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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 system.

At EIT Food, we are building an inclusive and innovative community where you can be actively involved. Together we can deliver an innovative agrifood sector that produces both healthy and sustainable food and is trusted by society.

Examples of our public engagement activities can be grouped into the following areas:

Join the EIT Food Consumer Observatory

Could your organisation help EIT Food to curate and maximise consumer knowledge in the food system? We want to hear from you!

Learn more and apply to the Call

A few appetisers in the spotlight:

EIT Food TrustTracker®

2018 > 2021
project
Research has shown that consumers do not understand or trust in the food industry. This is thought to be driven by the gap between what consumers want and what the food industry provides.

Future of Food Conference 2022

June 16, 2022
event
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.
Podcast #92

Spotlight: The Consumer Trust Grand Challenge

Richard Bennett, Activity Leader for the EIT Food Consumer Trust Grand Challenge, highlights how they are developing new initiates to increase consumer trust throughout the food system.

FoodUnfolded®

Everything you ever wanted to know about food tech and more! FoodUnfolded® will take you through how our food is made, why certain processes are used, and how technology can make our food more sustainable, healthy and nutritious.

Check it out!

View our Open calls

Request for Contributors: Youth Mission

Deadline: December 08, 2022
open call
We are looking for contributors to help us developing our Youth Mission programme.

Ukraine Grain Transportation System: Call for Feasibility Study Proposals

Deadline: January 06, 2023
open call
The Ukrainian Ministry of Agriculture is seeking alternative ways, including an overland pipeline, to export large quantities of grain. To support this initiative, EIT Food is calling for proposals for a Feasibility Study for a grain…

Request for proposals for press communication and public relation services EIT Food CLC South

Deadline: January 09, 2023
open call
EIT Food is looking for a Press Communication and PR agency that supports Southern dissemination and awareness throughout 2023 with the aim of enhancing EIT Food’s visibility in Spain and Southern Europe.
View all open calls