The new Buon Ricordo Guide 2026 was presented in Milan, marking its 62nd edition. During the Milan preview event, the entry of five new restaurants into the Unione Ristoranti del Buon Ricordo was announced. Founded in 1964, it is the first association of restaurateurs in Italy created with the aim of preserving and promoting Italian regional gastronomic traditions. The 2026 Guide, titled “I ristoranti del Buon Ricordo – Attraverso un paese e la sua cucina”, now includes 111 restaurants, including 8 abroad, representing the excellence of Italian regional cuisine and its interpretation around the world. As tradition dictates, each restaurant...
An unmissable initiative with Jean-Martin FortierOn January 18, 2026, Azienda Agricola Foradori hosted an extraordinary event dedicated to winter market gardening, featuring Jean-Martin Fortier, a famed Canadian farmer, author, and educator. A pioneer of intensive organic market gardening, Fortier is well known for the method developed at Les Jardins de la Grelinette, through which he demonstrates how high yields can be achieved even on small plots, promoting sustainable, profitable, and local agriculture. The value of winter cropsFor many farmers, the winter months represent a break from the summer growing season. However, winter crops offer interesting and stable economic opportunities when...
Last year, as has now become a tradition, Smarties.bio had the pleasure of participating in the fifth edition of the Sagra del Radicchio 2025 in Portland, Oregon (USA), an event celebrating authentic Italian flavor and the undisputed king of the winter garden: Radicchio. It was an extraordinary opportunity to showcase our work, meet customers, and share our passion for quality and innovation. Our Andrea represented us in the United States, visiting local customers and presenting our philosophy. During the event, Andrea had the opportunity to engage with Chefs, seed dealers, producers, and enthusiasts from the sector, presenting the Smarties.bio Vision: a...
April is the time to build the foundations of spring and summer production Each month requires targeted technical decisions. April is the period when the foundations of spring and summer production are built, and it is essential to focus on reliable, tested and high-performing varieties. For more information about our rocket, eggplant and pepper range, the Smarties.bio team is available to support you in choosing the most suitable solutions for your production needs. April marks the full restart of vegetative growth: temperatures stabilize, days become longer and crops enter a strategic phase for both quality and commercial planning. It is...
