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SciFoodHealth @scifoodhealth.bsky.social · 2d

✅ Progress in public health: Italy now legally recognises #obesity as an #NCD.

At #BETTER4U_EU, we support inclusive, evidence-based approaches to obesity as an NCD, especially for underserved communities. 🤝 🩺

🔗 Read more via @EASOobesity: easo.org/italy-approv...

Italy Approves the First Law Recognizing Obesity as a Chronic Disease - EASO

Historic Recognition Until now, obesity—despite being one of the most widespread and impactful health conditions—was often perceived as an “individual problem,” linked mainly to personal choices and r...

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SciFoodHealth @scifoodhealth.bsky.social · 3d

In an era of digital #misinformation, new proteins and supply chain gaps, the #HOLiFOODproject webinar tackles emerging risks & solutions with top EU experts.

📅 Nov 6th at 11am, online

Register now 👇🏼
us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

SciFoodHealth @scifoodhealth.bsky.social · 4d

Can microbes help #soya beans beat drought? 🌱
#MICROBIOMES4SOY is testing microbial inoculants to boost growth, resilience & sustainability.
From soil to the plate, microbes are changing the game. 🦠
🔗 Read about our lysimeter trials: microbiomes4soy.eu/can-benefici...

SciFoodHealth @scifoodhealth.bsky.social · 6d

Explore #MICROBIOMES4SOY through short videos featuring our research partners across Europe.

Discover how microbiomes can transform soya-based food systems for a healthier, more sustainable future 🌱

www.youtube.com/watch?v=ElPp...

Sustainable Plant-Based Protein | MICROBIOMES4SOY Project

YouTube video by SciFoodHealth

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SciFoodHealth @scifoodhealth.bsky.social · 9d

What if the food on your plate contains invisible hazards that current testing methods miss? 🔎

That's the question driving HOLiFOOD's latest scientific publication on sampling and testing for pathogens in food.

Explore #HOLiFOODproject’s paper 👇
holifoodproject.eu/pathogen-det...

Pathogen detection in food: finding the needle in a haystack - HOLiFOOD Project

This publication investigates the sampling and testing for pathogens in food.

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SciFoodHealth @scifoodhealth.bsky.social · 10d

#FOODPathS proudly sponsored #EcotropheliaEurope, supporting the next wave of bright minds transforming creative, eco-friendly ideas into market-ready products. 💡
www.foodpaths.eu/news-item/fo...

FOODPathS Supports Sustainable Innovation at Ecotrophelia Europe - FOODPathS

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SciFoodHealth @scifoodhealth.bsky.social · 11d

A must-read for policymakers & managers from the #Foodpaths project!

Our new study reveals the key to success for #SustainableFood partnership in Europe!

➡️https://www.foodpaths.eu/resource/partnerships-for-sustainable-food-and-bioeconomy-systems-in-europeexploring-the-role-of-intermediaries-2/

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SciFoodHealth @scifoodhealth.bsky.social · 12d

The #BETTER4U partner EASO obesity attended #ICOMES2025 in Seoul earlier this month!

Sharing our mission and promoting the project among a scientific and research audience — including academics and industry professionals working on #obesity. 💪

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SciFoodHealth @scifoodhealth.bsky.social · 13d

📢 New opportunity in Food Systems Science! The FoSSNet Knowledge Hub launches Nov 3, 2025.

We're seeking 20 diverse experts (academics, private sector, gov't, civil society) to tackle FSS challenges.

EoI opens Nov 3, closes Nov 28.

Learn more
fossnet.eu/pre-announce...

Pre-Announcement: Call for Knowledge Hub - FoSSNet

The FoSSNet network is pleased to announce the launch of the “Knowledge Hub on Food Systems Science” scheduled for 3rd November 2025.

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SciFoodHealth @scifoodhealth.bsky.social · 13d

On #InternationalChefDays are chefs aware of potential deficiencies in their recipes? 👨‍🍳

Let's find out 🎲

#ZeroHiddenHungerEU has a 3-minute quiz to demystify the world of micronutrients.

Take the quiz in English or French here ⬇️
www.zerohiddenhunger.eu/take-the-mic...

SciFoodHealth @scifoodhealth.bsky.social · 13d

🌱 FoodChoices4LIFE is underway!

On 8–9 Oct, partners met in Brussels 🇧🇪 to kick off the project empowering citizens to take #ClimateAction through sustainable food choices 🌍

Led by @eufic.bsky.social , it trains chefs, engages citizens via an #AI app & shapes a sustainable Vision 2050.

SciFoodHealth @scifoodhealth.bsky.social · 13d

The future of sustainable food is in schools! 🏫🍏

Katerina Riviou on #FOODCastS shows how she turns classrooms into "living labs" with VR cooking, school gardens, & citizen science. Teaching kids to value food is the real innovation.

🎧 Tune in open.spotify.com/episode/14RG...

#FOODPaths

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SciFoodHealth @scifoodhealth.bsky.social · 16d

Consumer habits evolve faster than food safety regulations.

Join #HOLiFOODproject's webinar on Nov 6th to explore how changing trends create new challenges and solutions.

Register here 👇🏼
us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

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SciFoodHealth @scifoodhealth.bsky.social · 20d

Love #seafood? Enjoy all its benefits while keeping heavy metals low with a few simple tips:

🔸 Vary the types of seafood you eat
🔸 Choose smaller species, which contain lower levels

👉 Pregnant women and young children should be extra mindful of these tips.

SciFoodHealth @scifoodhealth.bsky.social · 23d

NHRESE is the latest entity to join the #ZeroHiddenHungerEU consortium. 🤝

Their team contributes by:

✅ offering nutrition knowledge
✅ conducting nutrition-health surveys
✅ assessing micronutrient status.

Have a look into the project 👇

www.zerohiddenhunger.eu

SciFoodHealth @scifoodhealth.bsky.social · 27d

The 2nd #DOMINOEU Stakeholder Forum webinar brought together experts to explore how consumer research is shaping the future of #FermentedFoods.

Missed the live session? Watch it online 👇
www.youtube.com/watch?v=j1_S...

Consumers at the Core of Fermented Food Innovation: #DOMINOEU Stakeholder Forum

YouTube video by SciFoodHealth

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SciFoodHealth @scifoodhealth.bsky.social · Sep 30

Skip #FadDiets!

🥑 #Infoodmation champions making food choices rooted in real science, not just what's trending. 🔬

Know your facts for a healthier you infoodmation.eu

SciFoodHealth @scifoodhealth.bsky.social · Sep 29

What if your food could tell its full story — and you could trust it? 🌍🍏

Projects like #DRG4FOOD are building a data-driven food system with transparency, fairness & citizen trust at its core.

▶️ Watch the video & imagine the future of food data

SciFoodHealth @scifoodhealth.bsky.social · Sep 22

How are consumers shaping the future of #FermentedFoods?

Join researchers, industry leaders & health experts at the #DominoEU Webinar (Sept 23) to explore dietary microbes, sustainability & public awareness.

Register now 👇
us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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SciFoodHealth @scifoodhealth.bsky.social · Sep 22

How to understand nutritional tables behind your food easily? 🛒

Pierre Slamich will show us how simple tech solves everyday nutrition confusion.

Join us for more insights at the #DRG4FOOD & FOODITY conference for more insights! 👇
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/a-recipe-f...

SciFoodHealth @scifoodhealth.bsky.social · Sep 22

Are you interested in a Community of Practice among EU universities on Sustainable #FoodSystems? 🎓🌍

Our 5-10 minute survey helps us identify existing initiatives, key barriers, and gather opinions on a common charter for the community.

Take the survey: 👇
www.foodpaths.eu/news-item/fo...

FOODPathS Online Survey - FOODPathS

www.foodpaths.eu

SciFoodHealth @scifoodhealth.bsky.social · Sep 19

🎧 A new episode of #FOODCastSs is here!

Chef Anthony O'Toole shares his passion for food and the philosophy behind Fat Tomato. We cover how curiosity, biodiversity, and flavor are transforming food systems!

Listen now: open.spotify.com/episode/5pZ7...

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SciFoodHealth @scifoodhealth.bsky.social · Sep 15

Hans Houf scales responsible tech from DataU to e-mobility & eldercare.

His secret? Making digital responsibility profitable. 🤫

Join our panel in Brussels to see how ethics becomes a competitive advantage.

Register here 👇
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/a-recipe-f...

#DRG4FOOD

SciFoodHealth @scifoodhealth.bsky.social · Sep 10

Is frozen food losing nutrients? ❌

Freezing slows nutrient loss. It's a smart choice for your plate & planet. ✅

Another #FoodMythBusted!

#Infoodmation

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SciFoodHealth @scifoodhealth.bsky.social · Sep 9

🚨 A new issue of the #FoSSNet newsletter is coming this month!

Stay updated on food systems science with project highlights, new materials and upcoming events, including next year’s conference in Lund, Sweden.

📩 Subscribe now: fossnet.eu