FOODforce Position Paper on the EU 10th Framework Programme: Accelerating Research and Innovation to Foster Resilience and Transformative Change in the EU Food System

FOODforce Position Paper on the EU 10th Framework Programme: Accelerating Research and Innovation to Foster Resilience and Transformative Change in the EU Food System FOODforce is a network of 26 leading research centres and universities in Europe with a strong focus on research andinnovation in food, nutrition, health and food system transformation. Our mission is to develop healthier, safer,affordable and more sustainable food for all, while strengthening the competitiveness of the European agrifoodsector. Achieving this goal requires support for collaborative research and innovation programmes that bring togetherprivate sector, research, NGOs, consumers, public authorities and other stakeholders; therefore, these efforts shouldbe at the centre of the 10th Framework Programme (FP10). FOODforce proposes the following four key recommendations for FP10 to secure the future of the EU food system:1. Prioritise Food Security in the FP10 Research and Innovation Agenda2. Invest in Collaborative Research & Innovation3. Advance Food Research4. Boost Innovation and Competitiveness in the Food Sector