Cultivated By Caryn

The Cultivated by Caryn Show is a blend of culture, cuisine, and comfort. Host Caryn Antonini explores culinary and cultural experiences from around the globe, learns about people whose love for food and drink have inspired enterprises, and discovers simplified traditional recipes. Each week Caryn is joined by a special guest who will undoubtedly entertain, educate, and inspire.Learn more at https://cultivatedbycaryn.com/The Cultivated by Caryn show is a Park City Productions 06604 presentation https://www.facebook.com/parkcityproductions06604###

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Cultivated By Caryn w.guest Franz Mitterrutzner, Italian food marketing exec & agribusiness leader

August 13, 2025 • Caryn Antonini • Season 2 • Episode 59

On this week’s episode, host Caryn Antonini is joined by Franz Mitterrutzner, a seasoned Italian food marketing executive and agribusiness leader, who is known for his advocacy for protecting and recognizing the uniqueness of regional food products through international geographical designations. Franz served as CEO of the Consortium for Speck Alto Adige, the quality consortium safeguarding South Tyrol’s signature speck, a PGI‐protected dry‑cured smoked ham. Franz led the consortium from 1997 to 2009, and during his tenure, yearly production increased from 700,000 hams to 2.5 million. Franz also created and organized the annual Speckfest in Bolzano and Val di Funes, one of the most important Italian food events, celebrating speck as a regional specialty - the festival garnered more than 80,000 guests. Today Franz is a consultant for international food marketing, his expertise in products with Protected Geographical Indications.

For more information on our guest:

Speck Alto Adige PGI – Original South Tyrolean Speck / Bacon speck.it

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