π Interesting news for the #Coeliac community A petition by Esther Roger from the Catalunyan Coeliac Society has been officially accepted by the European Parliamentβs Petitions Committee. It calls for a European Framework Directive on coeliac disease β including better diagnosis, training, support and access to gluten-free food. AOECS welcomes this initiative for coeliac rights across Europe. πͺ
π¨ 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? π€ Then you watch this recording of Professor Detlef Schuppan as he presents the latest pharmacological therapies for coeliac disease! ππ. Click here to see it π₯
π’ 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. β οΈ Read more about this in the AOECS Scientific Book 2024 π
π’ Advancing Gluten-Free Eating Out in Europe! π½οΈπ 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 groupβs commitment to work on a basic Eating Out Gluten-Free scheme. Read more about it. π
π¬ New Research Highlights Challenges in Gluten-Free Diet Adherence ππ«. 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. π Read more and explore the latest coeliac research in our Scientific eBook.
π’ 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/
π 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. π #celiac2celiac #glutenfreealliance #AOECS #together4coeliacs
