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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…

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…

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…

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…

Dangerous materials in food? No thanks!

How does a food react with packaging materials? Or indeed to the steel of a knife, the plastic on a chopping board or the material of the plate on which it is served? Normpack, run by RISE, assists companies with testing, advice a…

Biodegradable mulch films replace plastic in the field

Fighting weeds is a headache for all farmers. Plastic mulch films are often used to limit weed growth; however, lifting the used plastic at the end of the growing season is labour intensive. The solution to this is compostable cel…

Could AI provide the answers to climate change?

Climate change is undoubtedly one of the biggest global challenges we face. It affects us now and it will certainly impact the lives of many generations to come. These are challenges we all must work together to solve. Artificial …

How to make the Swedish food system sustainable

The production of food currently accounts for 25–30% of all global greenhouse gas emissions – and it is responsible for destroying much of the world’s biodiversity. In addition, the world’s growing population means that increasing…

How to make food as good afterwards as it is ‘best before’

High bacteria content, discoloration and ballooning product packaging are examples of food problems that can arise from extending the shelf life. But it possible to counteract these problems with microbiological risk assessments a…

Digital meal system for better, more climate-friendly food

Mashie, or Foodit as it was called five years ago, was one of the first to use the RISE climate database, and still does today. Every day, municipalities, county councils and caterers log on to their platform to optimise menus, ca…

The RISE climate database turns five: used by increasing numbers of players

The RISE Climate Database for food shows the climate footprint of more than 750 foods on the Swedish market. Today, five years after its inception, it is used more than ever – not only by municipalities and regions, but also by th…

What we should eat to stay healthy

The fact that a greener diet is good for both health and the environment is nothing new in itself. But to find out more about the correlation, RISE is involved in several projects on sustainable nutrition. The area recently receiv…

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