Happy World Food Day! Video with DonauSoja and AIT partners
On this World Food Day 2025, we’re proud to share the new video from the Austrian Research Promotion Agency in collaboration with the MICROBIOMES4SOY project. Featured in the video:🌱 Sustainable, non-GM soya cultivation with improved environmental performance🧫 The role of R&I projects for sustainable soya production in Europe🐟 The LegumeHub Europe´s knowledge platform for legumes🙋♀️ […]
Can beneficial microbes enhance soya bean growth and drought resilience?
Insights from the MICROBIOMES4SOY lysimeter trial During the summer of 2025, researchers at the University of Bologna’s experimental farm conducted a lysimeter* trial as part of the MICROBIOMES4SOY project. The aim was to explore how microbial co-inoculation could improve soya bean growth, yield, and tolerance to drought stress. *A lysimeter is a device used to […]
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 […]
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 […]
