The activities of the Good Snack Project are officially underway! After signing the Operating Agreement last June, Città della Scienza formed a dedicated Working Group, coordinated by Gianfranco Nappi, with the support of the Foundation’s Communication Department and experts in the field.
The first meetings led to the establishment of the Working Table, which saw the active participation of Confesercenti, scientific institutes and representatives of major university departments, including Medicine, Agriculture, Architecture and Design of the Federico II University, as well as research organizations such as CNR-ISA, IPCB and theZooprophylactic Institute.
A project with clear rules and strong membership
One of the pivotal elements is the establishment of a Code of Self-Regulation, which sets out nutritional, cultivation and natural processing guidelines for all participants.
Between October and November 2024, an Expression of Interest called together the best producers and processors in Campania: the response was enthusiastic, with more than 20 primary producers and 4 processors ready to contribute to the project.
A successful official debut
On November 15, 2024, the Project was presented in the prestigious setting of the“3 Days for School” event at Città della Scienza. The event was attended by participating producers and processors, as well as the Vice President of Fondazione IDIS, Dr. Giuseppina Tommasielli. On this occasion, the study for the Logo of “La Buona Merenda” was also unveiled, which received unanimous approval.
Next steps: from schools to local distribution
After the presentation, the Working Group continued to develop content for the Città della Scienza website and information campaign. Meanwhile, together with Confesercenti, goals for the coming months were defined:
By January 2025: launch of the first information and educational activities for schools in Cava de’ Tirreni.
By March 2025: selection of the new snacks through tasting panels.
By April 2025: official presentation of the new snacks to schools and the local distribution network.
With “The Good Snack,” the future of healthy and sustainable food starts here! Stay updated to find out what’s coming next.