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Ultra-Processed Foods: Consumer perspectives and innovative solutions

Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are a pressing issue in public discourse—from health concerns to policy discussions—but what do EU consumers really think? 

€80M EU-funded Projects Launch Unprecedented Collaboration to Address the Obesity Crisis in Europe

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 OBEClust: the European Cluster of Obesity Research Projects. 

Microbes4SustainableFoods Cluster Secures €45M+ in EU Funding to Drive Innovation in Sustainable Food and Health

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 food system microbiomes and welcomes MICROBIOMES4SOY and MICROBE to strengthen its mission. 

Simplifying food labels with EUFIC’s interactive tool

¿Cómo comer ‘de súper’ en el trabajo de forma saludable?

Whole grain switch challenge urges people to improve their health – and the planet’s at the same time

Driving Sustainability in Food Retail: EIT Food SUCCESS Launched Toolkits to Empower Retailers and Consumers

The EU-funded EIT Food SUCCESS project launched two key outputs — a Retailer Toolkit and a Consumer Toolkit — during the final online symposium on 26 November 2024.

EUFIC launches #SwitchToWholeGrains campaign to challenge consumers to switch to a healthier diet

The European Food Information Council (EUFIC) is launching its Switch to Whole Grains campaign with the support of the Whole Grain Initiative. The science-backed campaign takes place throughout the whole month of November, encouraging consumers to switch to whole grains as part of their daily diet.

Zero Hidden Hunger EU Policy Lab to engage European policy makers in combatting micronutrient deficiencies in at-risk populations in Europe

The Zero Hidden Hunger EU project marks World Food Day (16th October) with the launch of a new Policy Lab, led by the European Public Health Alliance (EPHA).

What’s in your fridge? EUFIC launches interactive tool to decode food labels

EUFIC launches its interactive food labelling resource,  making it easier for consumers to understand nutrition labels and to make healthier choices while grocery shopping.