# International culinary and coffee competitions

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/international-culinary-and-coffee-competitions
> Updated: 2026-10-17T14:56:00.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

International participants have achieved notable victories in culinary and coffee competitions centered on Italian traditions. In Panama City, Federico Pinna, the head barista of Urban Café in Treviglio and reigning Italian national champion, is representing Italy at the World Barista Championship. 

Additionally, at the tenth edition of the Tiramisu World Cup in Treviso, Italy, Brazilian beekeeper Marcos Muzzi won the ‘Original Recipe’ category by adhering to traditional ingredients and techniques.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-17: International competitors win major Italian-themed culinary contests

Federico Pinna represents Italy at the World Barista Championship in Panama, while Brazilian Marcos Muzzi wins the original recipe category at the Tiramisu World Cup in Treviso.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/international-competitors-win-major-italian-themed-culinary-contests

### 2026-09-20: Daniele Mascia wins Best Pandoro in the World title

Pastry chef Daniele Mascia won the Best Pandoro in the World title at the FIPGC international competition in Naples, following a previous victory in Florence.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/daniele-mascia-wins-best-pandoro-in-the-world-title

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