When curiosity ferments

When curiosity ferments

a cancellato UNIFORM project that investigates how different people and communities think beyond their disciplines to open new cultural perspectives.

RICCARDO ASTOLFI

WRITTEN BY MARTA FRANCESCHINI

PHOTOGRAPHED BY FEDERICA COCCIRO

“My wife, who has a degree in food history and culture, explained to me that tradition is not static. Look at tortellini Bolognese: a hundred years from now, they could be made in a completely different way. There are theories that say that Italian cuisine is actually the cuisine of emigrants to America who then came back: we think the world is here, and instead the world is everywhere.”

“I like to share. Often in the food industry - perhaps also because of a capitalist attitude - there is a certain jealousy about one's discoveries, but I don't see it that way. I am lucky to have a stable job, so I can afford to experiment without the anxiety of having to sell what I produce. Today, there is nothing secret, you go on the Internet and you find everything, so sharing and dialogue help grow the industry and the people in it.”

"Obsessions never arise directly from the drawing board. And anyway I don't know if I want to pursue them to the end, I prefer to stay in my own dimension, not thinking too much about the consequences. I like to explore, discover new places, but then I don't necessarily want to live there."

"From a scientific point of view, it is interesting to see how tradition advances. Every year a wheat field changes, and the seeds evolve, regardless of whether it uses GMOs or traditional methods. In any case, evolution does not stop."

Riccardo Astolfi is passionate about food innovation, always seeking new boundaries between taste and sustainability. With a vision that embraces plant-based and fermentation, he creates experiences that challenge the concept of beverage, eliminating alcohol to restore complexity and naturalness. Founder of visionary projects such as Makè Hot Sauce and Canning Natural, Riccardo is a pioneer who transforms simple ingredients into story-rich creations, combining nature and research in every drop.

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