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The European Food Information Resource Network - EuroFIR AISBL

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The European Food Information Resource Network - EuroFIR AISBL

EuroFIR AISBL is a non-profit international member-based organisation. farmers and those in the blue economy).

EuroFIR's mission is to develop, publish and encourage exploitation of food composition information and promote international cooperation to improve data quality and access. Its purpose is to develop, harmonise and deliver food composition data, and supporting information, underpinning food and health research throughout Europe and beyond. EuroFIR draws together the best available food information

from more than 30 EU and international compiler organisations and promotes international cooperation in data standardisation and interoperability to make food data FAIRer. Members and clients include individuals and organisations working in academia, healthcare, and the public sector (especially food science, nutrition and dietetics) as well as SMEs (ICT and software developers). EuroFIR has been involved in numerous EU- and otherwise-funded projects and tenders providing data, tools, and knowhow to support research and innovation in a wide range of food, nutrition, and health topics. EuroFIR also has more than a decade’s experience in communication and dissemination addressing the needs of primary stakeholders (i.e. beneficiaries and funding agencies) as well as secondary stakeholders, such as user communities and, more widely, policymakers, food industry and retailers, and others along the food chain (e.g.

02/06/2026

🚨The Danish Food Composition Database has been released with a redesigned interface!

The update is structured around three distinct user needs:

💡Consumer view — a simple overview of the most requested nutritional data.
💡Labeling view — direct work with nutritional declarations, including percentages of recommended daily intake.
💡Professional view — full access to all available data and associated references.

Several additional improvements have been introduced. The database is based on international standards, including LanguaL, FoodEx2, and FoodOn. The corresponding metadata and technical descriptions are now openly accessible, supporting transparency and usability for researchers, authorities, and industry.

With this release, the name Frida is no longer used. The database continues under the Danish Food Composition Database name.

More information: https://f.mtr.cool/wfnfzmwtdv

28/05/2026

🆕 EuroFIR AISBL has been awarded a preparatory grant under the EOSC Gravity Preparatory Grants Open Call to prepare for future enrolment as a thematic Node within the European Open Science Cloud (EOSC) Federation.

💡 It will deliver a validated project charter setting out EuroFIR's pathway towards EOSC Node enrolment, including governance, technical readiness, three cross-domain use cases (integrated nutrition–health research; food-system sustainability; interoperable data tools), and a contribution matrix for EOSC Academy activities. The project is implemented in partnership with Premotec GmbH and supported by the EOSC Gravity consortium, coordinated by the Fondation Européenne de la Science (ESF).

The action contributes to the integration of harmonised, FAIR-aligned food composition data into Europe's open science infrastructure, supporting interoperability with health, environmental, agricultural, and sustainability datasets across the EOSC Federation.

Read the press release : https://f.mtr.cool/cldxbfenbl

28/05/2026

🆕 EuroFIR AISBL has been awarded a preparatory grant under the EOSC Gravity Preparatory Grants Open Call to prepare for future enrolment as a thematic Node within the European Open Science Cloud (EOSC) Federation.

💡 It will deliver a validated project charter setting out EuroFIR's pathway towards EOSC Node enrolment, including governance, technical readiness, three cross-domain use cases (integrated nutrition–health research; food-system sustainability; interoperable data tools), and a contribution matrix for EOSC Academy activities. The project is implemented in partnership with GmbH and supported by the EOSC Gravity consortium, coordinated by the Fondation Européenne de la Science (ESF).

The action contributes to the integration of harmonised, FAIR-aligned food composition data into Europe's open science infrastructure, supporting interoperability with health, environmental, agricultural, and sustainability datasets across the EOSC Federation.

Read the press release : https://f.mtr.cool/rbzfiaevte

19/05/2026

Grow your network. Earn rewards. EuroFIR Referral Program.

We're delighted to share our Referral Program — a simple way to expand the EuroFIR community while rewarding the Members who make it stronger.
Here's how it works:

1. Refer a new Member. Set up an introductory meeting between EuroFIR and an organisation that could benefit from joining our network.

2. Earn a discount. If that organisation becomes a Member within 6 months of the meeting, you'll receive a 10% discount on your next year's membership fee.

3. Share the benefit. The new organisation also receives a 10% discount on their first year of membership — a win for everyone.

4. Refer more, save more. Introduce three or more new Members and your discount rises to 15% on your next fee.

Every introduction helps build a richer, more connected food information network across Europe and beyond — and you're rewarded for being part of that growth. Interested in referring an organisation, or want to learn more? Get in touch with us at [email protected] !

05/05/2026

📣 Our 2025 Annual Report is out now!

We’re excited to share a look back at everything we’ve achieved over the past year—and what’s ahead 🚀

From improving food composition data to supporting research, innovation, and better decision-making, 2025 has been a year full of progress, collaboration, and impact.

✨ In this report, you’ll discover:

How we continue to grow as a trusted global hub for food data
Updates to our FoodEXplorer platform and datasets
Our involvement in European research projects and international collaborations
The work we do behind the scenes to make food data more accessible, reliable, and useful

Whether you’re a researcher, part of the food industry, or just curious about how data shapes our food systems—there’s something in it for you!

📖 Take a look here: https://zenodo.org/records/19813519

💬 We’d love to hear your thoughts!

22/04/2026

🎤 EuroFIR Food Forum 2026 – Day 2 Highlights

A morning fully dedicated to food data innovation, showcasing how data, technology, and collaboration are shaping the future of nutrition and food systems.

🔎 Key sessions from the day:

👤 Tome Eftimov (JSI, SI) – Food data management and natural language processing

💡 A fascinating session exploring how NLP can unlock the potential of food data, improving accessibility, structuring, and usability across systems.

👤 Agi Kadvan (Capnutra, RS) & Kasia Sulowska (EuroFIR AISBL, BE)– Automated validation of food composition databases

💡 An insightful presentation highlighting the importance of automation in ensuring data quality, consistency, and scalability in food composition databases.

👤 Marion Buso (EuroFIR AISBL) – Zero Hidden Hunger EU: Dietary Gap Analysis

💡 A powerful overview of nutritional gaps across populations, emphasizing the role of data in tackling hidden hunger at a European level.

👤 Jasper Schouten – Environmental footprint food databases for EFSA and the Dutch government

💡A compelling session on integrating environmental impact data into food databases to support policy-making and sustainability goals.

From AI-driven data management to sustainability and nutrition insights, Day 2 highlighted how robust, high-quality data is at the core of future food systems.

👏 Thank you to all speakers for an inspiring and forward-looking program!

21/04/2026

During the last session of Day 1 of EuroFIR Food Forum 2026, EuroFIR members had the opportunity to take part in a highly practical workshop session led by Siân Astley, focusing on two key challenges in food composition data:

🔹 The use of factors and recipes in deriving nutrient values
🔹 Addressing gaps in data and metadata – and exploring how generative AI can help

What stood out was the clear shift away from theory and towards real-world application. Through shared scenarios and common compiler decisions, the discussion centred on what’s actually feasible — balancing data quality, transparency, and comparability across national databases.

21/04/2026

Continuing Day 1 of the EuroFIR Food Forum 2026, our second session featured insightful updates and forward-looking discussions.

Karl Presser (Premotec GmbH / EuroFIR AISBL President) led the FoodCASE User Group Meeting, where he introduced both FoodCASE users and EuroFIR members to value type results and newly developed features. He also highlighted advancements in data infrastructures, practical implementation strategies, and initiatives such as EOSC Gravity and EOSC Nodes.

This was followed by an engaging presentation from nives ogrinc (JSI), coordinator of the FishEUTrust Project, who explored the application of Digital Product Passports in aquafoods—an important step toward transparency and traceability in the sector.

21/04/2026

The EuroFIR Food Forum 2026 officially kicked off this morning in Brussels and online 🎉

Siân Astley welcomed members to the meeting, setting the stage for a day of engaging discussions.

The first session, led by Paul Finglas, focused on key insights and lessons learned from the OpenEUFood project 🤝

The presentation outlined the progress of the OpenEUFood project in building a harmonised, open-access European food composition database and improving data quality across countries. It also highlighted key challenges and recommendations to ensure more consistent, well-documented, and interoperable food data systems in Europe 💡

17/04/2026

🌍 Shaping the Future of Food Data – Join the EuroFIR Food Forum 2026!

On April 21–22, 2026, the EuroFIR Food Forum returns to Brussels & online, bringing together leading experts in food composition, nutrition, and data innovation.

🚀 Why you should attend?
This year’s programme goes beyond theory — it’s about tackling real-world challenges and building practical solutions for the future of food data.

🔍 Highlights include:
✨ Insights from EFSA Open EU and lessons learned for the food data community
✨ A deep dive into FoodCASE developments, including new features and future roadmap
✨ Sessions on data infrastructures, digital product passports, and interoperability
✨ A unique Problem Lab tackling key challenges in food composition databases — from recipe calculations to metadata gaps and the role of AI
✨ Innovation sessions on natural language processing, automated validation, and dietary gap analysis

💡 Expect hands-on discussions, concrete recommendations, and meaningful exchanges with international experts working at the forefront of food data.

📅 April 21–22, 2026
📍 Brussels & Online

🔗 There are few spots available online, wait no more! https://f.mtr.cool/yjzulmlhmc

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