Net Zero Food System
We will enable the transition to a net zero food system, measuring and quantifying the change through reduced CO2 equivalent emissions.


The food system is responsible for almost a third of greenhouse gas emissions, with connected challenges such as food waste, resource depletion and energy consumption. To reach net zero and mitigate the impacts of the climate crisis, we must scale a systems approach to change that enables the transition to sustainable and regenerative agriculture practices, creates new markets and opportunities for food waste and loss reduction, and empowers all stakeholders to play an active role in the circular food economy.
Want to learn more about the opportunities to achieve a net zero food system?

Feeding the future: the crucial role of advancing food industry skills
November 28, 2023
blog
Food education and skills development are essential for transforming the food system. How do we ensure all stakeholders have access to lifelong learning opportunities to help drive this change?

TrustTracker®
2018 > 2023
project
Insights used to enhance consumer trust in the food value chain.

Consumer Observatory
2023
project
Europe’s central hub for consumer insights on agrifood topics.

Tackling food waste and food loss: a supply chain reaction
September 22, 2023
blog
Reducing food waste and food loss must form part of strategies to achieve a more sustainable, fairer food system, where large-scale action is needed across the entire supply chain. Here we highlight the key solutions for reducing food…
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Will cultivated meat replace conventional meat?
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Discover a Day in the Life of a Farmer
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How can we solve water scarcity?
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As droughts become more frequent, EIT Food’s CEO Andy Zynga uses his second column to examine the possible ways we can respond to water scarcity through food innovation.

Sustainable ingredients: how algae could help feed a growing population
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The importance of sustainable aquaculture innovation for building a future-fit food system
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