EIT Food

EIT Food is Europe’s leading food innovation initiative, with the aim to create a sustainable and future-proof food sector.
The initiative is made up of a consortium of key industry players, startups, research centres and universities from across Europe. It is one of six Knowledge and Innovation Communities (KIC) established by the European Institute for Innovation & Technology, an independent EU body set up in 2008 to promote innovation and entrepreneurship across Europe.
EIT Food aims to collaborate closely with consumers to develop new knowledge and technology-based products and services, that will ultimately deliver a healthier lifestyle for all European citizens.

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Animal Feed Production: Feed Safety (FutureLearn)

Optimise the safety of your animal feed manufacturing process and keep your animal production system healthy and profitable.

Food for Thought: The Relationship Between Food, Gut and Brain (edX)

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Food for Thought: The Relationship Between Food, Gut and Brain (edX)
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The gut and brain are very closely linked. Explore how neurology, the microbiome and more interact to affect health.

Nutrition for Health and Sustainability (FutureLearn)

Learn what makes up a healthy, sustainable diet and how certain food types can help to treat and prevent disease. Explore the relationship between health, nutrition, and sustainability. Diet is the biggest single risk factor for preventable diseases in the world and a key driver of diabetes, heart disease, [...]

From Waste to Value: How to Tackle Food Waste (FutureLearn)

Discover the causes and impact of food waste, and learn how you can tackle it on a personal, community, and national level. Explore how combatting food waste and food loss can help the environment. The significant contribution the food system makes to climate change is widely recognised, and consumers [...]

The Regenerative Agriculture Revolution (FutureLearn)

Jan 2nd 2023
The Regenerative Agriculture Revolution (FutureLearn)
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Build your knowledge of sustainable farming methods and the skills and policies needed to transition to a regenerative model. Discover the inspiring future of sustainable farming. Current mainstream farming methods are resulting in the loss of fertile soil and biodiversity, meaning that the world could run out of topsoil [...]
Jan 2nd 2023
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Sustainable Seafood: Barriers and Opportunities in the Fishing Industry (FutureLearn)

Jan 2nd 2023
Sustainable Seafood: Barriers and Opportunities in the Fishing Industry (FutureLearn)
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Dive into the environmental and social impacts of different fishing practices and discover sustainable approaches and innovations. Understand the true environmental and social impact of fisheries and aquaculture. As we discover more about unsustainable and damaging fishing practices, it’s important to have an accurate understanding of the problem in [...]

Science Communication and Public Engagement (FutureLearn)

Discover the importance of public engagement in science, and learn techniques to share and raise awareness of your research. Define your message and share your findings through social and traditional media. Good science communication ensures the public engage with and understand relevant scientific research. On this course, you will [...]

How Food is Made. Understanding Food Processing Technologies (FutureLearn)

Jan 2nd 2023
How Food is Made. Understanding Food Processing Technologies (FutureLearn)
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Have you ever wondered how your food is processed before it reaches your plate? Find out with this online course. Learn more about processing technologies and the foods that are affected. Food processing isn’t a new concept, however, many people might not understand how and why it happens. On [...]

The Human Microbiome (FutureLearn)

Discover what the microbiome is, how it changes throughout your life, and the role it plays in good human health. Learn how a healthy microbiome can combat disease. The microbiome – the microbes that live within the human body – can have a huge impact on human health. As [...]