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Ongoing EU debate on new GMOs (NGTs). How will new laws affect traceability, food safety, and the future of organic farming? Our analysis explains.| FoodTimes
In a significant move, a coalition of 138 civil society organisations has issued a formal open letter to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, calling for the robust implementation and defence of existing EU pesticide law. Dated 27 October 2025, the letter stresses that the health of citizens, biodiversity, and long-term food security depend […] The post EU: civil society demands to uphold pesticide rules appeared first on FoodTimes.| FoodTimes
The Italian Council of State has definitively ruled that the Ministry of Health lacks competence to reclassify lysozyme from a preservative to a technological aid in the production of Grana Padano PDO. The decision, issued on 4 November 2025 (No. 8575/2025), upholds the earlier judgment of the TAR Lazio and clarifies a crucial point in […] The post Italy: Council of State on lysozyme as a food additive in Grana Padano PDO appeared first on FoodTimes.| FoodTimes
The challenge of ensuring nutritional quality in school food environments represents a critical public health priority, particularly in addressing the rising prevalence of childhood obesity and diet-related non-communicable diseases across Europe. School meal programmes serve as pivotal interventions for promoting healthy dietary behaviours amongst adolescents, yet the complexity of food procurement decisions and the broadly formulated nature of existing […] The post Nutri-Score guides ...| FoodTimes
The intersection of agroecological practices and climate change mitigation has become increasingly critical as global food systems contribute 13-21% of anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions whilst simultaneously facing threats from climate disruption (Wezel et al., 2025). A groundbreaking systematic review examining over 16,000 publications has revealed that implementing multiple agroecological practices together generally produces more favourable climate mitigation outcomes […] The pos...| FoodTimes
Yuka app today represents one of the most significant cases of digital innovation applied to nutrition, health and responsible consumption, redefining the way citizens evaluate food and cosmetic products. This article analyses the reasons behind its extraordinary success, illustrating its functioning, rapid diffusion and the elements that make it unique. Particular attention is dedicated to […] The post Yuka app: nutrition, health and market opportunities appeared first on FoodTimes.| FoodTimes
A comprehensive review by Contreras-Angulo et al. (2025) published in the Journal of Food Science examines sustainable upcycling of olive oil by-products through green extraction of phytochemicals, encapsulation strategies, and food applications. The study provides critical insights into transforming agricultural waste streams into high-value resources whilst addressing environmental challenges associated with olive oil production in Mediterranean […] The post Olive oil by-products sustain...| FoodTimes
Ongoing EU debate on new GMOs (NGTs). How will new laws affect traceability, food safety, and the future of organic farming? Our analysis explains.| FoodTimes
The Nutri-Score analysis of snack bars in Turkey has exposed a striking paradox in the country’s rapidly expanding market for these products. Although these products are often marketed and perceived as healthy or functional alternatives, the first comprehensive assessment by Duman et al. (2025) paints a contrasting picture. Examining 237 snack bars available on the […] The post Nutri-Score in Turkey: snack bar paradox and the call for change appeared first on FoodTimes.| FoodTimes
The global livestock sector faces mounting pressure to identify sustainable protein alternatives for animal feed, as conventional feeding practices contribute significantly to environmental degradation. A groundbreaking solution emerges from the circular economy: black soldier fly larvae (Hermetia illucens) are reared on agroindustrial by-products, effectively upcycling food loss and waste (FLW) streams into high-value protein feed […] The post From by-products to market, the Circular Egg m...| FoodTimes
A cross-sectional study (Zhang et al., 2025) involving 600 adults in Malta compared comprehension and utilisation of Nutri-Score and Guideline Daily Amounts (GDAs, also known as Reference Intake) front-of-pack nutrition labelling systems (FOPNL) systems. In a country facing some of Europe’s highest obesity and non-communicable disease rates, the findings revealed that although 62.17% of participants […] The post Malta: Nutri-Score proves superior to GDAs appeared first on FoodTimes.| FoodTimes
Nutritional Life Cycle Assessment (nLCA) combines environmental and nutritional analysis to better assess diet sustainability.| FoodTimes
According to the 2025 Eurobarometer, pesticides, antibiotics, hormones, additives, and microplastics are the greatest concerns on food safety| FoodTimes
EU General Court annuls salmon hygiene rules for lack of EFSA consultation. Mowi Poland wins landmark case on 96-hour time limits.| FoodTimes
US advances GM wheat commercialisation despite global market resistance. Export barriers delay widespread planting until 2029-2030| FoodTimes
New study shows onion peel waste can reduce cattle methane emissions and improve digestion, offering sustainable livestock solutions| FoodTimes
Comprehensive review of Nutri-Score's effectiveness in improving food choices and reducing chronic disease risk across European populations.| FoodTimes
Le conserve di pomodoro sono un emblema del Made in Italy alimentare e del dibattito sull’origine delle materie prime in etichetta. Al di là degli strali contro il famigerato ‘concentrato cinese’, pochi si sono però dedicati a verificare con strumenti analitici l’effettiva origine dei pomodori utilizzati nelle varie conserve. La Stazione Sperimentale per l’Industria delle Conserve Alimentari (SSICA) di […]| FoodTimes
WHO stila una classifica sulle politiche di 177 Stati per ridurre il consumo di sale, il cui eccesso è causa primaria di malattie gravi.| FoodTimes
Il consumo di zuccheri incide negativamente sulla salute e dovrebbe essere ridotto al minimo, afferma EFSA nel parere scientifico pubblicato il 28.2.22.| FoodTimes
UNI 1615303 draft standard defines agroecology terminology based on FAO elements and Gliessman's 5-level framework for sustainable agriculture transition.| FoodTimes
Calanus oil: EU-approved novel food rich in astaxanthin & omega-3s. Marine ingredient for supplements with proven antioxidant benefits.| FoodTimes
Paris Administrative Court of Appeal issued a landmark ruling on pesticides, ordering reform of the evaluation system and recognizing the cocktail effect, setting key precedents for environmental protection across the EU.| FoodTimes
Technological strategies to reduce isoflavones in soy foods. Evidence-based solutions for food manufacturers following ANSES safety guidelines.| FoodTimes
Discover bssissa: the ancient Maghreb superfood combining cereals & legumes for complete amino acids. A heritage-based model for modern RTD beverages.| FoodTimes
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Comprehensive guide to ISO 26642:2010 standard for glycaemic index testing. Covers scientific methodology, food classification, and EU regulatory framework for GI labelling claims.| FoodTimes
The LEGUMINOSE project is designed to support farmers in developing sustainable systems to implement intercropping of legumes and cereals.| FoodTimes
French study reveals 8 unlabelled food allergens causing severe anaphylaxis over 21 years. Four recommended for European mandatory labelling laws.| FoodTimes
EU's comprehensive algae and microalgae industry study reveals pathways for sustainable aquaculture, organic farming, and climate solutions| FoodTimes
ETH Zurich researchers discover Galdieria sulphuraria's unique ability to convert formic acid into high-quality protein, achieving 89-100% biomass yields. This breakthrough opens new pathways for sustainable protein production and regulatory approval challenges in the EU.| FoodTimes
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Una dieta varia ed equilibrata, come si è visto, può influire favorevolmente sul microbioma e stimolare il sistema immunitario. Di particolare attenzione, nell’era Covid. La qualità nutrizionale dei singoli cibi tuttavia varia, nell’ambito delle stesse categorie di prodotti, in ragione delle prassi agronomiche e dei metodi di produzione adottati. E gli alimenti biologici hanno caratteristiche migliori. Breve rassegna […]| FoodTimes
The risks of genotoxicity and tumors associated with smoke flavourings used in various categories of foods have been well-known.| FoodTimes
Italian and European politics are handing over our food sovereignty and our food to international finance. It is necessary, now more than ever, to organise a mass protest involving citizens and consumers, alongside farmers and breeders, for a democratic revolution against an increasingly unjust system.| FoodTimes
The writer has decided to join the Peace, Land and Dignity movement formed by Michele Santoro on the basis of the values shared in the attached programme| FoodTimes
Civil society denounces the land grabbing and deforestation taking place, in Brazil, to produce 'sustainable' palm oil.| FoodTimes
Straws are back in the spotlight, with Donald Trump’s #backtoplastic proclamation, just when the University of New Mexico detects quantities of microplastics in the human brain equal to the content of a tablespoon. 1) Plastics and microplastics The serial use of plastic materials in single-use applications – from cups, straws and packaging (food and non-food) […]| FoodTimes
Deforestation Regulation (EU) No 2023/1115 definitively establishes the due diligence criteria to be followed to ensure the socio-environmental sustainability of critical raw materials.| FoodTimes
European Commission announces plans to propose one-year extension for the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) No 2023/1115.| FoodTimes
Regulation (EU) No 2024/2463 laying down the analysis methods for official controls on microbiological criteria entered into force.| FoodTimes
The possible inclusion of Ukraine in the EU raises a big question mark with respect to the future of the Common Agricultural Policy (PAC).| FoodTimes
Foodwatch criticizes the EU Commission's draft regulation on levels of food contamination with aromatics hydrocarbon from mineral oils, MOAH.| FoodTimes
Professional journalist since January 1995, he has worked for newspapers (Il Messaggero, Paese Sera, La Stampa) and periodicals (NumeroUno, Il Salvagente). She is the author of journalistic surveys on food, she has published the book "Reading labels to know what we eat".| FoodTimes
Communities affected by PFAS contamination in Europe in collaboration with the EEB WeMove Europe – sent an appeal to Ursula von der Leyen.| FoodTimes
The solid investigation 'The Forever Lobbying Project' documents the industrial lobbies to oppose any policy restricting the use of PFAS .| FoodTimes
The European Ombudsman shared his view on the European Commission's stance on using 'probiotics' in food and supplement labeling and adverts| FoodTimes
