Microbial cultures
Microorganisms are the earliest form of life on earth, first evolving more than three billion years ago. Microorganisms are living organisms invisible to the naked eye. They remain extremely abundant today, and three forms of microorganisms in particular are used in food production: bacteria, yeasts, moulds.
Overall, they are indispensible to the balance of the biosphere by participating in the elementary cycles of nature.

EFFCA welcomes the Commission’s initiative to establish a European Biotech Act to support the EU biotechnology sector’s competitiveness, resilience, and sustainability.

The European Food and Fermentation Cultures Association (EFFCA) welcomes the Commission’s initiative to update the EU Bioeconomy Strategy and strongly supports its ambition to promote a circular, rege
