaborated with Food Accademia to create an exclusive 3-pack of truffle-infused cashews, peanuts, and pistachios. Combining indulgence, practicality, and a distinctive shelf presence, this product was developed specifically for travel retail and has already been shortlisted for the TRBusiness "Travel Retail Awards" as a finalist for the Food and Confectionary category.

➤ Villa Sandi - II Nero Limited Edition Snow Polo: Travel retail exclusive

From the heart of the Valdobbiadene hills, Villa Sandi is the queen of sparkling wine. For Cannes 2025, Food Accademia unveils a new gift box created exclusively for travel retail, featuring the Asolo DOCG Extra Brut “Il Nero” – Snow Polo Limited Edition. With its bold design and prestigious heritage, this sparkling wine is perfect for gifting and premium positioning.

➤ Domori: Gianduiotti and refined gift boxes

Domori brings new life to one of Italy’s most iconic chocolate creations: the Gianduiotto. Made with Domori’s signature fine cocoa and prized Piedmont IGP hazelnuts, these gianduiotti are a masterful balance of creaminess, intensity, and artisanal excellence.

Adding further value is Domori’s delightful collection of gift boxes, each with its own unique look, color and style. These beautifully designed packages make Domori chocolates even more special — perfect for travelers looking for a stylish and authentic Italian gift. Whether as a treat for yourself or a present for someone else, they combine top-quality chocolate with packaging that’s made to impress.

➤ Il Borgo del Balsamico: Refined vinegar with colorful character

Il Borgo del Balsamico is a historic, family-run company in the heart of Emilia-Romagna, dedicated for generations to producing artisanal balsamic vinegar using traditional aging methods.

What makes the brand truly stand out — beyond the exceptional quality — is its bright, colorful packaging, with each vibrant label representing a different style and use. Elegant, playful and unmistakably Italian, Il Borgo del Balsamico combines authenticity with modern design, making it a perfect choice for gourmet travelers looking for something both beautiful and delicious.

➤ Molinari: Two icons of Italian spirit culture

Food Accademia is proud to present two pillars of Italian tradition in the world of spirits: Molinari Sambuca Extra and Limoncello DICAPRI.

Molinari, with its anise-based Sambuca, represents the heritage of Italian ritual — smooth, intense, and aromatic, it’s a timeless classic enjoyed neat, over ice, or with coffee beans for the traditional “con la mosca” experience.

Limoncello DICAPRI, on the other hand, captures the freshness and sunshine of southern Italy. Made using only IGP-certified lemons from the Sorrento Peninsula, it stands out for its natural, authentic flavor and iconic bright yellow profile. Free from artificial colorings and additives, it is as genuine as the land it comes from.

Together, these two brands are ideal for travelers seeking true Italian taste in stylish, travel-ready formats. Both products combine strong visual identity with high recognition, making them powerful additions to any travel retail spirits assortment.