Bio-based economy
Food for Life – Food
Manufactured foods are safer than ever, but excessive food intake and a decrease in physical activity have led to a significant growth of lifestyle-related diseases in European society. Obesity, coronary and heart diseases, diabetes, etc. will increase to unacceptable levels if appropriate measures are not taken immediately. The European agro-food industry is aware of its role in the prevention of lifestyle-related diseases. However, this comprehensive area requires completely new and innovative concepts, which cannot be introduced and exploited without substantial and targeted R&D investments.
Key documents
Vision Document - 2005
"European Technology Platform on Food for Life - The vision for 2020 and beyond"
Strategic Research Agenda – 2007
"European Technology Platform on Food for Life – Strategic Research Agenda 2007-2020"
Layman's version of Vision and SRA - May 2008
Last updated on: 2011-02-17