Mantova awards Gian Paolo Tosoni Prize to three university students

The fifth edition of the “Premio Gian Paolo Tosoni” was awarded to three university students during a ceremony at the Mantua City Hall. The prize, themed “The Agriculture of the Future – Legislation, Tax, Technique and Environment,” recognizes academic excellence in economic, legal, and agricultural disciplines.

Elia Vendemiati took first place with a thesis on cooperation as a resilience strategy for agricultural enterprises, receiving 2,500 euros. Sofia Andrea Bellani placed second for her work on the valorization of food industry by-products, receiving 1,500 euros. Caterina Marton received a merit mention and 500 euros for her research.

The awards were presented by Mantua Mayor Andrea Murari, Vice Mayor Chiara Sortino, and Gianni Allegretti, president of the Tosoni Foundation. The competition included entries from 35 universities across Italy, focusing on technical-scientific innovation and its impact on the national agri-food sector.