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 ...

Obesity is a multifactorial, chronic, relapsing, non-communicable disease marked by an abnormal and/or excessive accumulation of body fat that presents a risk to health. It is well established that ...

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

Overweight and obesity both describe conditions of excessive body fat that presents a risk to health. 2 Excessive fat deposits increase our risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease, certain cancers, and ...

Brussels, 15 October 2024 - Today, EUFIC launches its interactive food labelling resource, making it easier for consumers to understand nutrition labels and to make healthier choices while grocery ...

When are fruit and vegetables in season across Europe? EUFIC has created a pioneering tool for you to explore and follow a more sustainable diet. On the map you will see Europe’s six climatic regions.

Food processing is any method used to turn fresh foods into food products. This can involve one or a combination of the following: washing, chopping, pasteurising, freezing, fermenting, packaging and ...

What are the latest developments? Science and technology are used to develop new ways of producing, processing or packaging food, to make it safer, healthier, more nutritious or tastier. Innovation in ...

Laura joined EUFIC in 2002 as Scientific Advisor, and has since contributed to the growth of the organisation fulfilling different functions throughout the years. She leads the organisation since ...

The World Health Organization defines health as "a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity." Health conditions, like illnesses, ...

El Consejo Europeo de Información sobre la Alimentación (EUFIC) es una organización sin ánimo de lucro orientada al consumidor, fundada para brindar información científica sobre la alimentación y la ...