International Pasta Organisation

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17,6 million tons of pastaproduced in the world in 2025

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IPO PROMOTES PASTA AROUND THE WORLD THROUGH 2 BIG EVENTS

WORLD PASTA DAY 25:
THE SILVER ANNIVERSARY FOR THE WORLD’S BEST-LOVED FOOD

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PASTA,
THE DELICIOUS FOOD THAT SAVES MONEY

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IPO HELPS YOU TO DISCOVER PASTA, ITS HEALTHFULNESS AND ALL THE RECIPES TO ENJOY IT

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From Carbophobia to Conscious Energy: Sports Nutrition and Athletes Are Revaluing Carbohydrates

Fifty years after the Montréal 1976 Olympic Games, pasta remains one of the symbolic foods in the relationship between nutrition and sports performance. That period marked a cultural turning point: after years … Continue reading “From Carbophobia to Conscious Energy: Sports Nutrition and Athletes Are Revaluing Carbohydrates”

Gluten: what it really is and why it shouldn’t be feared

Gluten is one of the most discussed ingredients in contemporary nutrition, often misrepresented in public discourse. Understanding its biochemical role and the actual evidence around it is a useful starting … Continue reading “Gluten: what it really is and why it shouldn’t be feared”

Dough Kneading in Pasta Making: A Strategic Phase in the Production Process

Kneading is a fundamental technical stage in the production of both dry and fresh pasta, following the mixing of durum wheat semolina and water. During this crucial step, the dough … Continue reading “Dough Kneading in Pasta Making: A Strategic Phase in the Production Process”

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8 Jul

Pasta is global because it adapts without losing its identity.

Across markets and food cultures, it changes through local ingredients, habits and recipes, while remaining immediately recognisable.

#Pasta #FoodCulture #InternationalPastaOrganisation

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Avatar IPO @int_pasta_org ·

19 Jun

Training, recovery, match day, everyday meals. Pasta keeps showing up wherever sport meets real life 🍝
A familiar source of energy, shared across cultures and loved by athletes all over the world.

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Avatar IPO @int_pasta_org ·

15 May

Some dishes just have a way of gathering people 🍝
Pasta has been doing that for generations, at the table where most of the real conversations happen.

Happy International Day of Families. 🫶

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International Pasta Organisation

3 days ago

Every country has its own way of bringing pasta to the table 🍝The shape may change, the ingredients may change, the recipes may change. Sometimes it is a Sunday meal, sometimes a quick dinner, a family memory or a new habit in everyday cooking.This ability to adapt to different tables is what makes pasta so familiar in many parts of the world. It can meet local traditions, regional ingredients and different ways of eating, while still remaining recognisable.Wherever it is prepared, pasta carries something of the place that welcomes it 🌍What does pasta look like on your table? 👇 ... See MoreSee Less

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International Pasta Organisation

3 weeks ago

Pasta has always had a place where sport meets everyday life 🍝 It appears in pre-match meals, recovery routines, family tables and the food memories of athletes from different countries and disciplines. From football to tennis, from endurance sports to daily training, it remains one of the most familiar ways to bring carbohydrates into a balanced diet. For those who practise sport, carbohydrates play an important role in supporting energy and replenishing the body after exercise. Pasta does this in a simple, accessible way, fitting into meals that can be adapted to different habits, cultures and lifestyles. A plate of pasta can speak many languages, and sport is one of them 🏋️ ... See MoreSee Less

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International Pasta Organisation

2 months ago

Risoni may look like rice, but they’re 100% pasta 🍝This unique format is designed to absorb liquids gradually, creating a naturally creamy texture while keeping its structure. Small in size, but highly functional, it adapts perfectly to a variety of preparations.Their shape is no accident: slow liquid absorption builds a naturally creamy texture while the structure holds, which is why they work so well across such different preparations. ... See MoreSee Less

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