In a recent article published on Food Navigator, Oliver Morrison explored Italy’s ongoing struggle between preserving its world-renowned gastronomic heritage and embracing food-tech innovation.

The article highlights a growing tension within the country’s agri-food sector, particularly in light of its government’s proposed ban on synthetic foods, including lab-grown meat, fish, and milk, which stirred controversy and led many to accuse Italy’s leadership to be anti-innovation. Morrison, however, argues that the country remains a key player in technological advancements within the food industry, and explains why in detail.