Daniele Bartocci is a distinguished journalist and award-winning food manager, recognized for his expertise in gastronomy and sports. For years, he has been involved in various aspects of the agri-food business development, working with the company Tre Valli Cooperlat. Over time, he has played a key role as a judge on the Italian talent show King of Pizza, created by the Nazionale Italiana Pizzaioli, where he has helped identify top talents in the world of pizza-making. His contributions to the industry have earned him widespread recognition, making him a sought-after guest at events, television, and radio programs, where he shares his insights on the intersection between gastronomy and sports.
Born in 1989 in Jesi, a city renowned for its sports champions—including former Italy national football coach Roberto Mancini and fencing legends Elisa Di Francisca and Valentina Vezzali – Bartocci is one of the most awarded young professionals of his generation in Italy, having received numerous prestigious accolades across the fields of food, communication, sports, and journalism. His achievements include the prestigious Food & Travel Italia Awards 2022 and the Le Fonti Awards 2023, where he was honored as Food Manager of the Year at the Milan Stock Exchange (Innovation & Leadership). In 2024, he received the 5 Stelle d’Oro della Cucina Italiana, further solidifying his reputation in the culinary sector. His excellence was also recognized in 2023 when he was named among the 100 Italian Excellencies at Montecitorio (Italian Chamber of Deputies, Rome), alongside sports legends such as Gigi Buffon.
Additionally, Bartocci was awarded as one of the Top 30 Millennial Talents in Italy by the Académie de France in Rome in both 2019 and 2020, where he was personally honored by former Minister for Sport and Youth Policies, Vincenzo Spadafora. In 2024, he was also recognized as Best Young Journalist (in addition to Renato Cesarini Award) at the Andrea Fortunato Award, held at the Hall of Honor of CONI, in the presence of CONI President Giovanni Malagò, for his outstanding achievements in journalism. His career continues to flourish as he remains dedicated to promoting excellence in journalism, food management, and sports communication.
