Food Innovation Program@Foodinpro

We are a non-profit organization born as a spin-off of You Can Group made up of distinguished international partners that seeks to study, research and analyze new trends around the world while implementing and testing new solutions to help food system organizations plan and create a sustainable future for the betterment of people and the planet. Food is a global language. Food is a highly interdisciplinary industry, a primary commodity and an expression of cultural existence that brings together people, business and nations. Players in the food industry are pioneers in taking caring of something that is more than just profits; their choices can significantly impact human health, economic growth and global sustainability. The University of Reggio Emilia is ranked among the top 8 universities in Italy for its high level of research. With over 19,000 students and 300 international exchange agreements and cooperation programs, it is composed of 14 Departments, and offers a wide range of degree programs. UNIMORE is located in the heart of one of Europe's wealthiest and most dynamic regions, world-renowned for its production of mechanical parts, engines, sports cars (e.g. Ferrari and Maserati) as well as for its agro-food sector, ceramic tiles and manufacturing industries. All the degree programs offered at UNIMORE are based on the idea that at the heart of the process is the notion that in order to innovate, one must understand the needs of the user and the context surrounding the design. UNIMORE combines academic excellence with real world experiences in innovation challenges and opportunities to work side by side with very innovative companies through the Design Thinking method, ensuring students the ability to acquire the necessary skills to become global innovation leaders. Institute for the Future is an independent, non-profit strategic research group with over 45 years of forecasting experience based in Palo Alto, California. Our mission is to help organizations, communities, and individuals think systematically about the future. Our Food Futures Lab catalyzes transformative change by bringing foresight about emerging technologies, social behaviors, and scientific breakthroughs that will transform the global food web. We elevate urgent futures to align the minds, innovations, and resources shaping the future of food under a shared understanding of how to take the long-term view-one that encompasses multiple scales, levels of uncertainty, and radically different possible futures.