On March 8, International Women's Day, the European Flavour Association (EFFA) and the Spanish Flavour and Fragrance Association (AEFAA), facilitated a tour of a Barcelona flavor house for Member of the European Parliament (MEP) Clara Aguilera to "provide a glimpse into the world of flavorings and their impact on the European food industry."
The tour was designed as an opportunity for MEP Aguilera, recognized as one of the top 10 women in agri-food by the Smart Agrifood Summit, to witness the savoir-faire of several women in the flavor industry, including flavorists and technicians in the applications laboratory.
Marta Padilla and Alison Navia from the flavor house team at the MEP visit in Barcelona.jpegcourtesy of EFFA
Alexandre Cevallos, president of AEFAA, and Karel Stoschek, president of EFFA, led the MEP and other stakeholders through a sequence of discussions, tours, and the tasting session.
Stoschek stated, “MEP Aguilera tasted not just the future of sustainable eating but the very essence of European heritage that we carry into each ingredient."
Sebastian Emig, secretary general of the European Snacks Association, was also part of the visit, signaling the strong commitment of the whole agri-food chain, from the farm to the fork, to work together to provide the consumer with more sustainable food choices.
Cevallos added, "Today's visit offered a tangible demonstration that everything in nature is chemistry, including the flavors that delight our senses. It also underlined the crucial role of legislation in the entire production process of flavorings, ensuring safety and quality for consumers."
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