Press releases
€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.
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.
Protein Pioneers: Leading the Way in Alternative Protein Project
Ahead of World Algae Day (12th October), the EU-Funded project InnoProtein will celebrate the occasion by launching the #ProteinPioneers initiative.
Valencia Hosts Capacity Building Event for Food Loss and Waste Prevention in Cities
CEMAS and EUFIC are proud to co organise a high- impact event titled ‘Capacity Building for Food Loss and Waste Prevention and Reduction in Cities.’ The event, taking place at Edificio Veles e Vents in La Marina de València on October 8, 2024
The Future of Microbiome-Based Biomarkers: Human Microbiome Action announces publication in The Lancet Microbe
The EU-funded Human Microbiome Action consortium conducted a Delphi survey, coordinated by the Pharmabiotic Research Institute (PRI), to establish a consensus on the needs, challenges and limitations in qualifying microbiome-based biomarkers.
Collaboration of European Projects Advances Personalised Solutions for Obesity
BETTER4U harnesses the power of artificial intelligence (AI) models and pilot studies to gain insights into the factors contributing to weight gain. By crafting personalised interventions and employing technology-assisted monitoring tools, the project aims to develop effective strategies for addressing obesity.
Harnessing the power of microbiomes to improve our health: Launch of EU-funded MICROBIOMES4SOY
MICROBIOMES4SOY is an EU-funded Horizon project that uses the soyabean crop as a model system to deepen microbiome understanding and develop ambitious microbiome-based innovations in the food sector.