The role of food science and technology in the future partnership sustainable food systems

The future European Partnership on Sustainable Food Systems asks for specific insights in food science and technology and a strong participation of its scientists. Key principles to be taken into account are diversity, circularity, adaptability, scalability, next to robustness, performance, accessibility, fairness, one health and safety. These principles evoke that cooperation with scientists in socio-economic, environmental, health, digital and basic sciences is primordial to reach sustainable outcomes while maintaining the rich, diverse, European, cultural food heritage.

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The future European Partnership on Sustainable Food Systems requires specific insights in food science and technology, and the active participation of scientists. Key principles such as diversity, circularity, adaptability, scalability, robustness, performance, accessibility, fairness, one health, and safety highlight the importance of collaborating with scientists in socio-economic, environmental, health, digital, and basic sciences to achieve sustainable outcomes while preserving the rich and diverse European food heritage.