THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING MASTERCLASS on ITALIAN WINES FOOD PAIRING – SEP 29
Thank you for Participating in Italian Design Days @IDS
As we celebrate a successful conclusion of Italian Design Days @IDS, The Italian Chamber of Commerce in Canada-West team would like to thank you for attending the event. We truly appreciate your support, and we hope you had fun.
SPECIAL THANKS to the participating showrooms: Montauk Sofa Vancouver/ Valcucine,Habitat by AEON, Cappelleria Bertacchi, Ambry Interiors, Poliform Vancouver, LightForm Vancouver, Armani/Casa Vancouver as well as IDS Vancouver for their participation, collaboration and support and most of all, for introducing the exclusive Italian Design to Canada West design enthusiasts.
WARM THANKS to our bellow sponsors:
We really hope you had fun, felt safe, enjoyed these unique open house and webinar events, and that the event increased your knowledge and understanding of the Italian Design!
You will be able to see all the pictures of all the “Italian Design Days @IDS” events on our website starting from next week, clicking here https://italiandesignmap.com/events/
If you have any pictures, feel free to tag us on our social media. Make sure you are following us on FB, IG and LinkedIn, so that you are not missing out on any updates or interesting news about Italian Design!
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Visit the renovated platform “Italian Design Map” to find the best of Italian Design around you! Check out the Website here www.italiandesignmap.com
Looking forward to meeting you again at our upcoming event
Wholesale and Distribution Opportunity for Quality Italian Foods in Canada West
Interested in becoming an agent, distributor, or dealer for quality Made In Italy food products?
These Italian companies are currently looking for distributors in Western Canada.
Cerreto Bio
12 Lines of Quality Organic Products
Established in 1976, Cerreto Bio is a certified supplier known as a pioneer of organic food in Italy. The company offers Organic Lovers the taste of homemade food with the guarantee of a controlled selection. Their innovative products and cutting-edge gastronomic choices include 100% organic, microwaveable and ready-to-cook main courses, preparations for veggie burger, sauces and tasty vegetable drinks.
Behind Our Products, There Is A Long History Of Passion For Quality
Tomitaly search for the excellence of raw materials produced in the Italian fields and processed in Italy, in particular, all those niche foods, produced with short and certified supply chains, that can best represent the many regional flavours. Tomato preserves, preserved vegetables and pulses, flour, caffè ghiacciato are some of the products of Tomitaly.
Tomitaly
Salumificio Giovanni Ferrari
If our prosciuttos are so appreciated, there must be a reason.
Quality has no secrets. Salumificio Giovanni Ferrari became members of the Prosciutto di Parma Consortium in 1979:a trademark that guarantees want authentic ‘Prosciutto di Parma’. Prosciutto Ferrari are hand-made following traditional methods handed down through the generations for preparing, preserving and salting meat.
If you are interested, please contact iccbc@iccbc.com or call us at 604.682.1410.
Thank you for Participating in FLAVOURS OF ITALY BC LIQUOR STORES PROMOTION
As we celebrate a successful conclusion of ‘Flavours of Italy’ 2020 in-store promotion, The Italian Chamber of Commerce in Canada West would like to THANK everyone who participated in our in-store promotion and our virtual tour of exclusive selection of wines of the Region of Emilia Romagna.
SPECIAL THANKS to the participating wine agents: Stile Brands, World Wine Synergy, Empson Canada, Breakthru Beverage Canada, Crush Imports, Bonvida Wines as well as BC liquor Stores for their participation, collaboration and support and most of all, for introducing the exclusive flavours of Italy, Wines of the Emilia Romagna region, to Canada West wine enthusiasts.
WARM THANKS to our giveaway sponsors, Taste Vancouver Food Tours and Sciue’ Vancouver.
We hope you enjoyed the promotional offers and that the 2020 edition of ‘Flavours of Italy’ increased your knowledge and understanding of Wines of the Emilia Romagna region.
To all our attendees, we really hope you had fun, enjoyed this unique Zoom gathering, and that the event increased your knowledge and understanding of the Italian Cuisine and the Italian Culture!
Looking forward to meeting you again at our upcoming event
Apply for Prestigious “Ospitalita’ Italiana” Award: 20/21 Open Call [Italian Restaurants and Gelaterie]
Application for the Prestigious “Ospitalita’ Italiana” Certification is Now Open!
DEADLINE TO APPLY: JULY 31st, 2020!
The worldwide project aiming to certify Authentic Italian Restaurants abroad has been confirmed for 2020!
Ospitalità Italiana is a quality endorsement issued by Isnart to Italian restaurants all over the world that guarantees the respect of standards of Italian hospitality.
Why Ospitalita’ Italiana
Ospitalita’ Italiana main goals are:
- Develop and promote the traditions of Italian food products and upgrade the culture of Italian food and wine;
- Enhance the image of Italian restaurants abroad that guarantee respect of the quality standards of Italian hospitality;
- Create an international network, providing for the realization of promotional events of Italian productive excellence.
Exciting Announcement
NEW!!! We are excited to announce that the certification is now also available for “Gelaterie”, and in the near future will be extended to “Pizzerie”.
How to Get Certified:
For more info about this project and how to apply, email iccbc@iccbc.com or call 604.682.1410 (M/F 9 am -5 pm).
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Letter-appeal to the Prime Minister Prof. Giuseppe Conte
Letter-appeal to the Prime Minister Prof. Giuseppe Conte: the CCIE network requires enhanced access to the funds put in place for export
In the restarting phase of Italy, the Italian chamber system abroad is doing its part to assist companies and Italian manufacturers to relaunch Made in Italy in the world and to strengthen export agreements that are put in place by the Italian government.
Export accounts for almost a third of the value of GDP in Italy but the latest estimates foresee a 14% reduction in 2020. The vitality of the internationalization process is directly linked to the ability of Italian SMEs to maintain competitiveness abroad in the post-Covid scenario -19.
In this context, Assocamerestero underlines – in a letter sent to the President of the Council on behalf of all the CCIE – the need that in the economic measures under discussion in the Chamber of Deputies (Decree Law “Relaunch Italy”) there is concrete attention to the extraordinary contribution of the network of 81 CCIE that is operating in 58 countries and supporting almost 70 thousand exporting companies.
In first place among the CCIE services are business scouting services for positioning on the foreign market (35% of the services provided), followed by networking activities (25%) and the organization of trade missions of foreign buyers (20 %).
The activity on the CCIE market allows the reduced contribution of the State to be multiplied by more than five times, but the global crisis caused by Covid-19 risks undermining its efficiency, just when there is a need for full and greater operation.
Many initiatives were put in place during the health emergency. In addition to supporting – alongside the diplomatic network – the procurement of essential health material for the country, more than 300 information, training and assistance actions have been carried out for companies, largely with the use of the digital network. And at least another 350 are scheduled by July.
“We put the contribution of those abroad working with businesses every day at the service of Italy. We have firmly adhered to the Export Agreement, thanks to the 300 thousand business contacts developed each year and the over 20 thousand companies, Italian and foreign, associated with the network. The CCIE have always largely self-financed on the market, but the global crisis caused by Covid-19 has compromised numerous initiatives already planned, seriously jeopardizing the activity of the chamber system. At this stage, therefore, it is more urgent than ever to guarantee the effectiveness and full operation of the network, which is precious for businesses and for the country as a whole “- said Gian Domenico Auricchio, President of Assocamerestero.
Article Source: Assocamerestero
Thank you for Attending A DINNER FOR ITALY with Chef Heinz Beck
The Italian Chamber of Commerce in Canada-West would like to thank the Embassy of Italy to Canada for organizing such an engaging and memorable event. We are honoured to be collaborating with the embassy in this event along with other Italian Chambers in Canada namely, Italian Chamber of Commerce of Ontario, Italian Chamber of Commerce in Canada, and the Italian Trade Agency.
The Chamber would like to also thank the speakers, special guests, attendees, as well as all the generous donors who joined us at the zoom event A DINNER FOR ITALY with Chef Heinz Beck on Thursday May 28 2020.
Special thanks to our VIP guest Michael Bublé. We all enjoyed having you as part of the closing ceremony of “Help Italy” Fundraising Campaign.
On behalf of all the organizers, we also would like to express our sincere thanks to chef Heinz Beck, the world renowned Chef of Italian Cuisine, for being an integral part of our celebration of Italian cuisine and sharing with us his wisdom.
Thanks to our special Canadian guest speakers, renowned chef Rob Gentile and sommelier Marie Andree’ Gagnon, as well as our special Italian guest speaker, serial entrepreneur, Oscar Farinetti, for sharing with us their unique insights.
Heartfelt thanks to the generous donors who responded to the “Help Italy” call. We are humbled by the number of support we received. Your donation really makes a difference for the most vulnerable in Italy and with every donation you have potentially saved a life and saved a family from losing a loved one. The Italian Red Cross is very appreciative of your support.
To all our attendees, we really hope you had fun, enjoyed this unique Zoom gathering, and that the event increased your knowledge and understanding of the Italian Cuisine and the Italian Culture!
Happy Month of June, The Month of the Italian Heritage.
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A MESSAGE TO ICCBC MEMBERS
Dear Members,
At this difficult time of global emergency, which is greatly impacting all of us, the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Canada – West wishes to let you know that we keep supporting all our members and our community in any way we can.
We are monitoring the situation closely and recognize that many of you have been impacted by the new ongoing restrictions. For this reason, our Chamber is here at your disposal to help you sharing through our website, newsletter and social media platforms any important communication your business may have.
If you have special promotions for your customers, you have implemented a takeout or delivery service or any other important news regarding your company and your activity that you would like to share with us, we are here to assist you.
Please do not hesitate to contact us via email (iccbc@iccbc.com) or phone 604 682 1410 (Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm), and we will do our best to assist you.
THANK YOU for being a member of our Chamber.
Whether this is your first year with us or the twentieth, we truly appreciate your valuable contribution, and we are proud to be your partner in “everything Italian”.
With this occasion, I would also like to remind you of the “Help Italy” campaign activated by the Italian Embassy in Ottawa to support the Italian Red Cross facing the Italian Health emergency. You can donate through this link: http://www.redcross.ca/ItalyCovidAppeal/HelpItaly
In times of forced separation, may your Spring be full with the hope, and may we meet again soon.
#weareiccbc #andratuttobene #italydoesntstop
Best Regards,
Ilaria Baldan
Executive Director
Italian Chamber of Commerce in Canada West
We Are Here to Assist You.
If you have special promotions for your customers, you have implemented a takeout or delivery service or any other important news regarding your company and your activity that you would like to share with us, we are here to assist you. Please do not hesitate to contact us via email (iccbc@iccbc.com) or phone 604 682 1410 (Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm).
Assist Italy in Fight Against the Pandemic
To support the Italian Red Cross facing the Italian Health emergency, you can donate by clicking on the button below
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COVID-19 EMERGENCY: Online Platform for supplier’s products/services Registration
As requested by the Office of the Extraordinary Commissioner for COVID-19 Emergency, please note that a specific online platform has been created for national and international companies interested in supplying products and services useful to face Covid-19 Emergency.
By registering to the website https://registrationcovid.
• have a look at the requirements
• present their own offers of products and services, based on the needs
• finalize purchase orders
• update their company’s registration information
This supplier registration is important to get accredited as official suppliers for any medical-health supply material requests and/or any other services.
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Join the Domenica Fiore Feeds Vancouver Campaign
Help Feed Those in Need
Stock up on the world’s finest olive oil and help Vancouver’s most vulnerable. We’re all in this together.
The Domenica Fiore Feeds Vancouver Campaign goes until May 24th
The Italian Chamber of Commerce in Canada West is pleased to share the below ‘Feed Vancouver’ campaign by our member, Domenica Fiore. Domenica Fiore is producer of premium Made in Italy extra virgin olive oils. Each bottle of premium olive oil is numbered and dated showing when the olives were harvested, which orchard they were harvested from as well as when they were milled. Domenica Fiore’s premium oils are certified organic by QCertificazioni, which is regulated by the Italian Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Forestry, and by Canada.
Since the COVID-19 crisis began, Vancouver’s most vulnerable citizens have become increasingly isolated and at risk of not getting the nourishment they need.
- Many seniors do not feel safe going out and have limited ability to obtain food.
- Some people residing in assisted living facilities no longer have access to the low cost food.
- And a number of childrens’ school meal programs have been suspended.
To help address these growing issues, now when you buy selected Domenica Fiore olive oil, 50% of the purchase price will be donated to provide nourishing meals to these vulnerable groups.
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How to Help
- Select the olive oil(s) that you would like to purchase
- Place your order
- We’ll donate 50% of the purchase price of your order to The Giustra Foundation’s COVID-19 Emergency Feeding Initiative.
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Products Available
Each olive oil comes in a 500ml bottle.
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Who This Helps
Fifty percent of your purchase price goes to The Giustra Foundation’s COVID-19 Emergency Feeding Initiative.
By working with community groups like Streetohome Foundation, Food Stash and Vancouver Food Runners, The Giustra Foundation is able to identify the people in our city who are suffering most. These include seniors, single mothers and children in particular. Many recipients are living in low income housing facilities and have lost access to low cost food sources. These meal programs provide one or two fulfilling meals a day, depending on specific needs.
About the Giustra Foundation
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, The Giustra Foundation has been working closely with other non-profits, the private sector and government in Vancouver to establish an emergency feeding initiative that provides healthy meals to low-income women and children, vulnerable seniors and others in need in our community.
For over two decades, The Giustra Foundation has supported innovative solutions to some of the world’s most pressing humanitarian and economic challenges.
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