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COLTA will generate knowledge that redefines the role of collective catering, situating it within a broader socio-political and cultural landscape. By offering a nuanced analysis of the Italian collective catering sector, the project provides valuable insights for scholars, policymakers, and industry professionals. It documents innovative practices, compiling a repertoire of emerging models that are reshaping collective food services.

Through the mapping of key trends and communication strategies, COLTA identifies the narratives and rhetorical tools driving transformation in the sector. This research supports policy and business decisions by offering strategic recommendations for more inclusive, participatory, and sustainable catering models. Ultimately, COLTA aims to shape future design approaches, establishing concrete guidelines to reimagine canteens as dynamic, community-centered spaces.

With its multidisciplinary approach and focus on social impact, COLTA aims to transform collective catering into a key site of innovation, inclusion, and sustainability.