World Pasta Day Event

We were honored to be invited to attend the World Pasta Day event organized by the Italian Trade Agency in cooperation with the Italian Food Union and the Federation of Italian Chefs. The 24th edition of the World Pasta Day was celebrated in Dubai for the first time, with Dubai being one of the world culinary capitals chosen this year to draw attention to the merits and benefits of pasta, its great taste, healthfulness, and the convenience of its simplicity for people everywhere.

The event was held at the prestigious Capital Club in DIFC where we have tested 5 innovative pasta recipes conceived by Chef Luca Cabrini and learned about the latest trends about pasta.

Did you know?

• Italy is the world leader in the production of pasta, with over 3.5 million tons produced per year
• Italians are the greatest fans of pasta in the world with the highest per capita consumption of almost 23 kilos per person yearly
• There are 300 shapes of pasta
• Pasta as key component of the Mediterranean Diet, helps preventing and slow the progression of major chronic diseases
• The pasta manufacturing process reduces its glycemic response
• Healthy pasta meals are a delicious way to eat more vegetables, legumes and other healthy food
• Pasta is a simple plant-based food and has a low environmental impact

Any pasta lovers here?? Discover our pasta brands - Virginia and Pasta Zara – and indulge yourself!