Blended Meat and Meat Analogues
This week, the Institute of Food Technologists conference (FIRST) was held virtually and it was the opportunity to advance knowledge, network, business, and push the future of food forward.
Agriculture, Food and Global Value Chains: Issues, Methods and Challenges
Last week I participated at the 10th AIEAA Conference titled "Agriculture, Food and Global Value Chains: Issues, Methods and Challenges".
Insects as feed for poultry
Insect proteins used in feed production could represent a good solution for environmental and ethical problems related to the food system. A recent paper of our team investigated consumer perception towards the use of insects as feed for duck meat.
Summer school on Insects as Feed and Food
The University of Pisa is organizing a virtual Summer School on Insects as Feed and Food to be held next 12 - 16 July 2021. The Summer School aims to increase awareness and competencies about insects as feed and food learning the basic principle and form the students to design future sustainable pathways in the sector.
Willingness to Include Whole Grain Pasta in Their Diet
College students’ lifestyle and eating habits strongly affect their health. Among many healthy eating behaviors, including whole grain food in the diet is known as providing health benefits such as maintaining a steady blood sugar, lower cholesterol, and in general the well-being.
About Me
I’m currently an Assistant Professor at the Department of Food and Drug at the University of Parma (Italy) and lecturer in consumer behavior.
My studies lie at the nexus of psychology, sensory analysis, and experimental economics to better inform policy-makers, private companies, and the general public on eating behavior.