Co-organised by the Federation of European Nutrition Societies (FENS) and the Dutch Academy of Nutritional Sciences (NAV), the FENS 2027 Congress will bring together nutrition researchers, healthcare professionals, policymakers, and early career scientists from across Europe and beyond under the theme: “Inclusive Nutrition: Embracing Diversity!”.



A new study introduces a unified Mediterranean diet score that goes beyond food to include lifestyle and cultural habits. This tool aims to make it easier to measure adherence to the Mediterranean diet worldwide and highlight its health benefits, combining tradition, nutrition, and modern health guidelines in one comprehensive framework.


The 18th European Public Health Conference 2025 will take place from 12 – 14 November 2025, in Helsinki, Finland. The FENS Northern Europe Networking Task Force will be joining the Conference to present their symposium titled “Food Insecurity, Nutrition and Health – A Growing Challenge in Europe” on Friday, 14 November.


FENS Symposium on Improving Standards, IUNS-ICN 2025

FENS Symposia Shine at IUNS- ICN Paris 2025 

FENS drew standing-room-only audiences at the IUNS-ICN Paris 2025 with four symposia. From digital nutrition data and safeguarding the Mediterranean Diet to raising research standards and shaping CONSORT-Nutrition, each session showcased European research and sparked lively debate on the future of nutrition science and policy.


At the International Congress of Nutrition (ICN) in Paris, FENS will present four expert-led symposia addressing key advancements and challenges in nutrition science. Bringing together leading researchers from across Europe and beyond, these sessions will explore digital dietary data, sustainable eating models, research standards, and global nutrition reporting.