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13 hours ago
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- Business Wire
Barilla: New Research Shows Eating Pasta Can Lift Your Mood
PARMA, Italy--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Recent research conducted in Italy by Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, with support from Barilla Group, has explored the psychological and emotional effects of pasta consumption. The research team led by Professor Francesco Pagnini, a clinical psychologist with previous academic affiliations at Harvard University, investigates the relationship between pasta consumption and emotional well-being. The findings, published in the journal Food Science & Nutrition, suggest that pasta consumption is associated with increased happiness, reduced stress, and improved quality of life. The study titled "Pasta, what a feeling! A multi-method study on the relationship between pasta consumption and happiness" used an observational design to examine the unique emotional and psychological effect of pasta. Unlike other foods, the study, with a focus on the Italian market, revealed that pasta seems to boost happiness and reduce stress, particularly when enjoyed in social settings like family dinners or gatherings with friends. The first part of the research involved a sample of 1,532 Italian participants. Data were collected through surveys and reveal that 41% of respondents associate pasta with family, while 21% link it to positive emotions,10% to the pleasure of eating pasta, and 7% to comfort and relaxation. "Our research indicates that the simple act of sharing a pasta meal can create lasting emotional connections and provide comfort like no other," comments Professor Pagnini -'According to this study, no other carbohydrate-based food such as rice, bread, pizza, or other nutritional options is able to trigger such an increase in happiness as pasta when consumed with others. The data suggest that the combination of pasta and social interaction significantly boosts happiness levels." 'This study reaffirms how pasta's delightful taste and nourishing qualities can bring a sense of happiness to everyday life.' says Valeria Rapetti, R&D Global Nutrition and Wellbeing Director of Barilla Group. 'This study beautifully captures how pasta brings people together, creating moments of happiness.' The study underscores the importance of considering the psychological and social dimensions of food consumption, especially pasta, shown by this key data: Pasta is a regular choice for 44% of participants, who enjoy it 2-3 times a week, and nearly 23,9% make it a daily habit. Pasta is linked to feelings of satiety (34%), satisfaction (29%), happiness (10%). Emotional associations include family (41%), positive emotions (21%), and comfort (7%).
Yahoo
03-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Barilla Ranks as the First Food Company in the World for Reputation in the 2025 Global RepTrak® 100
PARMA, Italy, April 03, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Barilla Group is proud to announce its rise in the Global RepTrak® 100 rankings, emerging as the leading company in the food sector two years running. The company has secured the 25th position worldwide, moving up four spots compared to 2024, where it held the 29th position. This result, achieved thanks to the efforts of the Group's people worldwide, reflects its continued focus on the quality of its products and services, inclusion, innovation, and willingness to bring people together through good food. With a presence in over 100 countries and 30 production sites (15 in Italy and 15 abroad), Barilla Group produces more than 2 million tons of products each year. Since 2010, it has reformulated nearly 500 products to improve their nutritional profile, reducing fats, saturated fats, salt, and sugar, or increasing fiber content. Aligned with its commitment to fostering inclusivity, in France the company has achieved a 100% score on the Professional Gender Equality Index1 this year, an index designed as a practical tool to advance pay equality within companies. Similarly, in Germany, the company received the German Equal Pay Award in 20242 from the Federal Minister for Equal Opportunities, highlighting its efforts in implementing equal pay. With the aim of offering people good food, Barilla strives to innovate with a €1 billion investment plan announced in 2023 and over the following 5 years, will strengthen production capacity, enhance operational efficiency, and advance research and development. This includes a new R&D hub in Parma: a 20,000 m2 facility designed to foster collaboration, generate ideas and research new methods for innovative agriculture. The investment also supports manufacturing renovations worldwide, upgrades in packaging and production lines across various locations, energy efficiency solutions, and renewable energy self-production installations. Finally, the relationship with Barilla's supply chain is crucial especially considering today's challenges, such as the quality and quantity of raw materials, coupled with the need to increasingly support sustainable consumption behaviors. Barilla therefore supported a program to nurture the long-standing relationship with farmers. This is known as "Accademia del Basilico", launched in January 2025: a comprehensive training program designed to empower farmers and teach techniques and practices for sustainable basil cultivation. For more information about the Global RepTrak® report: 1 2 BMFSFJ - Lisa Paus verleiht German Equal Pay Award View source version on Contacts Elena Botturi: +31642472860 Sign in to access your portfolio
