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.
What is the role of the Farm to Fork Strategy in achieving zero emissions?
September 21, 2020
blog
As part of the European Green Deal, the Farm to Fork Strategy sets out a vision to change the way Europeans value food sustainability and to position Europe as the first climate neutral continent by 2050.
Investing in the future of agrifood
August 26, 2020 - New Food Magazine
in the media
Andy Zynga, CEO of EIT Food, tells New Food about the importance of startups in the wake of COVID-19 and how the organisation is investing in vital agrifood research and development.
Can regenerative agriculture replace conventional farming?
August 25, 2020
blog
As the Earth’s population rises and the need for sustainable food production continues to grow, farmers and policymakers are taking an increasing interest in regenerative agriculture as a positive, adaptable approach to sustainable farming.
EIT Food CEO: Investors are “re-emerging slowly from their safe harbors”
August 19, 2020 - AgFunder News
in the media
As elsewhere, the Covid-19 pandemic has ruptured both business and access to capital for Europe’s startups. To help early-stage companies stay afloat, the EU’s main innovation community builder, the European Institute of Innovation and…
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5 ways to accelerate the transition to sustainable agriculture
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in the media
The U.K. is just four missed meals away from revolution. At least, that is said to be the view of analysts at intelligence agency, M15. It’s not a novel opinion. Track backwards to 1906 and journalist Alfred Henry Lewis said - marginally…
Coronavirus funding fostering food firm innovation
August 14, 2020 - Food Manufacture
in the media
In this exclusive interview, Andy Zynga, boss of European Institute of Innovation & Technology (EIT) Food, addresses likely access to funding after the Brexit transition period and three funding recipients that caught his eye.
Rapeseed protein - half a million for a Polish patent!
August 13, 2020 - Agro Profil
in the media
At the beginning of August The European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT Food) has launched a special fund of €5.4 million to support 13 innovative agri-food projects. The distinguished group includes the Polish company…
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"EIT Food invests €5.4m in Agri-food start-ups."
August 10, 2020 - Nutrition Investor
in the media
The food arm of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology, EIT Food, has set up the Covid-19 Bridge Fund to invest €5.4 million in 13 high-impact agrifood start-ups. The organisation explained that the fund comprises €4.088…
"Covid-19 US $6.4M fund to propel NPD and help agri-tech start-ups thrive."
August 07, 2020 - Food Ingredients First
in the media
Protein from upcycled rapeseed waste, temperature-sensitive labelling, automated kitchen tech and a natural preservation alternative, are among the standout F&B concepts set to earn a share of EIT Food’s €5.4 million (US$6.4 million)…
"We see them as survivors": EIT Food allocates €5 million Covid support package for agri-food start-ups.
August 07, 2020 - Food Navigator
in the media
The European Institute of Innovation & Technology's food arm received 106 applications to its COVID-19 support fund from different start-ups across Europe. The number was eventually whittled down to just 13.
EIT Food’s COVID-19 Bridge Fund invests €5.4 million in agrifood startups
August 07, 2020 - New Food Magazine
in the media
The aim of the investment is to help the startups adapt to COVID-19, continue innovation in the agrifood sector and to bridge the gap towards their next investment round.
What is the role of the Farm to Fork Strategy in achieving zero emissions?
September 21, 2020
blog
As part of the European Green Deal, the Farm to Fork Strategy sets out a vision to change the way Europeans value food sustainability and to position Europe as the first climate neutral continent by 2050.
Investing in the future of agrifood
August 26, 2020 - New Food Magazine
in the media
Andy Zynga, CEO of EIT Food, tells New Food about the importance of startups in the wake of COVID-19 and how the organisation is investing in vital agrifood research and development.
Can regenerative agriculture replace conventional farming?
August 25, 2020
blog
As the Earth’s population rises and the need for sustainable food production continues to grow, farmers and policymakers are taking an increasing interest in regenerative agriculture as a positive, adaptable approach to sustainable farming.
EIT Food CEO: Investors are “re-emerging slowly from their safe harbors”
August 19, 2020 - AgFunder News
in the media
As elsewhere, the Covid-19 pandemic has ruptured both business and access to capital for Europe’s startups. To help early-stage companies stay afloat, the EU’s main innovation community builder, the European Institute of Innovation and…
"EIT Food outlines M&A prospects and food trends."
August 19, 2020 - Food Manufacture
in the media
Short-term prospects for food industry mergers and acquisitions, the sector's resilience during the pandemic and emerging product trends feature in the second part of this exclusive interview with EIT Food boss Andy Zynga.
Food For Thought - Why Europe’s Agri Startups Are Getting A €5 Million Helping Hand.
August 18, 2020 - Forbes
in the media
The U.K. is just four missed meals away from revolution. At least, that is said to be the view of analysts at intelligence agency, M15. It’s not a novel opinion. Track backwards to 1906 and journalist Alfred Henry Lewis said - marginally…
Coronavirus funding fostering food firm innovation
August 14, 2020 - Food Manufacture
in the media
In this exclusive interview, Andy Zynga, boss of European Institute of Innovation & Technology (EIT) Food, addresses likely access to funding after the Brexit transition period and three funding recipients that caught his eye.
Rapeseed protein - half a million for a Polish patent!
August 13, 2020 - Agro Profil
in the media
At the beginning of August The European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT Food) has launched a special fund of €5.4 million to support 13 innovative agri-food projects. The distinguished group includes the Polish company…
"EIT Food invests €5.4m in Agri-food start-ups."
August 10, 2020 - Nutrition Investor
in the media
The food arm of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology, EIT Food, has set up the Covid-19 Bridge Fund to invest €5.4 million in 13 high-impact agrifood start-ups. The organisation explained that the fund comprises €4.088…
"Covid-19 US $6.4M fund to propel NPD and help agri-tech start-ups thrive."
August 07, 2020 - Food Ingredients First
in the media
Protein from upcycled rapeseed waste, temperature-sensitive labelling, automated kitchen tech and a natural preservation alternative, are among the standout F&B concepts set to earn a share of EIT Food’s €5.4 million (US$6.4 million)…
"We see them as survivors": EIT Food allocates €5 million Covid support package for agri-food start-ups.
August 07, 2020 - Food Navigator
in the media
The European Institute of Innovation & Technology's food arm received 106 applications to its COVID-19 support fund from different start-ups across Europe. The number was eventually whittled down to just 13.
EIT Food’s COVID-19 Bridge Fund invests €5.4 million in agrifood startups
August 07, 2020 - New Food Magazine
in the media
The aim of the investment is to help the startups adapt to COVID-19, continue innovation in the agrifood sector and to bridge the gap towards their next investment round.
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