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The food system of the future
The research is clear and the industry agrees – the food system needs to be transformed to become sustainable for both people and the environment. Sweden has great potential to increase its innovation capacity so that the food system contributes to caring for both the environment and people's health, while providing us with food, jobs and quality of life.
A sustainable food system
Today, a third of households' climate impact comes from food. Diet is also behind the increase in several common diseases. A more sustainable and healthy food system can help reduce environmental impact while preventing diseases such as cardiovascular disease, cancer and diabetes. To succeed in achieving Swedish and international health and sustainability goals, innovation and collaboration are required at all levels of society.
In 2023, Vinnova developed a new, long-term initiative to address the system and policy challenges that hinder innovation and transformation in the food sector. We have named it A new recipe for the food system.The initiative will help key actors work together to build capacity and conditions for innovation and sustainability in the Swedish food chain.
A new recipe for the food system
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Last updated 24 September 2025
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