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.
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.
Climate-resilient food: Bonn Climate Change Conference calls for holistic transformation of food systems
June 13, 2023 - Food Ingredients First
in the media
A new report launched at the ongoing Bonn, Germany, Climate Change Conference warns the world is running out of time to transform food systems and avoid catastrophic climate change effects. The report has been produced by a coalition of…
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in the media
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The ASA wants an “urgent” transformation of global food systems to fight climate change
June 08, 2023 - Agencia EFE
in the media
The Food Systems Partnership or Alianza para los Sistemas Alimentarios (ASA) has presented today at the Bonn Conference on Climate Change a document that includes half a dozen strategies to facilitate the adoption of "urgent measures"…
Igniting Change: Why Food Systems are Critical for Climate Negotiations
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in the media
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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.
Climate-resilient food: Bonn Climate Change Conference calls for holistic transformation of food systems
June 13, 2023 - Food Ingredients First
in the media
A new report launched at the ongoing Bonn, Germany, Climate Change Conference warns the world is running out of time to transform food systems and avoid catastrophic climate change effects. The report has been produced by a coalition of…
Annual event to focus on transforming food systems
June 12, 2023 - International Dairy
in the media
EIT Food will hold its 2023 Annual Event in Riga, Latvia on 27-28 June, uniting stakeholders across the food innovation community. EIT Food is supported by the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), a body of the European…
EIT Food’s new cohort of agri-food start-ups to shine light on “food as medicine” revolution
June 12, 2023 - Food Ingredients First
in the media
Sixty-three start-ups from across Europe have been chosen out of over 1,000 applicants for their potential to create a healthier, more sustainable and transparent food system
We must go further and faster': Why food systems should play a bigger role in global climate efforts
June 09, 2023 - BusinessGreen
in the media
New report released at latest UN climate talks in Bonn stresses the importance of action on food systems in meeting climate goals.
Innovations and the future of the food industry will be discussed
June 08, 2023 - Labs of Latvia
in the media
At the conference "Changes in the food system" on June 27 and 28 in Riga, experts, innovation authors, policy makers and industry enthusiasts will discuss global challenges in the food industry. The conference is being held for the fifth…
The ASA wants an “urgent” transformation of global food systems to fight climate change
June 08, 2023 - Agencia EFE
in the media
The Food Systems Partnership or Alianza para los Sistemas Alimentarios (ASA) has presented today at the Bonn Conference on Climate Change a document that includes half a dozen strategies to facilitate the adoption of "urgent measures"…
Igniting Change: Why Food Systems are Critical for Climate Negotiations
June 07, 2023 - IISD
in the media
Global food systems account for 31% of global emissions, and on our current trajectory, greenhouse gases from food systems alone will cause us to exceed 1.5°C of warming between 2051 and 2063. There is no chance of a climate-safe future if…
Discover a Day in the Life of a Bug Breeder
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regional blog
In this blog, we explore a day in the life of a Bug Breeder who rears insects to be used as an alternative protein feed for animals on farms.
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