In an era where consumers are increasingly wary of how their food data is used, the EU-funded DRG4FOOD project has delivered a solution: 8 digital food innovations that foster trust alongside technological advancement.
This November, the European Food Information Council (EUFIC) is relaunching its expanded #SwitchToWholeGrains campaign to help Europeans close the fibre gap and make healthier grain choices!
In June 2025, EUFIC carried out the second part of its online Communication Lab on sweeteners: an interactive, three‑hour workshop designed to translate the latest science into clear, practice‑focused messaging recommendations for healthcare professionals.
A new survey conducted by the EUFIC reveals strong support among nutrition professionals in Spain for plant-based dairy alternatives (PBDAs), such as drinks and yoghurts made of legumes (e.g., soy), oats, nuts (e.g., almonds), rice, or coconut, with 88% agreeing that these plant-based alternatives can be part of a healthy diet. In addition, 78% support the inclusion of PBDAs in Spain’s national dietary guidelines. However, opinions varied on whether dietary guidelines should feature only fortified PBDAs or any version.
Um novo inquérito realizado pelo Conselho Europeu de Informação Alimentar (EUFIC) mostra um forte e crescente apoio dos profissionais de nutrição em Portugal às alternativas vegetais aos laticínios, tais como bebidas vegetais e alternativas vegetais ao iogurte, por exemplo, soja, aveia, frutos oleaginosos, arroz ou coco. Com 93% dos profissionais inquiridos a concordar que estas alternativas de base vegetal podem fazer parte de uma dieta saudável. Adicionalmente, 76% apoiam a inclusão de alternativas vegetais aos laticínios nas diretrizes alimentares e recomendações nutricionais nacionais. Dos que apoiam a sua inclusão, 62% são a favor da inclusão apenas das alternativas vegetais aos laticínios fortificados com micronutrientes.