Our Impact
Through targeted funding and collaboration, EIT Food is driving tangible change that improves lives, strengthens resilience, and protects our planet. Every story here highlights the added value and the real-world impact of our shared mission.
Impact delivered since 2018
225
Marketed innovations
1508
Startups and scaleups supported
280
EIT Food projects delivered 2021–2023
233
Partners in our network
146k+
Learners benefitting
32
EIT Food hubs
Success Stories
Discover how innovation in food is transforming lives. Explore real stories of impact, from sustainability to health, driven by EIT Food’s mission to build a future-fit food system for all. Inspiring change, one story at a time.
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Single-use plastic is a major source of global pollution with devastating impacts on marine wildlife. UK-based startup Notpla is tackling this challenge with a groundbreaking solution: regenerative packaging made from seaweed and plants. …
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AI-powered pest control that gives farmers real-time insight into their fields – bringing economic savings and environmental benefits.
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Food waste is a pressing global issue with significant implications for the environment, economy, and society. With food waste contributing to 8–10% of global greenhouse gas emissions and wasting nearly 30% of the world’s agricultural…
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Unhealthy diets and obesity increase the risk of many diseases that reduce the quality of life for millions of EU citizens each year. Yet, obesity rates continue to rise worldwide. Consumers struggle to find, interpret and act on nutrition…
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Organic farming is a cornerstone of sustainable agriculture, offering significant environmental and health benefits. However, challenges such as lower yields and high production costs have hindered its expansion across Europe. One critical…
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Clean water is a basic necessity, yet ensuring its safety remains a challenge even in areas with well-established supply networks. Each year, thousands of Europeans still fall ill from contaminated drinking water. Potential delays and…
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UK-based startup Mimica has developed Bump, a temperature-sensitive freshness indicator that tells if food is fresh or spoiled by responding to temperature changes. Available as a tag or cap, it becomes bumpy when food or drinks are…
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A startup on a mission to reframe the conversation around plant-based dairy. Rather than obsessively mimicking traditional cheeses, JULIENNE BRUNO crafts sustainable products that celebrate flavour and creativity.
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Food waste is a persistent issue in large-scale food service operations, where overproduction often results in unnecessary waste. Delicious Data, a German-based startup, is addressing this challenge by harnessing the power of machine…
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InformPack is a public engagement initiative to demystify waste disposal through tailored educational campaigns in multiple European countries. By bridging key information gaps, it empowers consumers to change their disposal patterns at…
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German startup Infinite Roots (formerly Mushlabs) is leading a transformation in food production through innovative biotechnology. The company has developed a sustainable, high-quality protein alternative based on mycelium, the root…
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Food and beverage companies often struggle with the volatility and instability of crop supply, driven by cultivation factors, extreme weather, and the growing impacts of climate change. The agriculture sector is also under pressure to…
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The Centre of Business Excellence of the Faculty of Economics at the University of Ljubljana, in collaboration with EIT Food, has launched the 2025 edition of the Empowering Women in Agrifood (EWA) programme in Slovenia.
A day of collaboration, inspiration, and strategic insight to accelerate innovation in the agrifood sector across Europe.
Held at the emblematic BAT Tower in Bilbao on the 18th of June, the event recognised nine outstanding entrepreneurs and farmers who are leading the way towards a more sustainable, inclusive, and forward-thinking food system.
They’ve been part of traditional diets for centuries yet today pulses and legumes often struggle to claim their rightful place on our plates. Could these humble ingredients be key to a healthier, more sustainable food system?
Key takeaways from the launch of the five Soil Health Living Labs