Centinaio: "the enhancement of the Italian system begins at the table"
This morning was signed, in the presence of the Minister of agricultural, forestry and tourism policies Gian Marco Centinaio, the President of the Italian Chefs Rocco Pozzulo and President Federcuochi Lazio Alessandro Circiello, the Mipaaft-FIC memorandum of understanding for the promotion of true Made in Italy agri-food.
Among the objectives: to enhance quality Italian cuisine in Europe and in the world; supporting training courses through workshops and seminars; spread the peculiarities of the Mediterranean Diet with specific thematic campaigns, even in schools; respond to the growing needs of consumers of all ages and to lifestyle changes by providing clear information to citizens to make them aware of their choices in the field of food consumption.
"Knowing what we eat, where the raw materials come from - says the Minister, sen. Gian Marco Centinaio - means to be aware consumers. Made in Italy has always been synonymous with excellence. And this is true both in our country and abroad. But we have to raise the bar even more. Grow in exports for example. Valuing not only the final product, the one that arrives on our tables, but the entire food chain. Who tastes an Italian dish must be able to grasp all the essence: work, passion, history, traditions that are behind. It is the Italian system that works. This is why nutrition education in schools is fundamental, the formation of specific professional figures also to give new jobs to our children. The cook is not only the one who brings together the various ingredients but our interface with the world. "