sudback to feature Italian confectionery skills and baking technology

Italy strongly represented at südback / CONPAIT and API will demonstrate Italian baking and confectionery traditions, and invite visitors to workshops.

Italy will be strongly represented at südback 2024 by more than 20 exhibitors, who will present their products and services. The Trade Fair for the Bakery and Confectionery Trades will therefore be an ideal platform to hold technical discussions and present the latest trends and techniques in the bakery and confectionery trades, especially in the area of Italian specialities. CONPAIT (Association of Italian Confectioners) and API (Association of Italian Pizzerias), two renowned Italian organisations, are also taking part in südback.

Experience Italian confectionery skills live

CONPAIT, the Association of Italian Confectioners, will contribute part of the accompanying programme of südback: during a live demonstration confectioners will show their skill in processing chocolate and producing mignons and modern desserts for restaurants. In addition to the demonstrations, CONPAIT will stage interactive workshops for anyone looking to know more about Italian confectionery techniques. One special highlight will be the tastings during which visitors will be able to enjoy treats from the Italian confectionery tradition. The Association will also have a presence on Stand D71 in Hall 7.

Traditional pizza making meets modern baking technology

API, the Association of Italian Pizzerias, will also be represented at südback. Together with the company Molino Iaquone, API will invite visitors to cooking demonstrations in the pizza area on Stand C16 in Hall 9. The focal points will be dough preparation using advanced techniques and easily digestible pizza baking which ensures a light and healthy culinary experience. The presentation of different pizza concepts will show the diversity of Italian pizza culture: Roman pizza, contemporary Neapolitan pizza, pizza from a tray or baked on a hot stone, pinsa romana and partially baked pizza.

All pizzas will be made from extremely hydrated dough which has been subjected to a long fermentation and maturation process in order to guarantee lightness, a great taste and long-lasting freshness.

Detailed information about the accompanying programme is available online: südback - Programme search | Messe Stuttgart (messe-stuttgart.de)