Circular Food Systems
We are encouraging the shift from linear to circular, sustainable food systems, in which resources are reused, nutrients recycled, by-products reduced and what remains is reutilised.
Transitioning to a circular economy
Our current linear model of ‘make, use, and dispose’ is inefficient, wasteful and unsustainable. We need to move from this to a circular food system where we use resources more efficiently and re-use side and waste streams. At EIT Food, we are working with entrepreneurs and food system stakeholders to drive innovation forward and scale sustainable, circular food solutions.
Inspire Programme
2021 > 2025
project
Boost your skills, drive change and do business in the agrifood sector!
Discover a Day in the Life of a Fruit and Vegetable Buyer
October 18, 2023
regional blog
In this blog, we explore a day in the life of a fruit and vegetable buyer who is also a shop manager for a cooperative supermarket based in Belgium.
Empowering Education for a Sustainable Future: FoodEducators Website Launch
September 28, 2023
blog
At EIT Food, we firmly believe that education plays a pivotal role in shaping a sustainable and thriving future. With this mission in mind, we are thrilled to introduce the launch of the new FoodEducators website, a platform that brings…
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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Discover a Day in the Life of a Food Photographer
September 18, 2023
regional blog
In this blog, we explore a day in the life of a food photographer who takes photos of different foods for her clients to help them promote their restaurants and menu items.
project
The first edition of CERES Awards by EIT Food South was celebrated in the frame of the V FUN&FAN event on October 9th, in Bilbao (Spain).
CERES Awards by EIT Food South
2023 > 2025
project
The Ceres Awards aim to recognise the work of alumni and farmers that have participated at EIT Food Programmes of the South region for their great contribution to the agrifood industry.
Plant-based seafood and plastic-eating insects among EIT Food’s Marketed Innovation Prize winners
July 21, 2023 - Marketed Innovation Prize winners
in the media
EIT Food, the world’s largest food innovation community, recently announced the results of its Marketed Innovation Prize, designed to reward innovative food organisations that have successfully brought products or services to market.
Transitioning to a circular economy
A circular food system could phase out the concept of food waste as we know it, contributing to a more sustainable world... but what are the key challenges and solutions?
Four forces shaping the future of the food sector: Part one
June 22, 2023 - Speciality Food
in the media
Trends come and go. For each craze that becomes ingrained in the way British consumers eat, there are dozens more that have been lost to time. While short-lived fads can certainly provide value for retailers, when it’s time to get the…
in the media
Although Lithuania has a lot of potential in the field of agri-food technology, for example, today drones look after blueberries, and special functional food has already been created for the elderly, experts say that for a greater spurt…
EIT Food presents the ten European agri-food startups selected for EIT FAN
June 19, 2023 - El Referente
in the media
Bilbao will host ten leading startups to accelerate their growth over the next four months. All of them are focused on the ambitious goal of reducing emissions from the agri-food sector.
Fresh calls for food to be central to climate dialogue
June 15, 2023 - Food Navigator
in the media
Most countries are yet to realise the full potential of including food systems in their climate action plans, according to a new report calling for food and agriculture to be at the heart of discussions.
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