Food
At the heart of any food-related matter, the EU sees the consumer as the key stakeholder in the whole food/feed chain.[Read more...]
Research areas
Consumers
The focus is on consumer perceptions and attitudes towards food, including traditional food; understanding societal and cultural trends; and identifying determinants of food choice and consumer access to food.
Nutrition
This area addresses beneficial and harmful dietary factors as well as the specific needs of different population groups as a major factor in the development and reduction of diet-related diseases and disorders.
Food processing
This area addresses innovation in the European food industry through the integration of advanced technologies into traditional food production.
Food Quality & Safety
Assuring chemical and microbiological safety and improving quality in the European food supply chain is of primary importance.
Environmental impacts
This includes research into protecting both human health and the environment through a better understanding of the environmental impacts on and from food/feed chains.
