SAC Position Paper – Soyfoods and Diabetes
According to a recent meta-analysis of observational studies, a high intake of soy, compared to a low intake, was associated with a 13%…
Joint ENSA-EUVEPRO statement on the proposal of the US FDA to change the soy protein health claim into a qualified health claim
Brussels, 22 August 2017 – The European Natural Soy and Plant-based Food Manufacturers Association (ENSA) and the European Vegetable…
ENSA members commit to further reduce total sugars of their plant-based drink portfolio by 5% by 2020
Brussels, 20 March 2017. – Fully aware of the need to contribute to the fight against obesity and associated diseases and to help consumers…
ENSA’s Sugars Reduction Commitment for 2020
The growing threat of obesity and associated diseases In February 2016 a Roadmap on Food Product Improvement was adopted by 22 EU Member…
ENSA’s response to the ANSES report on the dietary exposure of children under three years of age to chemical substances
Brussels, 11 October - A recent report published by French agency ANSES presents the results of the agency’s study on the dietary exposure…
Plant-based foods to get a more prominent role in dietary guidelines in the UK and Netherlands
Brussels, 29 March 2016. – The European Natural Soy and Plant-Based Foods Manufacturers Association (ENSA) welcomes new dietary guidelines…
ENSA deplores the decision of the European Parliament not to support plant-based alternatives to dairy in the milk & fruit school scheme
Brussels, 14 March 2016. – The European Natural Soy and Plant-Based Foods Manufacturers Association (ENSA) regrets the decision of the…
SAC Position Paper – Soyfoods and their impact on prostate cancer
Prostate cancer is a disease that often remains undiagnosed in men because of the lack of symptoms. However for some, the cancer can grow…
EFSA confirms the safety of isoflavones
Brussels, 22 October 2015 - On 21 October 2015, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) published its scientific opinion “Risk assessment…
SAC Position Paper – Soyfoods, A Source of High Quality Protein
Protein is an important nutrient needed for the growth and repair of all body cells including organs, muscles, tissues, skin and hair. It’s…