Barilla has opened applications for the eighth edition of Good Food Makers, its co-development program connecting startups and innovators with real industrial environments inside the company’s operations. The application window runs from May 25 to July 10, 2026, targeting startups and innovative companies prepared to test solutions through a structured, execution-focused program. The program has logged significant traction since its 2019 launch: more than 1,100 startups from over 50 countries have participated, producing 26 pilot projects, with over 20 currently active through solutions developed by program alumni.