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Less sweet drinks and more fibers for our toddlers: a new study unveils the role of carbohydrates in young childrens’s health

BRUSSELS, BELGIUM – A pivotal systematic review just published in Nutrition Reviews examines the impact of digestible and non-digestible carbohydrate consumption on toddlers’ health. Conducted by an international team of experts, the study highlights critical links between early dietary habits and long-term health outcomes. The research systematically evaluated 31 publications, including 20 cohort studies and 2 …

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Discover our 2025 Portfolio

As we enter 2025, we’re thrilled to present our annual portfolio, highlighting key initiatives and engagement opportunities that will drive our mission of science-based guidance in the food sector. Building on last year’s enthusiastic response to our proposals, four new Task Forces developped their activity roadmap and are now ready to kick-off expert groups. They …

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What should I eat to stay healthy? Four-million-euro research project GLUCOTYPES is looking for answers

A team of scientists from five European countries will adopt the latest advances in wearable technologies, molecular biology, and bioinformatics, to identify individuals with distinct patterns of blood glucose alterations who responding differently to diet. The GLUCOTYPES project – supported with 4 million euro from the European Innovation Council – is led by scientists at …

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Catalyse EU Project kick-off

16 January 2024 We are excited to share that the CATALYSE project has officially started on 1 January 2024. The consortium of this new EU-funded project comprises 17 partners, including ILSI Europe. CATALYSE was selected as the best proposal on the call “HORIZON-CL6-2023-FARM2FORK-01-12: Thematic network ensuring food safety by translating research & innovation into practice”. …

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The first European Food Safety Forum paved the way for a Safer Food Future

Brussels, December 21, 2023 – The first European Food Safety Forum, held on November 28 and 29, 2023 in Brussels, concluded with resounding success, gathering over 120 participants from across Europe. Food Safety stakeholders from science, policy and society convened to share ideas, create synergies, and shape the future of the European food safety system …

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New Study Investigates Links Between Infant Fat Mass and Future Health

BRUSSELS, BELGIUM – 9 November 2023 In the realm of global health, the first 1,000 days of a child’s life are pivotal, shaping long-term health and influencing the prevalence of non-communicable diseases (NCD). The Global Disease Burden report underscores the significant role played by both under and overnutrition in mortality and morbidity attributed to NCD. …

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New Scientific Publication Explores the Differences Between Small and Large Intestine in Gut Microbiota Composition and Function and the Implications for Probiotic Administration

BRUSSELS, BELGIUM – Gut microbiota research has traditionally focused on faecal samples, which represent the luminal content of the distal large intestine. However, recent research suggests that understanding the differences between the small and large intestine is critical to better leverage the immense potential of human gut microbiota modulation through probiotic administration. A new ILSI …

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ILSI Europe open to Horizon Europe calls

ILSI Europe proactively joins multi-stakeholder consortia formed to address different calls under the European Union (EU) Research Framework Programmes and other funding organisations. Throughout 37 years, ILSI Europe has been involved in over 20 successful projects and has build an expertise in EU-funded projects. Our expertise ILSI Europe’s audience and network consists of industry and …

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