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Rigoni di Asiago is an Italian family-owned organic food producer founded in 1923 and headquartered in Asiago, Italy. The company operates a diversified portfolio of 100% organic and no-added-sugar food products organized under four primary sub-brands: Fiordifrutta (organic fruit jams, celebrating 30 years in 2025), Nocciolata (hazelnut-cocoa spreads in Originale and dairy-free La Dark variants), Natù (95% fruit no-added-sugar spreads and nut/seed butters launched January 2025), and Mielbio (organic monoflora and millefiori honey). Supporting categories include Tantifrutti fruit juices, Dolcedì organic sweetener, sugar-free granolas and porridge, and Cioccolato BIO chocolate. The company employs 101-250 people, led by CEO Andrea Rigoni and CFO Giacomo Cera, and received €18.1M in institutional funding from Fondo Italiano d'Investimento in 2012.

The company's revenue model centers on direct-to-consumer e-commerce unit-priced product sales supplemented by Italian retail and supermarket distribution, with packaging innovations spanning compostable single-dose formats and MAXI bulk formats. Distribution is hybrid: the company-owned rigonidiasiago.com storefront offers free shipping above €79, free 14-day returns, payments via credit card/PayPal/Satispay, and toll-free support (800.851.451), while physical retail feeds additional volume to health-conscious consumers prioritizing clean-label, simple-ingredient, and organic-certified products. The BIOllini loyalty program converts purchases into accumulated benefits, and an editorial Magazine (News and Ricette sections) drives top-of-funnel engagement through recipes and brand storytelling.

Technologically, Rigoni di Asiago's core competency is organic food production under traditional recipes with minimal ingredient lists — for example, Fiordifrutta jams are described as using only three ingredients. The company is also participating in the Nutri3D R&D consortium with ENEA (Italian National Agency for New Technologies, Energy and Sustainable Economic Development) and EltHub, developing sustainable foods using plant cells, fruit residues, and 3D printing technology, including lab-grown snack bars and 'honey pearls.' The firm competes in the global fruit spreads market, which is projected to grow from USD 5.8 billion in 2024 to USD 8.3 billion by 2034 at a 3.6% CAGR.

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Rigoni di Asiago is a family-owned Italian organic food producer founded in 1923, selling jams, spreads, honey, cereals, juices, and chocolate under the Fiordifrutta, Nocciolata, Natù, and Mielbio brands via its e-commerce platform and Italian retail channels to health-conscious consumers.

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Operating
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101–250
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HeadquartersAsiago, Italy
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Asiago
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Italy
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Europe
Markets served

Serves global market

Offices1 record

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City, Country, Type, Description, Source

Keyword5 values
organic food products, fruit jams spreads, hazelnut cocoa spread, organic honey, no added sugar
Industry2 codes
1Refrigerated Dips & Spreads (Cream Cheese, Hummus, Salsa, Guacamole)
CodeCRADACAGPrimaryYes
2Foods for Special Dietary Needs Manufacturing (Gluten-Free, Allergen-Free, Low-FODMAP, Low-Sodium)
CodeAFAKAJADPrimaryNo
NAICS code2 codes
  • Fruit and Vegetable Preserving and Specialty Food Manufacturing3114
  • Sugar and Confectionery Product Manufacturing3113
SIC code3 codes
  • Canned, Fruits, Veg, Preserves, Jams & Jellies2033
  • Canned, Frozen & Preservd Fruit, Veg & Food Specialties2030
  • Sugar & Confectionery Products2060
Product category
Organic Packaged Foods
Social media profiles2 records
GTM motion1 record

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Type, Description, Source

Revenue model1 record
1Organic Food Product Sales
TypeOne Time License
Description

Rigoni di Asiago generates revenue through direct sales of organic food products including jams (Fiordifrutta), hazelnut spreads (Nocciolata), honey (Mielbio), fruit juices, cereals, chocolate, and sweeteners. Sales occur through their e-commerce platform and retail distribution.

rigonidiasiago.com
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Distribution channels2 records

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Cost components5 values
Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D
Pricing details1 tier
1Standard e-commerce pricing with free shipping threshold
ModelUnit PricingBilling cadencePay-as-you-go
Notes

Products priced per unit with free shipping for orders exceeding €79. Premium positioning with organic certification.

rigonidiasiago.com
GTM typeB2C
B2C
Offering typeHardware or Manufacturing
Hardware or Manufacturing
Brand1 of 4 records shown
1Fiordifrutta
Description

100% fruit jam brand, celebrating 30 years in 2025.

rigonidiasiago.com
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Core offering1 text field

Rigoni di Asiago manufactures and markets 100% organic food products including fruit jams (Fiordifrutta), hazelnut-cocoa spreads (Nocciolata), no-added-sugar spreads and nut butters (Natù), organic honey (Mielbio), cereals, fruit juices, organic chocolate, and sweeteners. Products are sold directly to consumers via the company's e-commerce site and through Italian retail and supermarket channels, with complementary R&D activity in lab-grown sustainable foods via the Nutri3D project.

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Functional benefit
Problem solved
Product overview1 text field

Rigoni di Asiago is a family-owned organic food company founded in 1923, producing a diversified portfolio of 100% organic food products. The core offering centers on Fiordifrutta (organic jams celebrating 30 years), Nocciolata (hazelnut-cocoa spreads), and the newly launched Natù line (95% fruit, no-added-sugar spreads). Supporting categories include Mielbio organic honey, cereals (granolas and porridge), fruit juices (Tantifrutti), organic chocolate, and sweeteners (Dolcedì). The company also participates in the Nutri3D innovation project exploring 3D food printing technology. Products are distributed through both retail (supermarkets) and direct-to-consumer e-commerce channels.

Product and service2 records
1Fiordifrutta Organic Jams
CategoryOrganic fruit jams
Description

Flagship 100% fruit organic jam brand from Rigoni di Asiago, marketed to health-conscious consumers seeking clean-label fruit preserves.

2Nocciolata Hazelnut and Cocoa Spread
Scale indicator4 records

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Type, Value, Description, Source

Partnership2 partners
Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2025-12-15
Description

ENEA (Italian National Agency for New Technologies, Energy and Sustainable Economic Development) leads the Nutri3D project focused on developing sustainable foods using plant cells and fruit residues through 3D printing technology. Rigoni di Asiago participates as a family-owned organic food company partner contributing industry expertise and product development capabilities.

Strategic tierCoreTypeTechnology or IntegrationAnnounced on2025-12-15
Description

EltHub is an Italian private technology firm collaborating on the Nutri3D project to develop lab-grown snacks using 3D printing technology with plant cells and fruit residues. Rigoni di Asiago works with EltHub as part of the consortium to bring innovative food technology to market.

Recent move3 records

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Expansion highlight5 records

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Peers10 records
1Hero
TypeDirect peer
Description

Swiss heritage jam and fruit spread manufacturer (founded 1886) with strong European retail presence in jams, preserves, and baby food. Directly comparable to Rigoni as a multi-generational fruit spreads specialist competing in the same product category with overlapping organic and conventional positioning.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

French family-owned food group that owns Bonne Maman, a leading premium jam brand competing head-to-head with Fiordifrutta in the European preserves category. Comparable as a family-controlled multi-category food manufacturer with strong jam/spread franchises and broader portfolio breadth.

TypeDirect peer
Description

French premium jam brand specializing in 100% fruit, no-added-sugar preserves, directly competing with Rigoni's Fiordifrutta and Natù lines. Highly comparable as a European organic/clean-label jam specialist with similar ingredient philosophy and premium positioning.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Italian multinational confectionery company and maker of Nutella, the dominant hazelnut-cocoa spread globally. Directly competes with Rigoni's Nocciolata brand and represents the scale benchmark and primary competitive threat in the hazelnut spread category.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Italian family-owned fruit processing company producing jams, fruit preparations, and juices with a heritage dating back to 1890. Comparable as an Italian fruit-based product specialist competing in similar categories (jams, fruit juices) and channels (retail and food service).

TypeDirect peer
Description

Italian organic and biodynamic food company producing jams, fruit juices, and vegetable preserves. Directly comparable to Rigoni as an Italian organic CPG specialist with similar product mix, organic certification, and health-conscious consumer positioning.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Italian cooperative and one of Europe's largest producers of jams, fruit juices, and preserved vegetables (Cirio, Valfrutta brands). Comparable as a major Italian fruit-processing player competing across retail and food service channels in overlapping product categories.

8Rigoni di Asiago (self)
TypeOthers
Description

Self-reference excluded from peer ranking.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Organic food brand owned by General Mills specializing in cereals, granola, and fruit-based products. Comparable to Rigoni as an established organic CPG brand with similar clean-label positioning and overlapping categories (granola, fruit spreads).

TypeDirect peer
Description

Family-owned organic and natural frozen/packaged food company. Comparable to Rigoni as a family-controlled organic food brand with similar clean-label philosophy, multi-category portfolio, and DTC plus retail distribution strategy.

Market position
Strengths4 records

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Weaknesses4 records

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Competitive moat3 records

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Key risks5 records

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Key highlights7 records

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Named customers1 record

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Segment2 records

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Ideal customer profile1 record

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Profile, Firmographic size, Sales motion, Sales cycle length, Buying structure, Purchase trigger, Buyer persona, Geography, Industry vertical, Primary use case, Description, Pain points, Evidence proof points, Target buyer

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Feature1 record

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Profiles2 records

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Funding stage, Last funding date, Total funding USD

Funding rounds1 record

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Investors1 record

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Rigoni di Asiago

Organic Packaged Foodsrigonidiasiago.com

Rigoni di Asiago is a family-owned Italian organic food producer founded in 1923, selling jams, spreads, honey, cereals, juices, and chocolate under the Fiordifrutta, Nocciolata, Natù, and Mielbio brands via its e-commerce platform and Italian retail channels to health-conscious consumers.

What Rigoni di Asiago does

Rigoni di Asiago is an Italian family-owned organic food producer founded in 1923 and headquartered in Asiago, Italy. The company operates a diversified portfolio of 100% organic and no-added-sugar food products organized under four primary sub-brands: Fiordifrutta (organic fruit jams, celebrating 30 years in 2025), Nocciolata (hazelnut-cocoa spreads in Originale and dairy-free La Dark variants), Natù (95% fruit no-added-sugar spreads and nut/seed butters launched January 2025), and Mielbio (organic monoflora and millefiori honey). Supporting categories include Tantifrutti fruit juices, Dolcedì organic sweetener, sugar-free granolas and porridge, and Cioccolato BIO chocolate. The company employs 101-250 people, led by CEO Andrea Rigoni and CFO Giacomo Cera, and received €18.1M in institutional funding from Fondo Italiano d'Investimento in 2012.

The company's revenue model centers on direct-to-consumer e-commerce unit-priced product sales supplemented by Italian retail and supermarket distribution, with packaging innovations spanning compostable single-dose formats and MAXI bulk formats. Distribution is hybrid: the company-owned rigonidiasiago.com storefront offers free shipping above €79, free 14-day returns, payments via credit card/PayPal/Satispay, and toll-free support (800.851.451), while physical retail feeds additional volume to health-conscious consumers prioritizing clean-label, simple-ingredient, and organic-certified products. The BIOllini loyalty program converts purchases into accumulated benefits, and an editorial Magazine (News and Ricette sections) drives top-of-funnel engagement through recipes and brand storytelling.

Technologically, Rigoni di Asiago's core competency is organic food production under traditional recipes with minimal ingredient lists — for example, Fiordifrutta jams are described as using only three ingredients. The company is also participating in the Nutri3D R&D consortium with ENEA (Italian National Agency for New Technologies, Energy and Sustainable Economic Development) and EltHub, developing sustainable foods using plant cells, fruit residues, and 3D printing technology, including lab-grown snack bars and 'honey pearls.' The firm competes in the global fruit spreads market, which is projected to grow from USD 5.8 billion in 2024 to USD 8.3 billion by 2034 at a 3.6% CAGR.

Rigoni di Asiago firmographics

Firmographics
Name
Rigoni di Asiago
Legal name
Rigoni di Asiago
Website
https://rigonidiasiago.com
Company type
Private
Founded year
1923
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
101–250 employees
Short description
Rigoni di Asiago is a family-owned Italian organic food producer founded in 1923, selling jams, spreads, honey, cereals, juices, and chocolate under the Fiordifrutta, Nocciolata, Natù, and Mielbio brands via its e-commerce platform and Italian retail channels to health-conscious consumers.
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

Rigoni di Asiago industry classification

Industry
Product category
Organic Packaged Foods
NAICS
Fruit and Vegetable Preserving and Specialty Food Manufacturing (3114), Sugar and Confectionery Product Manufacturing (3113)
SIC
Canned, Fruits, Veg, Preserves, Jams & Jellies (2033), Canned, Frozen & Preservd Fruit, Veg & Food Specialties (2030), Sugar & Confectionery Products (2060)
akta.pro primary industry
Refrigerated Dips & Spreads (Cream Cheese, Hummus, Salsa, Guacamole) (CRADACAG)
akta.pro secondary industry
Foods for Special Dietary Needs Manufacturing (Gluten-Free, Allergen-Free, Low-FODMAP, Low-Sodium) (AFAKAJAD)

Keywords

  • Organic food products
  • Fruit jams spreads
  • Hazelnut cocoa spread
  • Organic honey
  • No added sugar

Where Rigoni di Asiago is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
Asiago
HQ country
Italy
HQ region
Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

Rigoni di Asiago business model

Business model
GTM type
B2C
Offering type
Hardware or Manufacturing
Cost components
Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

  1. Organic Food Product Sales: Rigoni di Asiago generates revenue through direct sales of organic food products including jams (Fiordifrutta), hazelnut spreads (Nocciolata), honey (Mielbio), fruit juices, cereals, chocolate, and sweeteners. Sales occur through their e-commerce platform and retail distribution.

Pricing tiers

ModelBillingPrice
Unit PricingPay-as-you-goStandard e-commerce pricing with free shipping threshold

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Rigoni di Asiago product offering

Product offering

Core offering

Rigoni di Asiago manufactures and markets 100% organic food products including fruit jams (Fiordifrutta), hazelnut-cocoa spreads (Nocciolata), no-added-sugar spreads and nut butters (Natù), organic honey (Mielbio), cereals, fruit juices, organic chocolate, and sweeteners. Products are sold directly to consumers via the company's e-commerce site and through Italian retail and supermarket channels, with complementary R&D activity in lab-grown sustainable foods via the Nutri3D project.

Product overview

Rigoni di Asiago is a family-owned organic food company founded in 1923, producing a diversified portfolio of 100% organic food products. The core offering centers on Fiordifrutta (organic jams celebrating 30 years), Nocciolata (hazelnut-cocoa spreads), and the newly launched Natù line (95% fruit, no-added-sugar spreads). Supporting categories include Mielbio organic honey, cereals (granolas and porridge), fruit juices (Tantifrutti), organic chocolate, and sweeteners (Dolcedì). The company also participates in the Nutri3D innovation project exploring 3D food printing technology. Products are distributed through both retail (supermarkets) and direct-to-consumer e-commerce channels.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

  • Fiordifrutta: 100% fruit jam brand, celebrating 30 years in 2025.
  • Nocciolata
  • Natù
  • Mielbio

Products and services

  • Fiordifrutta Organic Jams Flagship 100% fruit organic jam brand from Rigoni di Asiago, marketed to health-conscious consumers seeking clean-label fruit preserves.
  • Nocciolata Hazelnut and Cocoa Spread

Companies that use Rigoni di Asiago

Customer profile

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Rigoni di Asiago technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API
No
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Rigoni di Asiago partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

  • ENEAcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 December 2025ENEA (Italian National Agency for New Technologies, Energy and Sustainable Economic Development) leads the Nutri3D project focused on developing sustainable foods using plant cells and fruit residues through 3D printing technology. Rigoni di Asiago participates as a family-owned organic food company partner contributing industry expertise and product development capabilities.
  • EltHubcoreTechnology or Integration · 15 December 2025EltHub is an Italian private technology firm collaborating on the Nutri3D project to develop lab-grown snacks using 3D printing technology with plant cells and fruit residues. Rigoni di Asiago works with EltHub as part of the consortium to bring innovative food technology to market.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Rigoni di Asiago competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Direct peers

  • Hero: Swiss heritage jam and fruit spread manufacturer (founded 1886) with strong European retail presence in jams, preserves, and baby food. Directly comparable to Rigoni as a multi-generational fruit spreads specialist competing in the same product category with overlapping organic and conventional positioning.
  • St. Dalfour: French premium jam brand specializing in 100% fruit, no-added-sugar preserves, directly competing with Rigoni's Fiordifrutta and Natù lines. Highly comparable as a European organic/clean-label jam specialist with similar ingredient philosophy and premium positioning.
  • Zuegg: Italian family-owned fruit processing company producing jams, fruit preparations, and juices with a heritage dating back to 1890. Comparable as an Italian fruit-based product specialist competing in similar categories (jams, fruit juices) and channels (retail and food service).
  • Fattoria Scaldasole: Italian organic and biodynamic food company producing jams, fruit juices, and vegetable preserves. Directly comparable to Rigoni as an Italian organic CPG specialist with similar product mix, organic certification, and health-conscious consumer positioning.
  • Cascadian Farm: Organic food brand owned by General Mills specializing in cereals, granola, and fruit-based products. Comparable to Rigoni as an established organic CPG brand with similar clean-label positioning and overlapping categories (granola, fruit spreads).
  • Amy's Kitchen: Family-owned organic and natural frozen/packaged food company. Comparable to Rigoni as a family-controlled organic food brand with similar clean-label philosophy, multi-category portfolio, and DTC plus retail distribution strategy.

Broad incumbents

  • Andros Group: French family-owned food group that owns Bonne Maman, a leading premium jam brand competing head-to-head with Fiordifrutta in the European preserves category. Comparable as a family-controlled multi-category food manufacturer with strong jam/spread franchises and broader portfolio breadth.
  • Ferrero: Italian multinational confectionery company and maker of Nutella, the dominant hazelnut-cocoa spread globally. Directly competes with Rigoni's Nocciolata brand and represents the scale benchmark and primary competitive threat in the hazelnut spread category.
  • Conserve Italia: Italian cooperative and one of Europe's largest producers of jams, fruit juices, and preserved vegetables (Cirio, Valfrutta brands). Comparable as a major Italian fruit-processing player competing across retail and food service channels in overlapping product categories.

Others

  • Rigoni di Asiago (self): Self-reference excluded from peer ranking.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Rigoni di Asiago social profiles

Digital presence

Rigoni di Asiago financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Rigoni di Asiago leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Rigoni di Asiago funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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Rigoni di Asiago M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Rigoni di Asiago

What does Rigoni di Asiago do?

Rigoni di Asiago manufactures and markets 100% organic food products including fruit jams (Fiordifrutta), hazelnut-cocoa spreads (Nocciolata), no-added-sugar spreads and nut butters (Natù), organic honey (Mielbio), cereals, fruit juices, organic chocolate, and sweeteners. Products are sold directly to consumers via the company's e-commerce site and through Italian retail and supermarket channels, with complementary R&D activity in lab-grown sustainable foods via the Nutri3D project.

Is Rigoni di Asiago a public or private company?

Rigoni di Asiago is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.

When was Rigoni di Asiago founded?

Rigoni di Asiago was founded in 1923. It employs 101 to 250 people.

Where is Rigoni di Asiago based?

Rigoni di Asiago is headquartered in Asiago, Italy, in the Europe region.

How does Rigoni di Asiago make money?

One revenue line is on record: organic Food Product Sales.

Who are Rigoni di Asiago's main competitors?

Direct peers on record are Hero, St. Dalfour, Zuegg, Fattoria Scaldasole, Cascadian Farm and Amy's Kitchen. Broad incumbents are Andros Group, Ferrero and Conserve Italia. Rigoni di Asiago (self) is listed as an others.

Does Rigoni di Asiago have an API?

No public API is recorded for Rigoni di Asiago.

What industry is Rigoni di Asiago in?

Rigoni di Asiago's product category is Organic Packaged Foods. Its primary akta.pro industry code is CRADACAG, Refrigerated Dips & Spreads (Cream Cheese, Hummus, Salsa, Guacamole), with a secondary code of AFAKAJAD, Foods for Special Dietary Needs Manufacturing (Gluten-Free, Allergen-Free, Low-FODMAP, Low-Sodium). Its NAICS code is 3114 and its SIC code is 2033.

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Live signals
GreenqueenItalian Scientists Create 3D-Printed Snacks with Plant Cell Culture & Fruit WasteScientists at Italy's national research agency ENEA have developed prototype nutrient-rich snack bars and spheres using 3D-printed plant cell cultures and fruit processing byproducts from partner company Rigoni di Asiago, representing a novel approach to sustainable food production. The NUTRI3D project, supported by CREA and technically executed by Elthub using a custom 3D printer, found that 59% of over 400 surveyed consumers expressed willingness to purchase such innovative foods when linked to health benefits. The researchers highlight the technology's potential applications in space missions and resource-limited settings such as conflict zones, while noting that consumer education remains key to overcoming perception barriers.BusinessLineItaly experiments with 3D-printed snacks made from lab-grown plant cellsItaly's public research agency ENEA, in collaboration with private firms EltHub and Rigoni di Asiago, is developing sustainable 3D-printed snacks using lab-grown plant cells and fruit residues. The Nutri3D project aims to create nutrient-rich pastries and bars that address shrinking arable land and climate change challenges while preserving culinary traditions.ReutersItaly crafts lab-grown snacks with fruit residues, plant cells and a 3D printerScientists in Italy, led by public research agency ENEA, are developing lab-grown snacks using plant cells and fruit residues through a 3D printing process in the Nutri3D project, aiming to create sustainable, nutrient-rich foods amid shrinking arable land and climate change. The project involves Italian private technology firm EltHub and family-owned organic food company Rigoni di Asiago, with prototypes including snack bars and glossy "honey pearls" designed to preserve flavour and nutritional value. An ENEA survey found 59% of respondents willing to try such foods, and the technology could also be useful in resource-scarce settings such as space or conflict zones.The IndependentScientists say printed food and lab-grown snacks could change the way we eatItalian scientists at public research agency ENEA have developed 3D-printed food from lab-grown plant cells and fruit residues under a project called Nutri3D, creating prototypes such as snack bars and 'honey pearls' designed to retain nutritional value while reducing arable land requirements. The initiative, conducted in partnership with Italian firms EltHub and Rigoni di Asiago, aims to combine cellular food technology with recovered food production byproducts, with researchers claiming 59 per cent of survey respondents would be willing to try such foods. The technology is being positioned for resource-scarce environments like space or conflict zones, while a Rome-based plant-based restaurant has already begun offering 3D-printed sliced meat on its menu.The Express TribuneItaly crafts lab-grown snacks with fruit residues, plant cells and a 3D printerItalian public research agency ENEA is developing sustainable 3D-printed snacks using lab-grown plant cells and fruit residues from jam production through its Nutri3D project. The initiative, conducted in partnership with Italian R&D firm EltHub and organic products company Rigoni di Asiago, aims to address shrinking arable land and climate change impacts on food production. An ENEA survey found 59% of respondents are willing to try such foods, and the technology is being tested for potential use in space or conflict zones.Market ScoopFruit Spreads MarketThe global fruit spreads market is projected to grow from USD 5.8 billion in 2024 to USD 8.3 billion by 2034, representing a compound annual growth rate of 3.6%, according to a new market research report. North America leads the market with a 44.1% share valued at USD 2.5 billion in 2024, while berries and grapes dominate fruit preferences at 43.3% and jams hold the largest product type share at 47.4%. Recent developments include Rigoni di Asiago launching a new 95% fruit, no-added-sugar Natù line in January 2025 and Hero Group's acquisition of UK-based plant-based brand Deliciously Ella in September 2024.