Barilla and Art: a decades long story
The relationship between Barilla and Art was born in the last century thanks to Pietro Barilla’s particular vocation towards culture. Even if he never defined himself as a collector, we coul... Read more
Pasta consumption during the lockdown
The market dynamics of the agricultural commodities can mostly be analyzed using – among the several available tools – the relationship between the available quantities (supply)... Read more
That’s an innovative whole durum grain pasta
In recent years, research in the food industry has focused on the development of technological processes aimed at the creation of functional products with beneficial effects on human health.... Read more
Fresh pasta and fresh filled pasta products are only apparently simple foods, because they contain only flour, eggs, water (and some other ingredients in filling, of course). Read more
Shaping a sustainable future in harmony with nature
The Swabian Alb in the southwest of Germany is a region of rugged charm. The people who live here are deeply rooted in the land and its traditions. Swabian cuisine, with its simple but delic... Read more
Boom of Italian pasta lovers in US, China and Sub-Saharan Africa
Fifteen years ago 9,3 million tons of pasta was produced, in 2014 the production reached 14,5 million (+56%). Furthermore, the number of countries that produce over 1.000 tons a year have risen from 27 to 47 (+74%). Finally, 52 countries use at least 1 kg of pasta per-capita a year (compared to 29 countries 15 years ago, +79%). (more…)