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The ocean’s past may determine its future

The world’s oceans and seas have undergone enormous change over time and, in recent decades, the marine environment has deteriorated significantly in several ways. Reversing the trend and taking good care of our seas requires know…

Farm and building in circular symbiosis

A circular and resource-efficient approach to vegetable growing – in the midst of central Stockholm. It might sound like a fantasy, but this is exactly what Swegreen is doing in the former archives of the Swedish daily newspaper D…

Swedes will be able to choose better meat

The Swedish meat industry is at the forefront of sustainability and animal husbandry; however, in terms of meat quality, countries such as the United States and Australia are far ahead. Knowledge of meat quality is low and, in ord…

Bioeconomy Arena will make Sweden a world leader in bioeconomy

In June 2022 ground was broken in Örnsköldsvik for what will be a new pilot hall for future biorefinery plants. The hall will serve as a centre for RISE’s biorefinery operations, and it will be fully up and running by the end of 2…

Reduced food waste when the whole plant is used

We need to eat more greens and to make use of more of what we grow. Even though the entire cabbage plant is edible, currently only a small part finds its way to our plates – the rest is wasted.

Biotechnology creates value from residual streams

In the Biotechnology section of the Bioeconomy Arena, which brings together RISE’s infrastructure in the field of bioeconomy, the entire biotechnology process is made available to businesses, entrepreneurs, and academia. Food-grad…

Reduced climate impact of public-sector meals

In the region of three million meals are served every day in the Swedish public sector, in healthcare and welfare facilities and schools. RISE trains and coaches staff in public-sector organisations to reduce food waste and the cl…

FINEST— Major investment in sustainable development in the food sector

With stakeholders from the food industry, researchers from RISE, Chalmers and Uppsala University will accelerate the transition to a more sustainable food system in Sweden. FINEST is one of four multi-million investments at the Sw…

Could we run out of food?

Sweden is dependent on imports to cover the population’s food needs. The provision of food constitutes a complex system in which the availability of food can be rapidly affected when something unforeseen happens. “We need to inc…

Polarbröd is building the sustainable bakery of the future

When Polarbröd began building its new bakery in Älvsbyn after the fire last year, they had three important criteria for production: it must be efficient, sustainable and flexible. Through its participation in the research project …

Using more packaging can reduce food waste

Food waste poses a global challenge, with up to 50% of the food we produce being thrown away. According to the Swedish Environmental Protection Agency, approximately one million tonnes of food is thrown away in Sweden each ye…

Precision cultivation for sustainable food production

As the global population grows, so too does the need for food. With the aid of modern technology, food production can be streamlined without increasing its environmental impact. RISE is working on precision cultivation to sustaina…

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