• Brașov, 12 – 13 November 2024 – The event dedicated to confectionary and pastry enthusiasts and professionals, organized by Cofetarul Isteț, Nova Pan brand, together with Martellato and Pomati, reliable partners and suppliers of Nova Pan, brought to Romania for the first time the famous pastry chef and master chocolatier, Massimo Carnio.
Nova Pan, through the Cofetarul Isteț brand and in collaboration with its renowned partners Martellato and Pomati, organized a memorable workshop, bringing for the first time to Romania the famous master chocolatier and pastry chef, Massimo Carnio.
For two days, at the Nova Pan headquarters in Brașov, in the Baking Show, a special space intended for such occasions, in a particularly educational and inspirational workshop, the participants had the opportunity to explore world-class techniques and recipes and to improve skills in creating premium products.
Day 1 – International Desserts: New York Rolls and Travel Cakes
On the first day of the workshop, the focus was on famous pastries such as New York Rolls and Travel Cakes. Attendees had the opportunity to witness spectacular demonstrations and learn Christmas-themed decorating techniques under Carnio's careful guidance using state-of-the-art raw materials. Every detail has been meticulously explained, highlighting the craftsmanship and dedication required to make high quality products.
Day 2 – The world of chocolate: pralines, tablets and chocolate figurines
On the second day, Massimo Carnio led the audience on a fascinating foray into the world of chocolate, presenting unique methods of working with this noble ingredient and demonstrating how chocolate pralines, tablets and figurines are made.
A special moment was reserved for the creation of the famous Dubai Chocolate, and participants had the chance to discover exclusive recipes and techniques for preparing exquisite fillings. This day added value to the participants' experience, inspiring them to integrate new products and techniques into their portfolios.
Among the equipment used in the processing of chocolate products was CHOCOCABIN, presented by Matteo Giordanengo from Bogana Group, an innovation intended for confectionery laboratories for the process of applying cocoa butter and other delicate ingredients, such as gelatin, to the surface of products, with the help of a compressed air gun.
By meeting an internationally renowned expert, who was in Romania for the first time, the workshop aimed to contribute to the development and modernization of the confectionery and pastry sector in Romania, strengthening the connection between local professionals and international trends. These days of learning and inspiration provided an unparalleled setting for the professional development of the participants and highlighted both the passion and commitment to excellence in the art of desserts.
In addition, the event included demonstrations of obtaining chocolate decorations and pralines, using state-of-the-art equipment and utensils provided by Martellato and Pomati partners, represented by Leonardo Pietrobon and Marco Corradin. Moreover, Marco Corradin, Pomati's representative, presented the participants with the extensive range of chocolate processing machines, emphasizing the importance of professional equipment for obtaining the highest quality products.
Inspiration from an internationally recognized master
The presence of Massimo Carnio turned this workshop into an unforgettable experience for the participants, offering them not only state-of-the-art work techniques, but also the necessary inspiration to bring innovation to their own businesses.
Carnio shared his passion and expertise, approaching each demonstration with attention to detail and patiently explaining each step so that the audience could learn as much as possible from this direct interaction.
This workshop was not only an opportunity to gain new knowledge, but also an important step in strengthening relationships within the community of confectionary and pastry professionals in Romania.
Nova Pan continues to support the professional development of local artisans, bringing international experts and state-of-the-art equipment to them. Through events of this type, excellence and innovation in confectionery and pastry is promoted, thus contributing to the rise of standards in this industry.
About Massimo Carnio
Renowned Italian confectioner - chocolatier, raised in a family of confectioners with deep traditions in this field, Massimo Carnio had the opportunity to learn from some of the world's greatest confectioners and chocolatiers.
His career is full of successes in a competitive environment: in 2013, at Sigep, he won his first first prize, the Gold Cup. In 2014, at the World Ice Cream Championship, he won the silver medal, and in 2015, he participated in the "Cacao Barry World Chocolate Master" winning the title of Champion of Italy in Chocolate.
Then in Paris, at the Final of the World Chocolate Championship, he wins the award for the best dessert in the world, entitled "Triumph with Raspberry and Chocolate". In 2019, at the Championship "Gelato d'Oro" from Sigep Italia, is nominated as the winner of the confectionery trials, thus qualifying to represent Italy again at the 2020 World Cup.
At the 2020 Ice Cream World Cup, Massimo reached a high point, awarding the Gold Medal for the best ice cream cake, the best large buffet and the most original ice cream, all with the theme "Secrets of the forest".
Massimo Carnio sees his professional journey not as a finish line, but as a continuous journey of discovery and innovation. Every success is an opportunity to embark on new projects and take on exciting challenges. His passion for confectionery and chocolate continues to drive him towards excellence and innovation, with the goal of sharing the beauty of confectionery art with the world.
About Martellato
Founded in the 1980s, the Italian company Martellato was born from the commitment and passion for the confectionery world of the founder Nereo Martellato, who, attentive to the problems raised by professionals, realized that they needed a wider range of items to- and value creativity.
Combining tradition with innovation, the company hammered managed to bring to the profile market numerous products dedicated to the pastry, gelato and HoReCa sectors, making available to its customers experience, top competence and a technical know-how exceptional.
Over the years, the company has grown, expanding internationally and constantly enriching its product range, remaining firm in the principles that have always characterized it, but being, at the same time, dynamic and attentive to the evolution of the market profile. With business partners around the world, it exports to nearly 100 countries, selling millions of products every year.
In Romania, the complete range of Martellato products can be purchased through Confectioner Isteț – The brand of the Nova Pan company, dedicated to utensils and accessories for confectionery, pastry, chocolate and gelato – from the online store https://www.cofetarulistet.ro/ or directly from the store at the headquarters in Brașov.
About Pomati
Present on the Italian and international market since 1967, the company Pomati Group offers machinery and accessories for chocolate processing. The wide range of products with a top technology allows the Italian company to address different customer segments in the field of pastry, gelato, catering, bakery.
The experience accumulated since the founding of the company combines with modern technology to create always updated, reliable and high quality equipment. Great attention to detail in the design phase has made it possible to offer a series of innovative elements across the entire range of chocolate tempering machines, supporting professional chocolatiers in their creative pursuits.
The range of equipment developed by Pomati Group is distributed in Romania by the Nova Pan company from Brașov.
About Nova Pan
From 2001, Nova Pan is with the professionals in the field of milling, baking, pastry, confectionery, chocolate and gelato, offering, permanently, high-tech solutions, in accordance with the increase in the demands of the profile market over the years.
Nova Pan has earned its reputation as a reliable supplier, offering on the Romanian market high-performance equipment, produced by world-renowned companies, at the same time strengthening its commitment to customers through continuous evolution and by offering innovative solutions in the field.
Currently, the company has several divisions specialized in: sales of equipment and spare parts, technical assistance, integration of industrial lines with different degrees of automation, clipband production, sales of utensils and accessories.
Article written by Gabriela Dan, Editor-in-Chief Arta Albă
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