The purpose of this paper is to share information about fermentation as one of the many food technologies that are used to produce specialty food ingredients considering…

This paper complements EU Specialty Food Ingredients’ statement titled “The EU assessment of food chemical mixtures” (2022) with a focus on food additives. As underlined by the…

The European Commission is evaluating the performance of the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) for the first time. The variety of specialty food ingredients is the result…

The European Commission is evaluating the performance of the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) for the first time and has a unique opportunity to foster a cutting-edge…

The EU Specialty Food Ingredients’ paper explains that epidemiological observational studies lack control over exposures and confounding variables , and therefore cannot prove cause-and-effect relationships between a…

The field of microbiome research evolved rapidly over the past decades and has become a topic of great scientific and public interest. The EU Specialty Food Ingredients’…

EU Specialty Food Ingredients is fully committed to the EU Green Deal and Farm to Fork’s objective of ensuring climate change adaptation and mitigation solutions while producing…

A number of pejorative connotations can be observed when it comes to “processed foods” and “ultra-processed foods” and their formulation with specialty food ingredients. The debate becomes…

The production of food ingredients, irrespective of their manufacturing procedure or their source of raw materials, are assessed using the proper methodologies in place to ensure they…

The EU Code of Conduct on Responsible Food Business and Marketing Practices entered into force on 5th July 2021. It is one of the first deliverables of…

Food ingredient manufacturers are those within the food industry ‘at the cutting edge of research and innovation’, with 3-8 % of EU specialty food ingredients manufacturers’ turnover…

As referenced in several member states’ guidances, a healthy and balanced diet is important for human health. EU Specialty Food Ingredients believes that food, food supplements and food…

The European specialty food ingredients industry has always worked to make possible the great – nutritious, safe, sustainable, affordable, convenient and delicious – foods and beverages consumers…

Food, whatever its origin, whatever it is processed or not, is the result of a combination of chemical substances. Within the food matrix, these chemicals may interact…

Upon request from their customers of the food and drink industry, suppliers of specialty food ingredients may issue statements implying that their company has not conducted animal…

“Everything you always wanted to know about food additives” gives an historical perspective on the use of technological ingredients for centuries, their definitions and uses.

“Everything you always wanted to know about health ingredients” helps you to find out more about the contribution of food ingredients to a varied, balanced and healthy diet.