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Food Intelligence Studio —

Food Intelligence
for a Changing World.

We design the strategy, the research, the data and the narrative behind food. From territorial intelligence to AI-driven food innovation — we turn complexity into competitive advantage.

Specialising in Mediterranean food heritage, urban & rural food policies, and EU-funded territorial projects.

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Who we are

A furrow is the mark
left by land
that thinks.

7+
Years of experience
30+
Projects delivered
18
Countries involved
500+
Professionals trained
€1M+
EU funds managed

Solfood is a food intelligence studio. We combine strategy, law, data and innovation to guide companies, institutions and territories through every stage of their food journey — from research to market, from idea to impact.

We work where food meets complexity: territorial valorisation, AI-driven food innovation, policy design, market entry, legal certification, data management and narrative strategy. We don't just advise — we design, prototype and deliver.

Our clients range from agri-food companies and international corporations to universities, startups and public institutions. If food is part of your challenge, Solfood is your partner.

Antonio Caso — Founder, Solfood
Antonio Caso Founder & Lead Consultant
The founder

Food historian.
Geographer.
European strategist.

Solfood was founded by Antonio Caso — food historian, development geographer and European project manager with 7+ years of experience at the intersection of Mediterranean food heritage, territorial strategy and EU-funded development.

Author of A tavola con gli Apuli (2019) and A tavola con le Aquile (2024) — two research volumes documenting agrifood heritage across Puglia and Albania. Secretary General of the Fondazione Dieta Mediterranea. His academic work has been presented at CIHEAM MedForum (Montpellier), published on Encyclopedia.pub, and cited in European food policy contexts.

He has designed and implemented 30+ projects across 18 countries, managed over €1M in EU grants, and trained 500+ professionals — building the field intelligence that underpins every Solfood engagement.

Food Heritage Mediterranean Diet EU Project Design Territorial Strategy Food Policy Geographical Indications
LinkedIn → Google Scholar → Work together →
Our belief

The next competitive edge
will come from food intelligence.

In sport, the margin between winning and losing is measured in milliseconds — and increasingly in what athletes eat. In luxury hospitality, the most memorable experience is no longer a view or a thread count, it's a meal that tells a story. In corporate wellness, productivity doesn't start with software — it starts at the table.

Food is no longer just nutrition. It is culture, data, strategy and identity. The organisations that understand this first will move faster, attract better talent, build stronger brands and create deeper loyalty.

Solfood exists to give them that advantage.

What we do

Six areas.
One vision.

Each service can be activated individually or in combination. The real power of Solfood is the integration of strategy, law, data and innovation — a full-stack approach to food.

R&D & Innovation
01

R&D & Innovation

New product development, reinterpretation of traditional recipes, valorisation of ancient ingredients and local biodiversity.

Product concepts · Formulation briefs · Biodiversity research · Innovation roadmaps
Food Law
02

Food Law & Certification

IGP, DOP, STG. Labelling, regulatory compliance, protection of designations of origin and agri-food contracts.

IGP/DOP dossiers · Legal opinions · Contract drafting · Policy briefs
Marketing
03

Marketing & Territorial Branding

Product and territory branding, sensory storytelling, promotional campaigns and narrative labels.

Brand strategy · Narrative labels · Campaign design · Positioning decks
AI & Data
04

AI & Food Data Intelligence

AI-driven food market analysis, consumer sentiment mapping, data management for agri-food supply chains, smart label systems and food innovation scouting.

Market intelligence reports · Sentiment analysis · Data dashboards · Innovation scans
Business Development
05

Business Development

Internationalisation, commercial partnerships, market scouting and access to new international markets.

Market entry strategy · Partner scouting · Business plans · Pitch decks
Training
06

Training & Events

Professional training, courses for operators and companies, design and organisation of food events.

Curriculum design · Workshop delivery · Corporate programmes · Event production

European Project Design — across all services

Every service can be supported by European funding expertise. Access to PSR, PNRR, Leader, Horizon and Creative Europe programmes. Antonio Caso is a certified European project designer with 12+ years of territorial development experience.

EU Funds
European Project Design & Implementation — KA220 / KA210

The following projects were designed, written and — where funded — implemented in partnership with the organisations listed in our partner network. They are the reason those partnerships exist.

INNOWINE
KA220-VET · €400,000 · Università di Foggia (Lead) · IT · AL · GR · ES
Designed the full innovation architecture for sustainable non-alcoholic wine — Smart Label Toolkit, MOOC, Gamified Simulator, Producers' Handbook and territorial pilots in 4 countries.
CLAN MEDITERRANEAN
KA220-VET · €400,000 · CCI Côte d'Azur · FR · IT · GR · AL
Conceived and wrote the Mediterranean Narrative Menu System — a transferable VET model for sustainable gastronomy with 40–60 narrative menus, Micro-MOOCs and a full curriculum.
Breaking Bread!
KA220-VET · €400,000 · Arcadia Coop (Lead) · 6 EU Countries · ROMPAN (RO)
Co-designed the "Sustainable Bakery Operator" European VET curriculum — handbook, Local Bakery Labs model, podcast series and permanent training platform across 6 countries.
NUTS AS ROOTS
KA220-VET · €400,000 · Molise verso il 2000 (Lead) · GAL Molise · IT · Multi-country
Designed the "Nuts Specialist" European professional profile from scratch — research framework, digital game, mentoring model for 24 producers and georeferenced policy recommendations.
PRESS PLAY!
KA220-VET · €400,000 · Europe United (Lead) · IT · Multi-country
Conceived the "Olive Oil Pairing & Innovation Designer" — a new European VET profile and the EVOO Academy Hub, integrating sensory education, biodiversity and digital storytelling.
SilverMED
KA220-ADU · Multi-country EU · €250,000
Designed an adult education programme using Mediterranean food culture as a tool for healthy ageing — community labs, digital platform and intergenerational knowledge exchange model.
GreenGrowth Academy
KA210-VET · Cultum (Lead) · IT · Multi-country
Designed the educational framework connecting wild herb botanical knowledge with green entrepreneurship for VET teachers and students. Led and written by Cultum.
FireSmart
KA220-SCH · Dideas S.L. (Lead) · ES · IT · Pau Costa Foundation
Co-designed the educational and digital architecture for wildfire-risk prevention in schools — STEAM methodologies, community mapping and georeferenced policy recommendations.
EMBRACE & E-Lit Adults
KA220-ADU · €250,000 · KTU Kaunas (Lead) · GR · IT · LT · AT · BG
Contributed as Italian research partner — coordinating data collection, stakeholder engagement and national report drafting on climate attitudes and energy literacy across EU countries.
How we work with you

Three ways to
work with Solfood.

Each engagement combines our three core competencies — R&D & food intelligence, food law & certification, marketing & strategy. You don't hire a consultant. You activate a full team.

01
Market Entry
"We enter the market with you — from research to compliance, to the narrative that sells."
Designed for
Agri-food companies with a strong product and weak international positioning. Targeting Germany, France, UK, USA, the Netherlands or Gulf markets.
R&D & Intelligence
Market analysis, competitor mapping, consumer sentiment, category trends and positioning opportunities in the target market.
Food Law & Compliance
Label review for target market, local regulatory requirements, distributor contracts, consumer data & GDPR compliance.
Brand & Narrative
Product positioning, narrative for international buyers, packaging and label adaptation, pitch deck for trade fairs and distributors.
Duration
5 weeks
Deliverable
25–30 page strategy document · Label review · Pitch deck
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02
Territory
"We turn your territory's food into a strategy — not a village fair."
Designed for
Municipalities, development agencies, food districts and producer consortia with a food heritage that isn't yet competitive or fundable at European level.
R&D & Intelligence
Historical-territorial analysis of typical products, supply chain mapping, IGP/DOP/De.Co. research, European benchmarking.
Food Law & Certification
IGP/DOP/STG or De.Co. certification pathway, disciplinary verification, labelling and denomination consulting, legal protection of food heritage.
Territorial Branding
Brand strategy, institutional and tourism narrative, valorisation plan inspired by models like Limoncello di Sorrento or Prosecco.
Duration
6 weeks
Deliverable
Territorial report · Certification dossier · Brand strategy document
Start a conversation →
03
Intelligence
"We tell you where food is going before it becomes obvious to everyone."
Designed for
Foundations, investment funds, corporate sustainability divisions and consulting firms that need senior food expertise on a specific project or market question.
R&D & Data
Food market intelligence on a specific theme or market, trend analysis, consumer sentiment mapping, key actor mapping, international benchmarking.
Food Policy & Law
European and local regulatory landscape, policy implications of identified trends, consumer data & privacy in food, policy recommendations.
Strategic Narrative
Executive synthesis for decision makers, applicable strategic framework, boardroom-ready presentation of findings.
Duration
4–6 weeks
Deliverable
Intelligence report 30–40 pages · 3-page executive summary · Presentation deck
Start a conversation →
Our method

How we turn
complexity into results.

01

Research & Intelligence

We start by understanding the territory — its products, its regulations, its market dynamics and its data. No strategy without deep knowledge. We combine field research, data analysis, stakeholder mapping and competitive intelligence.

  • Territorial & market analysis
  • Consumer & sentiment data
  • Regulatory landscape mapping
  • Stakeholder & ecosystem scan
02

Strategy & Design

We design the architecture of the solution — whether it's a brand, a curriculum, a market entry plan, a certification path or a data system. Every element is purposeful, coherent and built to scale.

  • Strategic framework design
  • Curriculum & content architecture
  • Brand & narrative system
  • Legal & policy roadmap
03

Prototype & Pilot

We test before we scale. Every strategy, product concept or communication system is validated through real contexts — with real clients, real markets and real feedback — before full deployment.

  • Pilot design & facilitation
  • Toolkit & tool development
  • Stakeholder testing & feedback
  • Iteration & refinement
04

Deliver & Scale

We deliver complete, transferable outputs — strategies, curricula, certified products, data systems, market plans. And we stay. Long-term partnerships, follow-up consulting and project design to sustain and scale what we build.

  • Full delivery & handover
  • Project & partnership design
  • International scaling
  • Long-term partnership
The team

Many expertise.
One shared vision.

Rebecca Stanziano
External Advisor - Marketing specialist

Rebecca Stanziano

International business and development consultant with a focus on food and Asian context and market.

R&DMarketingEU ProjectsTraining
LinkedIn →
Gianmarco
External Advisor — Social Media & Storytelling

Gianmarco Marzo

Social media strategist specializing in food storytelling and digital narrative. Crafts compelling content strategies that amplify food brands and bring territorial stories to life across digital platforms.

Social MediaStorytellingContent
LinkedIn →
"The future of food is not a product.
It is a system — of data,
culture and intelligence."
Solfood Studio — A Food Intelligence Studio
Portfolio

Work that proves
the point.

A selection of consulting mandates, territorial strategies and research projects designed, coordinated and delivered by the Solfood team. More on request.

Food PolicyResearch
2026

Food Policy Research
Global Cities

An ongoing research programme analysing urban food policy across major European cities. The studies examine how Hamburg, Rotterdam and Brussels are reshaping their food systems — from governance frameworks and sustainability targets to cultural diversity and public health priorities. Each report combines policy analysis, data intelligence and Mediterranean food expertise to extract strategic insights for cities, institutions and businesses operating at metropolitan scale.

🌍 Europe · ✍️ Solfood Research · 2026
R&D · Food Policy · AI & Data Intelligence
📄 Hamburg Food Policy Study → 📄 Brussels Food Policy Study → 📄 Rotterdam Food Policy Study →
R&DAgrifood
2026

Really Hempful!
Research & Development Research

Best practices KA220 Erasmus+ project written by Dr. Antonio Caso and coordinated by the Hohenheim University with European Industrial Hemp Association and the CzecHemp consortium. During the project, several training content such as a handbook, a series of podcasts and a scientific state of the art have been developed and the beta-testing of the first European "Hemp specialist" 2-years curriculum has been implemented in Greece and Bulgaria. The project involved partners from Germany, Belgium, Italy, Czech Republic, Lithuania, Bulgaria and Greece

📍 Stuttgart, Germany · ✍️ Dr. Antonio Caso
R&D · Agrifood & Agriculture · Territorial development
📄 Really Hempful! →
Territorial StrategyInstitutional
2026

Comune di Taranto
Mediterranean Games 2026

Strategic consulting and operational toolkit design for the XX Mediterranean Games — the largest multisport event in the Mediterranean, with 26 participating nations. Delivered halal-friendly protocols, plant-based food strategy, intercultural training and a public digital portal for HoReCa operators across Taranto. We developed a tailor-made research on food products branding related to the Taranto area, so becoming the official food products of the Mediterranean Games Taranto 2026

🏛️ Comune di Taranto · FIC Puglia · TA2026 · 26 Nations
Food Strategy · Training Design · Territorial Branding
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📄 I Sapori di Taranto → 📄 I Sapori di Taranto →
R&DFood Law
2023–2025

Albania DOP & IGP
National GI Prospection Study

A three-year confidential field study assessing the potential for Protected Designations of Origin and Geographical Indications across Albania. Seven supply chains were analysed in depth across the entire country — mapping products, producers, territorial identity and legal eligibility within the EU GI framework. One of the most comprehensive food intelligence studies ever conducted on Albanian agri-food heritage.

🌍 Albania · ✍️ Dr. Antonio Caso · 🔒 Reserved
R&D · Food Law & Certification · Territorial Intelligence
Export StrategyOlive Oil
2025

Leading Apulian
Olive Oil Producer

Strategic advisory for an Apulian olive oil producer operating in the United States market. Market positioning analysis, competitive landscape assessment and a go-to-market strategy — helping the company strengthen its value proposition for the American premium food buyer.

🌍 Puglia → United States · 🫒 Confidential
Business Development · Marketing & Branding · Food Strategy
Territorial StrategyGAL
2023

GAL Daunia Rurale 2020
Local Development Strategy 2023–2027

Full mandate for the design and delivery of the Local Development Strategy — territorial analysis, stakeholder consultation, facilitation of working groups and final document drafting. A four-year strategic framework for rural development in the Daunia area of Puglia.

📍 Daunia, Puglia · 🏛️ GAL Daunia Rurale 2020
Territorial Strategy · R&D · Project Design
European Project Design & Implementation — KA220 / KA210

The following projects were designed, written and — where funded — implemented in partnership with the organisations listed in our partner network. They are the reason those partnerships exist.

INNOWINE
KA220-VET · €400,000 · Università di Foggia (Lead) · IT · AL · GR · ES
Designed the full innovation architecture for sustainable non-alcoholic wine — Smart Label Toolkit, MOOC, Gamified Simulator, Producers' Handbook and territorial pilots in 4 countries.
CLAN MEDITERRANEAN
KA220-VET · €400,000 · CCI Côte d'Azur · FR · IT · GR · AL
Conceived and wrote the Mediterranean Narrative Menu System — a transferable VET model for sustainable gastronomy with 40–60 narrative menus, Micro-MOOCs and a full curriculum.
Breaking Bread!
KA220-VET · €400,000 · Arcadia Coop (Lead) · 6 EU Countries · ROMPAN (RO)
Co-designed the "Sustainable Bakery Operator" European VET curriculum — handbook, Local Bakery Labs model, podcast series and permanent training platform across 6 countries.
NUTS AS ROOTS
KA220-VET · €400,000 · Molise verso il 2000 (Lead) · GAL Molise · IT
Designed the "Nuts Specialist" European professional profile — research framework, digital game, mentoring model for 24 producers and georeferenced policy recommendations.
PRESS PLAY!
KA220-VET · €400,000 · Europe United (Lead) · IT · Multi-country
Conceived the "Olive Oil Pairing & Innovation Designer" — new European VET profile and the EVOO Academy Hub, integrating sensory education, biodiversity and digital storytelling.
E-Lit Adults
KA220-ADU · €250,000 · KTU Kaunas (Lead) · GR · IT · LT · AT · BG
Contributed as Italian research partner — coordinating data collection, stakeholder engagement and national report drafting on climate attitudes and energy literacy across EU countries.
GreenGrowth Academy
KA210-VET · Cultum (Lead) · IT · Multi-country
Designed the educational framework connecting wild herb botanical knowledge with green entrepreneurship for VET teachers and students. Led and written by Cultum.
FireSmart
KA220-SCH · €400,000 · Dideas S.L. (Lead) · ES · IT · Pau Costa Foundation
Co-designed the educational and digital architecture for wildfire-risk prevention in schools — STEAM methodologies, community mapping and georeferenced policy recommendations.
EMBRACE & E-Lit Adults
KA220-ADU · €250,000 · KTU Kaunas (Lead) · GR · IT · LT · AT · BG
Contributed as Italian research partner — coordinating data collection, stakeholder engagement and national report drafting on climate attitudes and energy literacy across EU countries.
Publications

Research & Scholarship

Scientific contributions, encyclopaedia entries and international conference presentations — where field research meets academic dissemination.

A tavola con gli Apuli
Research · Food Heritage
A tavola con gli Apuli
An enogastronomical journey through ancient vegetarian Apulian food products — legumes, grains, wild herbs, ancient varieties. A field research volume documenting the living Mediterranean diet as practiced in Puglia.
Buy the book →
A tavola con le Aquile
Research · Cross-border Heritage
A tavola con le Aquile
A research volume on agrifood heritage across Albania — exploring the food cultures, ingredients and culinary traditions that connect the Albanian territories to the broader Mediterranean food system.
Buy the book →
Really Hempful! Handbook
Research · Agriculture
Really Hempful! Handbook
This resource covers various aspects of the hemp industry, including scientific principles, circularity, networking, marketing, entrepreneurship, and funding opportunities.
Read the book →
Public History: teorie, pratiche e prospettive del Metodo CESRAM
Research · Cross-border Heritage
Public History: teorie, pratiche e prospettive del Metodo CESRAM
A research volume on public history and its methodology — exploring the integration between territorial cultures, history, communities and European dimension.
Encyclopaedia entry 2022

Mediterranean Diet — Historical & Cultural Perspectives

Encyclopaedia entry published on Encyclopedia.pub exploring the Mediterranean Diet — its historical roots, cultural identity and contemporary relevance as intangible food heritage.

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Conference presentation 2021

Mediterranean Food Systems & Territorial Identity

Presentation at MedForum 2021 — CIHEAM Mediterranean Forum (Montpellier, July 2021). Contribution on Mediterranean food systems, territorial identity and GI valorisation strategies in the Euro-Mediterranean context.

CIHEAM MedForum 2021 Read the entry →
Research paper 2022

Mediterranean Food Identity & Geographical Indications

Academic research contribution examining Mediterranean food identity, designations of origin and the strategic valorisation of territorial gastronomic heritage within European food law frameworks.

Google Scholar Read the entry →
The ecosystem

Solfood.
Cultum.

Two complementary realities that cover the full spectrum — from private market consulting to non-profit projects and community initiatives.

A structure designed to maximise impact on every front, with complete coherence of values.

Professional Association

Solfood

The commercial hub. Consulting, strategy, certifications and development for companies, institutions and international markets.

Cultum
NGO Partner

Cultum

The non-profit hub. European projects, educational and cultural activities in rural areas, financed by public and EU funds.

Partners & Clients
Università di Foggia Università di Foggia Hohenheim University Hohenheim University Università di Parma Università di Parma Università di Bari Università di Bari Kaunas Technology University Kaunas Technology University Univ. Jaén Univ. Jaén Univ. Aleksander Moisiu Univ. Aleksander Moisiu GAL Daunia Rurale 2020 GAL Daunia Rurale 2020 GAL Meridaunia GAL Meridaunia GAL Molise GAL Molise DarePuglia DarePuglia Comune di Taranto Comune di Taranto Taranto 2026 Taranto 2026 Fondazione Dieta Mediterranea Fondazione Dieta Mediterranea ✦ Pau Costa Foundation Pau Costa Foundation CIJM CIJM My Country Europe My Country Europe ANRD Albania ANRD Albania CELEI CELEI CCI Côte d'Azur CCI Côte d'Azur Innovi Innovi Voxeurop Voxeurop ROMPAN ROMPAN SAFE Food Advocacy SAFE Food Advocacy Ergasia KEK Ergasia KEK Charge Charge Norban Norban Traces & Dreams Traces & Dreams
Contact

Let's design
your next move.

Every great project begins with a clear question. Tell us your challenge — wherever food meets business, culture, law or innovation — and we'll design the right answer together.

Email info@solfoodstudio.cloud
Phone +39 328 931 8282

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