Paul and Diane Manning Center for the Future of Food


Center for the Future of Food

Innovation for a Healthier Food Future

Food sits at the center of our health, our economy, social interaction and family life, and our planet’s future. As climate change, food insecurity, and global supply disruptions reshape how we grow, process, and consume food; bold solutions are urgently needed. 

The Paul and Diane Manning Center for the Future of Food  is where interdisciplinary researchers, policy makers, industry partners, and the greater community come together to explore solutions to our most pressing questions surrounding food systems and human health.

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  • Food Innovation–CFF Research Theme 

Advancing What We Eat (and How)

The foods of the future are not only healthy and nutritious, they’re scalable, sustainable, and affordable for all. At the Center for the Future of Food, we’re innovating everything from food ingredients to bioprocessing — delivering new ways of meeting our daily dietary needs.

Research for Food Innovation
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  • Smart Choices–CFF Research Theme 

Building Better Food Habits

Our foodways are shaped by our culture, economics, environments, and individual experiences. We’re working to understand how individuals and communities make food decisions so we can collectively make better choices when it comes to healthy, safe, and sustainable foods. 

Research for Smart Choices