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F&B incoming mission to Calabria
ICCIUK is pleased to announce a new collaboration with Mirabilia Network, an Italian association aimed at enhancing areas of significant historical and cultural importance, as well as those characterized by the presence of UNESCO World Heritage sites.
The ICCIUK will support the association in selecting British buyers from the food & drink sector for the 8th edition of Mirabilia. The B2B event will take place from October 12 to 16, 2025 in Calabria and will see the participation of international buyers and producers.
Mirabilia has also arranged, for a limited group of 10 operators (the first 10 to express interest), a pre-tour from 10 to 12 October including visits to the area (companies/consortia) and tastings.
PRE-B2B PROGRAMME FOR A MAXIMUM OF 10 FOOD BUYERS
Friday, 10 October
Arrival and pick-up transfer from Lamezia Terme Airport to hotels in Tropea
Dinner at the hotel and overnight stay
Saturday, 11 October
09:00 – Departure from hotel in Tropea
09:15–10:00 – Guided tour of the historic centre of Tropea
10:15–11:30 – Visit to the Consorzio Tutela Cipolla Rossa di Tropea–Calabria IGP
11:30–12:30 – Transfer from Tropea to Capo Vaticano, stop at the panoramic viewpoint with an aperitif featuring the scents of the “Costa degli Dei”
13:00 – Light lunch in Ricadi
15:00–16:30 – Visit to ‘Nduja production workshops in Spilinga
17:00–18:30 – Visit to a dairy farm of the Consorzio Tutela Pecorino Monte Poro DOP
19:00 – Arrival in Vibo Valentia for a presentation and tasting of local food and wine excellences at the Dominican Convent Valentianum
20:30 – Dinner in Vibo Valentia
22:00 – Return to hotel in Tropea
Sunday, 12 October – for the group of 10 FOOD buyers who arrived on 10 October
09:00 – Departure from hotel in Tropea
09:30 – Visit to Baia di Santa Irene in Briatico
10:15–13:00 – Arrival in Pizzo: participation in the historical reenactment of the arrest and execution of Joachim Murat, visit to the Castle and historic centre, demonstration of the preparation of Tartufo di Pizzo
13:15–14:45 – Light lunch in Pizzo
15:30–16:15 – Visit to a tuna canning factory
16:45–17:45 – Visit to an olive mill and winery in the Sant’Eufemia plain
17:45 – Transfer to hotel in Catanzaro Lido
20:30 – Dinner and overnight stay in Catanzaro Lido
Sunday, 12 October – for buyers arriving on 12 October
Arrivals and hotel check-in in Catanzaro Lido
Lunch and dinner at the hotel according to arrival times
PROGRAMME FOR ALL FOOD BUYERS
Monday, 13 October
09:30 – Transfer from hotel to Exhibition Centre in Catanzaro Lido
10:30–13:00 – B2B meetings
13:00–14:00 – Buffet lunch at the exhibition venue
14:00–17:00 – B2B meetings
17:30 – Return transfer to hotel
20:00 – Transfer from hotel to gala dinner in Caminia di Stalettì (CZ)
23:30 – Return to hotel and overnight stay
Tuesday, 14 October
08:45 – Transfer from hotel to Exhibition Centre in Catanzaro Lido
09:00–13:30 – B2B meetings
13:30–14:30 – Buffet lunch at the exhibition venue
15:30 – Transfer from Catanzaro Lido to Crotone
16:30 – Arrival at the Crotone Chamber of Commerce for the unveiling ceremony of the “Mirabilia” artwork by goldsmith Gerardo Sacco and presentation of local food, wine and artisanal excellences
19:00 – Transfer to hotel in Crotone
20:30 – Dinner and overnight stay in Crotone
Wednesday, 15 October
09:00 – Departure from hotel
09:45–11:30 – Arrival in Cirò for vineyard and winery tour with masterclass
12:00–15:00 – Presentation of products from the Alto Crotonese area in Torre Melissa, with light lunch
15:45–17:15 – Meeting with olive growers’ association, visit to olive mill and walk through olive groves – tasting of various extra virgin olive oils
18:00–19:00 – Visit to a dairy farm of the Consorzio di Tutela del Pecorino Crotonese DOP
19:30 – Return to hotel and dinner
Thursday, 16 October
Departures from Crotone or Lamezia Terme airports to post-tour destinations (if included in the programme) or own destinations
Selected food & drink buyers will benefit from a special package including return flights, airport transfers in Italy, lunches and dinners, on-site business visits, B2B agenda organisation and hotel stay.
Please note: Food & Wine buyers only.
Buyers who joined one of the previous editions are excluded from the selection.
Places are limited
Fill in the form and send it to italian-desk@icciuk.org.uk
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