Jan 01, 2026
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MasterChef Italia inaugurates 2026 with a green Mystery Box, a liquid drink from Cannavacciuolo and an external test of the forms of Parmigiano Reggiano
The new year opens with new challenges and a special focus on sustainability in the MasterChef Italia kitchen.On Thursday 1 January at 9.15pm on Sky and NOW, judges Bruno Barbieri, Antonino Cannavacciuolo and Giorgio Locatelli invite chef Chiara Pavan to the first Green Mystery Box.Catch the green needle, followed by liquid Cannavacciuolo salad and the first innovation test of foreign Parmigiano Reggiano cheese.possible.
On the MasterClaf Italy Masterclass (One) capture the new year to practice the culture and the most recent proportion.
For the 18 aspiring chefs still competing, on Thursday 1 January 2026 the episodes, always exclusive to Sky and only broadcast now, will begin in the name of the environment and sustainability: the judging trio of Bruno Barbieri, Antonino Cannazziuolo and Giorgio Locatelli once again welcome the station's new chef ChiaraPa. boxes, special Mysteries, which for the first time in the world will focus on ingredients that promote durability and reusability.Chef Pavan, who at his "Venice in the Venetian Lagoon" - with a Michelin star in addition to a green star - continues to believe that there are many ways to protect the planet through cooking (reducing waste, using invasive species to protect those on the verge of extinction or collaborating with small farmers who can provide zero food), asks aspiring chefs to respect the preparation of this dish. Philosophy: You can haveA precious gold pin, a wild card for use in the next tests and a very useful and new green pin for those who have prepared the most "green" dish, who will be entitled to request an additional 10 minutes to complete the preparation in one of the next challenges.
Next, the leader of the test of invention will be Antonino Cannaciulo, who will bring to class one of his most famous and technically complex signature dishes, the liquid salad.
The first outdoor test between Parmigiano Reggiano wheels
Those who make it through the early part of the night unscathed will have access to the first open-air test of this season of MasterChef Italia, which will be held exclusively on Sky Uno from 9.15pm on Thursday 1 January 2026, with two episodes always available on demand and available to watch on Sky Go in the homeland of Parmigiano, one of the most loved, popular and versatile products of Italian cuisine, unique and well-knownof the world. NOW.Reggiano.In fact, the aspiring chefs will go to Rivalta, a village in Lesignano de' Bagni in the province of Parma, where this priceless heritage of Italian gastronomic and oenological culture is located: they will talk to local cheesemakers, hear the history and processes related to this wonderful cheese, but above all they will be divided into two brigades, red and blue.mixers and tasters. Parmigiano lives among the forms of Reggiano.
Members of the Brigade who have overcome their hardest mouth will go out on the balcony, while others will undergo a pressure test in dangerous black aprons.Unfortunately, some of them will have to put it away for good and go home, leaving their path in the kitchen of MasterChef Italy.
Masterchef magazine, recipes and daily challenges at 7:35 p.m
In addition, and this week - every day at 19.35, again on Sky and NOW - the MasterChef magazine continues, a series in which chefs and amateur chefs competing in the Masterclass discuss food topics and create new recipes every time.In the kitchen, the best guest chefs will exchange with Bruno Barbieri, the doyen of the judges of the program, but also the current winner Anna Zhang and his colleague from last year's Masterclass Jack Canevali.
MasterChef Italia, partners and interesting things behind the scenes of the show
Also this year, MasterChef Italia will renew its global commitment to environmental and social issues, promoting good food and environmental health, respecting the environment and not wasting food resources.
Since 2013, MasterChef Italia has collaborated with Last Minute Market to return funds not used during the recording of episodes in favor of "Opera Cardinale Ferrari", a non-profit organization that manages a canteen for people in difficulty in Milan.In addition, Last Minute Market included the "MasterChef Italia Project" as a pilot case to use the "Waste Free" protocol.Yes, which is designed to demonstrate a willingness and commitment to carry out waste reduction activities, with a particular focus on the collection and donation of food surpluses;In addition, it aims to contribute to achieving the objectives of the UN Agenda 2030 and the European Green Deal.The donation activity implemented by MasterChef Italia complies with the requirements set out in the protocol.Additionally, over the years, production has become plastic-free and environment-friendly in all workplaces.approach, all food related consumer products (plates, glasses, cutlery, trays, napkins) are compostable in nature and environmentally sustainable.
By improving the processes of purchasing, disposal and recovery of products and implementing a food waste management system, MasterChef Italia has received the "Food Waste Management System" certificate from Bureau Veritas for the first time in the world.In addition, Bureau Veritas has confirmed the correct application of the "Green Audiovisual" protocol, which confirms the ability to manage environmental sustainability, reduce consumption and environmental impact, reduce transport, properly dispose of waste and generated waste.
Sky Brand Solutions, a division of Sky Media, has teamed up with Endemol Shine Italia to present new episodes of MasterChef Italia: Commercial Vehicles Volkswagen, Hotpoint - Ariston, Regina Escigoni, Duchessa Lee, Aia SP, ACA Minirail San Benedetto, Aka, Mothi, Aqua, Garfalo, Garfalo, Garfalo, Garofalo, Matti Eurovo, Rizzoli Emanuelli, Siggi, Pizzoli, Grantri, Melinda, MDSupermerti, Cromaris, Blueenergie Group, Alice Nero, Abena Spices, Zlieng Ballerini Italia, De Luning, Molino Speedoni, Molino Speedoni, Molino Speedoni, Molino Speedoni, Gottardo Spa, Latteria Soligo, Risvaro San Massimo.
RTL 102.5 is the show's media partner.
The partnership has been extended with Baldini + Castoldi Publishing, which will edit and publish the MasterChef Italia winner's recipe book.
MasterChef Italia is a Sky Original show produced by Endemol Shine Italy.
Isang programa na isinulat ni Luca Busso kasama sina Laura Cristaldi, Daniele Baroni, Davide D'Addato, Emanuele Morelli, Annalisa Failla, Costanza Danelon, Gabriele Lampugnani, Claudia Colombo, kasama sina Francesca Mazzantini, Francesca Valenti, Paola La Rosa, Maria Sole ng.Barbieri, Antonino Cannavacciuolo, Giorgio Locatelli.Director of photography Flavio Toffoli.Scenography Francesco Mari.Director of photographs by Umberto Spinazzola.
MASTERCHEF is based on a format created by Franc Roddam in Association with Ziji Productions.Executive producer Franc Roddam and distributed by the Banijay Group.
In 2017, MasterChef was named the "World's Most Successful Cooking TV Format" by the Guinness Book of World Records: since its reboot in 2005, more than 700 editions have been produced in 70 local versions, with more than 300 million viewers and more than 16,000 episodes broadcast worldwide.
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