FoSSNet: the Food Systems Science Network

FoSSNet is a 4-year Horizon Europe funded project dedicated to establish a long-lasting pan-European network for Food Systems Science, advancing open and inclusive science and education for food systems transformation.

Our approach is transdisciplinary and systemic, integrating a rich diversity of knowledge and perspectives—from biology, nutrition, and engineering to ethnography, sociology, economics, and law. By fostering collaboration between academia, policy makers, industry, and society, we ensure comprehensive and effective solutions for a healthier, fairer, and more sustainable food system.

FoSSNet is committed to addressing the growing demand for sustainable food systems, directly contributing to the EU’s Farm to Fork strategy and FOOD2030 priorities. Join us as we work towards a future where food systems are equitable, resilient, and environmentally friendly.

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About

3 main pillars of the project

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Network

  • The Food Systems Science Network
  • The FoSSNet Knowledge Hub
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Food Systems Science (FSS)

  • Food Systems conceptual framework
  • Inclusivity in FSS
  • Food Systems transformation
  • Science-Policy dialogue
  • Territorial labs and stakeholder engagement
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Education

  • Curricula analysis and development
  • FoSSNet Academy
  • Summer Schools
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Conferences

FoSSNet Conferences

FoSSNet will organise three interlinked conferences during the project’s timeframe and an additional event will be held in Warsaw, focusing on expanding the network in Eastern Europe. These events will serve as a forum for sharing knowledge and ideas, empowering all stakeholders, and contributing to the achievement of the project objectives.     

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Conferences

FoSSNet Oxford Conference 25-27 March 2025

The Oxford conference set the foundation for the series by creating a shared language, a framework, and research priorities to guide future work and collaboration in food systems science. Through a mix of plenary sessions and group workshops, attendees helped build the frameworks and began forming a European Food System Science Network.

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News

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How to Adress the Role of Intermediaries in Sustainable Food Systems in Central-Eastern Europe?

June 9, 2026Uncategorized

How to Adress the Role of Intermediaries in Sustainable Food Systems in Central-Eastern Europe?

Insights from The first in-person meeting of the Polish Territorial Lab (Agricultural and Food Economics of the Polish Academy of Sciences (IRWiR PAN), Poland) 

 Bridging gaps in food systems research: highlights from the FoSSNet Winter School  

February 20, 2026Article

Bridging gaps in food systems research: highlights from the FoSSNet Winter School  

Fostering multidisciplinary collaboration among early-career researchers to design solutions for complex food systems challenges.  

 Call on a “Knowledge Hub on Food Systems Science”. Expression of Interest open!

November 2, 2025Article

Call on a “Knowledge Hub on Food Systems Science”. Expression of Interest open!

We are looking for experts to join the FoSSNet Knowledge Hub on Food Systems Science (FSS). Deadline 28 November.

Events

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Connecting minds in Food Systems Science: From the Belgian Context to a Pan-European Perspective

10 October 2025FoSSNet Onsite

Connecting minds in Food Systems Science: From the Belgian Context to a Pan-European Perspective

10 October 2025 | EIT House, Brussels

 Building Networks for Food System Thinking in Higher Education. A FOOD 2030 Collaborative webinar

10 October 2025FoSSNet Online

Building Networks for Food System Thinking in Higher Education. A FOOD 2030 Collaborative webinar

10 October 2025 | Online

 3rd FOSTER Summer School

31 May 2025External

3rd FOSTER Summer School

May 2025 | Sopron, Hungary