Research for a sustainable future food system

SLU Future Food supports SLU researchers with coordination of large applications, internal and external networking and sometimes seed funding. We also work to make research from SLU visible.

Research catalogue

Search SLU's new research catalogue to read more about various research projects and search by topic, project and/or person.
Research Catalogue

SLU's Knowledge Bank

Read about findings from research and environmental monitoring and assessment. The knowledge bank also contains expertise on SLU connected issues.
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SLU Future Food periodically offers grants for projects and activities that strengthen knowledge production for a sustainable food system.
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Research programmes for future sustainable and healthy food production

Mistra Food Futures

The Mistra Food Futures research program is a groundbreaking initiative aimed at promoting sustainability and innovation within the food system. Through collaboration between academia, industry, and public authorities, the programme addresses the complex challenges facing the food system to develop solutions for a more resilient and sustainable future.

Know with ropes in many colours. Photo: iStockphoto.

SustainGov

SLU is a partner in SustainGov, a large innovation program within Impact Innovation, Sweden's innovation initiative for the 2030s, an initiative of the Swedish Energy Agency, Formas (Swedish research council for sustainable development) and Vinnova (Sweden's innovation agency).

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SustAinimal

SustAinimal is a research center funded by the Swedish Research Council Formas with a mission to collaborate to increase knowledge about the role of food-producing animals in a resilient, sustainable, and profitable food system in Sweden.

Different kinds of beans. Photo: Pixabay.

PAN Sweden

PAN Sweden is a Formas-funded research programme that focuses on plant-based proteins for health and well-being. The programme is led by Örebro University, with SLU and several other universities as academic partners.

AgroDrive

AgroDrive is a center for fossil-free energy in agriculture and food, led by RISE with SLU as a partner. The goal of the center's work is to contribute to the transition to fossil-free energy in the Swedish agriculture and food system, while also strengthening Sweden's ability to produce food in times of crisis.

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FORCE – Center for food system resilience

FORCE is a Swedish knowledge and research center focusing on food security, preparedness, sustainability, and competitiveness in the food supply chain. Partners involves researchers from Lund University, the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU), KTH Royal Institute of Technology, and the AgriFood Economics Center, alongside industry and public sector partners.

PLENTY

PLENTY is a interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary research centre funded by the Swedish Research Council Formas that brings together academic institutions, public organisations and private companies with the vision to build a symbiotic and circular food system. PLENTY is led by KTH with SLU as one of the partners.

PLATE

PLATE is a research centre for resilient meals and a platform that explores the sustainability, economic viability and preparedness of the meals sector. PLATE is led by Stockholm Resilience Centre, in cooperation with researchers fom SLU, KTH, Beijer Institute and other sector partners.

Food Defence Research Centre

The Food Defence Research Centre is an interdisciplinary research centre working to develop methods to detect and mitigate threats and attacks on the food system. The centre is a collaboration between the Swedish Defence Research Agency (FOI), the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU), the Swedish Veterinary Agency (SVA), the Swedish Food Agency (SLV) and the Swedish Board of Agriculture (SJV).