39 new gastronomes of 19 different nationalities complete their Master programs on Friday March 29 at the University of Gastronomic Sciences of Pollenzo.
They respectively attended the Master in Food Culture, Communication & Marketing and the Master in Wine & Spirits.
The students come from: Australia, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, India, Italy, The Netherlands, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan (Republic of China), Turkey, United Kingdom, United States.
The Graduation Ceremony is taking place at 12.30 in Sala Rossa in the Agenzia di Pollenzo building.
Here are the names of the students with their reports and thesis, supervised by their Master convenors.
Master in Food Culture, Communication & Marketing
Irene Allietta, from Torino, Italy, presents the report entitled “Eataly, Eat Better Live Better”, supervised by prof. Michele Antonio Fino.
Elena Boccardo, from Candiolo, (Torino), Italy, presents the thesis entitled: “Gastronationalism and its Communication in Italian Politics: The Case of Minister Lollobrigida”, supervised by prof. Michele Antonio Fino.
Marta Boccomino, from Torino, Italy, presents the report entitled: “This is juice: communicate the future of food and wine through podcasts, talks and events”, supervised by prof. Michele Antonio Fino.
Jacob Michael Boynton Welch, from Sweden/USA, presents the report on his internship with author and food writer Maria Zizka, supervised by prof. Michele Antonio Fino.
Andrea Calori, from Torino, Italy, presents the report on his internship at ‘L’orto di Jack’ in Milano, by prof. Michele Antonio Fino.
Simone Demeglio, from Torino, Italy, presents the report on his Marketing project for Cerea Bakery, supervised by prof. Michele Antonio Fino.
Tümay Köse, from Turkey, presents the report entitled: “Ways to spread ancient food traditions through art”, supervised by prof. Michele Antonio Fino.
Karin Charlotta Lindroos, from Ingå, Finland, presents the thesis entitled: “How is Finnish Food Culture Perceived from the Outside of Finland? An Analysis and Discussion based on Literature and Article Review and a Survey Among Students and Staff at the University of Gastronomic Sciences in Pollenzo, Italy”, supervised by prof. Michele Antonio Fino.
Paula Maia Fernandes, from Brazil/USA, presents the report entitled: “Marketing, communication and business development efforts to enhance global competitiveness of artisanal Piedmontese food producers”, supervised by prof. Michele Antonio Fino.
Casper Poldek Maria Markus, from Leeuwarden, The Netherlands, presents the report on his internship at Kleine Uitzicht Wines, Stellenbosch, South Africa, supervised by prof. Michele Antonio Fino.
Alessandro Martini, from Genova, Italy, presents the report entitled ‘Communication Strategies and Promotional Writing’, supervised by prof. Michele Antonio Fino.
Rachele Antonia Neal, from Washington, USA, presents the report entitled: “Building Blocks of Success: My Internship Experience in Crafting a Marketing Foundation for Tucci Atelier Gastronomico”, supervised by prof. Michele Antonio Fino.
Nadine Parmiggiani, from Madesano, Italy, presents the report entitled: “My experience at Mulino Agugiaro & Figna: detailed research of some internal problems and possible solutions”, supervised by prof. Michele Antonio Fino.
Iveth Natalia Piracoca Piracoca, from Tunja, Colombia, presents the report entitled: “From Plate to Stage: Exploring the Art of Culinary Performance”, supervised by prof. Michele Antonio Fino.
Sarah Louise Plath, from Yakima, USA, presents the report on her internship at ‘Tree Ripe Orchard & Real Fruit Ice Cream’, supervised by prof. Michele Antonio Fino.
Damiano Pontillo, from Sant’Angelo a Cupolo, Italy, presents the report on his intership at Kilowatt Studio in Bologna, supervised by prof. Michele Antonio Fino.
Árni Þórður Randversson , from Reykjavík, Iceland, presents the report on his internship entitled “Business Development and Brand Strategy at the Torino Chamber of Commerce”, supervised by prof. Michele Antonio Fino.
Elizabeth Sarah May Ross, from London, United Kingdom, presents the report entitled “My experience at Norac Foods UK from January to March 2024: how brands find their identity and communicate their USP”, supervised by prof. Michele Antonio Fino.
Elizabeth Eileen June Sargeant, from Bayside, Canada, presents the report on her internship at KOMPOST studio in Vienna, supervised by prof. Michele Antonio Fino.
Théo Amarin Schirch, from Strasbourg, France, presents the report entitled: “Greenwood Beach Resort: A new direction to take for the restaurant through the recruitment of a new Head Chef”, supervised by prof. Michele Antonio Fino.
Anjali Maria Sebastian, from Mumbai, India, presents the report entitled: “Beyond Borders: Understanding the Greek Agri-food Industry”, supervised by prof. Michele Antonio Fino.
The following students – Sara Shepherd and Carlos Eduardo Valencia Garcia – attended the Master as auditors.
Sara Shepherd, from Melbourne , Australia, presents the report entitled: “Working Title – The Influence of the Moka Pot on Global Coffee Consumption”, supervised by prof. Michele Antonio Fino.
Carlos Eduardo Valencia Garcia, from Cochabamba, Bolivia, presents the thesis entitled: “The Evolution of Marketing and Advertising Strategies In The Food Industry: A 21st Century Perspective (2000-2024) Analyzing the Symbiotic Relationship Between Marketing Systems, Consumer Choices, and their Sense of Belonging”, supervised by prof. Michele Antonio Fino.
Camilla-Maria Sophie Dorothé von Burgsdorff, from Switzerland/Germany, presents the report of “La Main à La Pâte: An Internship Report from an Interdisciplinary Experience at Terre et Blé, a Paysan Meunier Boulangerie”, supervised by prof. Michele Antonio Fino.
Florenz Joachim Otto Wiegand, from Steinbach am Wald, Germany, presents the report on his internship at Ser Guido World of Wine, supervised by prof. Michele Antonio Fino.
Pinyi Wu, from Taiwan, Republic of China, presents the report entitled: “Italian coffee expansion projects in China”, supervised by prof. Michele Antonio Fino.
Matteo Zani, from Bergamo, Italy, presents the report on Nobis Hospitality Group , supervised by prof. Michele Antonio Fino.
Master in Wine & Spirits
Martina Cugnasco, from Santo Stefano Belbo, Italy, presents the thesis entitled: “Analysis of the Italian wine tourism context: Selling experiences for a relaunch of the wine business – The case of Langhe and Monferrato”, supervised by Slawka Scarso.
Fearing Jeffrey Andrew, from Auburn, NY, USA, presents the report on his internship at Az. vitivinicola Nicola Pietrantonj Abruzzo, supervised by prof. Nicola Perullo.
Chiara Ghisolfo, from Bardineto, Italy, presents the thesis entitled: “Digital labels to communicate wine sustainability: impact on consumers’ emotional and hedonic response”, supervised by prof. Luisa Torri.
Beth Anne Kulick, from Gainesville ,USA, presents the thesis entitled: “An Epistenologists Wine Journal”, supervised by prof. Nicola Perullo.
Michael Laursen, from Stenloese, Denmark, presents the thesis entitled: “Re-mapping Vernaccia. Notes for a development of San Gimignano wine district plan. An investigation among local producers in order to simplify the previous 28 units that we can find in San Gimignano”, supervised by prof. Nicola Perullo.
Arjama Mallik, from Kolkata, India, presents the report entitled: “Exploring L’erm Azienda Vitivinicola: A Comprehensive Study Of The Land, Viticulture, And Business Operations At L’erm Azienda Vitivinicola, Borgomasino(To)”, supervised by prof. Nicola Perullo.
Pietro Giovanni Maria Pavesio, from Italy/Brazil, presents the report on his intership at Cascina Corte Winery in Dogliani, supervised by prof. Nicola Perullo.
Chiara Pietrini, from Campo nell’Elba, Italy, presents the report of her intership at Avignonesi winery in Tuscany, supervised by prof. Nicola Perullo.
Zackary Michael Savage, from Sherwood, USA, presents the report on his internship at Domaine Hubert Lignier Morey Saint Denis, supervised by prof. Nicola Perullo.
Virginia Spina, from Celle Ligure, Italy, presents the thesis entitled: “Sustainability during the bottling process, until the tasting and the post use in the national contest”, supervised by prof. Nicola Perullo.
Mara Vremec, from Duino-Aurisina, Italy, presents the thesis entitled: “Vitovska: The Carso-Kras Grapevine – Between Tradition and Innovation”, supervised by Giampaolo Gravina.
Joel Scott Welch, from Edmonds , USA, presents the thesis entitled: “A History of Wine, Spirits and Drunkenness in Art – Abstract”, supervised by prof. Nicola Perullo.