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The DTU National Food Institute has produced three reports that strengthen the scientific basis for work on meals for healthy adults both under and over 70 years of age, as well as for people at nutritional risk. The target audience is primarily professional kitchens, dietitians and other food professionals. ]]>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 05:30:00 +0200https://www.food.dtu.dk/english/news/researchers-develop-meal-plans?id=74e3b618-50a1-47f8-b770-5122eb129e3bhttps://www.food.dtu.dk/english/news/view-the-programme-and-register-for-the-seminar-on-zoonotic-diseases?id=aad80449-ce5a-48a3-9531-3510adee4f90
Researchers and experts from, among others, the DTU National Food Institute, the Danish Veterinary, Food, Agriculture and Fisheries Agency, and Statens Serum Institut will present highlights from the annual report on zoonoses – diseases that can be transmitted to humans by animals and food – on 18 June 2026. You can now view the full programme. ]]>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 05:11:00 +0200https://www.food.dtu.dk/english/news/view-the-programme-and-register-for-the-seminar-on-zoonotic-diseases?id=aad80449-ce5a-48a3-9531-3510adee4f90https://www.food.dtu.dk/english/news/nye-who-estimater-skal-hjaelpe-lande-med-at-goere-foedevarer-sikrere?id=11ac570a-7cff-4b23-a539-8425d21436f8
Researchers from DTU have contributed to the international scientific work behind the WHO’s new estimates of the global burden of foodborne diseases, providing countries with a stronger evidence base for preventing illness and prioritising action.]]>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 06:49:00 +0200https://www.food.dtu.dk/english/news/nye-who-estimater-skal-hjaelpe-lande-med-at-goere-foedevarer-sikrere?id=11ac570a-7cff-4b23-a539-8425d21436f8https://www.food.dtu.dk/english/news/nyt-interface-giver-nemmere-adgang-til-den-danske-foedevaredatabase?id=965955b5-a8a4-472d-8274-722781a952ef
DTU National Food Institute has launched an updated interface for the Danish Food Composition Database, making it easier to search, compare and export nutrient data for more than 1,400 foods.]]>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0200https://www.food.dtu.dk/english/news/nyt-interface-giver-nemmere-adgang-til-den-danske-foedevaredatabase?id=965955b5-a8a4-472d-8274-722781a952efhttps://www.food.dtu.dk/english/news/20-years-of-coordinated-action-against-antimicrobial-resistance?id=b88343b9-c7d1-4196-9423-d5c869e394ee
For two decades, the EU Reference Laboratory for Antimicrobial Resistance at the DTU National Food Institute has contributed to a shared European foundation for generating comparable antimicrobial resistance data across countries. The anniversary was celebrated at the annual network meeting at DTU earlier this month.]]>Fri, 29 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200https://www.food.dtu.dk/english/news/20-years-of-coordinated-action-against-antimicrobial-resistance?id=b88343b9-c7d1-4196-9423-d5c869e394eehttps://www.food.dtu.dk/english/news/nye-foedevarer-kan-saette-fart-paa-den-groenne-omstilling-men-sikkerheden-skal-foelge-med?id=891cff09-83c9-4f3f-9794-c89e7001edcb
Novel foods could become an important part of the green transition, but the journey from idea to market can take several years because the products require thorough safety assessments in the EU. DTU National Food Institute will now help the European Food Safety Authority, EFSA, strengthen the capacity behind these assessments.]]>Thu, 28 May 2026 03:21:00 +0200https://www.food.dtu.dk/english/news/nye-foedevarer-kan-saette-fart-paa-den-groenne-omstilling-men-sikkerheden-skal-foelge-med?id=891cff09-83c9-4f3f-9794-c89e7001edcbhttps://www.food.dtu.dk/english/news/listen-to-bugs-drugs-and-genomes-a-new-science-podcast-on-microbes-and-antimicrobial-resistance?id=e51fab88-5610-41d1-ad60-b76c55310b6d
What if the bacteria around us could outsmart modern medicine? In the new podcast ‘Bugs, Drugs and Genomes’, DTU researchers and their guests explore the bacteria behind antimicrobial resistance, one of today’s biggest global health challenges.]]>Wed, 27 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200https://www.food.dtu.dk/english/news/listen-to-bugs-drugs-and-genomes-a-new-science-podcast-on-microbes-and-antimicrobial-resistance?id=e51fab88-5610-41d1-ad60-b76c55310b6dhttps://www.food.dtu.dk/english/news/fatty-meat-dominates-the-danish-diet?id=b80e9174-8633-4fd8-bd87-29310293a294
Danes eat more meat than recommended in the Official Dietary Guidelines, and fatty meat makes up the largest proportion. However, those who most often choose lean meat types are better at following the guidelines. This is shown in a new study from the DTU National Food Institute on how Danes’ choice of meat types and fat content relates to overall diet quality. ]]>Thu, 21 May 2026 03:31:00 +0200https://www.food.dtu.dk/english/news/fatty-meat-dominates-the-danish-diet?id=b80e9174-8633-4fd8-bd87-29310293a294https://www.food.dtu.dk/english/news/california-denmark-innovator-fellowship-2027?id=32077ed9-92a6-4a2c-ba39-dd5b9edcd5dd
Do you dream of transforming your scientific knowledge into practical solutions? As a postdoc doing research in areas with relevance to food, you now have a unique opportunity to embark on a research stay at UC Davis in California. Join our online information session on the application process on 23 June 2026, 18:00 to 19:00 CET.]]>Mon, 18 May 2026 06:37:00 +0200https://www.food.dtu.dk/english/news/california-denmark-innovator-fellowship-2027?id=32077ed9-92a6-4a2c-ba39-dd5b9edcd5ddhttps://www.food.dtu.dk/english/news/dtu-national-food-institute-at-madens-folkemoede?id=05f5ce48-873c-4a91-9841-2ea018bfe14a
Would you eat your packaging? Or perhaps listen to a mushroom before tasting it? It might sound a little unconventional. But at the DTU National Food Institute, these could be the kinds of ideas we explore - and at Madens Folkemøde from 21–23 May, you can experience some of them for yourself. ]]>Wed, 13 May 2026 07:56:00 +0200https://www.food.dtu.dk/english/news/dtu-national-food-institute-at-madens-folkemoede?id=05f5ce48-873c-4a91-9841-2ea018bfe14ahttps://www.food.dtu.dk/english/news/join-us-for-a-seminar-on-diseases-transmitted-to-humans-from-food-and-animals?id=5dfc5ba2-2d81-43e2-b52f-4f40a906439d
Researchers and experts from, among others, the DTU National Food Institute, the Danish Veterinary, Food, Agriculture and Fisheries Agency, and Statens Serum Institut will present highlights from the annual report on zoonoses – diseases that can be transmitted from animals and food to humans – on Thursday 18 June 2026. The seminar will be held in Danish.]]>Tue, 12 May 2026 06:31:00 +0200https://www.food.dtu.dk/english/news/join-us-for-a-seminar-on-diseases-transmitted-to-humans-from-food-and-animals?id=5dfc5ba2-2d81-43e2-b52f-4f40a906439dhttps://www.food.dtu.dk/english/news/international-samarbejdspartner-udnaevnt-til-aeresdoktor-paa-dtu?id=cbc613ca-7a93-4715-b4f5-7df30892c187
The DTU National Food Institute has nominated Professor Michiel Kleerebezem from Wageningen University & Research for an honorary doctorate at DTU. He was awarded the distinction at the DTU Commemoration last week in recognition of his internationally leading research and his long-standing collaboration with the institute.]]>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:22:42 +0200https://www.food.dtu.dk/english/news/international-samarbejdspartner-udnaevnt-til-aeresdoktor-paa-dtu?id=cbc613ca-7a93-4715-b4f5-7df30892c187https://www.food.dtu.dk/english/news/faar-mikroberne-det-sidste-ord?id=6cc05d13-e505-4f58-8000-5e53b3777ac2
Watch or rewatch Professor Henrik C. Wegener’s inaugural lecture, delivered on 10 April 2026 at DTU National Food Institute.]]>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 07:39:10 +0200https://www.food.dtu.dk/english/news/faar-mikroberne-det-sidste-ord?id=6cc05d13-e505-4f58-8000-5e53b3777ac2https://www.food.dtu.dk/english/news/pesticides-in-food-the-4-quarter-of-2025?id=2006344a-b452-403e-9f63-aeabe9080fde
A total of 327 food samples were collected as part of the Danish pesticide monitoring program for the 4 quarter of 2025. For five of these samples, the DTU National Food Institute has assessed that a health risk cannot be excluded.]]>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0200https://www.food.dtu.dk/english/news/pesticides-in-food-the-4-quarter-of-2025?id=2006344a-b452-403e-9f63-aeabe9080fdehttps://www.food.dtu.dk/english/news/new-research-uncovers-hidden-risks-of-chemical-mixtures?id=c059d740-73f5-4a57-a88f-05e3a7bdbab8
The EU-funded project, PANORAMIX, coordinated by the DTU National Food Institute indicates that mixtures of man-made chemicals present in human blood or breast milk may affect reproductive health and child development - even when individual substances are within accepted safety levels.]]>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 05:30:00 +0200https://www.food.dtu.dk/english/news/new-research-uncovers-hidden-risks-of-chemical-mixtures?id=c059d740-73f5-4a57-a88f-05e3a7bdbab8https://www.food.dtu.dk/english/news/from-starfish-to-omega-3-supplements?id=d258c615-b111-45d6-89cb-7d0b622496c8
DTU researchers are investigating a gentle method for extracting valuable fish oil from unwanted species.]]>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 11:26:00 +0200https://www.food.dtu.dk/english/news/from-starfish-to-omega-3-supplements?id=d258c615-b111-45d6-89cb-7d0b622496c8https://www.food.dtu.dk/english/news/new-lactic-acid-bacteria-for-plant-based-yoghurt-alternatives?id=f405c02b-8f10-4531-86c4-bcfdd3629bf7
Researchers at DTU have found that a particular type of lactic acid bacteria displays considerable potential for producing plant-based yoghurt alternatives. The bacteria can inhibit potentially harmful bacteria and break down sugars that cause stomach discomfort.]]>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 05:37:00 +0200https://www.food.dtu.dk/english/news/new-lactic-acid-bacteria-for-plant-based-yoghurt-alternatives?id=f405c02b-8f10-4531-86c4-bcfdd3629bf7https://www.food.dtu.dk/english/news/from-annoying-bycatch-to-flavor-enhancer-and-animal-feed?id=b45183e2-ead8-4061-bb5f-b7de234ea305
The large numbers of shore crabs along the Danish coast are damaging biodiversity and causing problems for fishermen. New methods for storing them on land are intended to make them attractive to catch.]]>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0200https://www.food.dtu.dk/english/news/from-annoying-bycatch-to-flavor-enhancer-and-animal-feed?id=b45183e2-ead8-4061-bb5f-b7de234ea305https://www.food.dtu.dk/english/news/the-ocean-as-a-source-of-vitamin-d?id=73e3c228-7a7f-4afd-afab-d60401f04a71
By cultivating microalgae from the ocean in onshore facilities, researchers aim to create an algae-based alternative to essential nutrients.]]>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0200https://www.food.dtu.dk/english/news/the-ocean-as-a-source-of-vitamin-d?id=73e3c228-7a7f-4afd-afab-d60401f04a71https://www.food.dtu.dk/english/news/more-than-one-in-three-young-people-drink-energy-drinks-and-many-risk-sleep-disturbances?id=02011ba4-9399-4974-9452-7b475aac23b2
Sales of energy drinks have risen significantly in recent years, and many young people drink so much that it can disrupt their sleep, according to a new study from the DTU National Food Institute. ]]>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 04:22:00 +0200https://www.food.dtu.dk/english/news/more-than-one-in-three-young-people-drink-energy-drinks-and-many-risk-sleep-disturbances?id=02011ba4-9399-4974-9452-7b475aac23b2https://www.food.dtu.dk/english/news/a-bacterium-from-bumblebees-can-produce-vitamin-b2-in-soya-drinks?id=9118e166-a880-4247-b687-416694e3ca1f
Researchers at DTU have developed a new method that can reduce the time needed to find new bacteria for fermentation. They have identified a bacterium that can be used both for acidification and to increase the vitamin B2 content of soya drinks. ]]>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 05:38:00 +0200https://www.food.dtu.dk/english/news/a-bacterium-from-bumblebees-can-produce-vitamin-b2-in-soya-drinks?id=9118e166-a880-4247-b687-416694e3ca1fhttps://www.food.dtu.dk/english/news/insects-are-being-examined-in-the-search-for-greener-food-additives?id=17827f68-078b-416e-b3ba-a78495833a28
Using artificial intelligence, researchers are investigating whether the additives found in products such as mayonnaise can be replaced with sustainable alternatives derived from insects.]]>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:26:25 +0200https://www.food.dtu.dk/english/news/insects-are-being-examined-in-the-search-for-greener-food-additives?id=17827f68-078b-416e-b3ba-a78495833a28https://www.food.dtu.dk/english/news/researchers-move-closer-to-preventing-pandemics?id=4b136b87-dd90-4c87-9a5f-ab7b8744f986
Researchers have developed a new artificial intelligence tool, PathogenFinder2, that can help determine whether an unfamiliar bacterium carries genetic features linked to the ability to cause disease. This may transform pandemic preparedness by enabling the detection of harmful bacteria before they have even infected humans.]]>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 05:12:00 +0200https://www.food.dtu.dk/english/news/researchers-move-closer-to-preventing-pandemics?id=4b136b87-dd90-4c87-9a5f-ab7b8744f986https://www.food.dtu.dk/english/news/more-severe-listeria-infections-in-the-eu?id=75d68e0c-c73b-417d-8d3b-053d6ea481ea
Changing dietary habits and an ageing population may be among the reasons behind the rise in severe listeria infections in Europe. This is shown in the EU’s annual zoonoses report for 2024 from the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) and the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC).]]>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0200https://www.food.dtu.dk/english/news/more-severe-listeria-infections-in-the-eu?id=75d68e0c-c73b-417d-8d3b-053d6ea481eahttps://www.food.dtu.dk/english/news/how-do-you-detect-an-outbreak-or-identify-a-pathogen-from-genomic-data?id=403fa36a-9e11-47c7-8b94-f1ea3638e0c8
This summer, the DTU National Food Institute offers two specialised courses that give researchers, PhD students and professionals hands-on experience with sequencing and analysis of microbial genomes, methods widely used in outbreak detection, diagnostics and antimicrobial resistance monitoring.]]>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 08:58:12 +0200https://www.food.dtu.dk/english/news/how-do-you-detect-an-outbreak-or-identify-a-pathogen-from-genomic-data?id=403fa36a-9e11-47c7-8b94-f1ea3638e0c8https://www.food.dtu.dk/english/news/dtu-students-gets-sustainability-scholarship?id=c222412d-8c51-4fc2-989b-6b14afb5a20c
Magdalena Dzierzynska and Katrine Hald, both MSc students in Food Technology at DTU have been awarded the Lavendla Sustainability Scholarship 2025.]]>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 10:02:49 +0200https://www.food.dtu.dk/english/news/dtu-students-gets-sustainability-scholarship?id=c222412d-8c51-4fc2-989b-6b14afb5a20chttps://www.food.dtu.dk/english/news/trio-honoured-for-innovative-teaching?id=502c71d0-7b44-467a-b30f-3a0121e9dbc5
Three DTU lecturers have received an award from the Novo Nordisk Foundation for integrating biotechnology, microbiology, electronics, programming and design – an approach that students are really enthusiastic about.]]>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0200https://www.food.dtu.dk/english/news/trio-honoured-for-innovative-teaching?id=502c71d0-7b44-467a-b30f-3a0121e9dbc5https://www.food.dtu.dk/english/news/invitation-to-professor-henrik-wegeners-inaugural-lecture?id=cb817d02-4379-4f34-aaea-39dd00fa63b1
Join Professor Henrik Wegener’s inaugural lecture and get insights on how genomic surveillance and bioinformatics tools can help detect and control infectious diseases earlier - and ultimately prevent future pandemics. The lecture will take place on 10 April 2026 at DTU Lyngby Campus. Registration is required.]]>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0200https://www.food.dtu.dk/english/news/invitation-to-professor-henrik-wegeners-inaugural-lecture?id=cb817d02-4379-4f34-aaea-39dd00fa63b1https://www.food.dtu.dk/english/news/three-in-four-primary-school-children-consume-too-much-confectionery-snacks-and-sugary-drinks?id=44c8fae3-d953-4331-9cd4-2c61a267b884
Three in four children in grades 0–3 consume more confectionery, snacks and sugary drinks than there is room for in a healthy diet, according to the Official Dietary Guidelines. Typically, the children consume nine handfuls per week, even though the upper limit is no more than five handfuls if the rest of the diet is to comply with the guidelines. This is shown in a new baseline analysis from the DTU National Food Institute, carried out in collaboration with the Danish Veterinary and Food Administration.]]>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0200https://www.food.dtu.dk/english/news/three-in-four-primary-school-children-consume-too-much-confectionery-snacks-and-sugary-drinks?id=44c8fae3-d953-4331-9cd4-2c61a267b884https://www.food.dtu.dk/english/news/antibiotic-resistance-can-vary-depending-on-where-the-bacteria-live?id=86b29b86-6adc-43a6-aa83-cc9291543cfe
Antibiotic susceptibility in resistant bacteria is not static. New research shows that bacteria harbouring resistance genes may respond differently to antibiotics if they are tested under conditions other than those used in standard laboratory assays. This may affect how well an antibiotic treatment works.]]>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 06:51:00 +0200https://www.food.dtu.dk/english/news/antibiotic-resistance-can-vary-depending-on-where-the-bacteria-live?id=86b29b86-6adc-43a6-aa83-cc9291543cfehttps://www.food.dtu.dk/english/news/girls-and-young-women-drink-less-milk-than-recommended-by-the-official-dietary-guidelines?id=61813661-5d4d-4124-ab20-75c05df4e6b9
Girls and young women aged 11–17 drink too little milk compared with the recommendations in The Danish Official Dietary Guidelines. This is shown in a new study of the population’s intake of dairy products from the DTU National Food Institute, based on the Danish National Survey of Diet and Physical Activity, DANSDA 2021–2024.]]>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 06:45:00 +0200https://www.food.dtu.dk/english/news/girls-and-young-women-drink-less-milk-than-recommended-by-the-official-dietary-guidelines?id=61813661-5d4d-4124-ab20-75c05df4e6b9https://www.food.dtu.dk/english/news/danskernes-soede-tand-har-gjort-fredagsslik-til-hverdagsslik?id=f7cdd1d0-a203-44d6-bfde-963f0fd88396
Danes consume up to five times more confectionery, snacks and sweet beverages per week than there is room for in the Danish Official Dietary Guidelines, according to a new report from DTU National Food Institute based on data from the National Survey of Danish Diet and Physical Activity 2021–2024. ]]>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 05:10:00 +0200https://www.food.dtu.dk/english/news/danskernes-soede-tand-har-gjort-fredagsslik-til-hverdagsslik?id=f7cdd1d0-a203-44d6-bfde-963f0fd88396https://www.food.dtu.dk/english/news/danes-dietary-habits-are-out-of-step-with-the-danish-official-dietary-guidelines?id=bccfa63b-c4ca-4ce7-8858-625d28d9168c
A new national dietary survey from the DTU National Food Institute paints an overall picture of the Danish diet: fruit, vegetables and legumes make up too little. Meat, sweets, snacks and soft drinks make up too much. And even where things look best – whole grains and fish – only a minority comply with the recommendations.]]>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 07:51:00 +0200https://www.food.dtu.dk/english/news/danes-dietary-habits-are-out-of-step-with-the-danish-official-dietary-guidelines?id=bccfa63b-c4ca-4ce7-8858-625d28d9168chttps://www.food.dtu.dk/english/news/new-nutrient-data-for-energy-drinks-dressings-mayonnaise-and-remoulade?id=a86e76c5-53ea-418d-9418-468a0991b421
The DTU National Food Institute has updated Denmark’s National Food Database (Frida) with new analyses of the nutrient content of 20 popular products: energy drinks, pesto, remoulade, mayonnaise and salad dressings.]]>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 08:34:46 +0200https://www.food.dtu.dk/english/news/new-nutrient-data-for-energy-drinks-dressings-mayonnaise-and-remoulade?id=a86e76c5-53ea-418d-9418-468a0991b421https://www.food.dtu.dk/english/news/guide-to-improve-the-detection-of-mineral-oil-contamination-hidden-in-food?id=52b92bc3-1147-498f-8707-41642a84e62d
Petroleum-derived chemicals related to fuels and lubricants can sometimes be found in food causing health concerns because some of these compounds may damage DNA and increase the risk of cancer. A recent guide from, among others, the DTU National Food Institute provides new recommendations for testing these chemicals. ]]>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 05:29:00 +0200https://www.food.dtu.dk/english/news/guide-to-improve-the-detection-of-mineral-oil-contamination-hidden-in-food?id=52b92bc3-1147-498f-8707-41642a84e62dhttps://www.food.dtu.dk/english/news/new-online-course-in-amr-surveillance-using-whole-genome-sequencing?id=47e5ed76-97d0-4b25-b82b-963d7c2ad313
A six-hour online course gives laboratory managers an overview of how whole-genome sequencing (WGS) can be used for antimicrobial resistance (AMR) surveillance.]]>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 05:30:00 +0200https://www.food.dtu.dk/english/news/new-online-course-in-amr-surveillance-using-whole-genome-sequencing?id=47e5ed76-97d0-4b25-b82b-963d7c2ad313https://www.food.dtu.dk/english/news/researchers-aim-to-strengthen-young-peoples-knowledge-of-iodine?id=5f3348fb-04db-4f6c-a113-706e30c13a3a
Iodine deficiency remains a public health problem in many countries, including in Europe, and the EUthyroid2 research consortium is now drawing attention to this issue. The consortium aims to increase knowledge and awareness of iodine among young people worldwide, particularly among young women.]]>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 06:28:00 +0200https://www.food.dtu.dk/english/news/researchers-aim-to-strengthen-young-peoples-knowledge-of-iodine?id=5f3348fb-04db-4f6c-a113-706e30c13a3ahttps://www.food.dtu.dk/english/news/denmark-is-hosting-a-new-who-collaborating-centre-for-the-risks-and-benefits-of-foods-and-dietary-pa?id=1c560bd6-242c-4e9b-ad2a-97734fc220d2
The DTU National Food Institute has been designated by WHO to host a new collaborating centre under the name “WHO Collaborating Centre for Risks and Benefits of Foods and Diets”. The designation will strengthen WHO’s work to prevent disease and promote health through improved knowledge of the risks and benefits associated with foods and dietary patterns.]]>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 09:43:00 +0200https://www.food.dtu.dk/english/news/denmark-is-hosting-a-new-who-collaborating-centre-for-the-risks-and-benefits-of-foods-and-dietary-pa?id=1c560bd6-242c-4e9b-ad2a-97734fc220d2https://www.food.dtu.dk/english/news/pesticides-in-food-the-3-quarter-of-2025?id=de8e36f0-09b6-4105-b975-56296d819d57
A total of 382 food samples were collected as part of the Danish pesticide monitoring program for the 3 quarter of 2025. For five of these samples, the DTU National Food Institute has assessed that a health risk cannot be excluded.]]>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 09:21:42 +0200https://www.food.dtu.dk/english/news/pesticides-in-food-the-3-quarter-of-2025?id=de8e36f0-09b6-4105-b975-56296d819d57https://www.food.dtu.dk/english/news/wild-yeast-species-could-become-the-green-proteins-of-the-future?id=ecbbc0b7-3c64-4015-8e57-712d35e7476a
A new research project at the DTU National Food Institute will investigate whether wild yeast species with a high protein content can be used to make plant-based foods tastier and more sustainable.]]>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 06:42:00 +0200https://www.food.dtu.dk/english/news/wild-yeast-species-could-become-the-green-proteins-of-the-future?id=ecbbc0b7-3c64-4015-8e57-712d35e7476ahttps://www.food.dtu.dk/english/news/dtu-national-food-institute-professor-awarded-the-knights-cross?id=2b578fa7-d8ae-4ab5-aae5-fc23d0def7f5
Professor Peter Ruhdal Jensen from the DTU National Food Institute has been appointed Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog in recognition of his long-standing and influential contributions to microbiology, food technology and the development of sustainable food systems. ]]>Wed, 07 Jan 2026 09:40:19 +0200https://www.food.dtu.dk/english/news/dtu-national-food-institute-professor-awarded-the-knights-cross?id=2b578fa7-d8ae-4ab5-aae5-fc23d0def7f5https://www.food.dtu.dk/english/news/more-danes-are-smoke-free-but-nicotine-use-remains-stablenyhedsside-tom?id=af7ed870-365f-4ffc-9128-91990780b006
Over the past ten years, the proportion of daily smokers in Denmark has fallen by just over one third, but around one in five adults still use a nicotine product every day. This is shown by data from a joint Nordic survey of diet, physical activity, overweight, and alcohol and nicotine use in the Nordic countries from 2014 to 2024.]]>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 07:12:00 +0200https://www.food.dtu.dk/english/news/more-danes-are-smoke-free-but-nicotine-use-remains-stablenyhedsside-tom?id=af7ed870-365f-4ffc-9128-91990780b006https://www.youtube.com/embed/dDUevnQc914
Watch the video with this year’s highlights. Video: Vibeke Johannessen]]>Wed, 17 Dec 2025 14:23:36 +0200https://www.youtube.com/embed/dDUevnQc914https://www.food.dtu.dk/english/news/danes-drink-far-more-energy-drinks-than-other-europeans?id=055eab85-25e4-433c-8540-73642c963e75
In 2025, people in Denmark consumed 12 litres of energy drinks per year on average, while the average consumption in Western Europe was 7 litres per capita. This is shown in a new study from the DTU National Food Institute.]]>Wed, 17 Dec 2025 07:39:00 +0200https://www.food.dtu.dk/english/news/danes-drink-far-more-energy-drinks-than-other-europeans?id=055eab85-25e4-433c-8540-73642c963e75https://www.food.dtu.dk/english/news/efsa-is-seeking-feedback-on-its-draft-assessment-of-dioxins-and-pcbs?id=60ab7f31-c6d9-4bf1-bcf4-aa49c6c2ba92
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) is updating its risk assessment of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs in food and feed and has released a draft for public consultation, open until 26 January 2026.]]>Thu, 11 Dec 2025 07:47:24 +0200https://www.food.dtu.dk/english/news/efsa-is-seeking-feedback-on-its-draft-assessment-of-dioxins-and-pcbs?id=60ab7f31-c6d9-4bf1-bcf4-aa49c6c2ba92https://www.food.dtu.dk/english/news/food-on-danish-shelves-generally-complies-with-pesticide-regulations?id=3edf45f9-ea10-47ab-8e28-699de27a910b
In 2024, 98% of all samples were either free from pesticide residues or contained concentrations below the permitted levels. This is shown in the annual pesticide report from the Danish Veterinary and Food Administration and the DTU National Food Institute.]]>Wed, 10 Dec 2025 12:10:00 +0200https://www.food.dtu.dk/english/news/food-on-danish-shelves-generally-complies-with-pesticide-regulations?id=3edf45f9-ea10-47ab-8e28-699de27a910bhttps://www.food.dtu.dk/english/news/danske-hverdagsvalg-under-lup-i-ny-nordisk-undersoegelse?id=f5c4b8a5-4643-4fa8-a70f-211b8ceaf6ef
Following the Nordic Council of Ministers’ launch of a new joint Nordic study on diet, physical activity, overweight, alcohol and nicotine use, DTU National Food Institute turns the spotlight on the Danish results. The findings show more sugary drinks and sweet foods, less fruit, vegetables and wholegrain – and a persistently high level of overweight and obesity among both children and adults.]]>Thu, 04 Dec 2025 11:57:00 +0200https://www.food.dtu.dk/english/news/danske-hverdagsvalg-under-lup-i-ny-nordisk-undersoegelse?id=f5c4b8a5-4643-4fa8-a70f-211b8ceaf6efhttps://www.food.dtu.dk/english/news/nordic-everyday-habits-are-less-healthy-than-ten-years-ago?id=253cdcf9-868d-40b9-b07b-29258f118fca
Today, the Nordic Council of Ministers a new joint Nordic monitoring survey of diet, physical activity, overweight and nicotine use in Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden. DTU National Food Institute has led the project and played a central role in the Danish contribution to the survey, which shows that people in the Nordic countries overall live less healthily today than we did ten years ago.]]>Mon, 01 Dec 2025 12:43:47 +0200https://www.food.dtu.dk/english/news/nordic-everyday-habits-are-less-healthy-than-ten-years-ago?id=253cdcf9-868d-40b9-b07b-29258f118fcahttps://www.food.dtu.dk/english/news/researchers-discover-latent-antimicrobial-resistance-across-the-world?id=782407e1-171b-4481-bfdf-c46c6f3dcf27
A team of researchers has discovered that latent antimicrobial resistance is more widespread across the world than known resistance. They call for broader surveillance of resistance in wastewater, as the problematic genes of the future may be hiding in the widespread reservoir of latent resistance genes.]]>Thu, 27 Nov 2025 11:25:00 +0200https://www.food.dtu.dk/english/news/researchers-discover-latent-antimicrobial-resistance-across-the-world?id=782407e1-171b-4481-bfdf-c46c6f3dcf27https://www.food.dtu.dk/english/news/research-webinar-on-the-results-from-normo-2025?id=aeafa559-2379-4e6e-ba8c-4a56c9bfbf51
Join a research webinar on 2 December for a scientific presentation of the results from the joint Nordic monitoring of diet, physical activity and overweight/obesity. Please register no later than 1 December.]]>Wed, 26 Nov 2025 11:00:22 +0200https://www.food.dtu.dk/english/news/research-webinar-on-the-results-from-normo-2025?id=aeafa559-2379-4e6e-ba8c-4a56c9bfbf51