Understanding nutrient absorption in minimally processed plant-based foods
Sustain-a-bite researchers are studying how iron, zinc, calcium and glucose are released and absorbed from minimally processed plant-based foods. Using intestinal cell models, the research explores how food composition, processing and matrix structure influence nutrient bioavailability.
Sustainable Gastronomy Day: Why Every Meal Matters
On Sustainable Gastronomy Day, we explore how everyday food choices can contribute to healthier diets and more sustainable food systems. Discover why plant-based meals, simple ingredients and conscious cooking habits all play a role in shaping the future of food.
Small Bites, Big Conversations: Recap of the #BehindEveryBite Campaign
What do our everyday food choices really say about sustainability? Behind Every Bite took this question to kitchens, streets and universities across Europe.
Consumer perceptions of side-stream ingredients: Sustain-a-bite results presented at EFFoST 2025
At EFFoST 2025, Sustain-a-bite presented new findings on consumer perceptions of using food industry side streams in plant-based foods across four European countries.
Behind Every Bite: How Sustain-a-Bite is inspiring healthier and more sustainable eating
The #BehindEveryBite campaign features influencers such as @larubiavegana and @midietacojea, who translate food science into practical, inspiring content. Through their recipes and educational videos, they show how healthy, sustainable eating can be delicious, creative, and accessible for everyone.
Campus Conversations: Bringing “Behind Every Bite” to Universities
Sustain-a-bite brings the “Behind Every Bite” campaign to universities across Europe — sparking conversations on sustainable, plant-based eating.
PLANTOMYC: Rethinking the Future of Plant-Based Proteins
In collaboration with the #BehindEveryBite campaign, PLANTOMYC shows how science and creativity can reshape our food systems — one sustainable bite at a time.
First Taste of Insight: What do Consumers Think about Plant-Based Foods and Minimal Processing?
Sustain-a-bite has obtained its first results on consumer perception and acceptance of plant-based foods and minimal processing technologies.
Behind Every Bite: EU project Sustain-a-bite launches campaign to make healthy and sustainable food the easy choice
Brussels/Madrid, 16th October 2025. – On World Food Day, the EU-funded Sustain-a-bite project is launching its first consumer campaign, Behind Every Bite, across Europe
The Rise of Sustainable Plant-Based Eating
What if your daily food choices could improve your health, protect the planet, and save you money—all at the same time? That’s the promise driving the global shift toward sustainable plant-based foods: meals that are not only nutritious, but also affordable and environmentally responsible.Today, researchers are going beyond labels like "healthy" or "green" to uncover the real impact of plant-based diets. They’re assessing everything from the energy and water used in food production to greenhouse gas emissions and labor conditions. By applying advanced tools such as life cycle assessment, circularity analysis, and multi-criteria decision models, experts are building a comprehensive
