http://ec.europa.eu//research/agriculture/index_en.html en Fri, 25 May 2012 08:26:39 GMT http://ec.europa.eu/research/index.cfm?pg=rss For more RSS news feeds click the link above. Fri, 25 May 2012 08:26:39 GMT http://ec.europa.eu/research/index.cfm?pg=rss http://ec.europa.eu/research/index.cfm?pg=conferences&eventcode=602CBA07-F139-D405-2675534D3CF75919 Fri, 18 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT tag:ch,2012-05-18:/index.cfm?pg=conferences&eventcode=602CBA07-F139-D405-2675534D3CF75919 http://ec.europa.eu/research/index.cfm?pg=conferences&eventcode=2CD6E150-A90D-4D67-3A71C002DF38DFBC Tue, 08 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT tag:ch,2012-05-08:/index.cfm?pg=conferences&eventcode=2CD6E150-A90D-4D67-3A71C002DF38DFBC http://ec.europa.eu/research/infocentre/article_en.cfm?id=/research/headlines/news/article_12_04_27_en.html&item=Infocentre&artid=24753 The people of Denmark are not only concerned about what they eat, but they are willing to pay more tax to eat healthier and make more informed eating choices. The results of this study come at a time when healthy eating and increasing rates of obesity are becoming a major concern for people the world over. Despite this concern, however, government policy actions have rarely been evaluated. The findings are an outcome of the EU-funded EATWELL ('Interventions to promote healthy eating habits: evaluation and recommendations') project, which has received EUR 2.5 million under the 'Food, agriculture and fisheries, and biotechnology' Theme of the FP7.]]> Fri, 27 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT tag:ch,2012-04-27:/infocentre/article_en.cfm?id=/research/headlines/news/article_12_04_27_en.html&item=Infocentre&artid=24753 http://ec.europa.eu/research/infocentre/article_en.cfm?id=/research/headlines/news/article_12_04_23_en.html&item=Infocentre&artid=24673 Scientists have gained a new tool in their efforts to research the world's changing environment: the Surface Ocean CO2 Atlas. This is the most comprehensive dataset of surface water carbon dioxide measurements for the world's oceans and coastal seas, made up of 6.3 million global observations generated from research vessels, commercial ships and moorings around the world since 1968. The information provides researchers with a 40-year record of CO2 accumulation in the surface ocean. The study was funded in part by the CARBOOCEAN and CARBOCHANGE projects, which received EUR 14.5 million and EUR 7 million under the FP6 and FP7 respectively.]]> Mon, 23 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT tag:ch,2012-04-23:/infocentre/article_en.cfm?id=/research/headlines/news/article_12_04_23_en.html&item=Infocentre&artid=24673 http://ec.europa.eu/research/infocentre/article_en.cfm?id=/research/headlines/news/article_12_04_20_en.html&item=Infocentre&artid=24653 Researchers in the Czech Republic, Spain and the United Kingdom have successfully identified the cellular components and mechanisms that play a role in the proliferation of myxozoa, tiny aquatic parasites responsible for diseases in commercially valuable fish. Presented in the journal PLoS ONE, the study's findings shed light on the motility of myxozoa's proliferative states and their reproductive process.]]> Fri, 20 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT tag:ch,2012-04-20:/infocentre/article_en.cfm?id=/research/headlines/news/article_12_04_20_en.html&item=Infocentre&artid=24653 http://ec.europa.eu/research/infocentre/article_en.cfm?id=/research/headlines/news/article_12_04_13_en.html&item=Infocentre&artid=24533 Pregnant women can eat two servings of fish-farmed salmon each week, as it is beneficial to them and their children, according to a new study from Spain. The fish should be enriched with omega-3 fatty acids. Presented in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, the study was funded in part by the SIPS ('Salmon in pregnancy study)' project, supported under the FP7.]]> Fri, 13 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT tag:ch,2012-04-13:/infocentre/article_en.cfm?id=/research/headlines/news/article_12_04_13_en.html&item=Infocentre&artid=24533 http://ec.europa.eu/research/infocentre/article_en.cfm?id=/research/star/index_en.cfm?p=70&calledby=infocentre&item=Infocentre&artid=24553 There is a electrifying new way to squeeze more from an ancient resource - olives. The idea is to shock the olives with an electrical pulse before squeezing them. The brief pulses of a strong electrical field enlarge the pores in the cellular membranes, simplifying the extraction of oil.]]> Fri, 13 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT tag:ch,2012-04-13:/infocentre/article_en.cfm?id=/research/star/index_en.cfm?p=70&calledby=infocentre&item=Infocentre&artid=24553 http://ec.europa.eu/research/infocentre/article_en.cfm?id=/research/headlines/news/article_12_04_12_en.html&item=Infocentre&artid=24513 Sea turtles are using marine protected areas (MPAs) to protect themselves from the threats of fishing and to forage for food, a new international study shows. Presented in the journal Global Ecology and Biogeography, the findings show that more than a third of the world's green turtles are found within MPAs. This figure is much higher than what they anticipated because just a small number of shallow oceans are designated as MPAs.]]> Thu, 12 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT tag:ch,2012-04-12:/infocentre/article_en.cfm?id=/research/headlines/news/article_12_04_12_en.html&item=Infocentre&artid=24513 http://ec.europa.eu/research/infocentre/article_en.cfm?id=/research/headlines/news/article_12_04_11_en.html&item=Infocentre&artid=24493 Researchers in Germany and Hungary have engineered novel pellets that are able to repel pests in a way that does not harm the environment and that could fertilise the plants. These pellets are made of cyanobacteria and fermentation residues from biogas facilities. The organic farming industry could stand to benefit from this innovative development since organic farmers stand to lose entire crops when pests, such as cabbage root flies, lay their eggs on freshly planted vegetables.]]> Wed, 11 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT tag:ch,2012-04-11:/infocentre/article_en.cfm?id=/research/headlines/news/article_12_04_11_en.html&item=Infocentre&artid=24493 http://ec.europa.eu/research/infocentre/article_en.cfm?id=/research/headlines/news/article_12_04_10_en.html&item=Infocentre&artid=24473 Researchers in China, Italy and the United Kingdom have discovered what gene is responsible for blood orange pigmentation, and how it is controlled. The results, presented in the journal The Plant Cell, could help improve the growth of health-promoting blood oranges and lead to novel solutions for patients suffering from cardiovascular disease, obesity and diabetes. The study was partially supported by two EU-funded projects: FLORA and ATHENA.]]> Tue, 10 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT tag:ch,2012-04-10:/infocentre/article_en.cfm?id=/research/headlines/news/article_12_04_10_en.html&item=Infocentre&artid=24473 http://ec.europa.eu/research/infocentre/article_en.cfm?id=/research/star/index_en.cfm?p=a23&calledby=infocentre&item=Infocentre&artid=24453 European scientists are sharing a sweet new solution to one of the bitter enemies of chocolate making. Getting the recipe just right to produce the perfect praline is a tricky process. All kinds of chemical, physical and structural problems can occur inside chocolate, including what is known as fat bloom.]]> Fri, 06 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT tag:ch,2012-04-06:/infocentre/article_en.cfm?id=/research/star/index_en.cfm?p=a23&calledby=infocentre&item=Infocentre&artid=24453 http://ec.europa.eu/research/infocentre/article_en.cfm?id=/research/star/index_en.cfm?p=a22&item=Infocentre&artid=24214 Water is a precious commodity, especially in regions where rainfall is scarce. For farmers, smart irrigation means better crops for less outlay.]]> Fri, 16 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT tag:ch,2012-03-16:/infocentre/article_en.cfm?id=/research/star/index_en.cfm?p=a22&item=Infocentre&artid=24214 http://ec.europa.eu/research/horizon2020/index_en.cfm?pg=testimonials&video=none Fri, 09 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT tag:ch,2012-03-09:/horizon2020/index_en.cfm?pg=testimonials&video=none http://ec.europa.eu/research/index.cfm?pg=conferences&eventcode=AEDB9D20-C287-3133-C7C9F1A6720D86A3 Fri, 24 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT tag:ch,2012-02-24:/index.cfm?pg=conferences&eventcode=AEDB9D20-C287-3133-C7C9F1A6720D86A3 http://ec.europa.eu/research/iscp/index.cfm?pg=pace_conference_2012 Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT tag:ch,2012-02-23:/iscp/index.cfm?pg=pace_conference_2012 http://ec.europa.eu/research/infocentre/article_en.cfm?id=/research/headlines/news/article_12_02_22_en.html&item=Infocentre&artid=23993 An international team of scientists has discovered that the effect of fishing for tuna and similar species since the early 1960s has led to a decline in these populations by around 60%. The study, presented in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, was funded in part by the METAOCEANS ('Elucidating the structure and functioning of marine ecosystems through synethesis and comparative results') project, which clinched a Marie Curie Early Stage Research Training grant worth EUR 2.23 million under the FP6.]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT tag:ch,2012-02-22:/infocentre/article_en.cfm?id=/research/headlines/news/article_12_02_22_en.html&item=Infocentre&artid=23993 http://ec.europa.eu/research/infocentre/article_en.cfm?id=/research/headlines/news/article_12_02_20_en.html&item=Infocentre&artid=23953 Consumers use nutrition labels to make informed decisions about eating the 'right' foods for better health. But new research from Europe shows how there are limitations on how these labels can be used in real-life situations. The results are an outcome of the FLABEL ('Food labelling to advance better education for life ') project, which has clinched almost EUR 2.9 million in funding under the 'Food, agriculture and fisheries, and biotechnology' (European Knowledge Based Bio-Economy or KBBE) Theme of the EU's FP7. ]]> Mon, 20 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT tag:ch,2012-02-20:/infocentre/article_en.cfm?id=/research/headlines/news/article_12_02_20_en.html&item=Infocentre&artid=23953 http://ec.europa.eu/research/infocentre/article_en.cfm?id=/research/headlines/news/article_12_02_09_en.html&item=Infocentre&artid=23873 We're constantly on the go, and products that make our lives easier are always welcome. But keeping products safe is important. This is especially true for the food industry. When fats, oils and other food components are oxidised, the foods we eat lose nutrients and colours. Steering clear of oxidation is crucial for food packaging. An EU-funded team of researchers has developed a biomaterial from whey protein as well as a commercially viable method of producing multifunctional films on an industrial scale. This is steps ahead of the conventional films based on petrochemicals. ]]> Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT tag:ch,2012-02-09:/infocentre/article_en.cfm?id=/research/headlines/news/article_12_02_09_en.html&item=Infocentre&artid=23873 http://ec.europa.eu/research/infocentre/article_en.cfm?id=/research/headlines/news/article_12_02_01_en.html&item=Infocentre&artid=23813 Natural food does not always mean safe food. EU-funded researchers have discovered that the compounds found in some botanicals and botanical preparations, such as plant food supplements, may be detrimental to one's health. Presented in the journal Food and Nutrition Sciences, the study was funded in part by the PLANTLIBRA ('Plant food supplements: levels of intake, benefit and risk assessment') project, which is backed with nearly EUR 6 million under the 'Food, agriculture and fisheries, and biotechnology' Theme of the FP7.]]> Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT tag:ch,2012-02-01:/infocentre/article_en.cfm?id=/research/headlines/news/article_12_02_01_en.html&item=Infocentre&artid=23813 http://ec.europa.eu/research/horizon2020/index_en.cfm?pg=press#other Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT tag:ch,2012-01-31:/horizon2020/index_en.cfm?pg=press/other http://ec.europa.eu/research/infocentre/article_en.cfm?id=/research/headlines/news/article_12_01_27_en.html&item=Infocentre&artid=23753 It's safe to say that Europeans love their bread. Whether it's Germany's dark pumpernickel or France's baguette, Europeans enjoy consuming this starchy food. A team of researchers led by Kaunas University of Technology in Lithuania believes that Europeans are now baking their own, or buying it from their local bakeries. The results are part of the FERMFOOD ('Fermented products by using lactic acid bacteria with antimicrobial activity for bread production') project, which is supported under EUREKA, the European platform for research and development. ]]> Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT tag:ch,2012-01-27:/infocentre/article_en.cfm?id=/research/headlines/news/article_12_01_27_en.html&item=Infocentre&artid=23753 http://ec.europa.eu/research/infocentre/article_en.cfm?id=/research/star/index_en.cfm?p=69&item=Infocentre&artid=23654 Dalvik, in the north of Iceland, is a fishing port which supplies fish to destinations all over Europe including France. We follow a batch of cod which was caught well above the Arctic Circle. ]]> Thu, 19 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT tag:ch,2012-01-19:/infocentre/article_en.cfm?id=/research/star/index_en.cfm?p=69&item=Infocentre&artid=23654 http://ec.europa.eu/research/infocentre/article_en.cfm?id=/research/star/index_en.cfm?p=326&item=Infocentre&artid=23633 Bluefin Tuna is disappearing from the sea. Demand keeps prices high - which means people will keep fishing Bluefin Tuna until there is none left. Obviously this is an unsustainable situation. In Cartagena, in southern Spain, scientists from the EU's Selfdott research project are researching how to farm Bluefin Tuna. So every night in July they take a boat and go out to collect eggs from two cages containing 60 Bluefin Tuna. ]]> Thu, 19 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT tag:ch,2012-01-19:/infocentre/article_en.cfm?id=/research/star/index_en.cfm?p=326&item=Infocentre&artid=23633 http://ec.europa.eu/research/infocentre/article_en.cfm?id=/research/headlines/news/article_12_01_09_en.html&item=Infocentre&artid=23493 Can pregnant women help boost their children's brainpower by eating fish? The findings of a study, presented in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, show how children born to women who consumed more fish during their pregnancies demonstrated improved outcomes in tests for verbal intelligence, fine motor skills and prosocial behaviour. The results are an outcome of the NUTRIMENTHE ('Effect on diet on the mental performance of children') project, which is backed under the 'Food, agriculture and fisheries, and biotechnology' (KBBE) Theme of the EU' Seventh Framework Programme (FP7) to the tune of EUR 5.9 million.]]> Mon, 09 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT tag:ch,2012-01-09:/infocentre/article_en.cfm?id=/research/headlines/news/article_12_01_09_en.html&item=Infocentre&artid=23493 http://ec.europa.eu/research/infocentre/article_en.cfm?id=/research/headlines/news/article_11_12_16_en.html&item=Infocentre&artid=23415 Researchers believe obesity raises people's risk of suffering from chronic diseases, including diabetes, cardiovascular disease and certain cancers. And with the incidence of obesity increasing in Europe and the rest of the world, it is important to achieve a more accurate estimate of future obesity prevalence. This can be achieved by obtaining and using data from longitudinal studies. The problem is that insufficient longitudinal data is published in literature compared with results of cross-sectional data. New research, presented in the journal PLoS ONE, tackles this issue through the DIOGENES ('Diet, obesity and genes') project, which received more than EUR 14 million under the 'Food quality and safety' Thematic area of the FP6.]]> Fri, 16 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT tag:ch,2011-12-16:/infocentre/article_en.cfm?id=/research/headlines/news/article_11_12_16_en.html&item=Infocentre&artid=23415 http://ec.europa.eu/research/agriculture/index_en.html For more information on Agriculture and food, click the link above, which will take you to the Agriculture and Food web site. Fri, 25 May 2012 08:26:39 GMT http://ec.europa.eu/research/agriculture/index_en.html