In 2005, Autogrill launched a project, in collaboration with Unioncamere and Autostrade per l'Italia and under the auspices of the agriculture and forestry ministry, to focus attention on the main Italian food festivals by promoting sales of local products.

Events and initiatives
The company Autogrill S.p.A. was merged into the company World Duty Free S.r.l. effective as from November 1st, 2023 .
At the same time, the company World Duty Free S.r.l. was transformed into a joint-stock company with the name World Duty Free S.p.A..