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.

Podcast #112

Upcycling fruit pits to cut food waste

Luca Fichtinger, Co-Founder of Kern Tec, highlights the huge opportunity in the food industry for repurposing wasted side streams, and…

Great Taste Zero Waste Event Launch

April 20, 2023

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Let’s unleash the untapped potential of today’s waste by smartly using resources and… creating great taste! Learn how to transform unnecessary waste into a resource and engage in reducing food waste and join the Great Taste – Zero Waste…

A chance to join EIT Food’s entrepreneurship powerhouse

March 20, 2023

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In this report, published by EIT Food North-West in collaboration with Innovate UK KTN, we explore how the ruminant livestock industry in the UK and Ireland can achieve net zero targets.

Podcast #110

Circular coffee – can we make coffee sustainable?

Coffee is close to many people’s hearts, but the coffee industry needs fixing. Deforestation, water scarcity and poverty are among the…

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Deadline: April 23, 2023

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We’re looking for startups/SMEs to be connected with retailers and launch innovative food products in the market through the RIS S2M programme.

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Deadline: April 23, 2023

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We’re looking for retailers to be connected with startups/SMEs and launch innovative food products in the market through the RIS S2M programme

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?

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Climarians, reducetarians, regenerivores... The planet dictates the diet

February 06, 2023 - La Vanguardia

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Climarian, reducetarian, regenerative, sustaining, planetary... Concern for climate change and the future of the planet is also reflected in diet and is giving rise to new categories and labels linked to the way in which each person…