Net Zero Food System
We will enable the transition to a net zero food system, measuring and quantifying the change through reduced CO2 equivalent emissions.
The food system is responsible for almost a third of greenhouse gas emissions, with connected challenges such as food waste, resource depletion and energy consumption. To reach net zero and mitigate the impacts of the climate crisis, we must scale a systems approach to change that enables the transition to sustainable and regenerative agriculture practices, creates new markets and opportunities for food waste and loss reduction, and empowers all stakeholders to play an active role in the circular food economy.
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Men urged to use ‘untapped power’ to reduce gender bias against women in agrifoodtech
July 15, 2021 - AgFunder News
in the media
Engaging men is a critical part of the solution to the problem of gender inequality for female agrifoodtech entrepreneurs, reveals new research from KK&P.
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Double impact lice farming wins European funding
June 11, 2021 - Fish Farming Expert
in the media
The team behind an innovative sea lice treatment system that combines hydrogen peroxide with sound waves has won €1.277 million (£1.1m / NOK 12.9m) funding from a scheme to help the European aquaculture industry grow.
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Men urged to use ‘untapped power’ to reduce gender bias against women in agrifoodtech
July 15, 2021 - AgFunder News
in the media
Engaging men is a critical part of the solution to the problem of gender inequality for female agrifoodtech entrepreneurs, reveals new research from KK&P.
project
Reducing desertification, improving soils and increasing carbon sequestration through biological charcoal (biochar) and compost
blog
Obesity, malnutrition and food insecurity are complex and often connected challenges, but there are many innovative solutions helping to create a healthier and more equitable food system. Here we explore a selection of promising…
Double impact lice farming wins European funding
June 11, 2021 - Fish Farming Expert
in the media
The team behind an innovative sea lice treatment system that combines hydrogen peroxide with sound waves has won €1.277 million (£1.1m / NOK 12.9m) funding from a scheme to help the European aquaculture industry grow.
European aquaculture boosted by new, competition-winning projects
June 09, 2021 - Seafood Source
in the media
Food innovation initiative EIT Food has announced the results of its sustainable aquaculture competition, launching seven new projects and adding 18 new partners to its community.
EIT Food announces new projects
June 08, 2021 - Fish Focus
in the media
EIT Food announces the results of its sustainable aquaculture competition, with seven new projects launching and 18 new partners joining the world's largest food innovation community, supported by the European Institute of Innovation and…
EIT Food announces winners of its sustainable aquaculture competition
June 08, 2021 - New Food
in the media
On World Oceans Day, EIT Food has announced the winners of its sustainable aquaculture competition, which includes projects focussed on farming salmon more sustainably to extending the shelf-life of seafood projects.
European funding announced for aquaculture initiatives
June 08, 2021 - Fish Farmer
in the media
A sustainable approach to tackling sea lice, a plan to raise tuna in land-based farms and an IT platform aimed at encouraging the sharing of aquaculture skills are among the projects being funded by an initiative of the European Institute…
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