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Season's Greetings from Daniele Del Rio, President of the OnFoods Foundation

As the festive season approaches, Daniele Del Rio shares a heartfelt message reflecting on the achievements of this year and the work that still lies ahead, wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

OnFoods: merging scientific research with immersive cinema in 'Sweet End of the World'

The project’s primary goal is to raise awareness about sustainability and food ethics, offering an engaging and thought-provoking experience.

Susanna Bonelli

Communication specialist

The University of Bari has opened applications for the Winter School “From Research to Business: Sustainable Nutrition Models”

Theoretical and practical activities will support students in acquiring the necessary skills to operate effectively in the food sector.

Susanna Bonelli

Communication specialist

Features

Understanding the relationship between metabolic processes and obesity: preventing it with a plant-based diet in the obi-wan-diet research project

A multi-omics approach to tackle obesity at individual level with plant-based diets

Gabriele Scrofani

Science writer

New Publication Explores Food Procurement and Short Food Value Chains: A Systemic Design Approach

This book stems from the PPP-URB project (Public and Private Procurement and Short Food Value Chains in Urban Areas), a cornerstone initiative of the Onfoods PNRR research program, dedicated to reimagining urban food systems.

Giulio Burroni

Communication manager

EventDec 2 - 3, 2024

OnFoods to participate in the 2nd EU Food Safety Forum taking place in Rome on 2–3 December

The event will bring together key stakeholders to collaborate on shaping the future of the EU’s Food Safety Systems.

Susanna Bonelli

Communication specialist

EventNov 20 - 20, 2024

University of Parma and OnFoods at the Italian Creativity Festival in Boston

Professor Daniele del Rio will participate on November 20 in one of the scheduled talks on Climate, Sustainability, and Energy.

Giulio Burroni

Communication manager

How do maternal lifestyle factors influence the microbial composition of human breast milk? A narrative review by UniPv and Spoke 5

This work summarises the current understanding of how maternal lifestyle habits influence HBM microbiota.

Susanna Bonelli

Communication specialist

Interview

Nutrition and Health: From Research to Communities, for a Conscious Food Culture

Professor Annamaria Colao, coordinator of Spoke 5 of the OnFoods project discusses the challenge of transforming scientific knowledge on nutrition into public awareness.

Giulio Burroni

Communication manager

Features

Innovation in Food Sanitization: Plasma Technology

Cold plasma, an ionized gas at low temperatures, offers a sustainable alternative to traditional thermal treatments, with one major benefit: it preserves both nutritional quality and flavor.

Gabriele Scrofani

Science writer

EventNov 4 - 5, 2024

The annual meeting of the Early Career Scientists from Spoke 2 at the University of Bologna

The aim of the meeting is to share the results achieved so far and explore potential developments, as well as strengthen both existing and new collaborations between the research groups.

Susanna Bonelli

Communication specialist

EventOct 18, 2024

Research and Sustainability in Food and Nutraceuticals: Event by the NUTRAFOOD Centre of the University of Pisa on 18 October

On 18 October, the event titled “Ricerca e Sostenibilità in Alimentazione e Nutraceutica” (Research and Sustainability in Food and Nutraceuticals) will take place at Pisa

Susanna Bonelli

Communication specialist

The Evolution of Agricultural Economics Education and Research on Living Labs

The Contributions of the University of Pisa (Spoke 1, OnFoods) to the Anacapri Conference Held Last September.

Susanna Bonelli

Communication specialist

PARCA Project. Spoke 7 launches a challenge for university students from Bologna and Parma with a final prize

Each participant of the three winning teams will be awarded with prepaid cards up to €500 to use in the canteens of the Universities of Bologna and Parma.

Susanna Bonelli

Communication specialist

EventOct 15 - 17, 2024

Intensive School for Advanced Graduate Studies (ISAGS) “Food Law and Agenda 2030”

It will be held at the University of Pavia, sponsored by OnFoods and Nodes, and will include well-known speakers from the CISG Advisory Council.

Susanna Bonelli

Communication specialist

Eco-Anxiety and Food Choices: Challenges for a Sustainable Diet - Lucia Tecuta (University of Bologna)

In the fourth episode of *Food and Policies*, Maria Elide Vanutelli interviews Lucia Tecuta about her research on sustainable food choices and the psychological factors influencing them.

Features

Fermentation: the modern impact of an ancient revolution

Seeking new microorganisms suitable for the fermentation of agro-food byproducts can help in the fight against food waste.

Gabriele Scrofani

Science writer

EventOct 9, 2024

Spoke 6 annual meeting to be held on October 9th at Sapienza University of Rome

A day dedicated to sharing the goals achieved and the next steps in progress. The objective is to share what has been accomplished and strengthen the network among the various entities involved.

Susanna Bonelli

Communication specialist

EventSep 26 - 26, 2024

Responsible Production and Consumption from Field to Table: The University of Pavia at the G7 Agriculture in Syracuse alongside OnFoods

On the occasion of the G7 Agriculture the University of Pavia will play a leading role in a side event.

Food Waste on the Rise in Italian Households: Findings from the 2024 Report by the Waste Watcher Observatory

Compared to last year, Italians are wasting nearly twice as much food. This concerning trend is highlighted by the new 2024 International Waste Watcher Report.

EventOct 4 - 6, 2024

OnFoods at the Rom-E Sustainability Festival from 4th to 6th October

OnFoods is a partner and patron of Rom-E, an event dedicated to sustainability that will take place in the heart of Rome from 4th to 6th October 2024.

Susanna Bonelli

Communication specialist

EventSep 15 - 17, 2024

OnFoods at Capri for the SIDEA Conference, Italian Society of Agricultural Economics

For the occasion, a joint session was organised between Spoke 1 and Spoke 7, coordinated by Matteo Masotti, Patrizia Borsotto, Giampiero Mazzocchi and Matteo Vittuari.

Susanna Bonelli

Communication specialist

OnFoods at the Iufost International Food Technology Congress: extensive research, but also public-private research governance strategies

The 22nd edition of the Iufost Congress, the International Union of Food Science and Technology, concluded yesterday, September 12th, in Rimini

WorkshopSep 19, 2024

Bridging the gap between tradition and innovation: novel food and feed at the UniMi workshop on 19th September

Novel food and feed are the subject of extensive and heated debate. On 19th September, a compelling workshop on the topic will take place at UniMi.

Susanna Bonelli

Communication specialist

EventSep 9, 2024

OnFoods in Rimini for IUFoST 2024, the 22nd World Congress of Food Science and Technology

Research and innovation for sustainable food systems from production to consumption: the Italian challenge. With Daniele Del Rio, Patrizia Riso, Alberto Dolci, and Matteo Vittuari.

Susanna Bonelli

Communication specialist

From the LIMIT study, new evidence of associations between maternal lifestyle factors and inadequate pregnancy weight gain

The research investigates how maternal lifestyle factors, including adherence to the Mediterranean Diet and specific food consumption, influence gestational weight gain.

Susanna Bonelli

Communication specialist

Interview

Personalised Nutrition, Sustainable Dietary Practices, Shared Food Protocols: The Future of Malnutrition Research

An interview with Professor Hellas Cena, Vice-Rector for the Third Mission at the University of Pavia, who coordinates Spoke 6 'Tackling Malnutrition'.

EventNov 20 - 22, 2024

The Role of Origin in Sustainable Localised Food Systems: an International Conference by Origin for Sustainability and the University of Parma

A partnership between the University of Parma and Origin for Sustainability has resulted in an international conference to which all OnFoods partners are invited. At the University of Parma from 20th to 22nd November 2024.

Susanna Bonelli

Communication specialist

Features

What’s behind a consumer product? At De’Longhi, research is the true engine of innovation

Over the years, the De’Longhi Group has developed a multidisciplinary approach to research involving experts from various fields. This allows them to develop complex projects on different areas such as agriculture, food processing and engineering.

Features

The complexity of food environments addressed with participatory methods: the mini-doc from the four-day workshop of Spoke 1.

Spoke 1 organized a four-day workshop on the tools and methods of participatory research dedicated to young researchers.

Giulio Burroni

Communication manager

Perception of Novel Foods and New Food Technologies: The Survey by the Edmund Mach Foundation

Participate in the survey on the perception of novel foods and new food technologies. An initiative of the Edmund Mach Foundation, Spoke 4 OnFoods.

Susanna Bonelli

Communication specialist

Circular economy, innovative processes, and new green technologies to reduce food waste and make the most of by-products

We discuss this with Antonio Moretti, interim director of ISPA, the Institute of Food Production Sciences at CNR, and coordinator of Spoke 2.

University Campuses as Models of Food Environments: The PPP-URB Project towards Sustainable Public Food Procurement

We discussed this with Professor Davide Fassi, the project coordinator at the Politecnico di Milano

Sustainability and social innovation in local areas also rely on local agri-food supply chains

Interview with Prof. Filippo Arfini on sustainable food supply chains, social inclusion, waste reduction, and research impact on policies and citizens.

The University of Naples opens a new cascade funding call to finance innovative research projects on food and nutrition

Evaluation of the mechanisms of action of bioactive compounds in plant-based foods. Dietary patterns, fertility, and longevity. Innovative approaches to creating functional foods.

EventJul 2 - 2, 2024

Genome editing: navigating regulatory challenges and innovations in Agri-Food

The University of Parma, with Onfoods and Food for Future, is meeting to address the challenges and prospects of using new genomic techniques in the agri-food sector.

Interview

Malnutrition in the elderly: a growing health crisis needing a multidisciplinary approach

An interview with Francesca Coperchini researcher of the SENIOR project

Features

Formal and informal actors in the supply chain: all at the same table with the SCIN-GO project, to design more equitable and sustainable food environments.

We talk about it in the article, which also includes a video interview with Marta Corubolo, researcher at the Design Department of the Politecnico di Milano.

Giulio Burroni

Communication manager

Features

Valuable waste: innovation in the fight against food waste

An insight with Giulia Valentini and Arianna Rossetti from Politecnico di Milano

Childhood Obesity is a public health emergency that can be prevented starting from schools: the Lively project for families, children and teachers

An in-depth look at the Lively research project (Spoke 7, University of Pavia)

EventJun 25, 2024

On 25th June, Spoke 4 meets at the University of Milan

This event aims to review the progress of the Work Packages, and thus the research activities of the Spoke.

Susanna Bonelli

Communication specialist

EventJun 27, 2024

Principles of Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and Deep Learning with examples of applications in the context of nutrition

A full day seminar on the 27th June 2024 at the Faculty of Engineering, University of Pavia.

WorkshopJun 25 - 26, 2024

The Annual Spoke 02 Meeting in Piacenza on the 25th and 26th of June

At the Università Cattolica, two days dedicated to reviewing the progress of the Work Packages, and thus, the research activities of the Spoke 02.

Susanna Bonelli

Communication specialist

Policies for Healthy and Sustainable Diets: just published!

A review of International, European, and National documentation published by CREA, as part of the activities of the International Food Policy (INFP) project

Food Systems research takes center stage in Mantova: highlights from the Food&Science Festival

EventMay 16, 2024

Open Day of Agricultural and Food Sciences, University of Milan, at the Sustainable Development Festival

"Cibo e Politiche", the new podcast by Spoke 7's Early Career Scientists.

A multi-voice, open and interdisciplinary dialogue with people who work daily to improve our food systems, focusing on the social and political dimensions of food.

EventMay 22, 2024

The research practice: a chat with PNRR researchers. OnFoods and Spoke 6 at the Sustainable Development Festival

Introducing the public to the research activities of Spoke 6

EventMay 2 - 5, 2024

Naples Hosts the International Agora of the Mediterranean Diet: 3rd to 5th May 2024

At the Historical Complex of Saints Marcellino and Festo

EventMay 15 - 17, 2024

Legal Issues for a Sustainable Agrifood Chain: the FLAN Conference 2024

Ethical legal model of sustainable food system relationships

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