Hungarian 
Alternative protein sources
In the last decade there has been an increasingly need for replacing animal protein resources for reasons of changing consumer trends, sustainability concerns and animal welfare.
Field trials of gene edited wheat
The British government has granted its consent for a series of field trials of gene edited wheat for the first time in Europe, making a significant shift from the EU's position on the issue.
Palmitic acid is found to make cancers more aggressive
New research warns of further harmful effects of palm oil.
Cattle diseases
At the 26th EFSA EREN meeting, the Belgian representative of the network presented additional information on two emerging risks for cattle.
Use of nanoemulsion as a pesticide against flour beetles
The essential oil-based nanoemulsion H. voyronii can be an effective and environmentally friendly solution against flour beetles.
Hyalomma tick, the principal vector for Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever, have been found in Hungary
The ticks of the genus Hyalomma are not native to Hungary, but due to climate change they may colonise this region.
Nickel and heavy metal content in baby food
A German study found that baby food with the organic label had a higher nickel content than other samples. A study in the US looked at heavy metal contamination in baby food.
Vitamin D in food supplements
When it comes to food supplements fortified with vitamin D, it is very important to pay attention to the correct dosage and to follow the instructions for taking them. For infants and young children, only preparations manufactured under pharmacy conditions should be used.
Coumarin in food supplements
The French authority has made a risk assessment for food supplements containing coumarin.
New way to protect plants against pathogenic bacteria
A new strain of Bacillus subtilis has been developed to enhance the defence of plants against pathogenic bacteria. These activities are promising areas of rhizomicrobiome research as they may have unexpected influences on complex interspecies interactions, about which little is known at present.