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Fisetin: the slow ageing flavonoid with multiple benefits
Have you heard of fisetin? Fisetin is a flavonoid naturally found in strawberries, apples, persimmons, cucumbers, onions, and other plants.

F4S Team
Apr 25, 20212 min read


Why does an apple a day keeps the doctor away?
So the saying goes. But where does this ability of apples to keep us away from doctors come from? Let's look in detail at this widely...

Cecilia Franco
Apr 24, 20212 min read


Reducing climate impacts of beef production
Study led by Colorado State University indicates that beef cattle production can cut GHG emissions up to 50% by changing practices....
nunoserra7
Apr 23, 20212 min read


F4S in 5 minutes – Aqui Portugal
On April 17th, 2021 the Food4Sustainability CoLAB was one of the guests in the program Aqui Portugal from RTP1, which was present in...

Cecilia Franco
Apr 23, 20211 min read


Food4Sustainability Academy is launching a series of webinars!
The F4S Academy will be hosting a 1:30 hour discussion each week, starting on 15th April 2021 at 4:00 pm GMT+1 (5:00 pm CET). These...

F4S Team
Apr 4, 20211 min read


Satellite imagery for agriculture growth
Climate challenges drive us to look for innovative solutions to meet EU targets in a short timeframe, anticipate events, and help farmers...

F4S Team
Mar 31, 20212 min read


Mendes Gonçalves wins the 2020 National Award for Exporting Companies
Last February 24th the winners of the National Agriculture Award 2020 were announced. In this 9th edition some categories were added...

F4S Team
Mar 30, 20212 min read


Action plan for organic production in the EU
European Commission's Action Plan aims to achieve the Green Deal goal - 25% of agricultural area used in organic production by 2030....

F4S Team
Mar 30, 20212 min read


Food waste - the challenge
Food waste is an important and worrisome global issue that have consequences on different levels, such as food security, environmental,...

Ana Rita Silva
Mar 30, 20215 min read


COVID-19 impact on eating habits
COVID-19 brought many changes to our society, and challenges to which we were forced to adapt in record time. The question that arises...

Cecilia Franco
Mar 30, 20211 min read


Portugal Recovery & Resilience Plan
The RRP - Recovery and Resilience Plan, is a strategic document prepared by the Portuguese Government that presents all structural...

F4S Team
Mar 19, 20212 min read


Portugal in Horizon Europe
Horizon Europe is based on a sustainable, fair and prosperous future for people and planet. It aims to reduce climate change problems,...

F4S Team
Mar 19, 20211 min read


No dirt? No farm? No problem. Soilless farming is growing.
The scarcity of agricultural land and the increase in population represent a vicious cycle in the search for food. Soilless plantations...

F4S Team
Feb 26, 20212 min read


Is the review of EU animal farm welfare legislation coming soon?
With Farm to Fork Strategy (2020-2030) European Commission created FITNESS CHECK Roadmap, a project to assess animal Welfare EU legal...

F4S Team
Feb 26, 20212 min read


5 ways to be more sustainable every day
Sustainability is on the agenda. And why is that? We know that our lifestyle has a direct impact on the climate. Our consumption habits...

Cecilia Franco
Feb 19, 20214 min read


F4S leads creation of European Digital Innovation Poles
CoLAB leads consortium to promote transition to sustainable agriculture models. The University of Beira Interior (UBI), Faculty of...

F4S Team
Feb 19, 20211 min read


F4S participates in PERIN
F4S CoLAB associates with PERIN, Portugal in Europe Research and Innovation Network. F4S was established to provide a vehicle for...

F4S Team
Feb 19, 20212 min read


Launching of CoLAB Learning Academy
The Learning Academy will be officially launched on March 21st! Born from a joint effort between several institutions of excellence, this...

F4S Team
Feb 19, 20211 min read


Fat-free meat products
Obesity and cardiovascular diseases are one of the biggest health problems, caused mainly by eating habits. In a western culture, meat...

Ana Rita Silva
Feb 19, 20211 min read


5 foods that will boost your immune system
Whether through our skin, our breath or what we eat, our channels of entry and communication with the outside world cannot always...

Cecilia Franco
Feb 19, 20213 min read
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