Strengthening the role of food science in FP10

Accelerating Research and Innovation to Foster Resilience and Transformative Change in the EU Food System

FOODforce is a network of 26 leading research centres and universities in Europe with a strong focus on research and innovation in food, nutrition, health and food system transformation. Our mission is to develop healthier, safer, affordable and more sustainable food for all, while strengthening the competitiveness of the European agrifood sector. Achieving this goal requires support for collaborative research and innovation programmes that bring together private sector, research, NGOs, consumers, public authorities and other stakeholders; therefore, these efforts should be at the centre of the 10th Framework Programme (FP10).

FOODforce proposes the following four key recommendations for FP10 to secure the future of the EU food system:

1. Prioritise Food Security in the FP10 Research and Innovation Agenda

2. Invest in Collaborative Research & Innovation

3. Advance Food Research

4. Boost Innovation and Competitiveness in the Food Sector

To read more about our rationale behind and proposed actions contributing to the key recommendations, please download a copy of the FOODforce Position paper below: