Switching European food systems for a just, healthy and sustainable dietary transition through knowledge and innovation
Switching European food systems for a just, healthy and sustainable dietary transition through knowledge and innovation
SWITCH purpose
The EU SWITCH project explores, in different EU regions, innovative strategies and technologies to facilitate the transition towards healthy and sustainable diets among EU citizens.
SWITCH accelerates behavioural shifts of European citizens towards more sustainable and healthy dietary patterns. In this process, research and innovation are used as a driver to increase knowledge and accessibility at all levels of the food system. We need to redesign EU food systems to integrate innovative solutions, providing tools to accelerate transitions towards healthy and sustainable dietary behaviours.
Horizon Europe
SWITCH is a four year research project that aims to accelerate the behavioural shift of European citizens towards more sustainable and healthy patterns, using research and innovation as a driver to increase knowledge, accessibility, and facilitation strategies at all levels of the food systems.
The SWITCH project has been funded by the Horizon Europe funding programme for research and innovation. It aims to tackle climate change, helps to achieve the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals and boosts the EU’s competitiveness and growth.
Who?
The local food systems investigated in each SWITCH Hubs represent City Region Food Systems (CRFS) intended as geographical regions that include one or more urban centres and their surroundings, peri-urban and rural hinterland, across which people, food, goods, resources and ecosystem services flow, and encompasses all food system actors and activities over which the local/regional government have planning and intervention powers (FAO, 2021).
News
A Journalism Award Promoting the dissemination of quality information on the transition to sustainable and healthy diets in Europe Rome, Italy – 24 April – …
The SWITCH project in Sardinia is leading change in school canteens’ menus. Over the past year, four events have been held across the region, each …
On April 3, the vibrant heart of Gothenburg was buzzing with ideas, flavours, and inspiration as the city’s annual Science Festival unfolded in Nordstan. Among …
On March 24, 2025, the Rome and the Montpellier SWITCH Hubs came together for anafternoon of exchange and co-creation, focusing on the Ici.C.Local labelling initiative, …
The SWITCH Marathon began in Sweden on March 17 with an event focused on the intersection of food, medicine, sustainability, and gastronomy. Hosted at GoCo …
Eight Events, One Mission for Healthier and More Sustainable Eating 17th March – The SWITCH project officially launches the SWITCH Diet Marathon, a series of …
4th, 5th, and 6th February 2025, Montpellier, France – The Switch project Consortium met in Montpellier for its third general assembly. SWITCH is built on …
Exploring Strategies for Sustainable Diets The second SWITCH policy workshop, part of the Horizon Europe project, provided valuable insights into innovative strategies and technologies aimed …
The exhibition, held from December 16 to 23, 2024, shared the, often-overlooked, story of Gypsy and Traveller families who have long played a role in …
December 5, 2024 – Sardinia. The SWITCH project is working to create sustainable school menus that celebrate the origin of ingredients and highlight local food …
Multiple events are lined up in the Gothenburg Food Hub, here is more information: September 10, 2024 – Webinar: Green Gastronomy – Too Good to …
Join us for a unique opportunity to connect with European projects working towards healthier, more sustainable dietary behaviors and food systems. This is your chance …
