The Future of Proteins is Coexistence: From Food Wars to Food Innovation
Leggi l’articolo in italiano At the 2026 Annual Assembly of ASSICA – the Italian Meat and Cured Meats Industry Association – held in Rome, industry leaders gathered to discuss “The Future of Pork in an Age of Global Uncertainty.” During the conference, Pietro Paganini highlighted how the pork and cured meats industry is undergoing a […]
A Smarter Prevention Agenda for a Healthier Europe
19 May 2026, 16:30-18:00 Strasbourg – European Parliament Cardiovascular diseases remain the leading cause of death across Europe, posing a major human, social, and economic challenge. This makes prevention not only a public health priority, but also a strategic political responsibility. As the European Parliament shapes the next steps of the EU cardiovascular agenda, together […]
Why Dairy is Becoming a Strategic Infrastructure for European Food Security
We participated in the event “The Sourcing Challenge – Global Milk Base Outlook,” organized by TUTTOFOOD Milan and powered by the European Dairy Association (EDA) and Assolatte. The insightful meeting was the opportunity to discuss why dairy matters beyond dairy. Pietro Paganini’s message is clear: milk should no longer be seen only as a food […]
The Limits of One-Size-Fits-All Approaches: Rethinking Sugar Taxes in Europe
Public debate increasingly identifies sugar as the primary driver of obesity, often leading to simplified policy responses such as sugar taxes to tackle the growing burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Yet, the reality is more complex. The unintended consequences of taxation can be significant, and the real challenge lies not in restriction, but in promoting […]
Animal Proteins and Novel Foods: Why Balance is the Future of Food Innovation
Today, debates around food are often framed in binary terms – animal versus plant-based, traditional versus innovative, natural versus artificial, sustainable versus unsustainable. Yet food systems are inherently complex, and the real challenge is not substitution, but balance. This was the key message addressed during the Onfoods event “Proteins: Always Essential, Now Alternative”, promoted by […]
Lucy Lands in Brussels
8 April 2026, European Parliament After Rome, Lucy landed in Brussels to guide us on a journey across the ages. At the European Parliament, we hosted — in partnership with Carni Sostenibili — the presentation of the book “In Lucy’s Footsteps: An Evolutionary Journey. How Food Made Us Human. The Virtues and Value of Animal […]
Obesità: la Lombardia può diventare modello europeo
Il 26 febbraio Michele Carruba, Presidente del Centro di Studio e Ricerca dell’Obesità (CSRO) dell’Università degli Studi di Milano e Presidente del nostro Comitato Scientifico, è intervenuto in audizione davanti alla III Commissione Sanità della Regione Lombardia, definendo il disegno di legge regionale sull’obesità «un’opportunità concreta e urgente da cogliere» affinché la regione possa rappresentare […]
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 […]
Equilibrio, salute e longevità – Presentazione ufficiale a Roma
Roma, 10 febbraio 2026 Nel centro storico di Roma, presso la Sala Stampa della Camera dei Deputati, abbiamo presentato il libro “Obesità: istruzioni per ribellarsi” (Edizioni Guerini) di Michele Carruba e Pietro Paganini. L’incontro ha riunito esponenti del mondo scientifico, istituzionale e industriale per un dialogo approfondito su obesità, longevità e ricerca dell’equilibrio nella società […]
Obesità e longevità: perché le scorciatoie non funzionano – Presentazione ad Avellino
Avellino, 8 febbraio 2026 Siamo stati ad Avellino e il messaggio che portiamo a casa è chiaro: parlare di obesità e longevità senza considerare la complessità non funziona. In occasione della presentazione del libro “Obesità: istruzioni per ribellarsi” (Edizioni Guerini) di Michele Carruba e Pietro Paganini al Circolo della Stampa, il confronto è andato ben […]