On 2 July, the European Commission launched a new strategy to make Europe the most attractive place in the world for life sciences by 2030. Life sciences – the study of living systems, from cells to ecosystems – are fundamental to our health, our environment and our economy. They drive innovation in medicine, food and […]
A look at food-related policies across Europe
EU-backed study reveals gaps in European dietary policy implementation that could affect efforts to tackle health inequalities. Researchers supported by the EU-funded CoDiet project recently conducted a study on different policies implemented to improve diets in Estonia, Spain, Italy, Portugal, Slovenia and Finland. The study analysed the extent to which the implementation of food-related policies […]
The vision fon the agriculture and food is presented in Spain
Yesterday, 20 February, the Commissioner for Agriculture and Food, Christophe Hansen, will be in Madrid to attend a series of events and bilateral meetings with national authorities and representatives of the agricultural sector. In the afternoon, Commissioner Hansen will take part in an event at the Spanish Ministry of Agriculture in Madrid, where he will […]
Commission presents its roadmap for a thriving EU farming and agri-food sector
Yesterday, the Commission is presenting its Vision for Agriculture and Food, an ambitious roadmap on the future of farming and food in Europe. This roadmap sets the stage for an attractive, competitive, resilient, future-oriented and fair agri-food system for current and future generations of farmers and agri-food operators. Simplifying further our policies and increasing the uptake […]
Forging a circular path from organic distillery residues to high-value meat alternatives
The EU-funded BionovFOOD project is proposing novel approaches to converting grape marc and other biorefinery by-products into protein-rich ingredients for the creation of new food products. As the world’s population steadily increases, so does the need for new, sustainable food sources. Unfortunately, today’s food production systems are plagued by inefficiencies, resulting in rising by-product loss […]
Transforming Europe’s food systems
The EU-funded FutureFoodS project recently launched its first transnational call titled ‘Transforming Food Systems – reshaping food system interactions, fostering food innovations and empowering sustainable food choices’. The joint call is part of the project’s efforts to make Europe’s food production and consumption more resilient and sustainable. Around the world, hunger and poor nutrition are […]
Biorefinery advances waste treatment in Zaragoza
In October 2024, the EU-funded CIRCULAR BIOCARBON project inaugurated its flagship biorefinery in Zaragoza. The biorefinery will be used to transform sewage sludge and the organic fraction of urban solid waste, such as food residues and garden waste, into high added value products such as biopolymers, biofertilisers and green graphene. Biodegradable waste is a key […]
Leading the way to less food waste
Smart packaging and biodegradable films: these are two of the many solutions in the SISTERS project aimed at reducing food waste in Europe. When it started in 2021, the EU-funded SISTERS project joined the fight to reduce food waste in the European Union, where more than 59 million tonnes of food waste is generated every […]
Is it in our DNA to be vegetarian? CORDIS answers
The dietary choice to go vegetarian may be influenced by genes. Whether it’s for health, moral or religious reasons, Europeans are shifting away from traditional meat to plant-based alternatives. For many, that means adopting a vegetarian diet. But it’s easier for some than others. Science may now know why we choose the food we put […]