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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.

Using inclusive systems innovation to build a future-fit food system

November 29, 2021 - New Food
in the media
Dr. Andy Zynga, CEO of EIT Food, outlines the progress that needs to be made if we are to innovate and build a food system fit for whatever the future holds.
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UNFSS ‘Good Food For All’ Competition Winners: Part 2

Matt is joined by EIT Food’s Strategic Relationship Manager, Barbaros Corekoglu, to celebrate the small business entrepreneurs who are transforming their food systems for a better tomorrow.

AGAPE Aquaculture Global AI Platform for Europe's Skills Passport

2021 > 2022
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AGAPE represents an AI-based collaborative platform which addresses the EU aquaculture market, academia, consumers, and research ecosystems as the first innovative model of interaction between stakeholders.

Inclusive systems innovation: our opportunity for a future-fit food system

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Innovation is vital as we work to transform our food system, but we must ensure no one is left behind. How does inclusive systems innovation enable everyone to become involved and benefit?

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EIT Food Open Innovation Call 2023

Have you got an idea for an innovative project that will create positive change in the food system? We want to hear from you!

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