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EUFOOD4LIFE - European Technology Platform for the Agro-Food Sector: Food for Life

Objective

The ETP Food for Life, reflecting innovation in the agro-food chain, was launched in July 2005 and a Vision Paper published. A Board and Operational Committee have been appointed and a Stakeholder Strategic Research Agenda (SSRA) developed by expert panels, made available for Expert Consultation (February 2006). Following revision the SSRA was submitted to the EC in April 2006.
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To ensure the maximum commitment from stakeholders across Europe the SSRA will be subject to national-, regional- and web consultations across 2006, the feedback informing the final SRA text. Funding is sought to finalise and disseminate the SRA and associated stakeholder-targeted "layman SRAs", to develop the Implementation Plan, and to investigate possibilities for structuring innovation across the food chain. Links will be established with regional/national bodies and the EU having information relevant to the ETP "Food 4 Life" operation and an open and accessible database for these data developed.
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A Mirror Group, set up mid-2006 will ensure expert input from regional and national (via ERA-NETs) bodies, funding agencies and private capital. The agro-food sector lacks effective and robust scenario studies against which to plan for the future; this SSA will identify and prioritise key issues for such studies. For optimal impact and delivery, the SRA must be flexible and responsive and operate efficiently across all areas; this is addressed through the management and administrative structures proposed.

More information

<P> For more information about this project, please visit the <a href="http://ec.europa.eu/research/biosociety/food_quality/projects/171_en.ht…; target="_blank">European Commission Food Quality and Safety in Europe</a> or the <a href="http://ec.europa.eu/research/biosociety/food_quality/projects/171_en.ht…; target="_blank">EUFOOD4LIFE </a> Web sites.

Investigators
Israelachwili, Daniela
Institution
Confederation of Food and Drink Industries of the EU
Start date
2006
End date
2007
Funding Source
Project number
043177