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Europe’s food system has come under unprecedented pressure during the COVID-19 pandemic that requires an urgent and coordinated response. As Europe’s leading food innovation initiative, EIT Food has launched two initiatives to support the…
The Future of Food Conference is a high-level forum, providing a platform for all the stakeholders of the food system to discuss the most pressing challenges and solutions in the EU’s agrifood sector and co-create innovative solutions.
Innovation
We guide and accelerate food innovation to transform the food system. We focus on inclusive systems innovation, which enables all people and places to participate and benefit.
Education
We are attracting, developing and empowering bright minds to lead the transformation of the food system into an innovative sector that produces healthy and sustainable food, and is trusted by society.
Entrepreneurship
Startups play a fundamental role in transforming the food system. EIT Food supports innovative impactful agrifood entrepreneurs and startups to deliver new food innovations and businesses across Europe.
Public engagement
We believe that we are all responsible for, and connected to, the food that we eat, so we all need to work together to improve it. Our activities are designed to engage with people so that they can become agents of change in the food…
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The Future of Food Conference 2022 will explore how agrifood innovation can enable and accelerate the decarbonisation of the EU’s food system. Here we highlight some of the key challenges and solutions that will be discussed at the…
Ingredients of the future: 4 novel foods emerging in Europe
April 14, 2022
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Novel foods could help to create healthier and more sustainable diets. Here we spotlight four examples of foods predicted to disrupt the European food industry and become important ingredients of the future.
Top 5 European food trends in 2022
January 28, 2022
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As we look ahead to accelerate the transformation of the food system, EIT Food has combined expert insights and analysis to highlight the top 5 European food trends in 2022...
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The EIT Food FutureFoodMakers have launched their manifesto for the food system, the Menu for Change. Find out more about their calls to action for European food sector stakeholders.
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Innovation is vital as we work to transform our food system, but we must ensure no one is left behind. How does inclusive systems innovation enable everyone to become involved and benefit?
Can we trust fish from aquaculture – is it safe to eat?
November 01, 2021
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As the demand for farmed seafood increases, it’s vital that the aquaculture industry continues to provide authentic and safe-to-eat seafood.
Why alternative and sustainable fish feeds are needed
October 07, 2021
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There is a need for more sustainable alternatives to commercial fish feeds in the aquaculture sector.
Can sustainable aquaculture help to achieve the UN SDGs?
August 17, 2021
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As global demand for protein increases, aquaculture is playing a growing role in feeding the population, but is aquaculture sustainable and can it be used to address the SDGs?