Launched in December 2022, DRG4FOOD is an EU-funded project dedicated to building trust in data-driven food systems through €1.9 million in funding, strategic frameworks, and the Digital ...

Food allergens are substances in food that trigger an immune system response in some individuals, leading to allergic reactions. These allergens are almost always proteins naturally found in food.

Navigating the world of nutrition can feel like trying to find your way through a maze of myths and misconceptions. In particular - January is a month where people dive into the latest diet trends or ...

A recent large study from the UK found that different types of milk were associated with different mental health outcomes: drinking semi-skimmed milk was associated with a 12% lower risk of depression ...

Obesity is a complex, multifactorial disease, defined as abnormal or excessive accumulation of fat that poses a health risk.1It has been recognised as a major public health concern and a significant ...

Fibre plays an essential role in maintaining our overall health and well-being. Yet, most of us do not eat the recommended amount. Which fibre-rich foods can we incorporate in our diet to help us get ...

Despite science's key role in our lives, the uncontrolled spread of misinformation, disinformation, and pseudo-science threatens citizens' ability to make informed choices. A 2022 Eurobarometer survey ...

Algae come in many different shapes and sizes – but while most of us would only recognise a few species, many more are becoming increasingly important organisms for our future. Especially microalgae ...

Wine is a popular alcoholic beverage with consumption reaching to almost fifteen litres per person just last year. However, for some it may not be all sunshine and rainbows, complaining later from ...

Food labels help us understand what’s in packaged foods. By law, the label must include nutritional information providing the energy content in kilojoules (kJ) and kilocalories (kcal), fats, saturated ...

Microalgae have great potential to be used as ingredients in innovative and sustainable food and animal feed products. Microalgae are beneficial as a food source because in addition to having a high ...

In 2050, the world will have 10 billion mouths to feed. At the same time, we will be facing the greatest environmental, climate, and health challenges in human history. 1 How will we feed the future ...