Matilde Milana

PhD Candidate @WURFoodSafety

[GIANT LEAPS project @giantleapseu]

📸 Highlights from the International Association for Food Protection Europe 2025 Conference in Madrid

Last week Giant Leaps' Edward Sliwinski & @MilanaMatilde presented some of our latest results and engaged with participants at the marketplace organised during day 2

[GIANT LEAPS project @giantleapseu]

@MilanaMatilde has a background in human nutrition & #FoodSafety. Her work focuses on assessing the impacts of #AltProteins on health, society & environment.

"What I find most exciting about my research is the holistic approach to real-world problems"
🔗https://t.co/ldtZbPaJjA

[GIANT LEAPS project @giantleapseu]

🌱Are emerging #AlternativeProteins like faba beans, quinoa & microalgae safe?

This review by @MilanaMatilde, Esther D. van Assel & Ine H. J. van der Fels-Klerx explores the toxicological effects, allergenic potential & processing impact of these promising protein sources

[GIANT LEAPS project @giantleapseu]

This week, we are headed to Espoo 🇫🇮 for our third annual meeting hosted by @VTTFinland

We are looking forward to reuniting with all of our partners and discussing the next steps in our journey!
Stay tuned for live updates & bts 👀

[GIANT LEAPS project @giantleapseu]

🆕publication out!

As part of her PhD project & thesis @MilanaMatilde (@WURFoodSafety) published a systematic literature review on the chemical & microbiological #FoodSafety hazards of emerging #AlternativeProtein sources & derived analogues

Read more 🔗https://t.co/yvK6Y9kRFL

[GIANT LEAPS project @giantleapseu]

At Giant Leaps, safe food means a healthier planet 💚
By promoting #AlternativeProteins, we aim to reduce environmental impact & food waste

On #WorldFoodSafetyDay let's raise awareness about the importance of safe food production for both people and the planet

[GIANT LEAPS project @giantleapseu]

👏🏼Thank you to all attendees & @EFFoST for the organisation
And a special shoutout to our speakers and chairs @PVos2016, Lucian Miron, @MilanaMatilde, Michael Siegrist, @HansVerhagenNL, @ClaraTalens, Juliane Halm & @NisovAnni

[EFFoST @EFFoST]

🤩 @giantleapseu will be present at #EFFoST2023!

📆Tuesday, November 7th
⏰16:30 - 18:30
🔗Full programme: https://t.co/MREsXG3R7A

[GIANT LEAPS project @giantleapseu]

🤩GIANT LEAPS is at #EFFoST2023 today!

Join our special session to learn about
🌱our integrated approach to fill knowledge gaps on #alternativeproteins
🌱how to optimise the #dietary shift
🌱strategies for promoting alternative proteins in🇪🇺
& much more
🔗https://t.co/UDbWf293tp

[GIANT LEAPS project @giantleapseu]

🎁We have an early holiday surprise for you!
Our brand new website is live 🙌

Read about our story, meet our consortium & learn all about how #GIANTLEAPS will accelerate the #dietaryshift & promote the consumption of #alternativeproteins across the 🇪🇺 at https://t.co/ftgz8kfAhQ

[GIANT LEAPS project @giantleapseu]

At the 💚 of the #GreenDeal, the #EUFarm2Fork strategy aims to redesign our #FoodSystem to make it fairer, healthier & environmentally-friendly
With #GIANTLEAPS we promote the consumption of #AlternativeProteins as 🗝️ step to accelerate the #DietaryShift
🔗https://t.co/BOV2a2jtiS

[GIANT LEAPS project @giantleapseu]

#GIANTLEAPS aims to make the 🇪🇺 #FoodSystem healthier & more resilient

🤔 DYK that our mission aligns with the @GlobalGoalsUN related to good #health & wellbeing, #innovation, responsible #consumption & production and #ClimateChange?

Learn more 👉 https://t.co/VjZt8dAJSY

[GIANT LEAPS project @giantleapseu]

GIANT LEAPS is speeding up the shift to #alternativeprotein sources to reduce the #footprint of #FoodSystems & improve our health and well-being of our 🌍

Curious to know more about our objectives & consortium?
Check out our 1⃣ press release
https://t.co/hDIQrkyYdI

[GIANT LEAPS project @giantleapseu]

Taking GIANT LEAPS in the #proteintransition!
Last month we officially kicked off our🆕 @HorizonEU project in Wageningen🇳🇱
Under @WUR coordination we will work to accelerate the transition from animal to #alternativeproteins in 🇪🇺 for healthier & sustainable diets
Stay tuned! 🌱

[Wageningen U&R @WUR]

#Protein🔬| WUR is participating in a new project called GIANT LEAPS! The goal of this project is to accelerate the transition from animal-based to alternative dietary proteins and reduce the footprint of our food system. Find out more here!👉 https://t.co/bTyLzN0zwy

[Chiara Dall'Asta @chiara_dallasta]

The countdown has started for the next @AffidiaSrl Talks webinar🔝
A great panel of expert discussing lights&shadows of plant-based meat/milk analogues. Something to talk about more!
Our @OctavAugustin will bring our small contribute to discussion😊
https://t.co/nfpmnM5pJ2

[Chiara Dall'Asta @chiara_dallasta]

And here our @MilanaMatilde discussing the potential impact of alternative diets on natural toxins exposure. #foodsafety #mycotoxins
@unipr @3SAN_UNIPR

[Università di Parma @unipr]

#Domani #14giugno h10 a #Unipr #presentazione borse di #ricerca delle Università della #EmiliaRomagna nell'ambito di #Europass @EFSA_EU @RegioneER #agroalimentare #food https://t.co/MBFfzKtUxG

[EFSA @EFSA_EU]

Our scientific advice on #Nutrientprofiling will inform future #EUFarm2Fork proposal for harmonised #FOPlabelling and #HealthClaims restrictions https://t.co/tgfrYU9PNN
@Food_EU

[Radio Parlamentare @RParlamentare]

Con l'approvazione in Senato della mozione Vallardi sul #nutriscore, più tutela per il #MadeinItaly. Ne parliamo domani, alle ore 13.00, con il sen. @Vallardigian, presidente della Commissione Agricoltura. Seguiteci in diretta su https://t.co/VGoXN1fUri 🇮🇹🚜