OUR PRIORITIES

We target food safety knowledge gaps on farms, during processing, at market, and within households. We believe that systemic change in food safety practices and policies has untapped potential for creating resilience, from the wellbeing of individuals to the food security and economic opportunity of nations.

IMPROVING NUTRITION & HUMAN OUTCOMES

  • Identifying the root causes of foodborne illness within food systems
  • Leveraging advances in food safety research into policies and practices
  • Strengthening the nutritional outlook of individuals, households, and communities

REDUCING & MITIGATING RISK FOR ENHANCED RESILIENCE

  • Using data-driven approaches to identify high risk pathogens
  • Identifying technologies, practices, and discoveries that reduce food safety risks
  • Creating stable and resilient food systems

ADVANCING PRODUCTIVITY FRONTIERS THROUGH ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

  • Meeting standards for and traceability of foodborne pathogens and contaminants
  • Increasing the scale, sustainability, and reach of food safety technologies and practices
  • Using market-based approaches to create new local and export market opportunities