M4SF Cluster at the Second Forum on Fermented Foods

The Second Forum on Fermented Foods (2FFF) took place in Málaga, Spain, from February 5th-7th, 2025. This international conference brought together leading researchers to discuss the biodiversity, sustainability, and health benefits of fermented foods. Hosted by the COST Action PIMENTO CA20128 project, the event covered a wide range of essential topics, including: The Microbes4SustainableFoods (M4SF) […]

Press Release: Microbes4SustainableFoods Cluster Secures €45M+ in EU Funding to Drive Innovation in Sustainable Food and Health

Brussels, February 5th, 2025 – As the global appetite for sustainable food options continues to grow, microbiome-based innovations such as fermented foods are emerging as a powerful tool for improving human health and protecting the environment. Leading the charge in Europe is the Microbes4SustainableFoods (M4SF) Cluster, a collaboration of EU-funded projects driving cutting-edge research on fermented foods […]

Microbiomes4Soy joins the FOOD 2030 Online Platform 

The Microbiomes4Soy project is now part of the FOOD 2030 Project Collaboration Network and featured on the FOOD 2030 Online Platform, a hub for transformative projects working toward sustainable food systems.  Why is this important?  The FOOD 2030 Network plays a critical role in accelerating innovation and collaboration across the food system. By being part […]

Microbiomes4Soy Joins the Legume Hub Community!

The Legume Hub  – Europe’s knowledge platform for legumes – is a platform dedicated to sharing knowledge and successful practices across value chains, from plant breeding, on-farm activities, through to processing and consumption. All research project teams that support the development and use of legume crops are welcome to use the Legume Hub as communication […]

Microbiomes4Soy Stakeholder Workshop

On March 22, 2024, the University of Bologna (UNIBO) hosted a successful online workshop, bringing together 13 key stakeholders from the Microbiomes4Soy consortium alongside external partners. The event saw participation from leading experts across academia and industry, with attendees from Austria, Italy, Serbia, and the USA. The workshop kicked off with introductions, followed by an […]

Field experiments at UNIBO investigate agronomic management practices for soya bean cultivation

As part of the Microbiomes4Soyproject, field experiments conducted at the University of Bologna (UNIBO) are evaluating the impact of different agronomic management practices on soya bean cultivation. Three distinct management systems—conservation, conventional, and organic—were tested. To capture the diversity of soya bean traits, five different varieties were chosen for the experiments and organised into four […]

Microbiomes4Soy Visioning Workshop: Transition pathways for a sustainable food system

On October 23, 2024, the Microbiomes4Soy project hosted an online workshop, bringing together a dynamic group of stakeholders to spark dialogue and action around sustainable food production and human health. This initial workshop marked a key step in developing transition pathways for a healthier planet, focusing on advancing microbiome-based knowledge and solutions within the soya […]

Joining the Microbes4SustainableFoods (M4SF) Cluster

Microbiomes4Soy proudly participates in Microbes4SustainableFoods (M4SF), a collaborative cluster of EU-funded projects working toward healthier food systems and sustainable agriculture. Together, the M4SF members focus on the role of microbiomes throughout food value chains, supporting human and environmental well-being.  In October 2024, Microbiomes4Soy joined the cluster as an associated member to further the cluster’s mission to advance […]

2nd Forum on Fermented Foods 2025

The COST Action PIMENTO project is organising the “Second Forum on Fermented Foods” which will take place in Málaga (Spain), between 5th-7th February 2025 at the School of Medicine, University of Málaga. After the success of the First Forum on Fermented Foods in 2023, a Second Forum on FF will be organized to share the knowledge on […]

Meet the Experts Behind the Microbiomes4Soy Project!

The SciFoodHealth YouTube channel features a 4-part video series featuring engaging insights from the from the perspective of the experts, scientists and researchers at the forefront of the Microbiomes4Soy project. Listen as our experts share innovative applications, from harnessing microbiomes to enhance soybean resilience and nutritional quality, to developing soya-based diets and aquafeeds that support […]