Future Food research

Our teams are working across the food system to explore ways to future proof food security

‘Hidden hunger,’ less diverse diets, naturally low nutrients in our staple crops, and an increasing reliance on over-processed foods mean that more than a quarter of the world’s population is not getting the goodness they need from what they eat. Our researchers are tapping into their expertise across the food chain – from soil to molecule to meal – to deliver sustainable solutions to global food challenges.

Research Themes

Future proofing agricultural systems

How can we develop crops and livestock that are resilient to climate change?

Food for sustainable livelihoods

What is needed to give access to healthier, safer, nutritious food?

Food for health

What innovations can tackle health and healthy aging challenges?

Smart manufacturing for food

Developing new ways to process and manufacture foods.

Research Highlights

Improving diets and livelihoods in sub-Saharan Africa

Our projects across the African continent