Food Cluster of Lower Austria

There is a consensus today that human activities are having a massive impact on the climate system and biodiversity with unforeseeable consequences for our own livelihoods. Doing business sustainably means securing these foundations for future generations as well. Food processing and upstream primary agricultural production are closely linked to these far-reaching connections. The vision is that the required resources such as raw materials, soil, water, atmosphere and energy are used carefully and sparingly along the entire food value chain.

The Food Cluster of Lower Austria follows the vision of meeting the high demands that legislators, retailers and consumers place on food. To do this, two dimensions must be taken into account: safety and quality. Food safety means ensuring that the consumer’s food does not pose any health risk, be it chemical or microbiological. Food quality has many aspects: The flavor and enjoyment expectations of customers should be met and exceeded, and products should have a longer shelf life and not lose their visual and haptic appeal. Comfort and convenience are also becoming increasingly important.

In order to ensure a balanced diet and to bring high-quality food and beverages to the consumer, the most diverse actors along the value chain are required to interact. The Food Cluster of Lower Austria brings companies and scientific institutions from this multifaceted network together to identify and develop innovative solutions for a sustainable food system.