The Food & Markets Department at NRI brings together world-leading expertise in food systems, value chains, and market dynamics. Our interdisciplinary team combines social and natural scientists working across the food system from production to consumption, with particular focus on post-harvest systems, food safety, trade, and sustainable market development in low and middle-income countries.
Our Vision
Aligned with NRI's strategy, we aim to:
- Advance the transformation of food systems toward greater sustainability, equity, and resilience
- Develop and implement innovative post-harvest solutions that reduce food loss and waste
- Strengthen market systems and value chains to improve outcomes for smallholder farmers
- Enhance food safety and quality standards across international supply chains
- Prepare the next generation of leaders through advanced education and professional training
Research Centres
Centre for Food Systems Research
The Centre addresses urgent challenges in global food systems through interdisciplinary research. Our work focuses on ensuring universal access to safe, nutritious, and affordable food produced through sustainable and ethical practices. We concentrate on issues of food and nutrition security, particularly those intensified by climate change, food waste, and safety concerns. The Centre operates through four integrated research groups:
Research Groups
Food Safety & Quality
Research on food safety systems and quality standards in international supply chains
Food Processing & Innovation
Development of novel processing technologies and sustainable food production methods
Food Systems & Nutrition
Systems-based approaches to nutrition security and dietary outcomes
Food Waste & Postharvest Technology
Technological solutions for reducing food loss across the value chain
Transform food systems to be more sustainable, equitable, and resilient
Reduce food loss and waste through innovative post-harvest solutions
Strengthen market systems and value chains to benefit smallholder farmers
Enhance food safety and quality across global supply chains
Develop future leaders through cutting-edge education and training
Our Research Centres & Groups
Centre for Food Systems
We tackle the world’s most urgent food challenges by ensuring safe, nutritious and affordable food is produced sustainably and ethically. As an interdisciplinary hub within NRI, we combine cutting-edge research, policy engagement and capacity-building to build resilient food systems that withstand climate pressures, reduce waste and safeguard nutrition.
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Specialized Facilities
Supporting innovation and industry collaboration
We are with you on your journey, from concept to market—providing the expertise, facilities and support you need to transform ideas into impactful solutions.
Our Expertise
Our multidisciplinary team brings together expertise across multiple domains to address complex food system challenges:
Education & Services
Teaching MSc Programmes
- Food Safety and Quality Management
- Food Innovation
- e-Learning
Short Courses
- HACCP Implementation
Professional Services
We offer comprehensive services to support industry partners and development organisations:
- Analytical Services
- Diagnostics
- Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
- Industry Collaboration
- Expert Consultancy