Active measures are needed to reduce salt intake among Finns
News from Finland (Ruokavirasto):
The national dietary guidelines ‘Sustainable Health through Food’, drawn up by the National Nutrition Council (VRN) and the National Institute for Health and Welfare…
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Malnourished older people experience poorer health and a lower quality of life
News from Sweden (Livsmedelsverket):
Many older people do not consume enough energy and nutrients as their appetite decreases. Estimates show that around 100,000 people over the age of 65 are…
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Bacteria can make plants healthier for humans and animals
News from Denmark (DTU):
Researchers have shown that microorganisms can improve the amino acid composition of crops. This method can make plant-based foods more nutritious and also improve animal…
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30 years of monitoring show that antibiotic resistance can be pushed back
News from Denmark (DTU):
Targeted interventions can significantly reduce the prevalence of specific antibiotic-resistant bacteria, as 30 years of monitoring of antibiotic use and resistance through…
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Almost three in ten Swedish young people drink energy drinks every day – the highest consumption in the Nordic region
News from Sweden (Livsmedelsverket):
Swedish 15–19-year-olds drink energy drinks more often than their peers in the rest of the Nordic region. Almost three in ten Swedish young people drink energy…
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BIOR urges people to choose and use dietary supplements wisely: a practical guide for consumers and businesses has been produced
News from Latvia (BIOR):
Dietary supplements are widely available, but choosing from the wide range on offer and using them requires care and knowledge. How can you tell what a product’s advertising…
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Autumn’s bounty in jars: what helps preserves last longer?
News from Lithuania (VMVT):
Autumn is precisely the time when part of the summer and autumn harvest finds its way into jars. Vegetables are pickled, jams and sauces are made, mushrooms and compotes…
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ResAT-Vet: Austria’s 2025 Resistance Report for clinical isolates of selected bacteria pathogenic to animals
News from Austria (AGES):
This report presents the first Austria-wide analysis of resistance data for pathogens affecting animals, based on samples taken from clinically ill pigs and cattle. The…
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Finnish Food Authority establishes an additional restricted zone for African swine fever and amends restrictions in the infected zone
News from Finland (Ruokavirasto):
The Finnish Food Authority established an additional restricted zone (buffer zone) for African swine fever (ASF) on 10 September 2026. The provisions applying to the…
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More Danes are taking dietary supplements, but they cannot replace a healthy diet
News from Denmark (DTU):
More people are taking dietary supplements than 10 years ago, and the well-known multivitamin and mineral tablet is the most widely used dietary supplement in Denmark.…