Ethnic foods and multicultural tastes: entrepreneurship and work in gastronomy of Brazilian migrants in Italy and Portugal

This article delves into gastronomic entrepreneurship in the food and beverage among Brazilian migrants in Italy and Portugal, shedding light on its significance for social inclusion and the dynamics of ethnic communities. The article explores entrepreneurship as a tool for mobilising individual resources, encompassing cultural, social, and economic capital, to improve migrants' livelihoods. In summary, the gastronomic entrepreneurship of migrants is a tool that generates income and promotes social inclusion, cultural diversity, and the preservation of culinary traditions, thereby contributing to social cohesion and enriching host communities. This study holds significant implications for understanding social and cultural dynamics in contemporary globalised societies, underscoring the importance of gastronomy as a vehicle for integration and cultural expression.