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From Valpolicella to the Dolomites, passing through Bolzano and Val di Fiemme: the 2025 Summer School has just concluded, organized by Prof. Alessandro Ruggieri and Prof. Cecilia Silvestri from the DEIM Department, and Prof. Diana De Santis from the DIBAF Department of the University of Tuscia.
An immersive experience that involved students from the Master’s degree courses in Marketing and Quality, as well as the inter-university programs between Tuscia and Sapienza in Food and Wine Technologies, Management of Gastronomic Sciences, and Sciences, Cultures and Gastronomic Policies for Well-being.
The students had the opportunity to explore leading Italian agri-food companies, with a special focus on quality, sustainability, technological innovation, and supply chain management.
The educational journey included visits to the wine sector, with companies such as Cantina Valpolicella Negrar, Colterenzio, and Rotari, all renowned for the quality of their products and commitment to sustainable viticulture.
There was also a focus on the dairy sector, with meetings at the Mila cooperative in Bolzano and the Val di Fiemme Social Dairy (known especially for its Trentin Grana brand), examples of mountain production that combine quality with strong local ties.
Another highlight was the visit to Pastificio Felicetti, famous for its organic mountain pasta and choices geared toward innovation and environmental sustainability.
The visit to Sant’Orsola, a leading Trentino cooperative in the production and distribution of berries, showcased how innovation, environmental respect, and traceability can be integrated into a transparent supply chain that prioritizes customer satisfaction.
“Active teaching is essential for the education of our students,” said Prof. Alessandro Ruggieri. “Direct contact with production realities and interaction with industry professionals enhances and completes their skills, fostering real awareness of the challenges and opportunities within the contemporary food system.”
The experience proved to be highly educational and engaging, giving students the chance to interact with entrepreneurs, technologists, and corporate managers in real-world production settings—offering a concrete way to bridge theoretical learning with an understanding of industrial dynamics.