Food Research in FP7 Knowledge-Based Bio-Economy and Technology Platforms Violeta Cikina Unit E3: Food, Health, Well-being Directorate E: Biotechnologies, Agriculture, Food European Commission, DG Research Violeta.Cikina@ec.europa.eu

CONTENT Knowledge-Based Bio-Economy Food Research in FP7 Technology Platforms

Specific Programmes Budget €(million) FP7 2007 - 2013 Specific Programmes Budget €(million) Cooperation – Collaborative research 32.413 Ideas – Frontier Research 7.510 People – Human Potential 4.750 Capacities – Research Capacity 4.097 + JRC (non-nuclear) 1.751 The 7th EU Research Framework Programme is organised in four parts corresponding to four major components of European Research. Cooperation Ideas People Capacities Each of them will be the subject of a Specific Programme. JRC (nuclear) 517 Euratom 2.234 TOTAL 50. 521

Cooperation – Collaborative research 10 Thematic Priorities Budget €(million) Health 6.100 Food, agriculture and fisheries, and biotechnology 1.935 Information and communication technologies 9.050 Nanosciences, nanotechnologies, materials and new production technologies 3.475 Energy 2.350 Environment (including climate change) 1.890 Transport (including aeronautics) 4.160 Socio-economic sciences and the humanities 623 Space 1.430 Security 1.400 + Euratom: Fusion energy research, nuclear fission and radiation protection Under each theme, beside these activities, the possibility will be ensured to address two types of opportunities and needs in an open and flexible way: Emerging needs: through specific support for spontaneous research proposals aiming at identifying or further exploring, in a given field and/or at the intersection of several disciplines, new scientific and technological opportunities, in particular linked with a potential for significant breakthroughs; Unforeseen policy needs: to respond in a flexible way to new policy needs that arise during the course of the Framework Programme, such as unforeseen developments or events requiring a quick reaction like, the new epidemics, emerging concerns in food safety or natural disaster response. Special attention will be paid to the horizontal integration of priority scientific areas which cut across themes such as marine sciences and technologies. Pluridisciplinarity will be encouraged by joint cross-thematic approaches to research and technology subjects relevant to more than one theme. In order to strengthen the diffusion and use of the output of EU research, the dissemination of knowledge and transfer of results, including to policy makers, will be supported in all thematic areas, including through the funding of networking initiatives, seminars and events, assistance by external experts and information and electronic services in particular CORDIS. Actions to support innovation will be taken under the Competitiveness and Innovation Programme. Support will also be provided to initiatives aiming at engaging the dialogue on scientific issues and research results with a broad public beyond the research community, and in the field of scientific communication and education. Ethical principles and gender aspects will be taken into account. Across all these themes, support to Collaborative research; Joint Technology Initiatives; Co-ordination of research programmes; International Co-operation

European Food Research Programmes Food, agriculture and fisheries, and biotechnology €1.935 mio Food quality and safety EUR 685 mio 178 projects Key Action 1 EUR 285 mio 153 projects FAIR ECU 123 mio 137 projects AIR ECU 60 mio 72 projects No explicit mentioning of food research programme before FP2, although included in agriculture, fisheries, and technologies FLAIR ECU 25 mio 33 projects 1989 FP2 1991 FP3 1994 FP4 1998 FP5 2002 FP6 2006 FP7 2013

Knowledge-Based Bio-Economy (KBBE) The term “bio-economy” includes all industries and economic sectors that produce, manage and otherwise exploit biological resources (such as agriculture, food, forestry, fisheries and other bio-resource industries), and related services, supply or consumer industries.

Food, agriculture and fisheries, and biotechnology research: Objectives Build a European Knowledge-Based Bio-Economy (KBBE) Respond to social and economic challenges: High quality food and sustainable food production Food-related disorders (cardiovascular, obesity …) Infectious animal diseases and zoonoses Sustainable agriculture/fishery and climate change Clean biomaterials from renewable bio-resources Involve all stakeholders (incl. industry) in research Support CAP and CFP Respond quickly to emerging research needs

2. Food, Agriculture and Fisheries, and Biotechnology 2.1. Sustainable production and management of biological resources from land, forest, and aquatic environments 2.2. “Fork to farm”: Food (including seafood), health and well being Objective Building a European Knowledge Based Bio-Economy[1] by bringing together science, industry and other stakeholders, to exploit new and emerging research opportunities that address social and economic challenges: the growing demand for safer and healthier food and for sustainable use and production of renewable bio-resources; the increasing risk of epizootic and zoonotic diseases and food related disorders; threats to the sustainability and security of agricultural production resulting from climate change; and the increasing demand for high quality food, taking into account animal welfare and rural contexts. Activities Sustainable production and management of biological resources from land, forest, and aquatic environments: Enabling research, including 'omics' technologies, such as genomics, proteomics, metabolomics, systems biology and converging technologies for micro-organisms, plants and animals, including exploitation of their biodiversity; improved crops (including GMO impacts); sustainable, competitive and multifunctional agriculture, including rural development, and forestry; animal welfare, breeding and production; plant health; sustainable and competitive fisheries and aquaculture; infectious diseases in animals, including zoonoses; safe disposal of animal waste. “Farm to fork”: Food, health and well being: Consumer, societal, industrial and health aspects of food and feed, including behavioural and cognitive sciences; nutrition, diet related diseases and disorders, including obesity; innovative food and feed processing technologies (including packaging); improved quality and safety, both chemical and microbiological, of food, beverage and feed; integrity (and control) of the food chain; environmental impacts on and of food/feed chains; total food chain concept (including seafood); traceability. Life sciences and biotechnology for sustainable non-food products and processes: Improved crops, feed-stocks and biomass (including marine resources) for energy, environment, materials and chemicals, including novel farming systems, bio-processes and bio-refinery concepts; bio-catalysis; forestry and forest based products and processes; environmental remediation and cleaner processing. [1] The term “bio-economy” includes all industries and economic sectors that produce, manage and otherwise exploit biological resources (and related services, supply or consumer industries, such as agriculture, food, fisheries, forestry, etc. 2.3. Life sciences and biotechnology for sustainable non-food products and processes

THE EUROPEAN KNOWLEDGE- BASED BIOECONOMY QUALITY ASSURANCE STRATEGIES TRACEABILITY, CONSUMER SCIENCE STABILITY - BIODEGRADABILITY FUNCTIONALITY (Chirality) SOCIETAL NEEDS Life sciences & biotechnology for sustainable non-food products + processes “Fork to Farm” Food (including seafood), health and well-being WHITE BIOTECH CLEAN BIOPROCESSES RAW MATERIALS/WASTE ADVANCED FOOD TECHNOLOGIES, FOOD QUALITY DETERMINANTS, NUTRITION PROCESSING The unique concept of the knowledge-based bio-economy: Pillar 1: Providing the research base and tools for optimised and sustainable management/production of biological resources from plants, animals, microbes and the processing tools for the conversion of these resources to food or non-food raw materials and products. Pillar 2: Consumer driven food research to ensure health and well-being of European people – largely a continuation of FP6 efforts in the “food quality and safety” programme. Pillar 3: Research into eco-efficient products and processes from biological resources. Pillar 1 and Pillar 3, although to some extent already financed in and FP4 and FP5 (FAIR Programme; Cell factory, etc.) have been largely absent from FP6 or efforts were scattered and/or not of a sufficient critical mass. Integrating research, industry, providers of biological resources (farmers, fishery&forestry) and consumers and responding to societal and policy needs LOW INPUT FARMING - BIODIVERSITY ANIMAL HEALTH - RURAL DEVT. GREEN/BLUE BIOTECH OPTIMISED RAW MATERIALS PRODUCTION Sustainable production and management of biological resources from land, forest, and aquatic environments

FIRST KBBE CALLS Call 1 published: 22 December Deadline: 2 May 2007 One stage Call 2 will be published: 8 May 2007 1st stage deadline: 11 September 2007 Two stages Coordination and Support Actions up to € 1 million Small collaborative projects up to € 3 million Large collaborative projects € 3 – 6 million Networks of Excellence € 3 – 6 million The proposals not fullfilling these tresholds are considered as ineligible!

Activity 1: Sustainable production and management of biological resources from land, forest and aquatic environments Enabling research (‘omics’, converging technologies, bio-informatics, biodiversity) for micro-organism, plants and animals Competitive, sustainable and multifunctional agriculture, forestry, fishery and aquaculture Animal health production and welfare ; animal diseases incl. zoonoses Marine resources, fishery, aquaculture Development of policy strategies for knowledge based bio-economy, agriculture, fishery as well as rural and coastal areas

Activity 3: Life sciences and biotechnology for sustainable non-food products and processes Improved crops, feed-stocks, marine products and biomass for energy, environment, and high added value industrial products; novel farming systems Bio-catalysis; new bio-refinery concepts and other bioprocesses Forestry and forest based products and processes Environmental remediation and cleaner processing

Activity 2: “Fork to farm”- Food (including seafood), health and well being Consumer, societal, industrial and health aspects of food and feed Nutrition, diet related diseases and disorders Innovative food and feed processing Improved quality and safety of food, beverage and feed Total food chain concept

FP7 Sub-Pillar: Fork to Farm Health and well- being of consumers Consumers Nutrition Nutritional value / digestion / health impacts Processing Safety Organoleptic impact Environment Safe, high-quality foods Preparation Environment Storage / transport / retail Processing Production systems: Agriculture / Fisheries / Aquaculture

Activity 2: “Fork to farm”- Food (including seafood), health and well being Area 2.2.1 Consumers Networking of food consumer science in Europe and development and application of social and behavioural sciences to food research Developing research tools for food consumer science in the Western Balkan Countries Food labelling and consumer behaviour Taste, cognitive perception and mood Assessment of intervention measures aimed at promoting healthy eating habits Risk perception and communication in the food chain and the role of the media Applying behavioural models for the prevention of obesity, with a particular focus on children

Activity 2: “Fork to farm”- Food (including seafood), health and well being Area 2.2.2 Nutrition Effect of diet on mental performance Impact of diet on ageing Optical technologies for monitoring the human nutrition status and the onset of nutrition-related health problems Malnutrition in developing countries Impact of exogenous factors in the development of allergy Diet for patients in hospitals and at home: disease-related malnutrition Diet and its effect on the development of intestinal microflora and on the immune system through the entire life span Systems Biology and bioanalytical tools for nutrition research Optimal cell function and nutrition Methodologies and tools to support the prevention of obesity in Mediterranean Partner Countries (SICA) Linking with international databases on food composition and consumption (SICA) Functional foods, natural products and bioactive compounds from the Black Sea region (SICA)

Activity 2: “Fork to farm”- Food (including seafood), health and well being Area 2.2.3 Food processing Smart control for improved food and feed technologies Assessment and improvement of existing food and feed technologies Harmonising and integrating research on food technology, safety and nutrition through commonly shared food models Nano-devices for quality assurance, food safety and product properties New solutions for improving refrigeration technologies along the food chain Network for facilitating the implementation of high-tech processing at industrial scale (Bio-)Technologies for the production of food additives, colorants, and flavours Observing and understanding the micro-structure of foods Alternatives for SO2 for food preservation

Activity 2: “Fork to farm”- Food (including seafood), health and well being Area 2.2.4 Food Quality and Safety Exposure to food additives, flavourings, and migrants coming from the packaging – Dietary intake models Detecting contaminants in the food and feed chain New methods for the monitoring and control of food-borne viruses Innovative and safe packaging Food sampling strategies for risk analysis Protecting animal and human health from prions in food, feed and the environment Biocides and induced risks of antibiotic resistance in food pathogens Effects of combined exposure to chemicals intentionally added to the food chain

Activity 2: “Fork to farm”- Food (including seafood), health and well being Area 2.2.5 Environmental impacts and total food chain Assessment of short and long term effects of GMOs on human and animal health Converging technologies and their potential for the food area Development and application of computational biology as a complementary tool to in vivo and/or in vitro trials Sustainability of the food chain Reduce contamination by mycotoxins in the food and feed chain Assessment of impacts from climate change on food Food chain management Assessment of impacts of scenarios affecting food chain management

Technology Platforms Industry-Driven, Competitiveness-Focused European Technology Platforms - Concept Stakeholders, led by industry, get together to define a Strategic Research Agenda on a number of strategically important issues with high societal relevance where achieving Europe’s future growth, competitiveness and sustainable objectives is dependent upon major research and technological advances in the medium to long term.

Technology Platforms Bottom-Up Approach with Industry in Lead Wide Stakeholder Involvement Flexibility: No “One Size Fits All” EU Role: Facilitating and Guiding but not Leading or Owning Majority of Strategic Research Agendas, where Appropriate, Taken into Account in Thematic Priorities of FP7

Technology Platforms: Three Stages Stage 1: Stakeholders get together and define a common vision Stage 2: Stakeholders define a Strategic Research Agenda Stage 3: Stakeholders implement the Strategic Research Agenda

Technology Platforms in Food, Agriculture and Biotechnology Plants for the Future www.epsoweb.org/Catalog/TP/index.htm Innovative and Sustainable Use of Forest Resources www.forestplatform.org Global Animal Health www.europa.eu.int/comm/research/agriculture/index_en.html Animal Breeding www.fabretp.org Food for Life http://etp.ciaa.be/asp/home.asp Sustainable Chemistry www.cefic.org/

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ETP Food for Life Vision Effective integration Research on Nutritional Food- and consumer sciences Food chain management Deliver innovative, novel and improved food products Cover Consumer needs and expectations. Positive impact on public health and overall quality of life A successful and competitive pan-European agro- food industry

European Technology Platform Food for Life - Food Quality & Manu- facturing Food & Health Food Safety Sustainable Food Production Consumer Communication, Training & Technology Transfer Food Chain Management

Technology Platform: Food for Life Stakeholders: Confederation of the EU Food and Drink Industries (CIAA), Food and Drink SME’s, - Retailers, Consumers, Copa-Cogeca- Research organizations Vision paper “Food for Life” (June 2005) Strategic research agenda: draft published and submitted to a wide consultation process in April 2006, final SRA in March 2007 Website/contacts: http://etp.ciaa.be Jan Maat - jan.maat@unilever.com & Daniele Rossi - direzione@federalimentare.it Commission contact: jurgen.lucas@ec.europa.eu Status: June 2006 Despite this broad political consensus…

Further Information FP7 on CORDIS: http://cordis.europa.eu/ Research and Innovation on the Europa server: DG Research: Biosociety Website: RTD-food@ec.europa.eu RTD-CALL-FP7-KBBE@ec.europa.eu http://cordis.europa.eu/ http://europa.eu/pol/rd/ index_en.htm http://ec.europa.eu/ research/index_en.cfm http://ec.europa.eu/ research/biosociety/index_en.htm