Marco Bianchi
Content specialist in food safety and regulation, with a focus on labels, travel and news from the gluten-free world.
Articles by Marco Bianchi (12)
How to Read Food Labels If You Have Celiac Disease
A practical guide to spotting risky ingredients on labels, the Crossed Grain symbol, and the wording you should always check.
Traveling Gluten-Free: 7 Tips for a Safe Holiday
How to plan a trip in Italy and abroad as a celiac, from useful apps to translation cards and safe bookings.
Gluten-Free Events and Trade Fairs in 2026
The calendar of major trade fairs, markets and information days dedicated to celiac disease and gluten-free living in Italy.
2026 Regulatory Updates: What Changes for Celiacs in Italy
The latest news on reimbursements, food vouchers and regulations for people with celiac disease in Italy, updated for 2026.
The Best Italian Cities for a Gluten-Free Vacation
From Bologna to Milan to Puglia: an overview of the Italian destinations with the highest density of certified venues for celiacs.
How Much Does a Gluten-Free Diet Cost? Costs, AIC Vouchers and Tax Deductions
How much more people on a gluten-free diet spend, how the AIC card and pharmacy vouchers work, and which tax deductions celiacs are entitled to in Italy.
How to Avoid Cross-Contamination at a Restaurant: The Complete Guide to Eating Gluten-Free Safely
How to avoid cross-contamination at a restaurant: the questions to ask staff, the signs of a truly safe venue, and the specific risks at pizzerias, restaurants and bakeries.
Gluten-Free McDonald's in Italy: What a Celiac Can Really Eat
Gluten-free McDonald's in Italy: what the Gluten Free Burger actually guarantees, why the chain isn't AIC certified, and which other products carry a cross-contamination risk.
AIC-Certified Hotels and Resorts for Celiacs: How to Choose a Worry-Free Vacation
AIC-certified hotels and resorts: what the certification really guarantees, the difference between breakfast and full board, and how to plan a gluten-free vacation with no surprises.
Venezia senza glutine: dove mangiare tra cicchetti, pizza e colazione in hotel
Guida a Venezia senza glutine: gelaterie con coni dedicati, pizzerie con cucine separate e uno dei pochi hotel certificati AIC in città per una colazione senza pensieri.
Gluten-Free Venice: Where to Eat Between Cicchetti, Pizza and Hotel Breakfast
A guide to gluten-free Venice: gelaterie with dedicated cones, pizzerias with separate kitchens, and one of the few AIC-certified hotels in the city for a worry-free breakfast.
Gluten-Free Palermo: Pizzerias, Arancini and Gelato in a City Built for Celiacs
A guide to gluten-free Palermo: pizzerias entirely dedicated to gluten-free and AIC-certified, fried food with a dedicated fryer, and a historic gelateria since 1976 with no surcharge on gluten-free flavors.