Main research questionThrough an extracurricular STEAM model of action learning, this project aims to reconnect youth and (young) adults with producing and understanding their food through digital and sustainable food systems.
Extracurricular STEAM project on sustainable technology and food systems for (young) people: Stem&Vork
Wat is Food Pilot?
De Food Pilot is een pilootfabriek die de innovatie van de Vlaamse Agro-Food industrie moet ondersteunen. Ze biedt aan bedrijven uit de Agro-Food sector de mogelijkheid om nieuwe concepten of producten te testen alvorens ze op industriële schaal te produceren.
Smarter spray technology shows promise for reduction of plant protection products
Catalyst for Innovative Mechatronics in Agricultural Technology
Smart crop protection in potato and fruit cultivation thanks to Flemish technology
Go4Food seeks food change actors for food strategy
#Go4Food seeks #voedselveranderaars who commit to share their own idea(s) and through collaboration develop them into a concrete initiative or project by the Flemish Food Summit in fall 2022.
The expertise and services of ILVO’s labs are available to members of the entire food production chain, from primary production to the food processing industry. Several of our lab analyses are BELAC-accredited.
Food-related analyses
The expertise and services of ILVO’s labs are available to members of the entire food production chain, from primary production to the food processing industry. Several of our lab analyses are BELAC-accredited.
Food-related analyses
Less bitter Belgian endive and chicory by switching off the "bitter genes" using CRISPR/Cas9 technology.
They did this by using the famous CRISPR/Cas9 technology to switch off only those genes that control the production of bitter substances in the plants.
Food Pilot celebrates 10th anniversary
10 years ago, the Flemish Minister of Economy decided that the pilot infrastructure and technical advice for the food sector could be expanded significantly. On October 14, 2021 we celebrated this festive anniversary with a look back, with inspiring testimonials and a glimpse of the future.