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- 17th February 2025
- 3 min read
New Research Highlights Challenges in Gluten-Free Diet Adherence. 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. Read more and explore the latest coeliac research in our Scientific eBook.
- 7th February 2025
- 1 min read
AOECS Secretary General, Veronica Rubio, 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.
- 27th January 2025
- 3 min read
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!
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Firstly, we care.
We strive for the best possible safety, availability and consistent labelling of foods and products suitable for people intolerant to gluten.
The resources you need.
We coordinate the exchange of information related coeliac disease, encouraging skill and knowledge sharing, particularly among new and developing Coeliac Societies.
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We represent our members at an international level, particularly with respect to European legislation, policy development and fostering multi-national research projects.
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Find out moreAbout coeliac disease
1 in 100 people are estimated to suffer from coeliac disease in Europe. Applying that ratio, it can be assumed that more than 7 million people are affected by coeliac disease across Europe, with only approximately 25% of those actually receiving a diagnosis. Coeliac disease can present with a wide range of mild to very severe symptoms with the only treatment being a strict daily gluten free diet.
Read moreCurious about what coeliac disease is? Watch this short film that explains the facts.
The film was created as a part of the international collaboration Focus IN CD.