What is the future of sustainable protein? Interviews with the experts in MICROBIOMES4SOY!
During the MICROBIOMES4SOY annual meeting, which took place in Cork, Ireland in June 2025, we captured the insights from our partners working on each topic. We start with Angela Sessitsch from AIT Austrian Institution of Technology, who coordinates the project and introduces its vision. Next, we have Maria Papadopoulou, PhD student from Utrecht University (UU). Maria’s […]
Inside the SOYBIOME Dietary Trials: Exploring how tofu may influence gut health
As part of the MICROBIOMES4SOY project, researchers are investigating how plant-based alternatives to red and processed meat, specifically tofu, can impact human health, especially the gut microbiome. The SOYBIOME dietary trial is a key part of this research, aiming to understand how swapping out meat for a soya-based product affects digestion, inflammation, and overall well-being. […]
New Partner Joins MICROBIOMES4SOY: ULPGC Brings Marine Science Expertise to the Consortium
We’re excited to announce that the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (ULPGC) has officially joined the MICROBIOMES4SOY consortium! Located in the Canary Islands, Spain, ULPGC is a public university with a strong multicontinental focus, connecting Europe, Africa, and Latin America. Internationally recognised for its excellence in marine sciences, ULPGC is deeply committed to […]
8th AMICI Symposium & Austrian Bioinformatics Workshop 2025
Anastasija Jušković, a second-year PhD student at the AIT Austrian Institute of Technology, had the pleasure of representing the MICROBIOMES4SOY project with a poster presentation at the 8th AMICI Symposium & Austrian Bioinformatics Workshop 2025, held in Vienna. The symposium brought together researchers from various disciplines to discuss the latest insights in microbial ecology, planetary […]
MPIPZ Highlights Microbial Scalability at IS-MPMI 2025
At the IS-MPMI Congress 2025 in Cologne (July 13–17), the MPIPZ team presented a poster titled “The Potential of Phosphate-solubilizing Root Commensals: Scalability from Lab to Field?”. This showcased their work within MICROBIOMES4SOY where MPIPZ is responsible for the functional validation of phosphate-solubilizing microbes (PSMs). Key takeaways for MICROBIOMES4SOY : 🔗 IS-MPMI Congress Overview
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) […]