{"id":12878,"date":"2025-04-04T14:46:09","date_gmt":"2025-04-04T12:46:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/polsca.pan.pl\/en\/?p=12878"},"modified":"2025-04-06T19:55:21","modified_gmt":"2025-04-06T17:55:21","slug":"advancing-food-systems-in-europe-summary-of-the-event-and-the-materials-available-now","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/polsca.pan.pl\/en\/advancing-food-systems-in-europe-summary-of-the-event-and-the-materials-available-now\/","title":{"rendered":"Advancing Food Systems in Europe – summary of the event and the materials available now!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Organized under the Polish Presidency of the Council of the European Union, the event \u201cAdvancing Food Systems in Europe\u201d<\/em><\/strong> brought together leading figures in science, policy, and innovation to shape the future of food systems across Europe – emphasizing health, sustainability, trust, and cross-sector collaboration<\/strong>. The event exemplified how Poland\u2019s and European research is contributing to diet-centred disease prevention, sustainable agriculture, and responsible innovation across Europe. It also offered an opportunity to discuss policy priorities and directions for food research in the coming years<\/strong>, incl. Poland\u2019s contributions to FutureFoodS Partnership under Horizon Europe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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On 17 March 2025, the \u201cAdvancing Food Systems in Europe – research & innovation for healthier, sustainable and resilient future<\/strong><\/em>\u201d event brought together leading researchers, innovators, policy-makers, and entrepreneurs in Brussels to explore the future of food in Europe. With a focus on research and innovation for healthier, more sustainable, and resilient food systems, the full-day event featured expert panels, keynote speeches, and dynamic sessions on consumer trust, technological innovation, and policy direction. Through collaborative dialogue and knowledge exchange, the gathering showcased pioneering scientific advancements and practical solutions aimed at transforming the European food landscape for the better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Polish Science Contact Agency of the Polish Academy of Sciences in Brussels (PolSCA Office) <\/strong>was among proud co-organisers of the conference, along the East Poland House<\/strong> and the NCBR Office in Brussels<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Keynote: Consumer Trust as the Cornerstone<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The day opened with a keynote address by Prof. Klaus G. Grunert<\/strong> (Aarhus University), leader of the EIT Food Consumer Observatory<\/strong> and one of Europe\u2019s foremost experts on food consumer behaviour. His remarks struck at the heart of food innovation challenges:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cConsumers seek information, but they need clear information. Trust comes from transparency and simplicity.<\/strong> Our role is to guide them by making choices accessible without overwhelming them.\u201d \u2014 Prof. Klaus G. Grunert<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

His call to action set the tone for the event: scientific credibility, clear communication, and inclusivity are crucial if innovations are to earn widespread public acceptance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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SESSION I \u2013<\/strong> From Research to Better Health<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Moderated by Bo\u017cena Podlaska<\/strong> (National Contact Pont at the NCBR), Session I highlighted how Polish and European researchers are tackling health through science:<\/p>\n\n\n\n