A series of events to promote organic culture, the local area, and sustainable catering Sondrio, combining local excellence and technological innovation.
Introducing “BIO IN VALTELLINA – Taste, Territory, Innovation”
A new event series promoting organic culture, local excellence, and sustainable gastronomy
Sondrio, July 2025 – The new series of training and experiential events entitled “BIO IN VALTELLINA – Taste, Territory, Innovation” kicks off in September, under the patronage of Confartigianto Imprese Sondrio & Unione del Commercio di Sondrio. This initiative combines local excellence and technological innovation to promote the culture of organic and zero-mile products in Valtellina.
The initiative is promoted by BM Italia & Natura Sì (Sondrio, Tirano, and Morbegno stores) in collaboration with UNOX.
Key Objectives:
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Promote local organic producers and the Valtellina Organic District
- Introduce and explore the topic of vegan and organic menus, to meet new dietary needs in a gourmet and sustainable way.
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Raise awareness of sustainable, healthy food choices
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Foster collaboration between agri-food producers and the hospitality sector
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Showcase innovative cooking and food preservation technologies
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Engage students and tourism professionals in the future of ethical, local economies
Target Audience:
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Chefs, restaurant owners, hoteliers, bar and bistro managers
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Tourism professionals and students from hospitality and agricultural schools
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Health- and sustainability-conscious consumers
Event Format & Schedule
The series includes 6 monthly events running from September to november 2025, ideally held on Tuesdays—traditionally day off in the hospitality industry to encourage participation.
Events will take place initially at the Officina del Gusto (Food & Beverage Creative Lab powered by BM Italia), with the possibility to rotate future meetings between local organic farms, Natura Sì stores in Tirano/Morbegno, and agritourism venues.
Event Structure (Approx. 3–4 hours):
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Welcome & Introductions
Brief introductions from key partners: Natura Sì, UNOX, BM Italia -
BIO Showcooking & Guided Tasting
Guest chefs and trainers will prepare dishes using organic, local ingredients, showcasing UNOX oven technologies that support energy efficiency and sustainability.
A guided tasting session will follow, with possible pairings of local organic wines or juices. -
Professional Networking
Dedicated time for open dialogue among food professionals, producers, educators, and partners.
The teacher
The training days will be led by chef Marinella Fois (Instagram).
"My name is Marinella Fois. I'm from Sardinia, and I've always had a passion for authentic cuisine thanks to my mother and grandmother. Almost 20 years ago, I decided to train professionally to turn my hobby into my life's mission.
For 15 years, I've been working in the valley as a private chef, offering a variety of services, from custom menus to cooking classes, cooking shows, and small private catering services. Two years ago, I decided to open my own small brand and dedicate myself full-time. Today, I collaborate with various businesses in the hospitality industry and serve dozens of families in this region that has adopted me for 30 years.
My slogan is "cooking the way you would cook it," because it's created with the aim of conveying care and love through food. For this reason, wherever possible, I use seasonal ingredients, locally sourced produce, and high-nutrition raw materials, selecting them from the small, increasingly popular producers in Valtellina with the aim of creating a virtuous network in the area".
"One cannot think well, “To love well, to sleep well, if one has not dined well” (cit. Virginia Woolf)
