Forests As Centers: Governance and Innovation Reshaping Forest Protection
21 March, the International Day of Forests, is not only a moment for reflection – it is a reminder that protecting forests requires moving beyond commitments toward workable, predictable frameworks that align environmental goals with economic realities. The International Day of Forests provides an important opportunity to reflect on the ecological, economic, and social value […]
EUDR: from constraint to opportunity, rethinking competitiveness and global partnerships
Rome, 18 February 2026 We participated in the event “Stop the Clock: Environmental Commitments – Between Regulatory Decisions and Voluntary Corporate Actions”, organized by the Università degli Studi di Padova in collaboration with Etifor | Valuing Nature and Fòrema, as part of the European project EMMA4EU. The insightful meeting brought together academics, companies, and NGOs […]
Food Waste: Real Solutions Lie in Technology and Systems, Not Moralizing
Read the article in Italian Today, Italy celebrates National Food Waste Prevention Day, a crucial moment to reflect on how much value is lost when food does not reach our tables and on the concrete opportunities we have to change course. Food waste is often portrayed as a moral issue. In reality, it is much […]
When meat becomes the new tobacco
Read the article in Italian To ‘save the planet from cows’ and people from obesity and cardiovascular disease, Amsterdam has turned food into the ‘new tobacco,’ banning the advertisement of meat. The result? No health benefits, but less choice, less evidence-based policies, and increasing pressure on traditional food systems and European SMEs. What is happening? […]
From freedom to prohibition: Amsterdam follows the British model
EFA News published a commentary by Pietro Paganini in which he analyzes the ban introduced by the city of Amsterdam on advertising meat and meat products in public spaces, pacing it within the broader European debate on health, sustainability, and freedom of choice. Read the full article on EFA News or read the English translation […]
When Misinformation Shapes Sustainability Narratives
Misinformation is rife in our digital world; sometimes it is harmless, but other times it can have negative consequences for efforts that matter. This is particularly true in the field of food production and sustainable diets. Everybody eats and, as a result, most people have an opinion on food and where it comes from. With […]
IPOC 2025: Palm Oil, Trust and Global Leadership
IPOC 2025, Bali The 21st Indonesian Palm Oil Conference (IPOC), held in Bali, once again proved to be one of the most influential global platforms for the palm oil sector. With 1,700 participants from across the world, the 2025 edition brought together industry leaders, policymakers, and experts to examine how the sector is navigating rapid […]
Making the EUDR Promote Competitiveness and Innovation: Our Call for a Pragmatic Solution
Today, we sent a letter to the European Commission urging a pragmatic and politically realistic approach to the European Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) that promotes trade, competitiveness and innovation. The letter highlights the need for a solution that safeguards sustainability goals while ensuring practical implementation for all actors in the value chain. Download the letter here>>> […]
World Food Day 2025: dai sogni all’azione concreta
WORLD FOOD DAY 2025: DAI SOGNI ALL’AZIONE CONCRETA Educazione, empowerment e innovazione per un presente alimentare equilibrato, sicuro e sostenibile Roma, 16 ottobre 2025 –In occasione del World Food Day, promosso dalla FAO con lo slogan “Hand in Hand for Better Foods and a Better Future”, Competere.eu e il Centro Studi e Ricerche sull’Obesità richiamano […]
Sustainable Meat: Debunking Distorted Narratives with Facts
University of Sassari, 10 October 2025 How many times have we heard that “meat is bad for you” or that “palm oil destroys the planet”? But are we really sure things are that simple? Pietro Paganini spoke at the University of Sassari, as part of the Sustainable Meat course organized by Prof. Giuseppe Pulina. In […]