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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Apply for grants

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).

SustAinimals logo against a turquoise background.

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.