Welcome to PLATE

Research centre for resilient meals. A platform that explores the sustainability, economic viability and preparedness of the meals sector.

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The Recipe for a Resilient Meal

1 Good and appreciated 2 Environment sustainable 3 Healthy 4 Considerately produced 5 Preparedness enhancement

Good and appreciated

The meal should have a low environmental impact by reducing the climate footprint, protecting biodiversity, avoiding unsustainable fishing and limiting the use of water-intensive raw materials.

Environmentally sustainable

The meal should provide adequate energy, provide fiber and vegetables, and keep salt intake low, in line with dietary guidelines.

Healthy

The meal should build preparedness by being easy to prepare, based on sustainable and storable ingredients, requiring little energy and being adaptable as needed.

Considerately produced

To be sustainable in practice, the meal must also be tasty, appealing and suit the preferences of many diners.

Preparedness enhancement

To be sustainable in practice, the meal must also be tasty, appealing and suit the preferences of many diners.

Research

Knowledge that tastes and does good

Within PLATE, the sector's transition is studied from several perspectives: meals and ingredients, people and food, supply chain and distribution, the economic viability of the system, and the challenges that the transition entails.

Together we create the tools for transformation

PLATE combines research with practice in close collaboration with key players in the foodservice sector to see how resilient meals can be designed and implemented. By examining existing and new ways of working, new knowledge and a scientific basis for change are built. Together we research, test and communicate. The goal is to strengthen the capacity of foodservice players to develop their own organizations for the challenges of the future.

Our VISION

PLATE wants to create a robust, sustainable and economically viable meal sector that ensures well-being for all.

Target

Policy development

Evidence-based and effective policies and regulations – from local to national level among authorities, politicians, in business and in organizations.

Scalable ways of working

Improved working methods that can grow and contribute to transformation and that can be applied throughout the meal sector.

Changing norms

Strengthen thought models and norms that support the transition - among decision-makers, practitioners and citizens.

Academy

Core partners

Network partners

FAQ

How to contact PLATE

Do you have a question, want to know more about our research, resilient meals, our partners, or wish to get in touch with someone at PLATE? Don't hesitate to contact us using the form.

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