EIT Food is Europe’s leading food innovation initiative, working to make the food system more sustainable, healthy and trusted
The EIT Food core tasks
We focus on four different areas to change the food system in a holistic way:
The EIT Food core themes
There are many different EIT Food activities helping us to build a better food system.
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Battle of the Labels: How should the EU update food packaging labels to encourage healthier choices?
Nutrition labels on pre-packaged foods can be an effective way to educate and communicate with the public about food and health. By law, nutrition labels in the European Union must...
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7 amazing ways to help you expand your mind during the Coronavirus lockdown
In these challenging times brought about by the Covid-19 pandemic, when more and more of us are self-isolating and working from home, if we’re not careful life might...
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Is an internship a good way to boost career opportunities within the agrifood sector?
Research has proven the positive role that experiential learning plays in the career outcomes of graduates, with business internships undertaken whilst at university helping to improve students’ chances...
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DEADLINE EXTENDED: EIT Jumpstarter 2020
Do you have a unique business idea and want to enhance your entrepreneurial skills? Get involved with Europe’s largest thematic innovation network, learn how to develop your business....
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Call for proposals - Consumer Engagement Labs 2020
EIT Food is looking for consortia consisting of 3 organisations operating in the same country (scientific organisation, food retailer/producer and start-up) that would participate in EIT Food RIS....