The European Food Information Council - Eufic
WEBwhat we do. We create science-based content to empower and facilitate the adoption of healthier and more sustainable diets and lifestyles among European citizens, with a focus on four main goals: Build food & health science literacy & promote evidence-based decision-making. Facilitate the healthy & sustainable diet shift.
Welcome to EUFIC | Eufic
WEBThe European Food Information Council (EUFIC), is a consumer-oriented non-profit organisation, founded to make the science behind food and health more accessible and easier to understand among the public. Our mission is to produce science-based content to empower and facilitate healthier and more sustainable diets …
Food Production - Eufic
WEBThe industrial revolution, and more recently, modern food technology changed all this. Many people today are far removed from the sources of food they eat on a daily basis. Technological progress in food manufacturing and recent discoveries in nutritional science have resulted in increasingly high food quality standards and enormous food variety.
Eating seasonal and local: EUFIC launches 1st ever Europe-wide ...
WEBMar 23, 2021 · The European Food Information Council (EUFIC) launched today the first-ever Europe-wide fruit and vegetables seasonality interactive map.In the context of the 2021 International Year of Fruits and Vegetables proclaimed by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the new map provides accurate and science-based information to guide consumers in making healthy and more ...
Resources - Eufic
WEBResources. Are you looking for an infographic, recorded webinar presentation, toolkit, and more? In this section, you’ll find a wealth of practical, comprehensive resources for enhancing your understanding of nutrition, food safety, food waste, science literacy, and other food-related topics. Whether you’re a health professional, educator ...
Food safety - Eufic
WEBFood safety is a shared responsibility of everybody involved with food, from governments, food producers, retailers and consumers. All along the food chain, legislation and controls are implemented to minimize the risk of contamination and ensure that the food which reaches the consumer's table is safe. The best way to stay healthy at home ...
Newsroom - Eufic
WEBJun 19, 2024 · Results from EUFIC’s food literacy survey in 7 European countries. In the context of our first long-term goal of building food and health science literacy, we conducted a food literacy survey to find out what consumers understood in this area, and where were their greatest knowledge gaps, so to better tailor our activities to address these gaps.
Organic | Eufic
WEBJan 23, 2019 · Organic refers to the way farmers grow and process agricultural products. Practices vary worldwide; however, organic foods are generally grown without synthetic pesticides, fertilisers or routine use of antibiotics or growth hormones. The organic food production system strives for minimal disruption of the natural equilibrium while ensuring the ...
25 years of EUFIC
WEBIn 2020, we celebrate 25 years of EUFIC. In these 25 years, we have published 107 scientific publications, 59 of which are peer-reviewed. We are proud of having built a thirty-strong team of passionate professionals with a variety of backgrounds, from digital communication, to nutrition, biology and consumer science. 25 years of EUFIC.
How we work - Eufic
WEBHow we work. EUFIC’s work to improve people’s understanding of food and health science focuses on four core pillars: leveraging peer-reviewed science and the resources of authoritative bodies such as the WHO, FAO and European authorities, we provide advice on healthy nutrition and lifestyle, actionable content on food safety and sustainability and educate on how to critically assess food ...
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