Food Systems: Dr Steven Lord
Sustain-a-bite tackles the challenges of current plant-based foods made from highly refined ingredients by advancing sustainable, minimally processed options that effectively deliver health-promoting nutrients to citizens.
Sustain-a-bite is a Horizon Europe-funded RIA project (HORIZON-CL6-2024-FARM2FORK-01-2) running from October 2024 to March 2028, focused on developing healthy, sustainable food products and processes.
The project addresses dual challenges in today’s food systems: promoting healthier diets and reducing environmental impacts. European diets are nutritionally imbalanced, with high animal protein consumption and low dietary fiber, while existing plant-based foods often rely on highly refined ingredients with additives and low nutritional value.
By collaborating with stakeholders across the food value chain—producers, manufacturers, retailers, researchers, authorities, and consumers—the project fosters innovation, drives market adoption, supports inclusive local food systems, and promotes healthier lifestyles for a sustainable future.
