{"id":21815,"date":"2026-01-21T11:55:40","date_gmt":"2026-01-21T10:55:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ecopack.com\/?p=21815"},"modified":"2026-01-21T11:56:00","modified_gmt":"2026-01-21T10:56:00","slug":"coppa-del-mondo-del-panettone-italian-selection","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ecopack.com\/en\/coppa-del-mondo-del-panettone-italian-selection\/","title":{"rendered":"Coppa del Mondo del Panettone: the 2026 Italian Selection has successfully concluded!"},"content":{"rendered":"

On Sunday, January 18, 2026<\/strong>, the Italian Selection<\/strong> of the Coppa del Mondo del Panettone<\/strong><\/a> took place at SIGEP<\/a> <\/strong>in Rimini, a key event for the world of high-end pastry. On this occasion, we at Ecopack<\/a><\/strong> took part in the event as one of the official sponsors<\/strong>, reaffirming our commitment to supporting initiatives that promote quality, tradition, and innovation within the industry.<\/p>\n

Coppa del Mondo del Panettone: what it is<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The Coppa del Mondo del Panettone<\/strong> is an international competition entirely dedicated to the leavened pastry that symbolizes the Italian confectionery tradition: Panettone. The initiative was created to celebrate the history, culture, and artisanal excellence of a product that, starting from its origins, has successfully established itself on a global scale within the world of haute p\u00e2tisserie.<\/p>\n

Held every two years<\/strong>, the event alternates with national selections<\/strong> organized in various countries around the world, including Argentina, Australia, Brazil, France, Italy, Japan, Spain, Switzerland, the United States, Peru, and Portugal. This international journey brings together the finest professionals in the industry, promoting quality, innovation, and tradition.<\/p>\n

The competition is led by Master Giuseppe Piffaretti<\/strong>, patron of the event, who works alongside some of the most authoritative figures in international haute p\u00e2tisserie. These include world-renowned professionals such as Iginio Massari, Gianbattista Montanari, Pierpaolo Magni, Andrea Besuschio, Angelo Musolino, Biagio Settepani, Gastone Pegoraro, Carlos Mariel, Franck Collas, Rogerio Shimura, Juan Carlos Lopez, and Juan Pablo Colubri<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Ecopack\u2019s Contribution<\/strong><\/h3>\n

On the occasion of the Italian Selection of the Coppa del Mondo del Panettone, we actively supported the competition by providing all contestants with our custom-made paper baking moulds<\/strong>, specifically designed for the event. The leavened products presented to the jury were enhanced by solutions developed to ensure quality, functionality, and aesthetic appeal, once again confirming Ecopack\u2019s commitment to supporting artisanal excellence and major industry events.<\/p>\n

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Customised Ecopack paper baking moulds for the Coppa del Mondo del Panettone<\/p><\/div>\n

The italian finalists of the Coppa del Mondo del Panettone 2026<\/strong><\/h3>\n

On this occasion, the 5 finalists for each competition category were announced: Traditional Panettone and Chocolate Panettone. Let\u2019s discover the 10 pastry chefs who have qualified for the world final, which will be held in Milan in November 2026.<\/p>\n

Here are the names of the 5 Italian finalists in the Traditional Panettone<\/strong> category:<\/p>\n

1st place \u2013 Riccardo Manduca<\/strong>, Solodamanduca, Aprilia (LT)
2nd place \u2013 Roberto Moreschi<\/strong>, Roberto Pastry & Bakery, Chiavenna (SO)
3rd place \u2013 Fiorenze Ascolese<\/strong>, La Boutique dei Lievitati, San Valentino Torio (SA)
4th place \u2013 Luigi Vetrella<\/strong>, Visioni Lievitati per Eccellenza, Macerata Campania (CE)
5th place \u2013 Matteo Papanice<\/strong>, Cresci di Papanice, Castellana Grotte (BA)<\/p>\n

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First, second, and third place in the Traditional category<\/p><\/div>\n

Here are the 5 finalists in the Chocolate Panettone<\/strong> category, along with their rankings:<\/p>\n

1st place \u2013 Armando Pascarella<\/strong>, Pasticceria Armando Pascarella, San Felice a Cancello (CE)
2nd place \u2013 Pompilio Giardino<\/strong>, Panificio Pompilio, Adriano Irpino (AV)
3rd place \u2013 Luigi Avallone<\/strong>, Pasticceria F.lli Avallone, Quarto (NA)
4th place \u2013 Andrea Ceracchi<\/strong>, Maciste Pasticceria, Cori (LT)
5th place \u2013 Alessandro Slama<\/strong>, Da Slama, Ischia.<\/p>\n

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First, second, and third place in the Chocolate category<\/p><\/div>\n

With this selection, the roster of Italian candidates who will advance to the world final is now complete. After the national selections in Italy, Spain, Portugal, Switzerland, France, Brazil, Singapore, and the United States, the finals for the teams from Peru, Japan, Taiwan, and Australia are now eagerly awaited, scheduled to take place between February and May.<\/p>\n

A prestigious jury of Coppa del Mondo del Panettone<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The Italian final of the Coppa del Mondo del Panettone 2026 was judged by an outstanding panel of internationally renowned pastry chefs, who carefully and expertly evaluated every detail of the creations, highlighting artisanal excellence and the talent of the competing Italian masters.<\/p>\n

Traditional Panettone jury:<\/strong><\/p>\n