Celebrating World Microbiome Day 2025
Each year on June 27th, we celebrate #WorldMicrobiomeDay to spotlight the invisible yet powerful communities of microorganisms, microbiomes, that shape our health, food systems, and environment. This year’s theme, “Microbiome 101: What You Need to Know,” focused on making microbiome science accessible to everyone. From gut health to sustainable agriculture, the goal was to raise […]
MICROBIOMES4SOY Aligns with World Microbiome Partnership
On June 20, 2025, the World Microbiome Partnership (WMP) was officially launched at the Académie Nationale de Médecine in Paris, under the patronage of President Emmanuel Macron. The event marked a strategic opportunity to integrate microbiome research into agri-food systems. The WMP aims to embed microbiome science into public health, agriculture, and environmental strategies globally. […]
Austrian Feed Industry Engages with MICROBIOMES4SOY
During the Austrian Feed Industry Association’s annual meeting on May 20, 2025, LVA presented the MICROBIOMES4SOY project, emphasising its relevance for food and feed applications. The audience, including key stakeholders from the Austrian feed sector, expressed strong interest in future collaboration. LVA, together with Donau Soja, will continue dialogue with the association to explore product […]
MICROBIOMES4SOY Showcased at NFTP Meeting in Prague
On April 5, 2025, the National Food Technology Platform Network (NFTP) convened in Prague, gathering representatives from over 30 European countries under the Food for Life initiative. LVA presented the MICROBIOMES4SOY project to a diverse audience from the food industry and national federations. The session included bilateral discussions and distribution of project materials, fostering interest […]
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 Presented at Forum 2050 Premeeting in Rome
On January 23, 2025, ahead of the Forum 2050 in Rome, a strategic premeeting focused on food innovation and policy trends brought together leading experts and stakeholders. Julian Drausinger from LVA introduced the MICROBIOMES4SOY project, highlighting its objectives, preliminary findings, and potential impact on sustainable food systems. The presentation was well received, with participants expressing […]
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 […]
