When Nutrition Becomes an App: Empowerment or Dependency?
Leggi l’articolo in italiano Europe is digitalising nutrition faster than it is teaching its citizens to read what the screen is telling them. By 2024, the EU-27 had reached an eHealth maturity score of 83%, and every Member State now offers online access to electronic health records. The Digital Decade goal of universal access by […]
The EU’s Proposed Ban on “Meaty” Names for Plant Based Alternatives: Consumer Protection, or Protectionism?
Leggi l’articolo in italiano A new legislative proposal by the European Commission (‘EC’) aims to reserve terms like ‘bacon’, ‘ribs’, and ‘chicken’ exclusively for animal products, igniting a fierce debate between traditional producers and the booming plant-based industry. Background In recent years, the market for plant-based foods mimicking the look, texture, and names of traditional […]
UPF: More Ideology Than Scientific Evidence
Leggi l’articolo in italiano In recent years, the debate around ultra-processed foods (UPF) has made headlines across Western media, especially in the English-speaking world. Studies, opinions, and recommendations have multiplied. Yet one unresolved issue remains: do we truly know what we mean when we talk about UPFs? The concept has become a powerful symbol in […]