The first 1,000 days of life refers to the time spanning roughly between conception and 24 months of age, or a child’s second birthday.According to global charity UNICEF, the first 1,000 days could also be termed ‘the brain’s window of opportunity’, since it is when the foundations of optimum health, growth, and neurodevelopment across the

The Farm to Fork strategy (F2F) is a European initiative that is ‘at the heart’ of the European Green Deal, according to the EU. It aims to make food production more sustainable, so that it has either a positive or neutral environmental impact; it aims to prevent the loss of biodiversity; it aims to ensure

A recent investigation has revealed allegations that a food processor, which can’t be named for legal reasons, has been passing off pork sourced from other countries in Europe and countries in South America as British, sometimes up to tens of thousands of tonnes in a week. The processor in question is accused of using traceability

International non-profit the Good Food Institute Europe (GFI Europe) analysed NielsenIQ data, finding sales of plant-based meat grew to €2 billion in 2022 – accounting for 6% of the overall pre-packaged meat market – while other categories, including plant-based seafood and cheese, saw double-digit growth.The countries analysed were Austria, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Poland

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The results suggest an inverse relationship between the caffeine consumption and Erysipelatoclostridium​; a species which research has previously associated​ with adversities such as increased obesity risk, inflammation, and poor blood glucose control.In addition, it was noted that both caffeine and coffee consumption were associated with increased bacterial diversity, as well as the abundance of Faecalibacterium​

EFSA’s assessment on the public health risk related to the presence of nitrosamines in food and found that ten nitrosamines found in food are carcinogenic (can cause cancer) and genotoxic (may damage DNA).EFSA consulted external stakeholders on its draft opinion and the numerous comments received were considered when finalising it.Potential health risks ​EFSA carried out its assessment by evaluating the potential harm caused by nitrosamines

Officially launching in 2018, the future foods programme involves planning and implementing collaborative R&D with food and drink companies, utilising food intervention trials.Explaining what the programme offers to such companies, John Draper, leader of the programme, described: “​If you try to go to EFSA to ask for a claim to be assessed, the first thing you’ll

Plastic pollution is a global concern. Twice as much plastic is produced today compared to just two decades ago, with most ending up in landfill, leaking into the environment, or incinerated, according to the the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).Entrepreneur Rotem Cahanovitc was confronted with this reality – which he describes as a

Plastic pollution, heavy metal contamination, and overfishing are amongst the drivers behind a project working to replace conventional seafood with plant-based alternatives.The ‘Seafood Alg-ternative’ project has a total budget of around €2.8m, close to €2m of which has been sourced from the EU European Maritime and Fisheries Fund.Algae: the perfect ingredient?​Low in fat and rich