Obesity has reached epidemic proportions, now affecting more than 1 billion people worldwide. In response to this growing crisis, nine EU-backed projects have joined forces leading to the formation of ...

Recent news stories have reported that people who eat a lot of processed meat, face a higher risk of cognitive decline and dementia. Does this study on cognition and dementia add another reason to ...

As demand for sustainable food grows, microbiome-based innovations like fermented foods support health and the environment. The Microbes4SustainableFoods (M4SF) Cluster leads EU-backed research on ...

Foods with long ingredient lists can fit into a healthy, balanced diet. Focus on nutrients and ingredient to assess a food’s health impact.

Food processing is any method used to turn fresh foods into food products. This can involve one or a combination of the following: washing, chopping, pasteurising, freezing, fermenting, packaging and ...

Gut health and the microbiome are trending topics capturing global attention. Featuring experts, this webinar debunked misinformation, explored the latest science on fermented foods, and equipped ...

Modern processing of seed oils poses no significant health risks. Safety regulations are in place to minimise potentially harmful compounds.

Seed oils are rich in vitamin E, which acts as an antioxidant and helps protect the body from oxidative stress by preventing ...

Laura joined EUFIC in 2002 as Scientific Advisor, and has since contributed to the growth of the organisation fulfilling different functions throughout the years. She leads the organisation since ...

When are fruit and vegetables in season across Europe? EUFIC has created a pioneering tool for you to explore and follow a more sustainable diet. On the map you will see Europe’s six climatic regions.

We aim to live a healthy life and it has become a hot topic of debate in the media and society to describe what healthy living is. Healthy living is having the opportunity, capability and motivation ...