Carbery and Synergy join EIT Food to boost sustainable nutrition innovation
Carbery, Synergy, EIT Food partnership.
The largest and most vibrant food innovation community in the world, EIT Food, has partnered with Carbery Group and its flavour business, Synergy Flavours. EIT Food, which is co-funded by the EU, aims to create a sustainable, wholesome, and reliable food system for the future.
As part of the partnership, Carbery and Synergy will contribute to key EIT Food initiatives in areas including dairy innovation, protein diversification, biotech, and healthy ageing. The collaboration supports Carbery’s involvement in the Biotech Alliance – a cross-sector initiative exploring cutting-edge solutions in food and health.
Carbery and Synergy will work alongside policymakers, growers, suppliers, and food manufacturers to develop practical, scalable solutions that make sustainable, protein-based nutrition more accessible, appealing, and affordable for consumers. The partnership aims to bridge gaps across the food supply chain by ensuring viable production models for farmers and manufacturers to deliver high-quality products with consumer appeal.
Sarah O’Neill, global strategy director, Carbery Group, notes that Carbery, innovation and sustainability have long been at the heart of oits strategy – from the work in dairy and protein science to the growing involvement in biotechnology.
“By collaborating with partners across the EIT Food network, and leveraging Synergy’s flavour expertise, we can help ensure that future food innovations meet both nutritional needs and consumer expectations,” O’Neill said.
Paola Bassi, marketing director Europe, Synergy Flavours, said Synergy is proud to support Carbery as its dedicated flavour division in bringing sustainable nutrition to life through better taste and functionality.
“Our partnership with EIT Food reflects our commitment to open innovation and collaborative thinking, as we work towards more inclusive and resilient global food systems,” Bassi added.
The food system faces major challenges – from climate change and resource scarcity to food waste and diet-related diseases. EIT Food is addressing these by connecting key players across the agri-food sector to drive progress in circular food systems, digital traceability, sustainable agriculture, and targeted nutrition. Carbery and Synergy look forward to contributing to a more secure, sustainable global food future.
