14th Anniversary of the Mediterranean Diet as UNESCO Heritage November 14-17 in Portici and Pollica, Italy – November 21-22 in New York In celebration of the Mediterranean Diet’s designation as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage, a major event spanning Italy and the U.S. will unfold. From November 14 to 17, the Italian towns of Portici (NA) and […]
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The Mediterranean Diet Foundation and the University of Barcelona established the Mediterranean Diet Chair: Health, Sustainability, and Culture The Mediterranean Diet Chair: Health, Sustainability, and Culture, recently established by the Mediterranean Diet Foundation and the University of Barcelona, represents a fundamental initiative dedicated to training, dissemination, and knowledge transfer on the invaluable legacy of the […]
The Competence Centre for the Mediterranean Diet (CCDM) was present at the 10th edition of the Mediterranean Diet Fair in Tavira, which took place between 5 and 8 of September. The presence with an institutional stand was, for the CCDM, an opportunity to raise public awareness to this ancient lifestyle that is the Mediterranean Diet. […]
Presentation of the 10 Recommendations from the UNESCO Emblematic Communities of the Mediterranean Diet “A Model of Sustainability and Health for Global Agricultural Policies” anticipating the mission for the International Summit “Mediterranean Diet Feeds the Future – The Global Summit to Unleashing the Power of the Mediterranean Diet and Seeding Change from Roots to Future,” which […]
The Municipality of Pylos-Nestoros, in collaboration with the Catering Association of Messinia and with the support of the Maniatakeion Foundation, the University of Peloponnese and the Professional Association of Koroni, organized a conference on the “Intangible Cultural Heritage of the Mediterranean Diet – from Theory to Practice”. The conference was held on Saturday, July 6, […]
The Fair of the Mediterranean Diet is back in Tavira, from 5th to 8th September. The Importance of the Mediterranean DietThe Mediterranean Diet is a living, dynamic part of our heritage that has been growing inimportance both in Portugal and internationally. Researched by a range of different sciences, itis a legacy of the civilizations that […]
Gastronomy is an integral part of the Mediterranean Diet, a statement supported by the conclusions of the round table entitled “Mediterranean Diet and Culture”, held during the XIV International Mediterranean Diet Conference. This event, organized by the Mediterranean Diet Foundation, took place in Barcelona on March 20 and 21. Mediterranean gastronomy is much more than […]
The SWITCH Project is pleased to announce the launch of its inaugural Project Magazine. 29 June 2024 – The SWITCH Project is proud to announce the launch of the first edition of its Magazine. This comprehensive publication provides an engaging and detailed overview of the progress and achievements made during the first eighteen months of […]
The SWITCH Project, an innovative initiative funded by the European Union under Horizon Europe, has been prominently featured in various educational programs by the Future Food Institute (FFI) and Paideia Campus throughout 2023 and up to June 2024. This engagement has been crucial in refining the project’s action strategies, communication, and dissemination activities. By focusing […]
Ideas Contest TAGUS (Association for the Integrated Development of Inland Ribatejo), through the AO.RI project (Arts and Crafts of Inland Ribatejo) and the municipalities of Abrantes, Constância and Sardoal organised the second edition of the ideas contest: “From Traditional Crafts to Innovation”, with the aim to stimulate innovation through the creative transformation of handicrafts, from […]