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Arachidonic acid: scientific article has been published
As part of the project “Evaluation of potentially new critical substances (choline, arachidonic acid, taurine, creatine) in a vegan diet”, the first English article on the long-chain omega-6 fatty...
Arachidonic acid: recommendations for action have been published
As part of a research project, the IFPE investigated whether various substances that are predominantly or exclusively found in animal foods (“carninutrients”) should be classified as critical...
The first symposium of the IFPE on the topic: “Plant-based nutrition – innovative and health-promoting or risky?”
On November 21, 2025, the first IFPE symposium on “Plant-based nutrition - innovative and health-promoting or risky?” will take place in Kassel, Germany. There is now scientific consensus that a...
VEGANScreener consortium meeting in Vienna – exchange, analysis & outlook
The consortium meeting of the VEGANScreener project took place at MedUni Vienna from March 5 to 6, 2025. Our team was joined by colleagues from Spain, the Czech Republic, Belgium and Switzerland....
IFPE Academy: Dates for 2025 are online!
The dates of the IFPE Academy 2025 have been set! On 01.04.2025 we will start with the topic: “New critical nutrients in vegan nutrition”. Other dates include “How (un)healthy are plant-based meat...
The IFPE team wishes you a Merry Christmas
The entire IFPE team would like to wish you and your families a Merry Christmas and a peaceful holiday season. We would like to thank everyone who has taken part in the IFPE Academy's courses,...
New paper on radium contamination of Brazil nuts published
Brazil nuts are popular as a ‘natural supplement’ among vegetarians and vegans due to their high selenium content. The recommended intake is 1-2 nuts per day. However, as Brazil nuts also contain...
New KiEFer project: Development of fermented chickpea products with a natural vitamin B12 content
KiEFer is a project in cooperation with the Technical University of Munich (TUM) and purvegan GmbH to develop innovative foods made from fermented chickpeas with a natural vitamin B12 content....
New paper on the VeChi Youth Study published: Dietary patterns of children and adolescents from Germany on vegetarian, vegan and omnivorous diets
Vegetarian and vegan diets are also become more popular with children and adolescents. At the same time, adequate nutrient intake is particularly important in this age group. In a new evaluation of...
First publication on the VEGANScreener project
The first scientific article on the VEGANScreener project has just been published, describing the development of the screening tool. The VEGANScreener is designed to assess the dietary quality of...