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AI-generated advertisements for vegetables, created as part of the Vegetable Vendetta project. © Jeroen van der Most, 2024
With support from the EU, artists, scientists and food companies are teaming up to find fresh, creative ways to make our food systems greener and more efficient.
The high value of extra virgin olive oil makes it a prime target for food fraud. © sebra, Shutterstock.com
From Mediterranean olive oil to Scandinavian fish, researchers are integrating digital technologies into…
EU-funded researchers are looking for alternative sources of protein to balance the environmental impact of meat production. © pbd Studio, Shutterstock.com
Crops like chickpeas, fava beans, lentils and quinoa could help make Europe’s food systems more…
Sequencing DNA offers hope of explaining changes to farm animals and helping combat their present-day maladies.
Tackling threats to water supply in European highlands is crucial for producers of premium foods and drinks ranging from Spanish ham to Scotch whisky.
The EU is tackling plant diseases that could put the squeeze on citrus production in Spain and other Member States.
By identifying the gender of chicks in their eggs, EU-funded technologies could help prevent the killing of millions of the birds every year.
By monitoring oceans and peering into ponds, European projects seek to protect an array of animal and plant life.
Fish farming can make food supplies more stable while itself becoming more sustainable, according to researchers in Hungary and Norway.
Global warming is affecting vineyards and the taste of wines.
From stir-frys to stroganoffs, the tasty fungus central to health-conscious cuisine may be cultivated in greener ways.
Greater diversification could help agriculture withstand climate, economic and geopolitical crises.
Researchers are joining forces with the food and health industries to tighten controls and improve nutrition for infants and children.