Following the successful 2-step Communication Labs on Sweeteners (2024-2025), EUFIC hosted the Communication Lab #1 on Emulsifiers on 25 November 2025 to address EU’s food system’s current ...

In The Elgar Companion to Consumer Behaviour and the Sustainable Development Goals. Cheltenham, UK: Edward Elgar Publishing. (pp. 191–204).

Nowadays there is a mass of information and advice available from different sources about nutrition and health, and interested individuals can find details about the nutrients (e.g. carbohydrates, fat ...

Sprinkled on top of your morning porridge, a tasty crunch to your salads, or a quick and delicious on-the-go snack: adding more nuts and seeds not only brings extra flavour and texture to your meals ...

This part of our Facts on Fats review explains in more detail the different functions that dietary fats have in the human body, it covers dietary recommendations on fats from (inter)national ...

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 ...

However, the behaviours that can cause these diseases are common and changing them may mean changing long standing habits. Many people are involved in supporting and encouraging changes in the ...

Regular exercise has been consistently shown to benefit both body and mind, as well as reducing the risk of several diseases. It’s beneficial for our health in different ways, and most national ...

The contribution of physical activity to good health and quality of life has been known for centuries. The ancient philosopher Plato noted: “Lack of activity destroys the good condition of every human ...

At present, conclusive evidence eludes us as to the origins of cooking. Some researchers believe that cooking was invented over 2.3 million years ago, whilst others argue it is a more recent concept, ...

The best before and use by date labels are the most widely used types of date labelling on food in Europe. This article explains the difference between these types of date label and which food ...

A balanced diet is not only about eating the right kinds of foods but also about consuming them in the right amounts. Larger portions may encourage over consumption, which, in turn, may lead to weight ...