• US Cyclosporiasis Outbreak: The CDC reported a massive parasitic outbreak of Cyclospora cayetanensis, reaching over 13,000 confirmed cases.
• New EFSA E…

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It starts with bringing the right people together.

On 5 November 2026, we are joining forces with ROSETTA and BREADCRUMB EU projects for a unique Final Event bringing together researchers, policymakers, food businesses, innovators and civil society.

Together, we’ll explore how unlocking…

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Two thirds of Finns aged 12-20 years consume energy drinks at least every now and then. Despite the caffeine content, these drinks were consumed also in the evening. Among 17 % of boys under 18 years of age consuming energy drinks, the total caffeine intake from beverages…

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Technical Research Centre of Finland and Risk Assessment Unit of Finnish Food Authority have published a comprehensive review on the chemical and microbiological hazards in plant-based dairy and meat alternatives. While the products offer many health benefits compared to dairy…

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A Food Defense Plan Builder is more than just a compliance tool. it’s a practical resource that helps organizations protect food products from intentional contamination while strengthening food safety culture.

But how can we use it in our daily work life?

• Identify vulnerabilities:…

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Adrián Valdeolmillos López is Chief Growth Officer at URAPHEX. His career has taken him across the entire innovation value chain, from R&D and technology transfer to startup acceleration, strategy, investment and business growth. Through experience across different stages of inn…

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Vladimir Surčinski is Vice President & CEO of ENFIT – International Association – Supply Chain Safety. His career in food safety has been shaped by extensive experience as an auditor, trainer and industry leader. Through more than 1,350 food safety audits, training activities and invol…

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Hein Timmerman is Global Sector Specialist Food & Beverage at Diversey, A Solenis Company and President of EHEDG. Throughout his career, he has worked with leading global food and beverage manufacturers to improve food safety, cleaning performance and hygienic process design. His experience started…

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Rui Sousa Magalhães is a Biotechnology Researcher at Universidade Católica Portuguesa, CBQF. He has a background in Biochemistry, followed by specialised training in Microbiology and a PhD in Biotechnology. Throughout his academic and research career, Rui has focused on food safety, pa…

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I created this guide to Ukrainian cheeses that have been recognized at the international World Cheese Awards and the national ProCheese A…

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Applications are now open for the 42nd Cycle of the PhD Programme in Agrisystem at Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore.

This is an exciting opportunity for graduates and early-career researchers who want to contribu

te to cutting-edge research on agriculture, food systems,…

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Applications are now open for the 42nd Cycle of the PhD Programme in Agrisystem at Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore.

This is an exciting opportunity for graduates and early-career researchers who want to contribu

te to cutting-edge research on agriculture, food systems,…

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In a new publication within the scope of the MICROORC project, researchers investigated the relationship between microbial development and consumers odour-based decisions to accept or discard industrially packed chicken breasts…

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Find the monthly updates here: Early detection for food safety

In this June edition, you can read about:

• The spread of antimicrobial resistance genes in Salmonella is accelerated by climate…

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In this edition of the CATALYSE “Meet the Expert” series, we speak with Roy Kirby, Partner at FoodSaferm. 

Roy has more than 30 years of experience across multinational corporations, academia and regulatory agencies, with a consistent focus on protecting consumers. As Chief Food Safety Officer at Mondelēz International, he led global, mult…

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In this edition of the CATALYSE “Meet the Expert” series, we speak with Ines Colle, R&D Manager Food Product Performance at Flanders’ FOOD. 

Ines combines a strong scientific background with practical industry experience. She trained as a bioengineer in food technology at KU Leuven, where she also completed a PhD on the bioavailability of lycop…

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In this edition of the CATALYSE “Meet the Expert” series, we speak with Mathilde Guichet, Quality & Regulatory Compliance Coordinator at Plantacorp GmbH. 

Mathilde graduated from INP Bretagne with a degree in Microbiology and Quality Engineering. She began her career in Germany at a novel food startup, where she worked on regulatory affairs and hel…

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In this edition of the CATALYSE “Meet the Expert” series, we speak with Iñigo Echeverría, Chief Executive Officer at Ozonium. 

Iñigo has long been interested in entrepreneurship, with his first company also linked to the food and beverage sector. During the COVID-19 pandemic, that business faced major challenges as sales became difficult and hospit…

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In this edition of the CATALYSE “Meet the Expert” series, we speak with Georgios- Ioannis Nychas, Emeritus Professor at the Agricultural University of Athens. 

His interest in food microbiology began during his university studies, where he was first introduced to microbiology and the complexity of microbial systems. This early experience shaped his…

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