Food design and packaging for the circular economy

Course objectives

The course aims to provide students with the basic knowledge needed to - Evaluate the main elements that characterize the food system and its environmental impact, including the management of the end of life of waste. - Know the basic elements of the circular economy and some relevant case studies. - Learn about the innovative trends in the food and beverage industry. - Know the definition and classification of Food Design and some examples of interaction with research and development in the food industry.

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STEFANIA RUGGERI Lecturers' profile

Program - Frequency - Exams

Course program
Food Design: elements of Food Design. Design in agri-food aerea. History of Food Design. Food Innovation based on design. Food marketing and communication: semiotic and symbolic aspects of food. Food behaviors of consumers. Art and food. Communication and marketing of food products. The project of food-project work: Food as "plastic idea": formal, sensory and perceptive aspects. How to design a novel healtthy food: technological, functional and nutritional aspects. Design examples. Legislative aspects of Healthy Food Design. The culinary experience: food and wine as a cultural heritage of Italian regions. Territoriality of taste. Design of reception and narration of food and territories. Principles of circular economy Food Packaging
Prerequisites
"Basic knowledge of the nutritional value of foods, the meanings of food in the current food context, and concepts related to environmental sustainability."
Books
Cos’è il food design. Dario Mangano. Carocci editore, 2014 Food design in Italia. Progetto e comunicazione del prodotto alimentare Alberto Bassi. Mondadori Electa, 2015. Food Design. La trasversalità del pensiero progettuale nella cultura alimentare Andrea Lupacchini. List Editore, 2014. The Packaging Design book.- Taschen , 2022
Frequency
in accordance with University regulations
Exam mode
The exam consists of the development of a Food Design project, including the creation of a communication plan. During the presentation, the knowledge acquired during the course will be assessed. This exam format allows for the verification of the student's acquisition of the knowledge and skills outlined in the course objectives."
Lesson mode
"The lessons will be conducted in person, using PowerPoint presentations and video materials, and will include practical sessions and hands-on activities."
  • Lesson code10599066
  • Academic year2025/2026
  • CourseManagement of gastronomic sciences for wellbeing
  • CurriculumSingle curriculum
  • Year1st year
  • Semester2nd semester
  • SSDAGR/15
  • CFU6