Big moment for coeliac rights in the EU ๐ช๐บ๐พ Just two days ago, a petition by the Coeliacs of Catalunya and supported by AOECS, was accepted by the European Parliamentโs Petitions Committee!
๐ Interesting news for the #Coeliac community A petition by Esther Roger from the Catalunyan Coeliac Society has been officially accepted by the European Parliamentโs Petitions Committee. It calls for a European Framework Directive on coeliac disease โ including better diagnosis, training, support and access to gluten-free food. AOECS welcomes this initiative for coeliac rights across Europe. ๐ช
๐จ Did you know that up to 30% of coeliacs continue to struggle with symptoms even while following a gluten-free diet? Have you experienced the same issue? ๐ค Then you watch this recording of Professor Detlef Schuppan as he presents the latest pharmacological therapies for coeliac disease! ๐๐. Click here to see it ๐ฅ
๐ข New research from the ARCTIC study published in the AOECS Scientific Book 2024 reveals that a gluten-free diet alone may not normalise body composition in coeliac patients. The findings suggest that despite the benefits of a gluten-free diet, patients may still face significant health challenges. โ ๏ธ Read more about this in the AOECS Scientific Book 2024 ๐
๐ข Advancing Gluten-Free Eating Out in Europe! ๐ฝ๏ธ๐ A joint conference in Belgrade arranged by some AOECS member associations brought together experts to tackle the challenges of providing safe, high-quality, and affordable gluten-free meals for people with coeliac disease. One outcome was the BEcME groupโs commitment to work on a basic Eating Out Gluten-Free scheme. Read more about it. ๐
๐ฌ New Research Highlights Challenges in Gluten-Free Diet Adherence ๐๐ซ. Three recent studies in the AOECS Scientific eBook 2024 reveal key barriers to maintaining a gluten-free diet for coeliacs, from social exclusion and food insecurity to diagnostic differences across countries. ๐ Read more and explore the latest coeliac research in our Scientific eBook.
๐ข AOECS Secretary General Shares Insights on Gluten-Free Industry in the media. Veronica Rubio, AOECS, recently spoke with FoodNavigator about the challenges and innovations in the gluten-free sector. They discussed improving flavor and texture, and making gluten-free products more affordable. Read: https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2025/02/05/gluten-free-challenges-and-solutions/
๐ This Christmas, 700 gluten-free gift boxes funded by the AOECS Emergency Fund brought joy to coeliac children across Ukraine, even in front-line areas like Donetsk and Dnipropetrovsk. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who donated and made this magic possible! Together, we can continue supporting those in need. ๐ #celiac2celiac #glutenfreealliance #AOECS #together4coeliacs
๐จ Over two-thirds of physicians lack transition plans for young coeliac patients as they enter adulthood, putting their health at risk! AOECS supports the UEG report's call for structured care programs and better education for adult gastroenterologists and health care professionals. We must bridge these gaps to ensure seamless care and continuity for coeliac patients throughout Europe.
๐บ Call for Scientific Papers on Gluten-Free Beer! ๐บ AOECS is inviting the research community to explore gluten detection in hydrolysed products like beer, focusing on analytical methods, accurate calibrants, and clinical studies to assess gluten safety for coeliac patients. Submit your findings by 28 April 2025 ๐ Learn more and submit on https://www.aoecs.org/coeliac-disease/call-for-papers/
๐จ Help Coeliacs Affected by Floods in Spain ๐จ Due to severe floods caused by the weather phenomenon DANA, many in the Valencian Community, are struggling to access clean water and gluten-free foods. ACECOVA, in partnership with FACE, is raising funds to supply gluten-free essentials to those affected. Your support can make a difference! Read how you can help here.
๐ข AOECS has released a new position paper on gluten-free beer, addressing the limitations of current gluten analysis methods and their implications for coeliac consumers. While challenges exist, gluten-free beers produced under current guidelines remain safe for coeliacs. Visit the AOECS webpage to download the full Position Paper ๐ป #GlutenFreeAlliance #glutenfree #AOECS #together4coeliacs #beer