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Global F&V Newsletter
The Global Fruit and Veg Newsletter (GFVN) is a monthly newsletter published since 2006 * throughout more than 30 countries involved in the promotion of fruit and vegetables consumption worldwide to improve public health. The articles published are scientifically based and come from the literature review. Doing so allows us to disseminate the scientific knowledge outside the box and share the work with more than 10 000 readers from other disciplines (Scientists, health professionals, fruit and vegetable professionals, consumer associations, journalists and general public).
*GFVN replaces the Ifava Scientific Newsletter
Can food biodiversity transform our diets and food systems?
This simplification of our diets not only contributes to biodiversity loss but also limits dietary diversity and the resilience of food systems.
Addressing the global obesity crisis: what levers to promote healthier diets?
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), obesity is a chronic, relapsing disease driven by complex interplay of genetics, neurobiology, eating and lifestyle behaviours, food environments and broader socioeconomic forces.
Determinants of satiety: from innate drives to learned behaviours
The current Western food environment is characterised by an increasing availability of energy-dense, highly palatable foods and larger portion sizes. These factors influence satiety and satiation, contributing to higher energy intakes and the development of obesity. This issue explores the role of fruits and vegetables in satiety regulation, integrating evidence on top-down behavioural processes, food [...]
Can healthy and sustainable diets be affordable to all ?
Despite existing food-based dietary guidelines, current dietary patterns contribute not only to health challenges but also to environmental degradation and greenhouse-gas emissions.
Towards integrated cancer prevention: the potential role of fruits and vegetables
In its last 2025 report, the World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF) underscored the need for an integrated cancer prevention strategy promoting the adoption of a healthy dietary pattern, regular physical activity, weight management and smoking avoidance (WCRF, 2025).
Personalized Nutrition: Beyond the One-Diet-Fits-All Paradigm for Sustainable Dietary Habits
For decades, nutrition science and public health policy have been shaped by the assumption that standardized dietary guidelines could be universally applied.
Beyond Nudging: Boosting and Self-Nudging for Behaviour Change
Over the past decade, nudging has become a cornerstone of behavioural science. By subtly shaping choice architectures, nudges have proven effective in steering individuals towards healthier and more sustainable behaviours