A farmer notices changing conditions in the field. A laboratory studies a foodborne hazard. A technology developer builds a model. Connecting their knowledge is one of the reasons collaborative European research matters for food safety. Food safety questions cross disciplines and borders Understanding how climate affects food safety requires expertise in climate science, microbiology and food production, among other fields. It also requires an understanding of the decisions m

Imagine being able to explore how changing climate conditions could affect a food safety hazard in your region. That is the kind of question predictive research is working to address, with the aim of giving decision makers better evidence for planning. Connecting information that is usually separate Climate observations, crop information and laboratory results each describe part of a food safety problem. Bringing relevant datasets together can help researchers investigate how

How can scientific research help us respond to food safety challenges in a changing climate? In the second episode of AMBROSIA Expert Talks, Dr Chrysoula Tassou, representing the Hellenic Agricultural Organization ELGO-DIMITRA, shares insights into the organisation’s work within AMBROSIA and the contribution of research to safer, more resilient food systems. The conversation introduces viewers to the expertise behind the project and its relevance to the challenges facing the

A bag of grain carries the history of its growing season and storage conditions. That history matters when assessing mycotoxins, a group of contaminants that connect crop health, weather and food safety. Understanding the hazard Mycotoxins are toxic substances produced by certain moulds. They can occur in foods including cereals, nuts and dried fruit, with contamination arising before harvest or during subsequent handling and storage. Different toxins have different health ef

A heatwave can affect a harvest long before it reaches the supermarket. Heavy rain can change the quality of the water used to grow or process food. These connections help explain why climate adaptation belongs in the food safety conversation. Food safety starts before the kitchen We often associate food safety with cooking, refrigeration and clean hands. Yet the conditions in which food is grown, transported and stored also influence its safety. Changes in temperature and ra

Food safety innovation needs to reflect the challenges faced by the people who produce, process and handle our food. Connecting research with their experience is an important part of AMBROSIA’s work. In the first episode of AMBROSIA Expert Talks, Stella Bitsika, representing the Agricultural University of Athens (AUA), joins Eva Zavitsanou from Smart Agro Hub to introduce AUA’s involvement in the project and its contribution to AMBROSIA’s objectives. The interview offers an o