EIT Food | blog posts & case studies
EIT Food is Europe’s leading food innovation initiative, working to create a more sustainable, healthy, and trusted food system through collaboration, entrepreneurship, and research.
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Food waste is a critical global issue and has become a growing concern in the food industry. It’s responsible for 10% of worldwide greenhouse gas emissions and nearly 30% of the world's agricultural land produces food that ultimately goes uneaten.
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Mimica, a UK-based startup, is rising to the challenge with its next-generation food freshness labelling.
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Food and beverage companies often struggle with the volatility and instability of crop supply, driven by cultivation factors, extreme weather, and the growing impacts of climate change. The agriculture sector is also under pressure to shift towards smarter, more sustainable practices – but it can be challenging to track the impacts of changes on the ground.
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German startup Infinite Roots (formerly Mushlabs) is leading a transformation in food production through innovative biotechnology. The company has developed a sustainable, high-quality protein alternative based on mycelium, the root structure of mushrooms. Mycelium is a nutrient-rich natural resource containing proteins, essential amino acids, prebiotic fibres, vitamins, and minerals.
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InformPack is a public engagement initiative to demystify waste disposal through tailored educational campaigns in multiple European countries. By bridging key information gaps, it empowers consumers to change their disposal patterns at home and on the go.