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Who will benefit

To ensure meaningful impact, DEFENSEFOOD focuses on a range of key groups across the food security landscape. Each group has an important role in improving food safety, resilience, and crisis preparedness in the face of emerging threats.

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Policymakers

National and EU regulatory authorities (ministries of agriculture, health, environment), EU institutions, International organisations (WHO, FAO, WTO, UN)

Strengthen preparedness, regulatory coordination, and crisis response strategies through evidence-based tools, risk assessments, and structured policy guidance.

Law Enforcement and Security Agencies

National and regional police, EU law enforcement agencies (Europol), Border control and customs officers, counter-terrorism units, intelligence services

Enhance detection and response to intentional food contamination and hybrid threats through analytical frameworks and improved cross-sector collaboration.

Feed, Food, and Agribusiness Industry

Producers, manufacturers, processors, distributors, retailers, hospitality sector

Improve vulnerability assessment, monitoring, and crisis preparedness to safeguard operations and ensure continuity of safe food supply

First Responders and Emergency Services

Firefighters, healthcare professionals, public health authorities, disaster response teams

Strengthen coordination and rapid response capabilities through training modules and simulation exercises addressing CBR-related food incidents

Academia and Research

Universities, research institutes,
EU research networks

Advance scientific knowledge and innovation through validated detection methods, predictive tools, and interdisciplinary research collaboration

Technology Providers

AI developers, sensor and Earth observation companies, data analytics firms

Contribute to and benefit from the development of AI-supported monitoring systems and decision-support tools for food system risk management

Environmental and Climate Change Experts

Climate organisations, environmental NGOs, biodiversity researchers

Integrate environmental and climate-related risk factors into food system resilience strategies and long-term sustainability planning

Consumers and Public Health Advocates

Consumer organisations, public health bodies, citizens

Benefit from improved food safety preparedness, enhanced transparency, and stronger protection against food-related crises