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28 Jun 2024

SAFE’s General Assembly

Share this article On 27th of June, SAFE hosted in Brussels its Annual General Assembly of 2024. It was an opportunity for SAFE’s members to meet in person, share information...

Tags: Brussels, General Assembly, Members

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18 Jun 2024

The Council finally approves the Nature Restoration Law

Share this article The Council of the European Union has achieved a significant milestone by approving the Nature Restoration Law, a key part of the Green Deal, after months of del...

Tags: Council of the European Union, green deal, Nature Restoration Law

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12 Jun 2024

Ultra-processed food kills, says WHO

Share this article As reported by Food Navigator Europe, the World Health Organization (WHO) revealed that 2.7 million people in Europe die annually due to four major commercial pr...

Tags: Deaths, Regulations, UPF

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31 May 2024

EU consumers not eating enough fruits and vegetables

Fruits and vegetables, known for their high nutrient and fiber content, play an important role in a balanced diet and can mitigate the risk of various diseases, including heart con...

Tags: Food Waste, Healthy foods, HFSS

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24 May 2024

Trust in food industry declining

Trust in the food industry is on the decline among consumers. Sustainability concerns are a key factor. As reported by FoodNavigator Europe, a survey conducted by the EIT Food Cons...

Tags: consumers' trust, Food Safety, sustainability

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16 May 2024

Protecting pollinators in the EU

Pesticides are chemicals used to protect plants from harmful organisms and diseases. While they help boost yields, enhance the look, and sometimes the flavour of agricultural produ...

Tags: Advocacy, Pesticides, Pollinators

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13 May 2024

Empowering consumers, EFSA launches the 2024 Safe2Eat Campaign

EFSA, alongside its EU Member State partners, reintroduces a revitalised effort to promote food safety throughout Europe with its 2024 Safe2Eat campaign. This campaign builds upon ...

Tags: Education, EFSA, Food Safety

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02 May 2024

Does tax on “unhealthy” foods lower obesity rates?

As reported in an article by FoodNavigator Europe, obesity has significantly risen over the past forty years to such an extent that the European Union now declares it a “serious ...

Tags: Obesity, Reformulation, Taxation, Unhealthy foods

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22 Apr 2024

High-fat, sugary diets in teens may permanently harm memory

A recent study conducted by researchers at the University of Southern California (USC) explored the effects of a diet high in fats and sugars on memory function in teenagers, highl

Tags: Acetylcholine, Adolescent nutrition, Brain function, High fat and sugar diets

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15 Apr 2024

Crackdown on PFAS, US and France move to protect consumers from forever chemicals

Several states are initiating measures to safeguard their consumers from PFAS, or Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly dubbed ‘forever chemicals’ due to their ...

Tags: Consumers, Food Safety, microplastics, PFAS