We aim to live a healthy life and it has become a hot topic of debate in the media and society to describe what healthy living is. Healthy living is having the opportunity, capability and motivation ...

Food choice refers to how people decide on what to buy and eat. A complex set of factors that vary from person to person and depend on culture, heritage and up-bringing all influence food choice. We ...

Food can become contaminated at any point of the food chain having serious or even fatal consequences for your health. Proper food handling practices can significantly reduce the risk of foodborne ...

The media is an important source of information for the public. From university research findings to scientific journals and conferences, the media directly impacts the decisions of consumers ...

The European Food Information Council (EUFIC), is a consumer-oriented non-profit organisation, founded to make the science behind food and health more accessible and easier to understand among the ...

Contaminants are substances that have not been intentionally added to food or feed and may pose a risk to animal and human health. These substances can be microbiological or chemical and can enter the ...

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.

Il bilancio energetico viene stabilito quando l'energia che otteniamo dal cibo e dalle bevande è uguale a quella utilizzata dal nostro corpo. L'energia è un elemento vitale del corpo per la crescita, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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Discover how you can make a positive impact on the environment and save on costs by evaluating your food waste habits! EUFIC's new food waste quiz is designed to help you evaluate your food waste ...