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.
‘Despite efforts to reduce bias, gender-based barriers persist’ in agri-food tech
July 18, 2021 - Agriland
in the media
“Despite efforts to reduce bias and promote equity, gender-based barriers persist and prevent women from realising their full potential,” according to a new report on women in agri-food technology (tech).
Men urged to use ‘untapped power’ to reduce gender bias against women in agrifoodtech
July 15, 2021 - AgFunder News
in the media
Engaging men is a critical part of the solution to the problem of gender inequality for female agrifoodtech entrepreneurs, reveals new research from KK&P.
project
Reducing desertification, improving soils and increasing carbon sequestration through biological charcoal (biochar) and compost
Sustainable seafood sourcing, planet-friendly tech among EIT Food winners making waves
June 08, 2021 - Food Ingredients First
in the media
Seven winning projects are set to accelerate innovation in the aquaculture sector following selection in EIT’s Food’s sustainable aquaculture competition. They focus on topics including optimizing the shelf life of seafood products,…
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April 19, 2021 - Speciality Food
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in the media
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‘Despite efforts to reduce bias, gender-based barriers persist’ in agri-food tech
July 18, 2021 - Agriland
in the media
“Despite efforts to reduce bias and promote equity, gender-based barriers persist and prevent women from realising their full potential,” according to a new report on women in agri-food technology (tech).
Men urged to use ‘untapped power’ to reduce gender bias against women in agrifoodtech
July 15, 2021 - AgFunder News
in the media
Engaging men is a critical part of the solution to the problem of gender inequality for female agrifoodtech entrepreneurs, reveals new research from KK&P.
project
Reducing desertification, improving soils and increasing carbon sequestration through biological charcoal (biochar) and compost
Sustainable seafood sourcing, planet-friendly tech among EIT Food winners making waves
June 08, 2021 - Food Ingredients First
in the media
Seven winning projects are set to accelerate innovation in the aquaculture sector following selection in EIT’s Food’s sustainable aquaculture competition. They focus on topics including optimizing the shelf life of seafood products,…
blog
Innovative market platforms, like Get Wasted and Circado, aim to solve food waste by giving food surpluses, residual flows and waste streams a market value.
project
Fighting food waste with innovative food labels
EWA | Empowering Women in Agrifood
2020 > 2024
project
Training, mentoring, business coaching and networking opportunities for women entrepreneurs in the agrifood sector. Applications for 2024 edition are closed.
How to predict trends in a pandemic
April 19, 2021 - Speciality Food
in the media
Fine food providers are striving to stay ahead of changing trends and consumer demands while managing the ongoing ambiguity over the mid-to-long-term future, writes Natasha Spencer-Jolliffe.
project
Converting waste from oat processing into a valuable product
project
Using waste and by-products to create a novel organic fertiliser
PACK4SENSE: Paper packaging for SENSitivE foods
2021 > 2022
project
Making paper packaging more recyclable and versatile
The shelf preservation society: new food packaging tech
April 13, 2021 - Just Food
in the media
A third of all food produced globally is either lost or goes to waste, according to the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization. How can innovation in and around packaging be used in the fight to tackle one of the world’s most pressing…
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