European Food Information Council

What European Food Information Council does

The European Food Information Council (EUFIC) is a Brussels-headquartered, Belgium-domiciled non-profit association (AISBL) founded circa 1993 that produces and disseminates science-based information on food safety, nutrition, health, and sustainable diets to European citizens, healthcare professionals, journalists, researchers, and policymakers. Its core offering is text-based, peer-reviewed content published in five languages (English, German, Spanish, French, Italian) across categories including healthy living, food production, food safety, and understanding science, supported by infographics, webinars, guides, fact-checking resources, and a dedicated misinformation/myth-busting vertical. The organization has built a multi-decade library of evidence-based content, trains more than 300 researchers and dietitians in food science communication, and has been recognized with the 2024 EASO Award for Collaborative Innovation.

EUFIC generates no advertising revenue and provides its consumer content free of charge. Its operating model rests on three revenue streams: EU-funded research and innovation project participation (Horizon 2020 and Horizon Europe, with 77+ projects since 2004 and 5 Horizon projects coordinated), membership contributions from food-industry companies (Cargill, Bunge, PepsiCo), universities (Aarhus, Southampton, Seville), and civil society organizations, and partnerships within European food-policy networks (EFSA Stakeholders Forum, JPIs, ETPs, FoodDrinkEurope). A multi-stakeholder governance structure gives the scientific community majority voting rights to insulate content from funder influence.

Beyond publishing, EUFIC coordinates dissemination and stakeholder engagement for EU research consortia, conducts consumer research (focus groups, multi-country surveys, literature reviews), runs the Sustainable Food Systems Network of 1,400+ stakeholders, and is developing specialized digital tools including the PLAN'EAT dietary recommender system (decision-tree-based meal planning) and the FOXLINK consumer-connection app. Technology delivery is primarily through its website (eufic.org), social channels (130k+ annual reach), a 40k+ subscriber newsletter, and in-person/virtual events.

Name

European Food Information Council

Legal name

The European Food Information Council

Website

https://eufic.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

EUFIC is a Brussels-based non-profit (AISBL) that produces and disseminates peer-reviewed, science-based information on food safety, nutrition, health, and sustainable diets to European citizens, healthcare professionals, journalists, researchers, and policymakers, funded primarily through EU Horizon grants and multi-stakeholder membership contributions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Food and Health Science Communication

NAICS

Business Associations (81391)

SIC

Miscellaneous Publishing (2741)

akta.pro primary industry

Consumer Education, Risk Communication & Public Advisories (HLAJAEAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Food Standards, Labeling & Claims Regulation (HLAJAEAB), Nutrition Facts / Nutrition Panel Verification (macro/micro nutrients, calories) (AFALAHAA)

Keywords

• Food science communication
• Nutrition education
• Food safety information
• Science-based content
• Consumer research services

Headquarters

HQ city

Brussels

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. EU-Funded Research Projects: EUFIC participates in EU-funded research and innovation projects (Horizon 2020, Horizon Europe) as a partner responsible for communication, dissemination, stakeholder engagement, and research activities. They have been involved in more than 77 projects since 2004 and coordinated 5 Horizon projects.
2. Membership Contributions: EUFIC is a consumer-oriented non-profit association with members from industries, universities, and NGOs representing key stakeholders in the food sector. Funding and membership contributions support operations.
3. No Advertising Revenue: EUFIC does not accept advertisements on its website, ensuring impartiality and independence in their science-based communications.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

EUFIC produces and disseminates free, science-based information on food, nutrition, health, and sustainability for European citizens, translating peer-reviewed research and authoritative guidance from bodies such as WHO, FAO, and EU authorities into accessible articles, infographics, webinars, and guides. It also coordinates communication, dissemination, and stakeholder engagement work for EU-funded research projects, runs food science communication trainings, conducts consumer research, and delivers myth-busting and misinformation-correction content.

Product overview

EUFIC is a consumer-oriented non-profit organization that provides science-based food and health information to European citizens. The organization operates as a content and communications platform rather than a traditional software product, offering evidence-based articles, educational resources (infographics, webinars, guides), European research project coordination, professional food science communication training, and misinformation debunking content. EUFIC also develops specialized tools including the PLAN'EAT dietary recommender system (personalized meal planning) and FOXLINK consumer connection app. The core offering centers on four strategic goals: building food & health science literacy, facilitating healthy/sustainable diet shifts, supporting NCD prevention, and empowering food waste reduction.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Evidence-Based Food & Health Articles
• Resources (Infographics, Webinars, Guides)
• European Projects Coordination & Dissemination
• Food Science Communication Training
• Misinformation & Myth-Busting Content
• Newsroom & Press Services
• Consumer Research Services

Quantifiable outcome

• 130,000+ annual reach via social media
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability3 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• EFSA Stakeholders ForumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing collaboration with the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) Stakeholders Forum, supporting food safety research, communication, and stakeholder engagement activities.
• JPIs (Joint Programming Initiatives)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerActive engagement with Joint Programming Initiatives at EU level for coordinated research in food and health domains.
• ETPs (European Technology Platforms)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong collaboration with European Technology Platforms to advance food systems research and innovation.
• Sustainable Food Systems NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEUFIC built and manages the Sustainable Food Systems Network, which is populated by more than 1,400 stakeholders working in the food sector, enabling collaboration and knowledge exchange among food system actors.
• FoodDrinkEuropecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAs part of FOODPathS consortium: FoodDrinkEurope is the European food and drink industry confederation representing national food industry associations including ANIA (France) and FIAB (Spain). EUFIC collaborates on food systems transformation projects.
• FOODITYmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDRG4FOOD works closely with FOODITY project running parallel activities to launch open calls for funding, explore data applications in the food sector, and maximise project impact through joint final conference at end of October 2025.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• European Consumer Organisation (BEUC): Brussels-based federation of European consumer organizations that advocates for consumer interests in food and health policy. Operates in the same Brussels policy ecosystem and overlaps with EUFIC on consumer information, food labelling, and EU policy engagement.
• FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization): UN agency that develops food and nutrition policy, standards, and consumer information globally. EUFIC explicitly anchors content in FAO, WHO and European authorities; FAO represents the upstream authoritative body whose outputs EUFIC translates for European consumers.
• European Food Safety Authority (EFSA): EU regulatory agency responsible for food safety risk assessment and public communication on food-related risks. Adjacent rather than competitive: EUFIC partners with EFSA (Stakeholders Forum) and complements its risk communication through consumer-friendly content.
• FoodDrinkEurope: European food and drink industry confederation and a direct EUFIC partner in food systems transformation projects. Industry-side counterpart that complements EUFIC's science-communication role with industry advocacy and stakeholder coordination.

Direct peers

• British Nutrition Foundation: UK non-profit that provides reliable nutrition science information, education, and training to the public, health professionals, and policymakers. Highly comparable mission, multilingual audience overlap, and similar funder mix (industry + grants).
• International Food Information Council (IFIC): U.S.-based non-profit that communicates science-based information on food safety and nutrition to consumers, health professionals, and media. Direct structural counterpart to EUFIC with shared model: science communication, funder transparency, and stakeholder governance.
• German Nutrition Society (DGE): Germany-based non-profit that translates nutrition science into guidance for professionals and the public. Comparable science-communication model and partially overlapping audience with EUFIC's German-language content.

Emerging players

• World Obesity Federation: Global non-profit focused on obesity research, policy, and consumer-facing communications about diet-related health. Overlaps with EUFIC on NCD prevention content and consumer behavior research, with broader obesity advocacy remit.
• ILSI Europe (International Life Sciences Institute): European non-profit that funds and disseminates food and health science with industry member funding. Comparable in food science communication remit and pan-European footprint, but with a heavier industry-funded funding model that differentiates its positioning.

Regional players

• Food Standards Agency (UK): UK independent food regulator that publishes consumer-facing food safety and nutrition guidance. Comparable mission on consumer communication, but operates as a government regulator with statutory remit rather than an independent non-profit communicator.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/EUFIC
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@SciFoodHealth
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/european-food-information-council-eufic-
• Instagraminstagram.com/microbesforlife
• Facebookfacebook.com/EUFIC

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about European Food Information Council