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Plant-based infant formula: experts call for targeted research and better safety testing

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BRUSSELS, BELGIUM – A new workshop report on Plant-Based Proteins for Infant Formula is published in Frontiers in Nutrition. The proceedings summarize the outcomes of a multidisciplinary expert workshop hosted by ILSI Europe in November 2024, bringing together leading scientists, clinicians, and food technologists to explore the potential of plant-based proteins as sustainable, safe, and […]

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New systematic review identifies key risk factors for childhood obesity

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BRUSSELS, BELGIUM – A new systematic review published in the journal Obesity Reviews reveals critical insights into the factors influencing childhood obesity during the first 1,000 days of life. This comprehensive study, conducted by an international team of experts, provides an updated and evidence-based foundation for implementation of global prevention strategies targeting these risk factors. 

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A new Risk-Based Prioritization Framework Helps Tackle Mycotoxin Threats in the Food Chain

Scientific Publications /

BRUSSELS, BELGIUM – Mycotoxins pose a significant and evolving threat to global food safety. These toxic compounds produced by certain fungi can contaminate crops and represent a serious health risk to consumers. With changing climate conditions favouring fungal growth, the likelihood and severity of mycotoxin contamination in food are expected to increase, making their management

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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

Diet, Nutrition, Press room /

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

Nutrition, Press room /

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

Food Safety /

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

Events, Food Safety /

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

Nutrition /

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

Nutrition /

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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