Research and innovation needs and gaps for sustainable food systems – A portfolio analysis of EU funded projects

This review of 30 EU-funded projects identifies the research and innovation gaps and the needs affecting the transition to future-proof food systems. It contributes to the development of a new strategic research and innovation agenda and Sustainable Food Systems Partnership. As a main outcome, the report presents a list of R&I topics that should require more research and policy efforts and it highlights the need to develop specific supporting actions. The strategic research and innovation agenda and the Sustainable Food Systems Partnership will help to re-orient programmes to concrete needs of research and action, to reduce overlaps and to build synergies between past and future efforts, in line with relevant policy goals and strategic frameworks.