Our food system is broken. More than 780 million people are hungry, and at the same time, 1/3 of all food produced is lost or wasted.

This EIT Food blog explores the challenges of food waste and how to shift our food system from linear to circular for a more sustainable future

🆕 Plant-powered innovations: UK researchers boost B12 in pea shoots using aeroponics🌱

A Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research project with us, John Innes Centre & LettUs Grow grows vitamin B12 fortified pea shoots containing the recommended daily dose in a single small portion 🍽️
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Why do we need to protect our #soils & soil nutrition?

Simply put: nutrient-deficient soils produce nutrient-deficient plants.... which ultimately lead to people suffering from nutrient deficiencies.

#Soils4Nutrition

EIT Food North-West today discussing #NetZero food systems and #RegenAg

Richard Vecqueray, CEO, @Mapofag joined EIT Food North-West yesterday to discuss the pathway to #netzero and how we can drive impact in #regenerative agriculture and food manufacturing.

#sustainableagriculture #foodproduction #sustainablefarming #climatechange #climateaction

Got questions on food security, consumer choice, and digital innovation in the food system?🤔

Join the @eitfood conversation in the next hour, and ask your questions to our food experts using #FutureFood23 👇
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'There's still work to be done in communicating to the consumer that these options are actually a good source of protein.'👇

Our CEO Andy Zynga, Ph.D. speaks to EUobserver about EIT Food's ambitions for creating a climate-friendly diet. 🌍
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How can we work together to achieve a #netzero food system?
Join us on 12 Sept at the EIT Food North-West in Birmingham where Richard Vecqueray, CEO at Map of Ag will be presenting.

Limited tickets available: eventbrite.co.uk/e/how-can-we-w…

#agriculture #agrifood #sustainableagriculture

Are you interested in regenerative #agriculture or food manufacturing? 👀 We invite you to our event in Birmingham on September 12th where we will explore the pathways to a net zero food system alongside industry experts! 🍏

Tickets➡️ bit.ly/3q7WlX5
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👁️ Curious where consumers check expiry? 🤔 Eye-tracking study found 50% ignore labels, rely on printed date—causing unnecessary #FoodWaste ! 🗑️ Solution: Collaborate to extend dates and reduce waste. ♻️ Try #BumpCap to extend the shelf life of your drinks!

Calling Agrifood innovators 🗣️

Final chance to apply for the THRIVE Academy, a 12 week pre-accelerator program supporting agrifood tech startups looking to commercialize their innovations.
 
Application deadline is this Friday 28th– apply now 👉🏻 lnkd.in/g8jhBtTP

How can we work together to achieve a net zero food system?
EIT Food North-West are hosting a net zero event to drive impact in regenerative agriculture and food manufacturing. If you work in regenerative agriculture or food manufacturing this event is for you!
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Food labels can help achieve healthier and more #sustainable diets.🥗

But we need policies to set uniform, easy and accessible #labelling guidelines in the EU. Share your thoughts and joing our conversations at #FutureFood23
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How can we work together to achieve a net zero food system?👩‍🌾

EIT Food North-West are running a workshop focusing on regenerative agriculture & food manufacturing. Session will explore funding opps with pitching slots. We will be there 👋

Find out more 👉bit.ly/NetZeroFS

No matter what kind of diet we follow, we all have our preferences of what #protein we enjoy.🥚🐟

We could diversify our protein sources by investing in development of #sustainable protein production, but how do you feel about trying new proteins that may seem 'unusual'? 🤔

To interest consumers into picking healthier food options over those with less nutrition, we should develop more products to increase our variety of available produce. 🍔 🍐

What new products would you like to see? Let us know!

#healthyfood #nutrition #healthguidance

Did you know that consuming dark #chocolate (in moderation) with a high cocoa content can help to reduce the risk of heart disease?🍫 It is rich in antioxidants and packed with nutrients, however can contain high amounts of #calories and sugar.

#worldchocolateday

Educating consumers about healthy diets is not enough. We need to invest in the production of healthy food products to enable healthy lives through food. 💚🍏

Explore more in our new healthier lives through food report: bit.ly/3nE7SMG

We tend to have little choice in being able to purchase and consume foods that are better for our bodies and instead may have to rely on less nutritious foods, which has an overall affect on us living healthier lives. 🥗

What action do you think we need to take?

VERY EXCITED to hear EIT Food activate the EIT Food Missions after all our hard work on Healthier Lives Through Food & Net Zero #foodsystems . We look forward to the portfolio approach to make big changes #eitfood23 Food & Nutrition SAPD at Reading Uni Psychology & Clinical Language Sciences at Reading Yvonne McMeel RNutr