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 is proud to present its manifesto, aiming to ensure the growth, sustainability, and global competitiveness of Europe’s microbial food cultures industry.
The European Food and Fermentation Cultures Association (EFFCA) and the International Probiotics Association (IPA EU) have released a paper supporting the modernization of European GMO legislation.
EFFCA (European Food and Fermentation Cultures Association) and LABIP (Lactic Acid Bacteria Industrial Platform) published a letter expressing concerns about EU discussions on classifying certain food
