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Highlights from 2022

With a look back at some highlights from 2022, DTU National Food Institute wishes everyone a happy New Year!

Presentations from the conference: Healthy, Safe, and Sustainable Foods of the Future

Researchers, students, food businesses and industry organizations were gathered for the conference Healthy, Safe and Sustainable foods of the future on 13 October 2022. Presentations and recordings are available to watch.

Topic-site on Chemical Exposure

On a daily basis we are exposed to numerous chemical substances from many different sources. When exposed to a mixture of numerous chemicals simultaneously, the mixture can have a significant negative effect even at low exposure levels.

Hands that scoop up handfuls of apple pulp

25 januar 2023

Innovative process squeezes more value out of apples

With the help of bacteria, apple pulp from juice production can be fermented and utilized to make new beverages, natural flavouring agents, and even artificial leather, if a new DTU start-up has its way.

23 januar 2023

PFAS found in organic eggs in Denmark

The environmental contaminant PFAS has been found in organic egg yolks in Denmark. Especially children who eat many organic eggs are at risk. The substances are most likely transferred via fishmeal, which is included in feed for the hens. This was found in a study from the DTU National Food Institute carried out in collaboration with the Danish Veterinary and Food Administration.

19 januar 2023

International climate conference gathers businesses and scientists

International cross-functional conference for businesses and scientists sets out to find efficient climate solutions for the reduction of the agricultural carbon footprint. The conference takes place in May 2023 in Copenhagen.

10 januar 2023

Danes don't eat as climate-friendly as they would like

According to Gallup, one in five Danes had a New Year's resolution for more sustainability in everyday life in 2021, and several indicate that they would like to eat less meat. However, a new analysis from DTU National Food Institute shows that good intentions are not paying off when you look at the Danes' shopping habits.

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