From Prescriptive Food Labels to Precision Nutrition. The Consumer Perspective
Leggi l’articolo in italiano The application of emerging sciences, combined with consumer-based digital technologies, is paving the way for precision nutrition.No longer regulatory and prescriptive labels, but informed choices guided by personalised information and an intelligent digital ecosystem. THE BIG PICTURE The ‘Farm to Fork’ Strategy urged to the adoption of a European Food Label […]
The Illusion of Choice: Are You Really Free to Choose?
Leggi l’articolo in italiano On March 15, we celebrated World Consumer Rights Day, an occasion to promote freedom of choice and citizen autonomy. However, in Europe, consumers are increasingly treated as fragile individuals, incapable of making informed decisions without the intervention of the state and institutions. GOOD AND BAD This is especially true for food […]
Nurturing the Freedom of Choice: Meat and Food Awareness
Leggi l’articolo in italiano March 15, World Consumer Rights Day, gives us a crucial opportunity to reflect on how essential it is to provide citizens with the tools to make informed and therefore truly free choices. To be free, a consumer must develop a critical sense that enables them to receive, analyse, and process information, […]
World consumer rights day: how marketing has distorted the truth about palm oil
Leggi l’articolo in italiano On March 15, World Consumer Rights Day raises awareness about consumer rights, promoting transparency and accurate information to ensure informed purchasing decisions. However, in recent years, we have witnessed a distortion of these principles, with marketing campaigns exploiting consumer sensitivities rather than protecting them. A prominent example is the demonization of […]
FoP nutrition labelling in Spain and EU: which path to follow?
FoP nutrition labelling in Spain and EU Which path to follow? . >> Read the press release << The agriculture and food industry plays a crucial role in the Spanish economy, contributing significantly to the GDP and representing a cultural treasure. Spanish cuisine is renowned for its diverse and delicious flavors, rooted in locally grown […]
Food and agriculture in Europe
Food and agriculture in Europe Can the Front-of-Pack labelling reform boost the Polish food sector? . SUMMARY OF THE ROUNDTABLE >>> Read the press release <<< . In Poland, agriculture and the food industry represent an important sector of the economy, with many small and medium-sized enterprises producing high-quality food. The main agrifood industries produce […]
SAVE THE DATE: Front-of-Pack labelling: una riforma in tre mosse
>> Read it in English << Front-of-Pack labelling: una riforma in tre mosse Informare il cittadino, garantire la stabilità agroalimentare, preservare le diversità regionali . Parlamento Europeo, Sala A5H1 21 marzo – 18:00 . La Commissione europea sta lavorando alla riforma dell’etichettatura Front-of-Pack con l’obiettivo di orientare i cittadini europei verso una dieta più equilibrata, […]
Front-of-Pack labelling: a three-moves reform
>> Leggi in italiano << Front-of-Pack labelling: a three-moves reform Informing citizens, ensuring food stability, preserving regional diversity . European Parliament, Room A5H1 March 21st – 6:00 pm CET . The European Commission is working on the reform of Front-of-Pack labelling with the aim of guiding European citizens towards a more balanced, healthy and sustainable […]
The evolution of FoP labellings and their (un)necessary role
The evolution of FoP labellings and their (un)necessary role A global perspective . January 10th, 3:00 pm . As part of the Farm to Fork strategy, whose purpose is to define healthy, balanced and eco-sustainable food education, the European Union will be presenting new regulations for front-of-package labelling. The various proposals on the table have […]
Front-of-pack labelling reform: is it fit for the future?
Front-of-pack labelling reform: is it fit for the future? . November 29th . >> Read the press release << One aspect of the European Commission’s Farm to Fork Strategy, aimed at a fair, healthy and environmentally-friendly food system, is to combat negative health impacts. As part of this, new technologies and scientific discoveries, combined with […]