Un Mondo senza Vino e Birra: il Nuovo Proibizionismo Travestito da Scienza
Si sta diffondendo l’idea che le bevande alcoliche debbano essere regolamentate come il tabacco. In Europa e nel mondo stanno emergendo proposte per limitarne il consumo, sostenendo che siano tra le principali cause delle malattie non trasmissibili (NCDs), a loro volta responsabili di elevati tassi di mortalità e costi sanitari. Etichette allarmistiche come “nuoce gravemente […]
Mediterranean Diet: A Heritage to Defend
Leggi l’articolo in italiano In recent months, voices have multiplied accusing the Mediterranean Diet of being an exaggeration or even a lie. These are baseless criticisms, aimed at undermining the agri-food economy of Mediterranean countries, with Italy as the main target. It is an ideological and commercial response to the Italian government’s food populism, which […]
EUDR e filiere sostenibili: la nuova frontiera contro la deforestazione
EUDR e filiere sostenibili: la nuova frontiera contro la deforestazione . 12 febbraio 2025 Read the news in English Mercoledì 12 febbraio, abbiamo ospitato 70 giornalisti per un corso di formazione a porte chiuse intitolato “EUDR e filiere sostenibili: la nuova frontiera contro la deforestazione”. L’incontro, moderato dai giornalisti Angelo di Mambro di Euractiv e […]
Why Meat Is Essential In Our Diet
Leggi l’articolo in italiano Pietro Paganini’s latest comment, published in Huffpost, explores the growing debate over the replacement of animal proteins with plant-based alternatives. While this shift is often driven by ideological trends and economic interests, it raises critical concerns about nutrition, health, and the broader social and economic impact of reducing meat consumption. Read […]
Eating Well to Live Better
Leggi l’articolo in italiano FashionLife Magazine published an interview with Pietro Paganini, author of the book “I-Food: How to Escape Food Ideology?”, where he delves into the importance of food education that harmonizes tradition, freedom of choice, and innovation. Key topics discussed include the value of the Mediterranean diet, the risks associated with food standardization, […]
2025: The Dawn of Personalization
Leggi l’articolo in italiano The year 2025 will mark a new technological acceleration. Generative AI and language models will become increasingly integrated into mobile devices, transforming them into hubs for intelligent agents and signaling the end of traditional cell phones. The widespread adoption of IoT devices will enable an unprecedented collection of personal data, ushering […]
EUDR: The Delay for Effective Implementation
Leggi l’articolo in italiano The European Parliament has voted in plenary session to approve the European Commission’s proposal to postpone the application of the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) by one year. The text remains unchanged, reflecting the agreement reached during recent trilogue negotiations. This decision is a welcome one. The additional time demonstrates the […]
Why Nutriscore Misses the Mark
Affari Italiani has published a commentary by Pietro Paganini critiquing Nutriscore as an ineffective and counterproductive tool for addressing obesity and non-communicable diseases. Marketed as a simple, universal solution, Nutriscore fails to consider the individual complexities behind obesity and its broader ethical and social implications. Read the full article in Italian on Affari Italiani or […]
The Mediterranean Diet: A Path to Empowerment and Health
THE MEDITERRANEAN DIET: A PATH TO EMPOWERMENT AND HEALTH Bucharest, 20 November 2024 . At the Italian Embassy in Bucharest, Romania, Pietro Paganini joined a distinguished panel to discuss the value of the Mediterranean Diet as an integrated approach to health and well-being. The event featured the presentation of Science and Mediterranean Flavors with the […]
Crescita del mercato “free from”, oltre 8 miliardi di euro nel 2023
Read the article in English Negli ultimi anni, le etichette sui prodotti alimentari hanno registrato un cambiamento di tendenza: i prodotti con dicitura “con l’aggiunta di” sono diminuiti, lasciando spazio a quelli “senza”. Nel 2023, il mercato dei prodotti “free from” ha superato gli 8 miliardi di euro, con un incremento del 9,7% nelle vendite, […]