Sustainable Agriculture
We are supporting European farmers in meeting sustainability requirements by co-creating climate-neutral, fair, resilient and economically viable agricultural practices.
Accelerating the transition to sustainable farming
Agriculture is at the heart of our food system; as our population grows, so too does our dependence on it to feed and nourish us. However, agriculture, forestry and other types of land use are currently responsible for almost a quarter of global greenhouse gas emissions. This is primarily from deforestation and emissions from livestock, soil and nutrient management and, therefore, the transition to sustainable agriculture is crucial. To achieve this, EIT Food works with startups and partners working to make farming more sustainable and equitable.
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The Regenerative Agriculture Manual is a crop-specific guidebook designed to help Central and Eastern European farmers transition from conventional or organic production systems to regenerative agriculture.
“No Antibiotics Ever” label for poultry set to ruffle feathers on food claims
April 13, 2022 - Food Ingredients First
in the media
Vertically integrated poultry company Cooks Venture and Food In-Depth have created a QR code-backed “No Antibiotics Ever” label for poultry, endorsed by the US Drug Administration.
Calls for greater support for ‘unmet needs’ of agrifood SMEs
April 12, 2022 - Food Navigator
in the media
Agrifood SMEs are crucial to the development of much-needed innovation in the food system but encounter limited access to scale up facilities and technological proficiency, reveals a new report from EIT Food, the food arm of the EU-funded…
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Consumers trust farmers and small retailers the most, survey finds
April 11, 2022 - Speciality Food
in the media
EIT Food’s Trust Report for 2021 has revealed some interesting insights, with sustainability coming out as the number one motivating factor for consumer choices, and indie retailers being the most trusted place to achieve this.
Public continues to place trust in farmers
April 10, 2022 - Farmers Guardian
in the media
The British public was more likely to trust farmers, and the rest of the food supply chain, than their European counterparts.
Food producers score poorly on the European consumers' trust meter
April 08, 2022 - Food Navigator
in the media
A new report by EIT Food - one of the eight communities to boost innovation and entrepreneurship across Europe - reveals only 47% of Europeans trust the food sector. French consumers lead the pack in scepticism.
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!
Less than half of German consumers trust the food system, reveals a Europe-wide study
April 07, 2022 - Deutscher Presseindex
in the media
A new Europe-wide study of more than 20,000 consumers shows that less than half of consumers have confidence in the food sector and just a third of consumers believe the food they eat is sustainable.
8 out of 10 Spanish consumers trust farmers
April 07, 2022 - A en verde
in the media
While less than half of European consumers (47%) trust the integrity of food products, in Spain more than 6 out of 10 do (62%), according to the EIT Food Trust report, and especially the confidence in farmers, the highest of all groups in…
62% of Spanish people trust the food system above the European average
April 07, 2022 - Financial Food
in the media
Less than half of consumers in Europe (47%) say they have confidence in the integrity of food products, significantly below the average in Spain, which reaches 62%. In other words, six out of 10 consumers trust manufacturers, while 57%…
Nearly half of European consumers don’t trust food system, EIT Food study flags
April 07, 2022 - Food Ingredients First
in the media
The latest results of the EIT Food Trust Report surveying 20,326 consumers across 18 European countries reveal that less than half (48%) trust food manufacturers and authorities while only a third believe the food they eat is sustainable.
project
project
The Regenerative Agriculture Manual is a crop-specific guidebook designed to help Central and Eastern European farmers transition from conventional or organic production systems to regenerative agriculture.
“No Antibiotics Ever” label for poultry set to ruffle feathers on food claims
April 13, 2022 - Food Ingredients First
in the media
Vertically integrated poultry company Cooks Venture and Food In-Depth have created a QR code-backed “No Antibiotics Ever” label for poultry, endorsed by the US Drug Administration.
Calls for greater support for ‘unmet needs’ of agrifood SMEs
April 12, 2022 - Food Navigator
in the media
Agrifood SMEs are crucial to the development of much-needed innovation in the food system but encounter limited access to scale up facilities and technological proficiency, reveals a new report from EIT Food, the food arm of the EU-funded…
Consumers trust farmers and small retailers the most, survey finds
April 11, 2022 - Speciality Food
in the media
EIT Food’s Trust Report for 2021 has revealed some interesting insights, with sustainability coming out as the number one motivating factor for consumer choices, and indie retailers being the most trusted place to achieve this.
Public continues to place trust in farmers
April 10, 2022 - Farmers Guardian
in the media
The British public was more likely to trust farmers, and the rest of the food supply chain, than their European counterparts.
Food producers score poorly on the European consumers' trust meter
April 08, 2022 - Food Navigator
in the media
A new report by EIT Food - one of the eight communities to boost innovation and entrepreneurship across Europe - reveals only 47% of Europeans trust the food sector. French consumers lead the pack in scepticism.
Less than half of German consumers trust the food system, reveals a Europe-wide study
April 07, 2022 - Deutscher Presseindex
in the media
A new Europe-wide study of more than 20,000 consumers shows that less than half of consumers have confidence in the food sector and just a third of consumers believe the food they eat is sustainable.
8 out of 10 Spanish consumers trust farmers
April 07, 2022 - A en verde
in the media
While less than half of European consumers (47%) trust the integrity of food products, in Spain more than 6 out of 10 do (62%), according to the EIT Food Trust report, and especially the confidence in farmers, the highest of all groups in…
62% of Spanish people trust the food system above the European average
April 07, 2022 - Financial Food
in the media
Less than half of consumers in Europe (47%) say they have confidence in the integrity of food products, significantly below the average in Spain, which reaches 62%. In other words, six out of 10 consumers trust manufacturers, while 57%…
Nearly half of European consumers don’t trust food system, EIT Food study flags
April 07, 2022 - Food Ingredients First
in the media
The latest results of the EIT Food Trust Report surveying 20,326 consumers across 18 European countries reveal that less than half (48%) trust food manufacturers and authorities while only a third believe the food they eat is sustainable.
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