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  • A petition submitted by Esther Roger, Director General of the Catalan Coeliac Association has been officially accepted by EU.

    EU Parliament Committee Accepts Petition on Coeliac Disease

    ๐ŸŽ‰ Interesting news for the #Coeliac community A petition by Esther Roger from the Catalunyan Coeliac Society has been officially accepted by the European Parliamentโ€™s 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. ๐Ÿ’ช

  • Professor Detlef Schuppan's online presentation at the AOECS Annual Conference, 2024

    Novel Pharmacological Therapies for Coeliac Disease: A Presentation You Shouldnโ€™t Miss

    ๐Ÿšจ 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? ๐Ÿค” Then you watch this recording of Professor Detlef Schuppan as he presents the latest pharmacological therapies for coeliac disease! ๐ŸŒ๐Ÿž. Click here to see it ๐ŸŽฅ

  • Research suggests an increased risk of fatty liver in coeliacs

    AOECS Scientific Research eBook - Impact of Gluten-Free Diets on Coeliac Disease Patients

    ๐Ÿ“ข 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. โš ๏ธ Read more about this in the AOECS Scientific Book 2024 ๐Ÿ”—

  • Joint conference in Belgrade on dining gluten-free out of home

    Gluten-free Eating Out Conference Initiative in Belgrade

    ๐Ÿ“ข Advancing Gluten-Free Eating Out in Europe! ๐Ÿฝ๏ธ๐ŸŒ 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 groupโ€™s commitment to work on a basic Eating Out Gluten-Free scheme. Read more about it. ๐Ÿ”—

  • Studies reveal: Gluten-free diet affects quality of life in multiple ways.

    AOECS Scientific Research eBook - New Research Reveals Barriers to Gluten-Free Diet Adherence for Coeliacs

    ๐Ÿ”ฌ New Research Highlights Challenges in Gluten-Free Diet Adherence ๐Ÿž๐Ÿšซ. 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. ๐Ÿ“– Read more and explore the latest coeliac research in our Scientific eBook.

  • AOECS Secretary General, Veronica Rubio, was interviewed by FoodNavigator

    AOECS Secretary General in FoodNavigator on Gluten-Free Industry Challenges and Innovations

    ๐Ÿ“ข 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/

  • 700 AOECS-funded Christmas presents were delivered to coeliac children across Ukraine

    AOECS Emergency Fund Brings Christmas Magic to Children with Coeliac Disease in War-Torn Ukraine

    ๐ŸŽ„ 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. ๐Ÿ’™ #celiac2celiac #glutenfreealliance #AOECS #together4coeliacs

  • UEG report reveals critical gaps in transitional care in Europe. Photo: UEG

    Lack of Transitional Care Plans Puts Coeliac Patients at Risk

    ๐Ÿšจ 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.

  • AOECS seeks to engage with the scientific community regarding gluten-free beer

    Call for Scientific Papers on Gluten-Free Beer

    ๐Ÿบ Call for Scientific Papers on Gluten-Free Beer! ๐Ÿบ 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 ๐Ÿ“… Learn more and submit on https://www.aoecs.org/coeliac-disease/call-for-papers/

  • Support for Coeliac Community in Flood-Affected Regions of Spain

    Support for Coeliac Community in Flood-Affected Regions of Spain

    ๐Ÿšจ Help Coeliacs Affected by Floods in Spain ๐Ÿšจ 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.

  • AOECS asserts that gluten-free beers produced under existing guidelines remain safe for coeliacs

    AOECS Publishes New Position Paper on Gluten-Free Beer

    ๐Ÿ“ข 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 ๐Ÿป #GlutenFreeAlliance #glutenfree #AOECS #together4coeliacs #beer

  • Nobel Prize Laureate David Baker. Photo: UW Medicine

    AOECS Recognises Nobel Prize Laureate David Bakerโ€™s Impact on Coeliac Disease Research

    AOECS congratulates Nobel Laureate David Baker on his pioneering work in computational protein design! His research, with applications for coeliac disease, could lead to new treatments targeting harmful gluten proteins. We celebrate this advancement alongside the coeliac community. ๐ŸŒ #coeliacdisease #nobelprize #AOECS #glutenfreealliance

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