SecureFood responds to the need to strengthen food systems and security by adopting an integrated, systems-thinking approach. The project acknowledges the complexity of food systems, treating them as interconnected networks involving various stakeholders, activities, and services related to food production and delivery. Bringing together a consortium of partners spanning the food supply chain, the work of SecureFood incorporates producers, industries, retailers, and entities responsible for coordinating resilience-building efforts at the national level.

The ultimate goal of SecureFood is to create an ecosystem of scientific knowledge, collaborative processes, and digital tools that contribute to evidence-based insights on risks and vulnerabilities in different food value chains. Focusing on key sectors such as grain, fruits and vegetables, fish and aquaculture products, and milk and dairy products, the project aims to safeguard food security both before and during crises.

A pivotal component of SecureFood is the Food Systems Resilience Management Framework, designed with interlinked resilience and sustainability orientations. Additionally, a Resilience Governance Framework adopts collaborative and participatory processes, ensuring successful cooperation between stakeholders and experts. The project’s ecosystem will undergo development, testing, and demonstration in various case studies, including one addressing the ongoing food security crisis in Ukraine’s grain value chain.