Castanea Expo returns to Fortezza da Basso in Florence from December 11 to 13, 2026, with a second edition full of new features
May 20, 2026
Why are Florence and Tuscany considered an ideal setting for hosting an international event dedicated to chestnut cultivation such as Castanea Expo?
Florence, due to its history and the role that Tuscany (the Italian region with the largest area of chestnut forests) has always played in the development of chestnut culture, represents the ideal venue for Castanea Expo, the first B2B and B2C international trade fair, a meeting place between research, production, processing, institutions and consumers, fostering discussion on the challenges and new opportunities awaiting the sector.
What are the main challenges currently faced by Italian chestnut cultivation, and what role can innovation, education, and collaboration among stakeholders play in overcoming them?
Italian chestnut cultivation holds an extraordinary heritage of biodiversity, traditions, landscapes and high-quality production, but requires renewed commitment to address issues related to chestnut grove management, climate change, plant diseases, and the economic valorisation of production. Events such as this fair make it possible to network scientific and professional expertise, also promoting, through the training of new generations, innovative cultivation and mechanisation processes for the development of cultivable areas.
