Vision

A Vision in Action

Our goal is to contribute to the fight against climate change and the preservation of natural resources by promoting sustainable practices in food production, distribution, and consumption.

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NRRP - Mission 4

OnFoods is a foundation that brings together, coordinates and amplifies the work of 26 public and private organisations, leaders in scientific research and sustainable innovation of food systems.

Our partnership is included in the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (NPRR), which the Italian Government has prepared as part of the Next Generation EU program.

Project funded under the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (NRRP), Mission 4 Component 2 Investment 1.3 - Call for tender No. 341 of 15 March 2022 of Italian Ministry of University and Research funded by the European Union – NextGenerationEU; Project code PE00000003, Concession Decree No. 1550 of 11 October 2022 adopted by the Italian Ministry of University and Research, Project title “ON Foods - Research and innovation network on food and nutrition Sustainability, Safety and Security – Working ON Foods

what we do

On the forefront of food innovation for people and the planet's health

We serve as a research and innovation network dedicating our expertise to improving the food and nutrition system while promoting environmental preservation and better health outcomes.

We tackle these challenges by coordinating and systematising initiatives from the top Italian universities and research institutions, leveraging the vertical expertise of leading firms in the food and nutrition sectors.

how we work

Fostering collaboration for a more impactful research

We build synergies between research centres and businesses, unlocking greater success and impact for all involved in the network.

OnFoods works as a coordinating hub for seven thematic Spokes, each focused on a specific and crucial aspect of the food system, yet working together to achieve common goals regarding food safety and quality, nutrition, and malnutrition prevention.

our vision

Exploring the intersection between food systems, science and the practice of sustainability

We believe that we can only address the challenges of food and nutrition sustainability through a systemic and interdisciplinary approach.

We work to understand better and act on the complexity of our food systems while improving people's well-being. This means producing scientific research and innovation outputs that impact the extension of lives in good health, reducing avoidable and premature mortality and inequality, and placing people at the centre of a more efficient, safe, sustainable and just social security system.

Six macro objectives

We work towards six main objectives to achieve the goal outlined in our mission of promoting a sustainable food production, distribution, and consumption system.

Sustainability of food production
Sustainable dietary patterns
Food waste and food security
Quality of foods and diets
Technologies for sustainable food production
Food safety and food security