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Welcome to #FoodForward – EIT Food’s LinkedIn newsletter, bringing you the latest trends, innovations, and opportunities shaping the future of food. 🚀 In this first edition, we explore: 🔹 Women-led innovation – Funding and opportunities for entrepreneurs 🔹 Key takeaways on regenerative agriculture from EIT Food’s CEO 🔹 Consumer trust in the food system – What’s changing? 🔹 constellr launches a satellite to support climate action & food security 🔹 Promoting healthy and sustainable food choices – How can we bridge the gap? 🔹 How to eat for lifelong health – Insights from our podcast Whether you’re an entrepreneur, researcher, policymaker, or agrifood enthusiast, there’s something for you in this newsletter! 💬 Have thoughts to share? Leave us a comment! Know someone who would love #FoodForward? Send it their way or share it with your network. 📩 Click ‘subscribe’ to be notified of the next edition and never miss an update. 👇 #ImprovingFoodTogether

🚀 We’re proud to have co-authored the newly launched report, "𝐇𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐁𝐢𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲", as a founding member of the AB4S Advanced Biotech for Sustainability coalition. This first-of-its-kind report explores the potential of advanced biotechnology to reduce global emissions and provides executives, investors, and policymakers with key insights into its economic and environmental impact. It also highlights food biotechnology innovations, including cultivated meat, alongside business priorities, funding strategies, and policy recommendations to unlock its value. 🔴 Launched today at the BIOKET Bioeconomy Key Enabling Technologies platform conference in Brussels, the report is now available for download 👉 https://lnkd.in/e-RwjBtY It was great to collaborate with incredible coalition members on this report! A big thank you to Arsenale Bioyards, Basecamp Research, Cradle, Darwin International, Evonik, The Good Food Institute Europe, Invert, Lallemand, L'Oréal, and ShakeUp Factory, with knowledge and analytical support from McKinsey & Company. #ImprovingFoodTogether #BIOKET2025 #AB4S

Did you know that only 3% of investment goes to women-led businesses. That needs to change. Thankfully, initiatives like Girls Go Circular are leading the way. They're empowering girls aged 14-18 with digital, entrepreneurial, and green skills to close the gender gap in STEM and innovation. 🎙️ In this episode of The Food Fight podcast, we celebrate the incredible work of Girls Go Circular by speaking with Solène Moutier, Laura Borge, and alumna Daniela Garcia Moreno - three inspiring women who are fostering diversity, confidence, and creativity in the next generation of female innovators. Their dedication to changing the narrative is paving the way for a more inclusive and equitable future in agrifood and beyond. 🎧 Listen now: https://dub.sh/WuGU8Lw 🎧 On Spotify: https://dub.sh/MlnCLqR 🎧 On Apple Podcasts: https://dub.sh/UjHompI 💡 What do you think are the most important steps in closing the gender gap in STEM and entrepreneurship? Let us know in the comments! 👇 #EITFoodFight #InternationalWomensDay #IWD2025

Want to stand out as an expert in the agrifood sector? 🥕👔 In a world where ideas shape industries, expertise alone isn’t enough—how you communicate and present yourself is what truly sets YOU apart. That’s why we created the Agrifood Expert Community Personal Branding course—designed to help agrifood professionals, startups, R&D teams, and industry leaders amplify their voices, build meaningful collaborations, and establish themselves as thought leaders driving real change. 📖 Ready to take your personal brand to the next level? Enrol today 👉 https://dub.sh/jT3T6YF 💡 To get you started, we’ve put together 5 essential LinkedIn tips to enhance your professional profile as an agrifood expert. Swipe through the carousel to learn more! 👇 This specialised course was developed for EIT Food Education in collaboration with Jelliby | Digital Consulting and personal branding expert Nuria Mañe. #ImprovingFoodTogether #AgriFoodExperts #PersonalBranding #ProfessionalGrowth #LinkedInCourse

Regenerative practices can help fix our unsustainable food system, BUT this requires collaboration, funding, and action. 🌍🌱 We spoke with leading experts about how to accelerate finance for #RegenerativeAgriculture and ensure a future-fit food system for all. 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲’𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝘀𝗮𝗶𝗱:  🌱 Farmers must be part of financial innovations to ensure funding effectively reaches their pockets. 🌿 Funding solutions must be inclusive, supporting smallholder farmers, Indigenous peoples, and women, who are all on the “food frontline”. 🍃 More early off-takers must step up, recognising that the status quo in farming is riskier than regenerative practices. Watch the full video featuring Jessica Smith, Mark Gough, Simon Duchatelet, Tanja Havemann and Katherine Foster who share their expertise on scaling finance for regenerative agriculture. 💡 Have more ideas to add? Share your thoughts in the comment section. 👇 These insights were captured after our workshop with Clarmondial AG, Foodvalley and the World Economic Forum Food Innovation Hub Europe at Building Bridges 2024. United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI), Capitals Coalition, Unilever, #ImprovingFoodTogether #FutureOfFood #SustainableFood #RegenerativeFoodSystems

Are you an #AgriFoodTech startup, researcher, or entrepreneur in Europe? This is your opportunity to gain funding opportunities, expert mentorship, and access to the world’s largest #agrifood innovation network. 🚀 Last chance to apply! The deadline for our EIT Food Entrepreneurship Programmes has been extended until ⏰ 28 February 2025, 14:00 CET. 🔗 Apply now, or tag and share with someone who shouldn’t miss this opportunity! 👉 https://dub.sh/UZGIZu5 #ImprovingFoodTogether #Entrepreneurship #FutureofFood

Does soil health explain the decline in food nutrient density? What if all our food was grown using #RegenerativeAgriculture? 🍎🌍 Over time, synthetic fertilisers, pesticides, commercial seeds, and genetically modified crops have become the norm in farming. 🚜 But alongside these methods, studies show a worrying trend: from 1950 to 2002, food nutrient density fell by up to 38%. 📉🥦 We’re not just consuming fewer nutrients than our grandparents – we’re also seeing a rapid rise in public health crises linked to what we eat (FAO). It’s clear that something needs to change. 💡 So, how can we improve farming practices to protect soil health and, in turn, the quality of our food? Learn more from the article in the comments 🔗👇 #SoilHealth #FutureOfFood #ImprovingFoodTogether #SustainableFarming

Food has always been a universal language of LOVE. ❤️️ But if food brings us together, shouldn’t we also care for it in return? In the EU alone, over 59 million tonnes of food waste (132 kg per person) are generated every year (Eurostat, 2024), with an estimated market value of €132 billion. The opportunity to reduce waste, cut emissions, and build a more sustainable food system has never been clearer. We need a system that values food at every stage—one that supports regenerative agriculture, unlocks new markets for surplus food, and empowers all stakeholders to create a truly circular food economy. ♻️ Innovation in food production, storage, and distribution is key to ensuring that nutritious food reaches people, rather than being wasted. Startups like Get Wasted are making this happen. As an online marketplace for food surpluses, it connects farmers, processors, schools, and communities to give surplus food a second life—turning waste into opportunity and improving access to nutritious food. One fact is clear: reducing food waste is an act of love—not only for the food we eat but also for the planet we share. 💚🌍 💡 In your opinion, what food waste reduction practices should be scaled to create a real impact? Share your thoughts in the comments 💬👇 #ImprovingFoodTogether #SustainableFood #FoodInnovation #FoodWasteReduction

Who do you trust when it comes to your food? And what do you wish you could change about it? 🤔 We’re excited to launch the latest EIT Food #ConsumerObservatory Trust Report—an annual deep dive into consumer trust and expectations in the European food system. This year’s findings reveal that farmers remain the most trusted food actors, valued for their integrity, transparency, and sustainability. Meanwhile, trust in retailers, manufacturers, and regulators is shaped by factors like legacy, reputation, and high standards—but there’s still work to be done. 👩🌾 At the same time, consumer priorities are shifting. Over half (51%) of Europeans want to prioritise health in their diets, but fewer focus on affordability (12%) or sustainability (9%). Notably, the number of consumers factoring sustainability into their food choices has dropped from 51% in 2023 to just 46% this year. 🥗 So how do we bridge the gap between what consumers want and what the food system delivers? How can we ensure trust, accessibility, and sustainability go hand in hand? 💡 Understanding these insights is key to building a food system that earns confidence and meets consumer needs. Swipe through the carousel for key findings and download the full report here 👉 https://dub.sh/jVLeOjB #ConsumerTrust #FoodSystem #SustainableFood #FoodInnovation #ImprovingFoodTogether

Did you know that pulses nourish both the soil and people? 🫘🌱💪 As demand for protein-rich, sustainable food solutions grows, pulses offer a unique opportunity for the agrifood industry to drive innovation and meet evolving consumer preferences. 🌍 These nutrient-packed seeds—rich in protein, iron, and zinc—are key to tackling global challenges like poverty, malnutrition, and food insecurity. Startups like The Good Pulse Company are unlocking the potential of pulses to create innovative, sustainable ingredients for the food industry. Their work in plant-based cheese development showcases how pulses can deliver taste, nutrition, and functionality while reducing environmental impact. 🧀 Beyond nutrition, pulses play a critical role in sustainable agriculture. As natural nitrogen fixers, they improve soil health, reduce reliance on fertilisers, and support climate-resilient farming practices. 🌾 Healthy soils are the foundation of food security—providing essential minerals to combat malnutrition, anaemia, and growth stunting. 🌎 💡 How can we scale the adoption of pulses to improve health and sustainability? Share your thoughts in the comments! 💬👇 #WorldPulsesDay #LovePulses #FoodInnovation #SustainableFarming #ImprovingFoodTogether