Assuring food and feed safety and standardsThis problem is a UK government area of research interest (ARI) that was originally posted at <a target='_blank' href='https://ari.org.uk/'>https://ari.org.uk/</a> by a UK government organisation to indicate that they are keen to see research related to this area.What is the impact of chemical hazards&nbsp;(including nanomaterials and microplastics) in food and how can we reduce it?At the heart of our role is the need to ensure food is safe and what it says it is, and in doing so protect consumers from risks within the food system and ensure high food standards. Core to this is a risk analysis process which relies on independent, science-led risk assessment and socio-economic analytical evidence, to support effective risk management decisions. To assure food safety and standards, we must also recognise that the UK is part of an international food supply chain, where we only produce around 50% of all the food we eat in the UK. Our exit from the EU and push for wider international trade has further highlighted how we need to understand the role of trade and international differences in production systems and food standards.Contact detailsPlease contact the FSA Science Strategy, Research and Capability Unit at ari@food.gov.ukRelated UKRI Projects<ul><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=10075083">Development of sustainable bionanocomposite materials for perishable foods &amp; drinks shelf life extension: delivering better food for all</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=10040484">FoodSafeR - A joined-up approach to the identification, assessment and management of emerging food safety hazards and associated risks</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=10015915">Development of plant-based, dissolvable, edible, single-serve food and drink sachets to replace single-use plastic packaging</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=10073370">UV-TOP: UV Treatment Of Powders</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=10041445">HOLiFOOD - Holistic approach for tackling food systems risks in a changing global environment</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=BB%2FI02433X%2F1">Food Quality and Health - Sustaining the Future</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=10078793">Developing innovative green packaging materials</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=BB%2FX002985%2F1">UK Food Safety Research Network</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=NE%2FV010654%2F1">Reducing plastic packaging and food waste through product innovation simulation.</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=10024579">Resilience Fund project to support project 79323 in reducing food waste, mitigating Covid-19 disruption</a></li></ul>

Assuring food and feed safety and standards

What is the impact of chemical hazards (including nanomaterials and microplastics) in food and how can we reduce it?

Assuring food and feed safety and standardsThis problem is a UK government area of research interest (ARI) that was originally posted at <a target='_blank' href='https://ari.org.uk/'>https://ari.org.uk/</a> by a UK government organisation to indicate that they are keen to see research related to this area.What are the impacts of foodborne pathogens&nbsp;and how can we reduce them? &nbsp;At the heart of our role is the need to ensure food is safe and what it says it is, and in doing so protect consumers from risks within the food system and ensure high food standards. Core to this is a risk analysis process which relies on independent, science-led risk assessment and socio-economic analytical evidence, to support effective risk management decisions. To assure food safety and standards, we must also recognise that the UK is part of an international food supply chain, where we only produce around 50% of all the food we eat in the UK. Our exit from the EU and push for wider international trade has further highlighted how we need to understand the role of trade and international differences in production systems and food standards.Contact detailsPlease contact the FSA Science Strategy, Research and Capability Unit at ari@food.gov.ukRelated UKRI Projects<ul><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=BB%2FX018873%2F1">BBSRC Institute Strategic Programme: Microbes and Food Safety Partner Grant</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=BB%2FY003012%2F1">BBSRC Institute Strategic Programme: Microbes and Food Safety Partner Grant</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=77477">Development of rapid testing technology to increase food security</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=BB%2FX002985%2F1">UK Food Safety Research Network</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=10040484">FoodSafeR - A joined-up approach to the identification, assessment and management of emerging food safety hazards and associated risks</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=BB%2FL017679%2F1">Hazards Associated with Zoonotic enteric pathogens in Emerging Livestock meat pathways (HAZEL)</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=BB%2FW008955%2F1">Exploring the chopping board microbiome</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=MR%2FV028561%2F1">Promoting health and safety in traditional food markets to fight COVID-19 in Peru and Bolivia</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=BB%2FW009072%2F1">Citizen Science and Antimicrobial Resistance</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=BB%2FI014179%2F1">Identification and functional analysis of surface factors that enable human pathogens to adhere to and colonise plants.</a></li></ul>

What are the impacts of foodborne pathogens and how can we reduce them?  

Assuring food and feed safety and standardsThis problem is a UK government area of research interest (ARI) that was originally posted at <a target='_blank' href='https://ari.org.uk/'>https://ari.org.uk/</a> by a UK government organisation to indicate that they are keen to see research related to this area.What is the impact of crime, including food fraud, on the UK food supply chain, and how can we reduce it?&nbsp;At the heart of our role is the need to ensure food is safe and what it says it is, and in doing so protect consumers from risks within the food system and ensure high food standards. Core to this is a risk analysis process which relies on independent, science-led risk assessment and socio-economic analytical evidence, to support effective risk management decisions. To assure food safety and standards, we must also recognise that the UK is part of an international food supply chain, where we only produce around 50% of all the food we eat in the UK. Our exit from the EU and push for wider international trade has further highlighted how we need to understand the role of trade and international differences in production systems and food standards.Contact detailsPlease contact the FSA Science Strategy, Research and Capability Unit at ari@food.gov.ukRelated UKRI Projects<ul><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=ES%2FM003183%2F1">Food Fraud: A Supply Network Integrated Systems Analysis</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=ES%2FM003094%2F1">Analyses of Food Supply Chains for Risks and Resilience to Food Fraud/Crime</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=10071171">A holistic frameWork with Anticounterfeit and inTelligence-based technologieS that will assist food chain stakehOlders in rapidly identifying and preveNting the spread of fraudulent practices.</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=105382">Cibus Analytical - Empowering the fight against food fraud</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=10043927">ALLIANCE - A hoListic framework in the quality Labelled food supply chain systems' management towards enhanced data Integrity and verAcity, interoperability, traNsparenCy, and tracEability</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=101124">Authentication Scheme for Novel and Premium British Food and Drink (Authentick)</a></li></ul>

What is the impact of crime, including food fraud, on the UK food supply chain, and how can we reduce it? 

Assuring food and feed safety and standardsThis problem is a UK government area of research interest (ARI) that was originally posted at <a target='_blank' href='https://ari.org.uk/'>https://ari.org.uk/</a> by a UK government organisation to indicate that they are keen to see research related to this area.What are the differences in food production systems and food standards globally&nbsp;and how does this impact on trade and the food available to UK consumers? &nbsp;At the heart of our role is the need to ensure food is safe and what it says it is, and in doing so protect consumers from risks within the food system and ensure high food standards. Core to this is a risk analysis process which relies on independent, science-led risk assessment and socio-economic analytical evidence, to support effective risk management decisions. To assure food safety and standards, we must also recognise that the UK is part of an international food supply chain, where we only produce around 50% of all the food we eat in the UK. Our exit from the EU and push for wider international trade has further highlighted how we need to understand the role of trade and international differences in production systems and food standards.Contact detailsPlease contact the FSA Science Strategy, Research and Capability Unit at ari@food.gov.ukRelated UKRI Projects<ul><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=BB%2FI02433X%2F1">Food Quality and Health - Sustaining the Future</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=10041445">HOLiFOOD - Holistic approach for tackling food systems risks in a changing global environment</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=BB%2FN02060X%2F1">IKnowFood: Integrating Knowledge for Food Systems Resilience</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=BB%2FY012909%2F1">Co-Centre for SUstainable and REsilient FOOD systems (SUREFOOD-I)</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=BB%2FP017126%2F1">Resilience of the UK Food System in a global context - Programme Coordination</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=10059290">Bringing knowledge and consensus to prevent and reduce FOod LOss at the primary production stage. Understanding, measuring, training and adopting (FOLOU)</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=10112737">CEA-FIRST - Consortium Europe-Africa for Research and Innovation on Food Systems Transformation</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=BB%2FT010800%2F1">Horticultural Crop Quality and Food Loss Prevention Network</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=10103395">18249-23 Food Systems Masters of Science</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=BB%2FX01908X%2F1">Realigning UK Food Production and Trade for Transition to Healthy and Sustainable Diets</a></li></ul>

What are the differences in food production systems and food standards globally and how does this impact on trade and the food available to UK consumers?  

Assuring food and feed safety and standardsThis problem is a UK government area of research interest (ARI) that was originally posted at <a target='_blank' href='https://ari.org.uk/'>https://ari.org.uk/</a> by a UK government organisation to indicate that they are keen to see research related to this area.What is the impact and risk of novel and non-traditional foods, additives, and processes on the food system, including on consumer confidence?&nbsp;At the heart of our role is the need to ensure food is safe and what it says it is, and in doing so protect consumers from risks within the food system and ensure high food standards. Core to this is a risk analysis process which relies on independent, science-led risk assessment and socio-economic analytical evidence, to support effective risk management decisions. To assure food safety and standards, we must also recognise that the UK is part of an international food supply chain, where we only produce around 50% of all the food we eat in the UK. Our exit from the EU and push for wider international trade has further highlighted how we need to understand the role of trade and international differences in production systems and food standards.Contact detailsPlease contact the FSA Science Strategy, Research and Capability Unit at ari@food.gov.ukRelated UKRI Projects<ul><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=BB%2FI02433X%2F1">Food Quality and Health - Sustaining the Future</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=10041445">HOLiFOOD - Holistic approach for tackling food systems risks in a changing global environment</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=ES%2FM002128%2F1">Seminar Series on Food Options, Opinions and Decisions (FOOD): Integrating perspectives on consumer perceptions of food safety, nutrition and waste</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=10052837">PLAN’EAT - Food systems transformation towards healthy and sustainable dietary behaviour.</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=10075366">Collaborative development of a fortifying functional food ingredient testing in industrial facilities and human trials</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=BB%2FX01908X%2F1">Realigning UK Food Production and Trade for Transition to Healthy and Sustainable Diets</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=BB%2FX010864%2F1">Innovation Hub for Improving Health and Nutrition through Biofortification (HERB Hub)</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=BB%2FW017962%2F1">Sus-Health. Sustainable and Healthy diets for all.</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=BB%2FW017733%2F1">'Thinking beyond the can': Mainstreaming UK-grown beans in healthy meals (BeanMeals)</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=BB%2FY012909%2F1">Co-Centre for SUstainable and REsilient FOOD systems (SUREFOOD-I)</a></li></ul>

What is the impact and risk of novel and non-traditional foods, additives, and processes on the food system, including on consumer confidence? 

Assuring food and feed safety and standardsThis problem is a UK government area of research interest (ARI) that was originally posted at <a target='_blank' href='https://ari.org.uk/'>https://ari.org.uk/</a> by a UK government organisation to indicate that they are keen to see research related to this area.How do consumers view and understand the food system, and balance their choices against multiple competing factors (including safety and standards, nutrition and health, choice, availability, affordability, sustainability, and welfare)?The FSA’s mission is focused on protecting consumers and acting in the consumer’s interest. It is therefore essential to understand what influences and drives behaviours across the food system. To act in the consumer interest within food policy and the food system, we must understand and monitor behaviours, changing attitudes and consumer-driven trends, and play our part in supporting safe, healthy, sustainable diet choices for all. To implement effective policies, we need to understand what consumers think, feel, and do, and how these are changing, as well the differences between consumers, and how these impact on food security, food safety and public health. Understanding the role of new and emerging markets and business models, and through these, the role food businesses play in driving behaviour and influencing consumer demand, is essential. This includes the development and introduction of novel foods (such as alternative protein sources or genetically engineered foods). Contact detailsPlease contact the FSA Science Strategy, Research and Capability Unit at ari@food.gov.ukRelated UKRI Projects<ul><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=ES%2FM002128%2F1">Seminar Series on Food Options, Opinions and Decisions (FOOD): Integrating perspectives on consumer perceptions of food safety, nutrition and waste</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=BB%2FW017962%2F1">Sus-Health. Sustainable and Healthy diets for all.</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=ES%2FX009343%2F1">SALIENT (food System triALs for Impact on Environment, Nutrition and healTh)</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=BB%2FX010805%2F1">Consumer Lab: Building academic-industry partnerships to ensure sustained acceptance of healthy foods</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=10052837">PLAN’EAT - Food systems transformation towards healthy and sustainable dietary behaviour.</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=MR%2FT045027%2F1">i3food: Information, Interventions and Inequalities in the UK food system</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=BB%2FX01908X%2F1">Realigning UK Food Production and Trade for Transition to Healthy and Sustainable Diets</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=10041509">FEAST (Food systems that support transitions to hEalthy And Sustainable dieTs</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=ES%2FY00311X%2F1">SALIENT (food System triALs for Impact on Environment, Nutrition and healTh)</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=BB%2FW018020%2F1">FIO-FOOD, Food Insecurity in people living with Obesity - improving sustainable and healthier food choices in the retail FOOD environment.</a></li></ul>

How do consumers view and understand the food system, and balance their choices against multiple competing factors (including safety and standards, nutrition and health, choice, availability, affordability, sustainability, and welfare)?

Assuring food and feed safety and standardsThis problem is a UK government area of research interest (ARI) that was originally posted at <a target='_blank' href='https://ari.org.uk/'>https://ari.org.uk/</a> by a UK government organisation to indicate that they are keen to see research related to this area.What impact do food insecurity and other disparities have on the consumer and the food system?The FSA’s mission is focused on protecting consumers and acting in the consumer’s interest. It is therefore essential to understand what influences and drives behaviours across the food system. To act in the consumer interest within food policy and the food system, we must understand and monitor behaviours, changing attitudes and consumer-driven trends, and play our part in supporting safe, healthy, sustainable diet choices for all. To implement effective policies, we need to understand what consumers think, feel, and do, and how these are changing, as well the differences between consumers, and how these impact on food security, food safety and public health. Understanding the role of new and emerging markets and business models, and through these, the role food businesses play in driving behaviour and influencing consumer demand, is essential. This includes the development and introduction of novel foods (such as alternative protein sources or genetically engineered foods). Contact detailsPlease contact the FSA Science Strategy, Research and Capability Unit at ari@food.gov.ukRelated UKRI Projects<ul><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=MR%2FT045027%2F1">i3food: Information, Interventions and Inequalities in the UK food system</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=BB%2FV004905%2F1">Co-production of healthy, sustainable food systems for disadvantaged communities</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=ES%2FM002128%2F1">Seminar Series on Food Options, Opinions and Decisions (FOOD): Integrating perspectives on consumer perceptions of food safety, nutrition and waste</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=BB%2FW018020%2F1">FIO-FOOD, Food Insecurity in people living with Obesity - improving sustainable and healthier food choices in the retail FOOD environment.</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=ES%2FX009343%2F1">SALIENT (food System triALs for Impact on Environment, Nutrition and healTh)</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=10052837">PLAN’EAT - Food systems transformation towards healthy and sustainable dietary behaviour.</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=10041509">FEAST (Food systems that support transitions to hEalthy And Sustainable dieTs</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=BB%2FW017962%2F1">Sus-Health. Sustainable and Healthy diets for all.</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=ES%2FV003968%2F1">The impact of the COVID-19 crisis on nutrition</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=BB%2FX01908X%2F1">Realigning UK Food Production and Trade for Transition to Healthy and Sustainable Diets</a></li></ul>

What impact do food insecurity and other disparities have on the consumer and the food system?

Adapting to the food and feed system of the futureThis problem is a UK government area of research interest (ARI) that was originally posted at <a target='_blank' href='https://ari.org.uk/'>https://ari.org.uk/</a> by a UK government organisation to indicate that they are keen to see research related to this area.What are the risks and opportunities presented by shifts and disruptions in the food system, including new and emerging technologies, and how should we regulate food in the future?&nbsp;The 21st Century food system is characterised by its complexity and innovation. The emergence of Covid-19 and the subsequent pandemic put immense strain on the global food system and tested its resilience. It highlighted that, in this interconnected and fast-moving world, we need access to the best data, intelligence and horizon scanning to understand changes in the system, the impact of these, and how they create vulnerabilities.  Global events, new consumer trends, changing business practices, and food innovation can all create new risks and opportunities. In this area, we need research and evidence to understand the potential for disruption in our food system and the impact of change. We need to be able to identify new and emerging food technologies and be prepared for the possible safety and other challenges arising from these novel foods and processes. This includes having an innovative, science-driven risk analysis process in place for regulated products. Contact detailsPlease contact the FSA Science Strategy, Research and Capability Unit at ari@food.gov.ukRelated UKRI Projects<ul><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=BB%2FI02433X%2F1">Food Quality and Health - Sustaining the Future</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=10041445">HOLiFOOD - Holistic approach for tackling food systems risks in a changing global environment</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=ES%2FM003159%2F1">Making provisions: anticipating food emergencies and assembling the food system</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=10103395">18249-23 Food Systems Masters of Science</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=BB%2FN02060X%2F1">IKnowFood: Integrating Knowledge for Food Systems Resilience</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=10112737">CEA-FIRST - Consortium Europe-Africa for Research and Innovation on Food Systems Transformation</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=ES%2FV004107%2F1">The local as a site of food security resilience in the times of pandemic: opportunities, challenges and ways forward.</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=10106966">Catalysing scientific innovation into food safety action</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=BB%2FY012909%2F1">Co-Centre for SUstainable and REsilient FOOD systems (SUREFOOD-I)</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=10040484">FoodSafeR - A joined-up approach to the identification, assessment and management of emerging food safety hazards and associated risks</a></li></ul>

Adapting to the food and feed system of the future

What are the risks and opportunities presented by shifts and disruptions in the food system, including new and emerging technologies, and how should we regulate food in the future? 

Adapting to the food and feed system of the futureThis problem is a UK government area of research interest (ARI) that was originally posted at <a target='_blank' href='https://ari.org.uk/'>https://ari.org.uk/</a> by a UK government organisation to indicate that they are keen to see research related to this area.How can the FSA continue to be an innovative and effective regulator&nbsp;when developing and implementing food regulations?The 21st Century food system is characterised by its complexity and innovation. The emergence of Covid-19 and the subsequent pandemic put immense strain on the global food system and tested its resilience. It highlighted that, in this interconnected and fast-moving world, we need access to the best data, intelligence and horizon scanning to understand changes in the system, the impact of these, and how they create vulnerabilities.  Global events, new consumer trends, changing business practices, and food innovation can all create new risks and opportunities. In this area, we need research and evidence to understand the potential for disruption in our food system and the impact of change. We need to be able to identify new and emerging food technologies and be prepared for the possible safety and other challenges arising from these novel foods and processes. This includes having an innovative, science-driven risk analysis process in place for regulated products. Contact detailsPlease contact the FSA Science Strategy, Research and Capability Unit at ari@food.gov.ukRelated UKRI Projects<ul><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=10041445">HOLiFOOD - Holistic approach for tackling food systems risks in a changing global environment</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=BB%2FI02433X%2F1">Food Quality and Health - Sustaining the Future</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=10106966">Catalysing scientific innovation into food safety action</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=10114832">Expert Network for Novel Foods Regulatory Challenges – UK's first collaboration cluster to support best practice and facilitate the regulatory approval journey of innovative food ingredients</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=ES%2FM003159%2F1">Making provisions: anticipating food emergencies and assembling the food system</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=10112737">CEA-FIRST - Consortium Europe-Africa for Research and Innovation on Food Systems Transformation</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=10040484">FoodSafeR - A joined-up approach to the identification, assessment and management of emerging food safety hazards and associated risks</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=10103395">18249-23 Food Systems Masters of Science</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=10064096">Extreme Food Risk Analytics</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=10042327">Transparency solutions for transforming the food system</a></li></ul>

How can the FSA continue to be an innovative and effective regulator when developing and implementing food regulations?

Addressing global grand challengesThis problem is a UK government area of research interest (ARI) that was originally posted at <a target='_blank' href='https://ari.org.uk/'>https://ari.org.uk/</a> by a UK government organisation to indicate that they are keen to see research related to this area.How can we support the necessary transition to more healthy and sustainable diets, and what will be the impact on the UK food system, including food security, safety and standards?The food system does not stand in isolation from global challenges such as climate change, plastic pollution and antimicrobial resistance (AMR). We are also facing major health challenges, including an obesity crisis, due to poor diet and nutrition. We need to understand how these impact on the food system, either directly or as the result of mitigations/solutions being introduced and the role our science can play to help address these major threats.  As an evidence provider, we will support cross-government initiatives, such as the UK AMR National Action Plan and Net Zero Strategy. Contact detailsPlease contact the FSA Science Strategy, Research and Capability Unit at ari@food.gov.ukRelated UKRI Projects<ul><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=10052837">PLAN’EAT - Food systems transformation towards healthy and sustainable dietary behaviour.</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=BB%2FX01908X%2F1">Realigning UK Food Production and Trade for Transition to Healthy and Sustainable Diets</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=BB%2FW017962%2F1">Sus-Health. Sustainable and Healthy diets for all.</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=ES%2FX009343%2F1">SALIENT (food System triALs for Impact on Environment, Nutrition and healTh)</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=BB%2FI02433X%2F1">Food Quality and Health - Sustaining the Future</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=BB%2FY012909%2F1">Co-Centre for SUstainable and REsilient FOOD systems (SUREFOOD-I)</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=NE%2FR007160%2F1">Linking sustainable food with food waste in policy; a NERC innovation placement in WRAP.</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=10041509">FEAST (Food systems that support transitions to hEalthy And Sustainable dieTs</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=ES%2FM002128%2F1">Seminar Series on Food Options, Opinions and Decisions (FOOD): Integrating perspectives on consumer perceptions of food safety, nutrition and waste</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=10042619">Combating Malnutrition in Africa Through Diversification of the Food System</a></li></ul>

How can we support the necessary transition to more healthy and sustainable diets, and what will be the impact on the UK food system, including food security, safety and standards?

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