Innovation
We guide and accelerate food innovation to transform the food system. We focus on inclusive and open innovation, which enables all people and places to participate and benefit.
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Our missions
EIT Food is a community which has come together to respond to the biggest issues in the food system affecting our lives. A mission-led approach which puts needs first is our way of focusing our efforts on improving outcomes for people and planet as the starting point for our work.
Expression of Interest
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Healthier Lives Through Food
We will make a material difference to quality of life by enabling more consumers to have better choices through access to affordable, healthier food products and actionable information.
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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.
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Reducing Risk for a Fair and Resilient Food System
We’ll improve food security and safety for consumers everywhere by enabling and establishing resilient and dependable digitally enabled food supply chains.
Featured innovation projects
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Just Add Water
Innovation projects in your area
Latest innovation news
On the blog
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Discover a Day in the Life of a Nutrition Scientist
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