Mediterranean Diet Forum
The Mediterranean Diet Forum is being established as a scientific and strategic platform to advance knowledge, collaboration, and action around healthy dietary patterns.
The inaugural roundtable, co-hosted by the Embassy of Italy in London and NNEdPro, brought together a select group of stakeholders across academia, healthcare, policy, and the food system to define the Forum’s vision, scope, and future direction.
This microsite serves as an overview of the roundtable and the foundation for the Forum as it develops.
About the Mediterranean Diet Forum​
​The Mediterranean Diet Forum is envisaged as a joint UK–Italy initiative to explore and advance the principles of healthy dietary patterns, with a particular focus on the Mediterranean Diet.
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Positioned as a high-level scientific and strategic platform, the Forum will:
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Bring together interdisciplinary expertise across nutrition, healthcare, policy, and the food ecosystem
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Facilitate collaboration between academia, NGOs, industry, and public sector stakeholders
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Promote evidence-based understanding of the Mediterranean Diet and its wider applicability
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Support the development of scientific outputs, policy dialogue, and educational initiatives
Through global networks spanning over 80 countries, the Forum aims to extend its reach well beyond Mediterranean regions, ensuring that knowledge is shared and applied in diverse contexts.
Strategic Focus Areas
​Education and Training
Delivering cutting-edge programmes for healthcare professionals, educators, and policymakers.
Advocacy and Collaboration
Research and Innovation
Advancing nutrition science through interdisciplinary studies and evidence synthesis.
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Inaugural Scientific Roundtable
The inaugural roundtable marked the first step in establishing the Forum.
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Held on 21 April 2026 at the Embassy of Italy in the United Kingdom, this invitation-only meeting convened key opinion leaders to:
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Define the scientific foundations of the Forum
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Explore its strategic priorities and scope
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Identify opportunities for collaboration and impact
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Serving as the kickoff event of the Mediterranean Diet Forum, this initial gathering will inform a wider programme of activities, including future events, publications, and partnerships.
Below is the agenda that the event followed:
In partnership
We thank the Embassy of Italy in the United Kingdom for being among the first supporters of this initiative and for jointly co-developing this inaugural event.
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This collaboration reflects a shared commitment to advancing nutrition science, public health, and sustainable dietary practices.
Looking Ahead
This roundtable marks the beginning of a broader programme of work under the Mediterranean Diet Forum.
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Planned activities include:
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Future high-level convenings and roundtables
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Scientific publications and consensus statements
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Collaborative research and policy engagement
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Educational initiatives and knowledge dissemination
As the Forum develops, we will engage with partners and supporters who share a commitment to advancing evidence-based nutrition and sustainable dietary patterns globally.
About NNEdPro
NNEdPro is a globally recognised think tank and academy working to improve health through nutrition.
Our work focuses on:
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Developing evidence-based interventions to address malnutrition in all its forms
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Delivering education and training to integrate nutrition into clinical and public health practice
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Influencing policy to address health inequities and support sustainable impact
Through research, innovation, and global collaboration, NNEdPro works across disciplines and sectors to advance nutrition science and its practical application.
Get Involved
​If you're interested in learning more about the Mediterranean Diet Forum or exploring future collaboration opportunities, please get in touch.