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Landmark paper calls for the need to develop the world’s microbiome biobanking infrastructure
A landmark paper, based on research conducted in the context of the EU-funded project Microbiome Support, highlights the need for a world microbiome biobanking infrastructure.
Sustainability at the cutting edge: EIT Food-funded FutureKitchen showcases algae plant with negative emissions in latest VR video
The FutureKitchen video series ‘infotains’ (entertain + informs) about food tech.
EU project YPACK develops innovative biodegradable food packaging extending food shelf life
Plastic pollution and disposal of single use plastic packaging is a huge sustainability issue in need of innovative solutions: latest results from the EU-funded project YPACK show that an innovative formulation of active ingredients could allow this biodegradable food packaging to prolong the shelf life of foods and therefore reduce food waste.
Plant-based protein alternatives pave the way for sustainable food patterns
The EU-funded PROTEIN2FOOD project, will present today their final results in the wider context of Europe’s protein transition at the conference: “Food for the future: Accelerating the protein transition”.
Seeing images of vegetables can boost children’s intake – new eBooks launched to encourage children to eat their greens
A variety of new resources, based on the evidence that children who are exposed to pictures of vegetables are more likely to eat them, have been launched as part of the See & Eat project.
NanoPack’s Active Food Packaging Shows Impressive Results in Extending Food Shelf Life
The EU-funded project will reveal results proving NanoPack’s novel film’s ability to extend the shelf life of bread, cherries and yellow cheese, at the AIPIA Conference in Amsterdam.
EUFIC to Join Project Repository Journal (PRj) Editorial Board to Raise Visibility of EU-Funded Project Results
EUFIC joined the Project Repository Journal (PRj) editorial board, which will disseminate the results of EU projects. What to expect from this collaboration?
EUFIC to host 1st ever communication symposium on food-based dietary guidelines at this year’s FENS European Nutrition Conference
EUFIC will host the first ever symposium on the role of effective communication on food-based dietary guidelines (FBDGs) this Wednesday, 16 October, at the 13th European Nutrition Conference, organized by the Federation of European Nutrition Societies (FENS) in Dublin, Ireland
Virtual Reality to Connect People with New Food Technology
“I can see science in real action!” says a Cambridge university student, “You can do extraordinary things with already existing technology.” adds another.
New food trends come to life this weekend at the Leuven Food Fashion Festival
How are new dietary trends like veganism shaping our food habits? These are some of the questions behind new food trends showcased at the Food Fashion Festival.