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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Revolutionising the Food Chain with Technology (FutureLearn)

Jan 2nd 2023
Revolutionising the Food Chain with Technology (FutureLearn)
Course Auditing
FutureLearn
EIT Food
EIT
Queen’s University Belfast
Categories
Sci: Environment
Effort
5-12 Weeks
1-4 Hours/Week
Languages
English
Revolutionising the Food Chain with Technology (FutureLearn)
Explore how technology and digitalisation can change how the food system operates, reducing waste and environmental pressures. Discover how innovative technologies could revolutionise the food sector. Food quality and safety is increasingly under threat as natural resources are stretched by climate change, hunger, and explosive population growth. On this [...]
Technology
Food
Digitalization
Food Quality
Food Safety
Food Chain
Food Systems
Innovation
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Jan 2nd 2023
Course Auditing
FutureLearn
EIT Food
EIT
Queen’s University Belfast
Sci: Environment
5-12 Weeks
1-4 Hours/Week
49.00 EUR
English

Introduction to Food Science (FutureLearn)

Jan 2nd 2023
Introduction to Food Science (FutureLearn)
Course Auditing
FutureLearn
EIT Food
EIT
Queen’s University Belfast
Categories
Health & Society
Food & Nutrition
Engineering
Science
Effort
4 Weeks
1-4 Hours/Week
Languages
English
English
Introduction to Food Science (FutureLearn)
Discover the fascinating world of food science and feel empowered to make safe, healthy, and sustainable food choices. Discover topics like food sustainability, integrity, ethics, and constituents. Food and health information is often oversimplified by the media, and recommendations can be inaccurately reported and contradictory to current [...]
Sustainable Food
Healthy Food
Food Systems
Food Industry
Food Sustainability
Food Safety
Health
Food Science
Diet
Food Production
Sustainable Food Production
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Jan 2nd 2023
Course Auditing
FutureLearn
EIT Food
EIT
Queen’s University Belfast
Health & Society
Food & Nutrition
Engineering
Science
4 Weeks
1-4 Hours/Week
39.00 EUR
English
English

Innovation in Arable Farming: Technologies for Sustainable Farming Systems (FutureLearn)

Jan 2nd 2023
Innovation in Arable Farming: Technologies for Sustainable Farming Systems (FutureLearn)
Course Auditing
FutureLearn
EIT Food
EIT
University of Reading
Categories
Sci: Environment
Effort
3 Weeks
1-4 Hours/Week
Languages
English
English
Innovation in Arable Farming: Technologies for Sustainable Farming Systems (FutureLearn)
Explore how innovative, digital technologies can help achieve sustainable intensification of arable farming systems. Consider ways arable farmers in the EU can use agri-tech to benefit business. On this course, you’ll explore evidence-based information that outlines the benefits and challenges of adopting new technologies within the EU, and have [...]
Behavior Change
Digital Technology
Climate Change
Environment
Sustainability
Primary Production
Precision Agriculture
Arable Farming
Sustainable Farming
Agriculture
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Jan 2nd 2023
Course Auditing
FutureLearn
EIT Food
EIT
University of Reading
Sci: Environment
3 Weeks
1-4 Hours/Week
49.00 EUR
English
English

Circular Business Models for Sustainable Urban Food Systems (FutureLearn)

Jan 2nd 2023
Circular Business Models for Sustainable Urban Food Systems (FutureLearn)
Free Course
FutureLearn
EIT Food
EIT
University of Helsinki
University of Turin
Categories
Business
Sci: Environment
Effort
Intermediate
4 Weeks
1-4 Hours/Week
Languages
English
Circular Business Models for Sustainable Urban Food Systems (FutureLearn)
Discover how circular business models transform urban food systems to tackle grand challenges through innovative solutions. Explore how circular economy can foster sustainable urban food systems. On this course, you’ll discover how to design and build circular food systems for resilient, smart and sustainable [...]
Circular Business Models
Sustainable Development Goals
SDGs
Food
Circular Economy
Urban Food
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Jan 2nd 2023
Free Course
FutureLearn
EIT Food
EIT
University of Helsinki
University of Turin
Business
Sci: Environment
Intermediate
4 Weeks
1-4 Hours/Week
English

Food and Nutrition: The Truth Behind Food Headlines (FutureLearn)

Jan 2nd 2023
Food and Nutrition: The Truth Behind Food Headlines (FutureLearn)
Course Auditing
FutureLearn
EIT Food
University of Reading
Categories
Health & Society
Marketing & Communication
Food & Nutrition
Effort
Beginner
3 Weeks
1-4 Hours/Week
Languages
English
English
Food and Nutrition: The Truth Behind Food Headlines (FutureLearn)
Learn how to find reliable, scientific information about food and nutrition and identify the truth behind food headlines. Rebuild your trust in nutrition science and look beyond the media headlines. Due to conflicting messages from the media, it’s becoming harder to know what to believe when it comes to [...]
Nutrition
Psychology
Health
Nutrition Science
Food
Healthy Diets
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Jan 2nd 2023
Course Auditing
FutureLearn
EIT Food
University of Reading
Health & Society
Marketing & Communication
Food & Nutrition
Beginner
3 Weeks
1-4 Hours/Week
39.00 EUR
English
English

Understanding Food Labels (FutureLearn)

Jan 2nd 2023
Understanding Food Labels (FutureLearn)
Course Auditing
FutureLearn
EIT Food
EIT
University of Reading
Categories
Food & Nutrition
Health & Society
Effort
Beginner
3 Weeks
1-4 Hours/Week
Languages
English
English
Understanding Food Labels (FutureLearn)
Learn how to interpret food labels so you can make informed food choices and buy food that supports your health and wellbeing. Get the facts you need to put your trust in the food system. Huge amounts of information are provided on food product labels, but surveys have shown [...]
Food Labels
Animal Welfare
Sustainability
Food Safety
Food Quality
Marketing
Legislation
Diet
Health
Nutrition
Food
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Jan 2nd 2023
Course Auditing
FutureLearn
EIT Food
EIT
University of Reading
Food & Nutrition
Health & Society
Beginner
3 Weeks
1-4 Hours/Week
39.00 EUR
English
English

Improving Food Production with Agricultural Technology and Plant Biotechnology (FutureLearn)

Jan 2nd 2023
Improving Food Production with Agricultural Technology and Plant Biotechnology (FutureLearn)
Course Auditing
FutureLearn
University of Cambridge
EIT Food
EIT
Categories
Sci: Environment
Science
Food & Nutrition
Engineering
Effort
3 Weeks
1-4 Hours/Week
Languages
English
Improving Food Production with Agricultural Technology and Plant Biotechnology (FutureLearn)
Build your knowledge of food production challenges and technology with this online course for 16-19 year olds studying biology. Learn how to address challenges in growing, harvesting, and processing food. Are you inspired to join the next generation of scientists and tackle challenges in food security? On this course, [...]
Food Science
Food
Agriculture
Food Security
Agricultural Technology
Plant Biotechnology
Food Production
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Jan 2nd 2023
Course Auditing
FutureLearn
University of Cambridge
EIT Food
EIT
Sci: Environment
Science
Food & Nutrition
Engineering
3 Weeks
1-4 Hours/Week
39.00 EUR
English

Consumer and Environmental Safety: Food Packaging and Kitchenware (FutureLearn)

Jan 2nd 2023
Consumer and Environmental Safety: Food Packaging and Kitchenware (FutureLearn)
Course Auditing
FutureLearn
University of Turin
EIT Food
EIT
Categories
Science
Food & Nutrition
Health & Society
Effort
Beginner
5-12 Weeks
5-10 Hours/Week
Languages
English
English
Consumer and Environmental Safety: Food Packaging and Kitchenware (FutureLearn)
Discover the importance of kitchenware and packaging that is safe for people and the environment alike. Food safety is highly regulated. Yet, one blind spot is the migration of molecules from contact materials in kitchenware into food. Particular attention needs to be placed on chemicals present at low doses [...]
Global Health
Health
Food
Environment Protection
Plastics
Endocrine Disruption
Food Packaging
Food Safety
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Jan 2nd 2023
Course Auditing
FutureLearn
University of Turin
EIT Food
EIT
Science
Food & Nutrition
Health & Society
Beginner
5-12 Weeks
5-10 Hours/Week
64.00 EUR
English
English

Superfoods: Myths and Truths (FutureLearn)

Jan 2nd 2023
Superfoods: Myths and Truths (FutureLearn)
Course Auditing
FutureLearn
EIT Food
University of Turin
Categories
Food & Nutrition
Health & Society
Effort
4 Weeks
1-4 Hours/Week
Languages
English
Superfoods: Myths and Truths (FutureLearn)
What is a 'superfood'? What foods are 'superfoods'? What effect do they have on the body and society? Find out with this course. Explore the definition and impact of superfoods. Goji berries, quinoa, amaranth and green tea are all foods that have been labelled ‘superfoods’. But what does this [...]
Amaranth
Quinoa
Superfood
Diet
Nutrition
Healthy Diets
Goji Berries
Green Tea
Health
Food
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Jan 2nd 2023
Course Auditing
FutureLearn
EIT Food
University of Turin
Food & Nutrition
Health & Society
4 Weeks
1-4 Hours/Week
49.00 EUR
English

Engaging with Controversies in the Food System (FutureLearn)

Jan 2nd 2023
Engaging with Controversies in the Food System (FutureLearn)
Course Auditing
FutureLearn
EIT Food
EIT
University of Reading
Categories
Food & Nutrition
Sci: Environment
Effort
3 Weeks
1-4 Hours/Week
Languages
English
Engaging with Controversies in the Food System (FutureLearn)
Become more confident in making informed decisions about the food you eat by exploring different food controversies. Learn how to assess the reliability of different sources of food information. Consumers have never been confronted with so much food choice. Making a decision on what food to eat is affected [...]
Food Controversies
Alternative Proteins
Palm Oil
Probiotics
Food Systems
Health
Critical Thinking
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Jan 2nd 2023
Course Auditing
FutureLearn
EIT Food
EIT
University of Reading
Food & Nutrition
Sci: Environment
3 Weeks
1-4 Hours/Week
64.00 EUR
English