On November 19, 2025, the Lancet launched a series of three articles on the consumption of so-called ultra-processed foods and their associations with chronic diseases. This series brings together evidence regarding the growth of ultra-processed foods in diets worldwide and highlights their association with numerous non-communicable chronic diseases. A group of scientists is calling on policymakers to take action to reduce the accessibility of these products.
In March 2025, Anses issued a warning strongly advising against the consumption of dietary supplements containing the plant Garcinia cambogia Dsr. or preparations based on Garcinia cambogia due to the risks of severe adverse effects associated with its consumption. The decree of April 17, 2025, suspends in France for one year the importation, introduction, and marketing, whether for a fee or free of charge, of dietary supplements containing the plant Garcinia cambogia Desr and all preparations derived from this plant.
A randomised controlled clinical trial on overweight or obese subjects has assessed ultra and minimally processed food based diets following the UK healthy dietary guidelines (Eatwell). After the 8-week intervention, the participants whatever the group have shown a significant weight loss compared with the baseline value. The weight loss was significantly greater in the minimally processed food group compared with the ultra-processed food group.
The 2025 edition of The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World presents the situation with regard to key food security and nutrition indicators based on the latest available data, and also calls for global coordination and well-targeted, evidence-based, and country-led actions.
The Orchidali team has identified events in the field of Nutrition and Health for the coming weeks. We remain at your disposal to meet with you and discuss your scientific and regulatory assistance needs. See you soon!
The HCSP recommends an overhaul of the PNNS strategic framework, with a name reflecting a broader scope that includes environmental sustainability, sleep, physical activity, and the fight against sedentary lifestyles for the development of the french PNNS 5 (2025-2030).
The 23rd International Nutrition Congress of the International Union of Nutrition Sciences (IUNS) was held in Paris from August 24 to 29, 2025. It was organized with the support of the French Nutrition Society (SFN) and the French Nutrition Federation, with the main theme of Sustainable Nutrition for Global Health. The fundamental, clinical, epidemiological, and social aspects of nutrition were addressed during symposia, lectures, oral presentations, and e-posters. Associations from different continents were represented and organized specific symposia.
Following an application from Zespri International Limited (‘the applicant’), submitted pursuant to Article 13(5) of
Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006, the Authority was required to deliver an opinion on the scientific substantiation of
a health claim related to green kiwifruit (Actinidia deliciosa ‘Hayward’) and the maintenance of normal defecation
(Question No EFSA- Q-2020-000562).
ANSES (National Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health Safety) and Public Health France are launching the Albane study, which is a national survey that will track the health status of a representative sample of the French population over several years.
Tuesday, March 11 at 3:00 PM (CET), ANIA is organizing a webinar on “Fermentation, a powerful lever for health and the transition
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