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The benefits of bran residuals: Carl Rämgård on enzyme engineering in circular food systems
Carl Rämgård. Photo: private Published Mar 03, 2026Enzymes exist in all living organisms and act as catalysts in chemical processes. There is a broad application of enzyme technology, and extensive research is being conducted in the area, not least in...
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Spatial Transcriptomics - Gene Expression in the Gut Microbiome
Spatial map of overlaid tissue. Photo: Per Sohrabi Published Feb 26, 2026Spatial transcriptomics is a groundbreaking research method that allows spatial mapping of gene expression within specific areas of our tissues. Earlier this month, KTH students visited the spatial re...
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Method to extract Baltic phosphorus may ease Europe's reliance on fertilizer imports
An essential ingredient of agricultural fertilizer, phosphorus could be sourced from the Baltic Sea, where it is found in excessive concentrations. (Photo: Igor Stevanovic) Published Feb 18, 2026The Baltic Sea is one of the world’s most oxygen-depleted major bodies of water. The reason is excessive concentrations of phosphorus, an element essential for life—and an important ingredient in fert...
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KTH FoodTech
KTH FoodTech Meeting. Photo: Judy Florence Published Feb 03, 2026The interest in sustainable food system is growing rapidly, and students are eager to be part of this movement. KTH FoodTech brings together students and industry experts to explore sustainable soluti...
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Using precision fermentation to develop food ingredients - Maija Greis in GFI Europe interview
Maija Greis. Photo by: Anna Karlsson Published Jan 20, 2026In a recent interview with GFI Europe, KTH Food researcher Maija Greis explains how precision fermentation can be used as a powerful tool for protein design. The goal is to create ingredients that are...
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KTH FOOD is recruiting a Theme Leader in AI for Food
Photo: Scott Graham, Unsplash Published Dec 17, 2025Be part of a creative multidisciplinary research environment working with sustainable and healthy food systems. KTH FOOD is recruiting a Theme Leader to be actively involved in developing new research...
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Microbial Foods Are Reshaping the Future
Published Dec 17, 2025On 21 May 2026, Stockholm will host one of the year’s most anticipated scientific gatherings in food innovation: the Microbial Foods Conference, held at AlbaNova University Center at KTH Royal Institu...
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Doubtful climate gains from seaweed feed
Methane emissions, mostly from cow burps, contribute more to global warming than carbon dioxide. (Photo: Mostphotos) Published Oct 29, 2025Seaweed in animal feed has been highlighted to reduce the impact of cattle on the climate. However, new findings from KTH show that the alleged benefits may disappear when the entire life cycle is con...
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Researcher warning: This is when the Swedish food supply will collapse
Photo: Tara Clark, Unsplash Published Sep 09, 2025In Dagens Industri, our colleagues Rebecka Milestad (FOI / KTH) and Francisco Vilaplana, director of the PLENTY Centre for Symbiotic and Circular Food Provisioning, discuss how today's self-sufficienc...
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New KTH course provides insight into food chemistry
The Food Chemistry and Technology course will give students a basic understanding of how the various components in food interact to give products their appearance, taste and texture. Photo: Mostphotos Published Aug 21, 2025A new KTH course in food chemistry and technology meets the needs of students, researchers and industry by raising questions about the future of food, sustainability and food technology. “Historic...
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Mainstreaming Sustainable Consumption: Practices, Perspectives, and the Case of Food
Published Aug 18, 2025Vishal Parekh at the Department of Sustainable Development, Environmental Science and Engineering, will publically defend his doctoral thesis on 26 September 2025.
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“No Future Without the Sea” - the Role of Algae in the Future Food System
Kristineberg Marine Research Station. Photo: Armin Moghiman. Published Jun 17, 2025Kristineberg Marine Research Station is located right by the sea on the Swedish west coast. It is the world’s third oldest marine research station, and since it was founded in 1877 it has attracted re...
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More than technology: Barbro Fröding on the importance of food ethics
Barbro Fröding. Photo by: Maria Fredriksson. Published May 13, 2025When discussing the future of food and sustainable food systems, the focus often lands on innovative, technological solutions. For Barbro Fröding, a senior researcher at the Division of Philosophy at ...
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DI article on vertical farming
Photo by Pixabay Published May 05, 2025Michael Martin, Loris Mazzaferro och Cameron Kennett are interviewed about future farming in Dagens Industri.
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Successful Food Science Sweden Conference
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Meet the PhD students researching a more sustainable food system
From left to right: Yuvarani Masarapu, Cameron Kennett, Vishal Parekh Published Apr 16, 2025From circular food systems to sustainable consumption and gut health, PhD students at KTH FOOD are tackling some of the most pressing challenges in the food sector. Through cutting-edge research, inte...
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Exploring Urban Food Inequality: How Spatial Analysis can Build Healthier Cities
Ioannis Ioannidis. Photo: private Published Apr 08, 2025Access to nutritious, affordable food is a fundamental aspect of urban well-being, yet in many cities, food deserts — areas with limited availability of fresh, healthy food — pose a growing challenge....
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Kicking off the future of food: PLENTY’s Mission for Sustainability
Published Mar 31, 2025To celebrate the 85 million SEK funding of PLENTY – A Centre for Symbiotic and Circular Food Provisioning, KTH hosted a kickoff on February 11th. The day marked the beginning of a joint, ambitious eff...
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Dr. Rose Jennings on Advancing Urban Agriculture for Equitable Food Systems
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Bridging animal-based and alternative foods: Maija Greis on designing modified food proteins
Maija Greis. Photo by: Anna Karlsson Published Mar 04, 2025When molecular biology, chemical engineering, and food science are connected, groundbreaking research can pave the way for sustainable and innovative food solutions. Meet Maija Greis, postdoctoral res...
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