The kickoff of AQUASERV took place in recent weeks: it is a European project, launched in April 2024 and lasting for five years, bringing together scientists from different fields to boost research and innovation in sectors such as aquaculture and marine biotechnology, thus helping the EU progress towards a sustainable blue economy.

Crocus sativus L (saffron crocus) is a traditional cultivation in certain Mediterranean countries (Greece, Spain, Italy), Morocco and of vital importance for Iran, India and Afghanistan agricultural sectors.

It was in 2009 when the English economist Pippa Malmgren coined the neologism "shrinkflation" to describe a widespread commercial strategy where the quantity and quality of products are reduced while keeping the price stable, if not increasing it.

In Italy, the agri-food sector represents excellence in terms of quality, safety, innovation, sustainability, biodiversity, respect for tradition, and connection with the territory and cultural heritage.

The deadline for submitting applications, originally set for 12:00 PM on April 15th, has been extended to 12:00 PM on Friday, April 19th.

A significant development for the European research infrastructure METROFOOD-RI: recently, METROFOOD-FED.BE was launched. It’s a project funded for three years by BELSPO (Belgian Science Policy Office) for the implementation of METROFOOD-RI at the Belgian federal level.