Food & drinking water within total defence

Food and drinking water in crisis preparedness and civil defence

The food system is complex. It is based on well-functioning global trade with just-in-time production. Today half of all food – that is every second bite – is imported. Sweden is highly dependent on imports. In times of crisis and war, our nation’s survival is put to the test.

Food security is part of civil defence

Food security is an important preparedness sector in civil defence. By strengthening civil defence, our ability to handle crisis will increase and our crisis preparedness is strengthened.

Focus on maintaining the necessary livelihood

Food and drinking water in crisis preparedness and civil defense is about maintaining the sufficient supply to the country's population even when disruptions occur. In the event of a crisis caused by extreme weather, the consequence of, for instance, a closed port can mean interruptions or production losses in the food chain. When essential goods, chemicals, raw materials and inputs are prevented from reaching their destination, food production risks being stopped or reduced.

RISE contributes to building food preparedness

RISE contributes by supporting industry and the public sector with expertise linked to food and drinking water. In addition to promoting collaboration between different actors, we contribute with theoretical and practical expertise in a variety of areas, such as:

• safe food and safe drinking water
• supply chain risk and vulnerability assessments
• conversion of production
• foods with extended storage stability
• flexible production and manufacturing readiness
• customizable technology
• resource-efficient solutions
• mobile solutions
• functional food packaging
• certification of continuity management systems ISO 22301:2019 – Security and resilience

RISE Test and demo within food and drinking water

• Digitalized agriculture
• Cleaning innovation
• FENIX 

RISE expertise within food and drinking water

• Water supply and demand management
• Consumer perception of taste and flavor in food products
• Microbiological safe and shelf stable food
• Cleaning and disinfection - Comparison of techniques
• Food Production Technology
• Microbiological analysis methods

More within food and drinking water at RISE

• Ensure a Resilient and Sustainable Water Supply – for daily operations and in crises
• New drinking water directive for increased resilience and sustainability
• Materials in contact with drinking water (network)
   

To total defence and crisis preparedness at RISE