Agricultural production that provides economically viable food and agricultural raw materials without jeopardizing other ecosystem functions (e.g. biodiversity,
regulation of the water balance, carbon storage).
2. Regional food industry in a global context
Processing and marketing food that is conducive to a healthy diet without wasting energy and raw materials and accepting negative social conditions for employees.
3. Innovative food and sustainable nutrition
A form of food consumption that provides consumers with healthy, high-quality food at affordable prices without neglecting social expectations and cultural aspects.
4. Efficient research and transfer network
Sustainable strengthening and increased visibility of Lower Saxony’s research landscape, companies and other players in Lower Saxony’s food industry.
Primary goal of the ZERN network:
The development of measures to support the transformation of the food system in Lower Saxony so that the food of the future can be geared towards sustainable production, processing, marketing and consumption of food.