The publication provides an overview and evidence of how current European research and innovation is contributing to food system transformation. The systemic approach of FOOD 2030 is intended to provide solutions around four key priorities: nutrition, climate, circularity, and innovation. Addressed through investments, research, increased cooperation, it takes a systems approach to food, and focuses on scaling up, innovation, education, and skills. The report provides insight into past and current efforts into building sustainable food systems, and showcases a diverse array of EU achievements in innovation and research.

The EU Commission’s Strategic Foresight Network ensures long-term policy coordination between all Directorates-General. The Commission is building close foresight cooperation and alliances with other EU institutions, notably in the context of the European Strategy and Policy Analysis System (ESPAS). It also works with international partners, and develops partnerships that draw on Member States’ public foresight capabilities through the EU-wide Foresight Network.

Food 2030 is the EU’s research and innovation policy to transform food systems and ensure everyone has enough affordable, nutritious food to lead a healthy life. The ambition is to achieve a resilient food system that is fit for the future. Food systems need to also deliver co-benefits for people’s health, our climate, planet and communities. Food 2030 provides the policy framework to accelerate this transition within safe planetary boundaries. It is in line with, and supports, the goals of the European Green Deal, Farm to Fork strategy and bioeconomy strategy.