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Foods for Special Medical Purposes

From children with food intolerances and inherited metabolic diseases to those with chronic diseases related to ageing, a large number of patients use FSMPs.

Who Are IDACE

IDACE is a European association representing the views of its members, who are the dietetic food industry associations of the EU member states
IDACE achieves its aim of increasing understanding of foods for special dietary needs by communicating a common industry position on European issues.
> Read more about IDACE and its work

Facts & Figures

About 5% of turnover is invested in research:

the food industry average is 1%

The annual turnover of the European dietetic foods sector (including exports) is around €24bn

The dietetic foods sector is a world leader:

each year, exports total around €8bn
IDACE MEMBERS
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