Sustainable food systems are fundamental to ensuring that future generations are food secure and eat healthy diets. To transition towards sustainability, many food system activities must be reconstructed, and myriad actors around the world are starting to act locally....

Short Food Supply Chains (SFSCs), where local farmers and food producers sell their produce directly to consumers or through a very limited number of intermediaries, are attracting more and more interest for their potential to bring about social, economic and...

Strength2Food MOOC "Sustainable food choices: Key lessons from Quality Schemes, Public Procurement and Short Supply Chains" is now live and open to registrations! How can we make more sustainable and healthier food choices? How can we make a difference on the...

A public summary based on Deliverable 1.1 in the European innovation action project CO-FRESH has been prepared by the WP1 partners. This document presents the main drivers and constraints of sustainability-oriented innovation (SOI) in agri-food value chains. The...

The European Union wants to become less dependent on the import of protein-rich crops and become more self-sufficient. Re-discovering the power of protein crops like fava, and transforming them to tasty products for human consumption, is one of Foodvalley’s Protein...

The 1st CO-FRESH Newsletter has been launched today and it can be already found here! 👏👏👏👏👏 It includes the latest news about the project, relevant information and events related to the European agrifood sector, and much more 🍅🍊🥗🍄🍆🍉🍓 To subscribe, use the "Join our...

On the 27th of April 2021, the European Parliament adopted the HorizonEurope. Confirming the overall budget of €95.5 billion for the next seven years for research and innovation, including €5.4 billion from the EU’s Next GenerationEU recovery plan. The 2021-2027...

In April 2021, the referent farmers for "Le Porc Fermier de la Sarthe" (CO-FRESH Pilot Case 4) welcomed Actalia during a visit to the pig farms to prepare the work of WP4. Anthony Rouault and Alexandre Moreno, Actalia’s advisers, identified data to be collected on the...

Combatting malnutrition in all its forms – undernutrition, micronutrient deficiencies, overweight, and obesity – is one of the greatest global challenges that countries face today and food systems and diets are major contributors to the nutritional status of...

Between October and November 2019, BEUC, The European Consumer Organisation, carried out a survey together with 12 of its member organisations across 11 EU countries to investigate consumer attitudes towards sustainable food. The survey shows some encouraging trends...

The Cajamar-UAL Chair in Bioeconomy has just published a very interesting article: "Bioeconomy as a transforming driver of intensive greenhouse horticulture in SE Spain" (New Biotechnology, Vol 61, 25 March 2021, Pages 50-56). This article describes the potential for...

As a part of the H2020 Shealthy project, a questionnaire has been developed to identify which capabilities are crucial for EU food SMEs to adopt advanced technologies and how firm strategies impact performances. Additionally, it aimed at analysing the main factors...

DITECT: DIgital TEChnologies as an enabler for a conTinuous transformation of food safety system The contamination of food is a worldwide concern for public health and a cause of international trade problems. Dr Nychas, professor at the Athens University of...

Soil is the foundation of our lives. Soil services are essential for the provision of food through agriculture, energy and raw materials, carbon sequestration, water purification, nutrient regulation, biodiversity preservation and pest control, to name but a few....

What are Short Food Supply Chains (SFSCs)? How many types of SFSCs exist? Why are they relevant? The European Food Information Council (EUFIC) just published a very interested article answering these and other questions related to SFSCs. EUFIC is an official partner...

The European Commission has launched a public consultation, which aims to gather views on different policy options designed to ensure that the future EU agri-food promotion policy will support the transition to more sustainable food systems and nudge consumers to...

The FAIRshare (Farm Advisory Digital Innovation Tools Realised and Shared) project was launched in November 2018; there are 22 partners involved, including a mixture of advisory services and many EUFRAS members. The EU H2020 funded project is coordinated by Teagasc...

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), eating plenty of F&V (fruit and vegetables) is one of the 5-key to a healthy diet. However, regional and local products are still characterized by a very short shelf life due to the intrinsic natural properties of...

Occupational safety and health (OSH) risks in Europe’s agriculture and forestry sector threaten its long-term viability. A report in English has been published by the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work exploring the OSH challenges facing the sector. The...

The European Food Information Council – EUFIC just launched the first-ever Europe-wide fruit and vegetables seasonality interactive map. In the context of the 2021 International Year of Fruits and Vegetables, the new map provides accurate and science-based information...