Berto’s brings top-of-the-line production to Identità Milano 2026

Excellent Show Cooking with Cristina Bowerman and Caterina Ceraudo

Berto’s confirmed as Main Sponsor

For the 2026 edition as well, which took place from June 7 to 9 in the halls of the Allianz MiCo-North Wing, Berto’s was the Main Sponsor of Identità Milano.

The company fully identified with the main theme chosen for this 21st edition of the convention: “'Identità Future: The freedom to think”. Indeed, the company's product range has developed over more than 50 years precisely thanks to freedom of thought, constantly providing new creative solutions to respond efficiently to the needs of the catering industry and establishing itself worldwide.

The welcoming Berto’s Lounge set up at Identità Milano 2026 presented an anthology of this evolutionary journey, capable of providing 360-degree support for every high-profile professional catering activity: kitchens with a high technological content and customizable in every detail; smart combi ovens; high-performance solutions for refrigeration and food preservation.

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The efficiency of the equipment was put to the test during the Show Cooking sessions in all the halls of Identità Milano, serving the renowned international chefs invited as speakers.

Thanks to the collaboration with APCI (Associazione Professionale Cuochi Italiani), the Berto’s Lounge hosted a rich calendar of events featuring internationally renowned chefs.

Sunday, June 7, the spotlight was on Cristina Bowerman, Michelin-starred Chef of Glass Hostaria and one of the most influential figures in contemporary Italian gastronomy; she has received numerous awards throughout her career, including the recent appointment as Goodwill Food Hero by the FAO for her commitment to food sustainability and culinary culture.

Tuesday, June 9, it was the turn of Caterina Ceraudo, Michelin-starred Chef of the Dattilo restaurant, who is today considered one of the most authoritative voices of the new Italian cuisine thanks to her research into agriculture, extra virgin olive oil, and the deep connection between gastronomy and local territory.

Meanwhile, Berto’s resident chefs were busy with preparations designed to best showcase the various appliances and their countless operational features. Particular attention was also be paid to highlighting specific products that are increasingly in demand and trending in the global food and wine market, such as plant-based and gluten-free dishes and dealcoholized wines.

In one of the most prestigious moments of Identità Golose, the “Nuove Sfide” (New Challenges) award was presented to legendary chef Alain Ducasse on the Main Stage on Monday, June 8.

The award was presented by Enrico Berto, President of Berto's, paying tribute to a visionary who has deeply shaped, innovated, and inspired the global culinary industry.