Monday, June 30, 2025

🌎 Reimagining food for net zero: innovations, action and impact

 
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The Feed - June 2025

Hello joe,
 

This month, we spotlight the journey to a net zero food system, from cutting fossil fuels and scaling regenerative agriculture, to replacing plastics with seaweed-based alternatives. 
 

Inside, you can discover startups redefining sugar, funding opportunities for bold ideas, and new programmes to help you lead the transition. 
 

And if you’re looking to connect with others who are just as passionate about shaping the future of food, don’t miss Next Bite 2025 - EIT Food’s flagship event taking place on 15–16 October in Brussels.  
 

It’s your chance to meet the brightest minds in food innovation and discover new opportunities for collaboration and funding.

Register here – we can’t wait to see you there!  
 

We hope you enjoy,  

The EIT Food Team

 
 
News and Insights
 
 
 
 

How common are ‘regenerative agriculture’ claims?

As awareness of regenerative agriculture grows, a handful of brands are starting to make on-pack claims. Consumer understanding is rising, but a unified definition is still lacking. EIT Food is among the voices calling for more unified definitions to help consumers make informed choices.

See the shift
 
 
 
 
How can we secure the future of farming?

With only 11% of farmers in Europe under the age of 40, there's a real need to inspire the next generation of agricultural professionals. The latest report from the EIT Food Consumer Observatory explores the motivations and barriers impacting young people's perceptions of farming careers. 

Download the report
 
 
 
 

Rethinking protein for healthier lives in Northern and Eastern Europe

Eastern Europe’s rich food culture is built around hearty, meat-centred meals. But rising health challenges, like high rates of heart disease and strokes, signal the need for change.
Explore the innovative solutions
 
 
Impact and Inspiration
 
 

Smiling Food cracks the sugar code

 

This Austrian startup has created a plant-based, fiber-rich platform that replicates sugar 1:1 in taste, texture, and satisfaction - redefining sweet for good. 

Learn to sweeten smartly
 
 
Notpla’s seaweed-based innovation has already replaced over 21.5M single-use plastics, and it’s just getting started. This regenerative solution is making packaging disappear, literally.

Seaweed vs plastic: Notpla’s fight for cleaner packaging 

Discover the packaging
 

EIT Food’s Test Farms programme is back in action, with ten agrifood startups selected to trial their innovations on real farms across Europe. From Spain to Finland, entrepreneurs are putting their prototypes to the test on site. 

Ten startups head to the field with Test Farms 

Explore the startups
 
 
Events and opportunities
 
 

Help GROW EIT Food’s impact across Europe 

[Deadline 06 July 2025] 
EIT Food is expanding into new EU countries and needs an organisation to lead the charge. If you're passionate about supporting farmers, sustainability, and digital innovation, this is your chance to help sow the seeds of change. 

 

Find out more
 
 
 
Regenerative Agriculture Landscapes 

[Deadline 15 July 2025]

EIT Food is on the hunt for bold, grounded ideas to reshape how we farm. Whether you’re ready to kickstart single crop transitions or launch ambitious, landscape-level collaborations, we want to hear from you. 

Express your interest
 
 
 
Last call for
Impact Funding Framework applications – July window

[Deadline 10 July 2025] 

We're seeking bold ideas and strong consortia ready to drive long-term, systems-level change in food. Whether it’s a powerhouse collaboration or a rapid-response project, this is your chance to make real impact. 

Apply today
 
 
 
Innovation spotlight
 
 
Decarbonising dinner  

From farm to fridge, fossil fuels power nearly every step of our food system. But it doesn’t have to be this way. Discover seven ways we can cut carbon from our plates, without compromising what’s on them.
Cut the carbon
 
 
 

Why algae deserve a place on your plate

From nutrient-packed spirulina to carbon-capturing seaweed, algae are one of the most sustainable protein sources around. So why aren’t we eating more of them? Our Protein Diversification Think Tank members share their insights.
Taste the future
 
 
 
Cucumber freshness meets plastic-free innovation
A new plant-based, edible coating backed by EIT Food funding will extends cucumber shelf life by up to 4x,  all without plastic. It’s a game-changer for reducing food and packaging waste across Europe.
Discover ECOCUCUMBER 
 
 
Watch this
 
 
Looking forward to Next Bite 2025? 
 

Experience the energy of Next Bite 2024 in our highlight video, where the brightest minds in food came together to spark ideas, tackle big challenges, and shape the future of food.

Watch now
 
 
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