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What do we know about the future of food systems innovation?

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  • Mason-D'Croz, Daniel
  • Herrero, Mario
  • Kugler, Cody
  • Remans, Rosaline
  • Thornton, Philip K.
  • Zornetzer, Heather

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Innovations have been and will continue to be critical drivers of food systems and societal change. Predicting “game-changing” technology ahead of time is not possible, and silver bullets do not exist. Novel innovations can alleviate some challenges, but unintended consequences always arise. Foresight research can help to identify undesirable outcomes early on and align investments and incentives with social and environmental objectives.

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  • Mason-D'Croz, Daniel & Herrero, Mario & Kugler, Cody & Remans, Rosaline & Thornton, Philip K. & Zornetzer, Heather, 2025. "What do we know about the future of food systems innovation?," IFPRI book chapters, in: What do we know about the future of food systems?, chapter 12, pages p. 64-72, International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI).
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