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 […]
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? […]
The EU’s Proposed Ban on “Meaty” Names for Plant Based Alternatives: Consumer Protection, or Protectionism?
Leggi l’articolo in italiano A new legislative proposal by the European Commission (‘EC’) aims to reserve terms like ‘bacon’, ‘ribs’, and ‘chicken’ exclusively for animal products, igniting a fierce debate between traditional producers and the booming plant-based industry. Background In recent years, the market for plant-based foods mimicking the look, texture, and names of traditional […]
Lucy arriva a Roma
9 luglio 2025, ore 11:15-12:30 Hotel Nazionale, Sala Cristallo Scrivici per partecipare Dalla savana africana al cuore della Capitale: un viaggio straordinario alle origini dell’umanità. Preparatevi a incontrare Lucy, la nostra più celebre antenata, protagonista di un racconto straordinario che parte da oltre 3 milioni di anni fa… e arriva fino a noi. È lei […]
Animal Proteins, Science, and Identity: Let’s Find Out Together!
Leggi l’articolo in italiano In an era where nutrition is at the center of a heated public debate, often influenced by ideological and polarizing positions, it is essential to return to scientific data to understand the role that certain foods, such as meat, have had, and continue to have, in our evolution and well-being. Hi, […]
UPF: More Ideology Than Scientific Evidence
Leggi l’articolo in italiano In recent years, the debate around ultra-processed foods (UPF) has made headlines across Western media, especially in the English-speaking world. Studies, opinions, and recommendations have multiplied. Yet one unresolved issue remains: do we truly know what we mean when we talk about UPFs? The concept has become a powerful symbol in […]
Sostituire l’olio di palma? Non è una scelta sostenibile
Read the article in English Due studi scientifici smontano i falsi miti: sostituire l’olio di palma aumenta l’impatto ambientale. Nel dibattito sul rapporto tra alimentazione e ambiente, uno degli argomenti più discussi riguarda l’impatto degli oli vegetali. In particolare, l’olio di palma continua a essere oggetto di critiche infondate, spesso accusato di essere tra i […]
Palm Oil and Biodiversity: a possible alliance
Leggi l’articolo in italiano Every May 22, the International Day for Biological Diversity is celebrated – a global call to rethink our relationship with nature. This year’s theme, Harmony with Nature and Sustainable Development, urges us to move beyond outdated paradigms: must development and the environment always be in conflict? Or can we envision a […]
Palm oil and the planet: how Guatemala cultivates biodiversity through agroecological solutions
Leggi l’articolo in italiano Every April 22, the world observes International Mother Earth Day, a moment to reflect on the relationship between humanity and nature. Achieving global sustainability requires balancing economic development, social well-being, and environmental conservation. At Grepalma, we fully embrace this vision. That is why we actively promote practices that foster harmony with […]
From Forests to the Table: A Balance to Protect
Leggi l’articolo in italiano Today, we celebrate the International Day of Forests, established by the United Nations General Assembly. This is an opportunity to reflect on the strategic importance of forests and the urgent need to protect their biodiversity while ensuring economic development and the well-being of the communities that depend on them. Our approach […]