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Invitation: DANMAP seminar 2025 on antimicrobial use and -resistance

Join the DANMAP seminar to learn about the latest findings from the surveillance of antimicrobial use and -resistance in Denmark. The seminar will take place on Monday, 18 November 2025, and is organised by Statens Serum Institut and DTU National Food Institute.

Are food allergies on the rise?

‘Dramatic’ and ‘explosive increase’ are words you often encounter when reading news articles about food allergies. But, how bad is it, and what do we know about the causes?

Collaboration across continents to curb antimicrobial resistance

Young researchers from three African countries have taken part in training at the DTU National Food Institute. Together with Danish colleagues, they worked on new methods for monitoring antimicrobial resistance. The experience is already being applied in their home countries, where the methods are being adapted to local conditions.

29 October 2025

Danes’ food choices are shaped by price, taste and trust

Many Danes care more about price and taste than about risks when buying food. At the same time, they have a high level of trust that food is produced safely – and that researchers and authorities provide reliable information about food safety. This is shown in a new survey from the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), which maps Europeans’ knowledge and attitudes towards food safety in 2025.

27 October 2025

Pesticides in Food – the second quarter of 2025

A total of 451 food samples were collected as part of the Danish pesticide monitoring program for the second quarter of 2025. For four of these samples, the DTU National Food Institute has assessed that a health risk cannot be excluded.

27 October 2025

Conference on future sustainable proteins

How can alternative proteins contribute to a more sustainable and resilient food system? This is the central theme of AltProteinX 2025, taking place on 4 November 2025 at DTU. The conference brings together researchers, industry representatives and policymakers for a full day of insights, discussions and networking. Participation is free of charge, but registration is required.

20 October 2025

Fungal mycelia in the diet – what we know and what we still need to learn

Fungal mycelia can be an alternative to ultra-processed meat substitutes, but knowledge is lacking about the fungal species, their growth and flavour, and which compounds are formed when mycelia are broken down in the gut. A new research project at the DTU National Food Institute will investigate these questions.

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AltProteinX Conference 2025

04. nov 08:30 - 16:00 | Are you interested in plant-based foods, fermentation, and cellular agriculture – the next generation of foods and novel food? Then mark your calendar for 4 November 2025 and join the AltProteinX Conference at DTU Lyngby Campus.

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DANMAP Seminar 2025

18. nov 10:30 - 14:30 | The partners behind the Danish monitoring program DANMAP, Statens Serum Institute and DTU National Food Institute, invite you to the annual DANMAP seminar on antibiotic consumption and resistance in Denmark, Tuesday, November 18, 2025.

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