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What kind of food waster are you? Food waste quiz aims to boost citizens’ food management skills
Press releases | 29 September 2023

What kind of food waster are you? Food waste quiz aims to boost citizens’ food management skills

On September 29th, on the occasion of the International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste, convened by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the European Food Information Council (EUFIC) is launching a one-month food waste campaign, together with a new quiz "Evaluate Your Food Waste Practices!" to encourage citizens to take simple steps at home and positively contribute to the larger challenge. Quiz and awareness raising materials are available in English, Spanish, Italian, French and German.

The FOX project announces its Final Conference: “Small-Scale, Big Impact: Innovative Approaches for Local Food Processing”
Press releases | 25 September 2023

The FOX project announces its Final Conference: “Small-Scale, Big Impact: Innovative Approaches for Local Food Processing”

Shortening food supply chains is one of the key aspects to stimulate the uptake of sustainable food systems transformation: what if we could bring food processing closer to farmers in an economically feasible way? FOX – Food Processing in a Box, a Horizon 2020 funded project, is set to host its highly anticipated final conference “Small-Scale, Big Impact: Innovative Approaches for Local Food Processing” on the 26th of September 2023 in Brussels, discussing the environmental and economic advantages of utilizing mobile processing containers in the European fruits and vegetables sector.

New tools to advance personalised nutrition released by EU project Stance4Health
Press releases | 22 June 2023

New tools to advance personalised nutrition released by EU project Stance4Health

Due to unhealthy lifestyles, non-communicable diseases (NCDs) – such as obesity, type 2 diabetes, and heart diseases – are on the rise, representing by far the leading cause of mortality across the EU. To fight this wave, the EU-funded project Stance4Health has worked during the past five years on how personalised nutrition (PN), based on insights from the gut microbiome, can improve human health and well-being.

Early detection of food risks with AI and Big Data
Press releases | 07 June 2023

Early detection of food risks with AI and Big Data

Emerging risks in the food chain are increasingly impacting our daily lives. How can food industry and authorities leverage technologies like AI and Big data in the future to improve both the safety, healthiness and sustainability of our food? The new EU-funded project HOLiFOOD answers this question by using AI and Big Data to develop early warning systems that will protect consumers from food safety risks. It will transform, the risk analysis framework from reactive to proactive, to support the transition to a sustainable and secure food system.

Transforming healthier food for a healthier planet: World Microbiome Day 2023 shines a spotlight on microbiomes for sustainable & healthy diets
Press releases | 29 May 2023

Transforming healthier food for a healthier planet: World Microbiome Day 2023 shines a spotlight on microbiomes for sustainable & healthy diets

To raise awareness of this crucial topic, this year's World Microbiome Day, which takes place once again on June 27th, will focus on celebrating the microbiome's remarkable role in our lives. World Microbiome Day will develop a set of resources that will be available on their website for people to use and carry out a range of activities, including a special online webinar focusing on the importance of diet and the microbiome in terms of health benefits, food production and looking at sustainable food choices and agri-industry systems. 

Microalgae from volcanic hot springs as a promising protein source for the future
Press releases | 05 April 2023

Microalgae from volcanic hot springs as a promising protein source for the future

Researchers from the ProFuture project present the latest findings on extremophile species Galdieria sulphuraria.

Data rights & digital responsibility for the food sector: DRG4Food project promotes new tools on Consumer Rights Day
Press releases | 14 March 2023

Data rights & digital responsibility for the food sector: DRG4Food project promotes new tools on Consumer Rights Day

On the occasion of Consumer Rights Day, the DRG4FOOD project celebrates the digital rights that consumers have, their potential to improve the trustworthiness of the food chain and how they affect the food industry. The project, which began in December 2022, aims to create a data-driven food system that inspires trust throughout the food chain.

Food Additives Campaign: Scientists answer consumer’s common questions this October
Press releases | 04 October 2022

Food Additives Campaign: Scientists answer consumer’s common questions this October

Today, the EU-funded project FoodSafety4EU and the European Food Information Council (EUFIC) launched a social media campaign about food additives, based on an analysis of consumers’ questions and concerns. Although food additives must prove a purpose and undergo strict safety evaluations, they are a source of concern for consumers. Therefore, the campaign features experts in the field who will answer consumers’ most common questions throughout the month of October. The aim: raising general awareness of food additives, why they are used, their safety and labelling in the EU, and empowering consumers to take science-based decisions.

 Food loss and waste: Press conference to join forces on urgent prevention actions
Press releases | 29 September 2022

Food loss and waste: Press conference to join forces on urgent prevention actions

Roughly 1/3 of the food produced in the world for human consumption is lost or wasted. To drive attention to this urgent issue, the World Sustainable Urban Food Centre of València (CEMAS) organised jointly with the Sabri-Ülker Foundation from Turkey and the European Food Information Council (EUFIC), an international press conference on the 27th of September. They were joined by the Turkish Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry to showcase good practices from actions done across Europe and give advice on how to join forces on the way towards reducing food loss and waste. The press-event was opened by a word from Mr Raschad Al-Khafaji, Director of the FAO Liaison Office with the European Union and Belgium.