OUR MISSION
Excellent research and development for future food systems
FFoQSI is a leading, application-oriented research centre for feed, food, quality, safety and innovation. We develop forward-looking solutions along the entire value chain ‘from field to fork’. We focus on improving quality and safety, promoting sustainable food systems and the digital transformation of supply chains. We use state-of-the-art technologies and expertise to optimise processes and work with partners to set new standards for a sustainable agricultural and food industry. FFoQSI combines the expertise of renowned Austrian research institutions and international experts with the know-how of open-minded and research-affine companies from Austria and abroad - around 60% of which are small and medium-sized enterprises. Through in-house development or joint use of the latest technologies, we develop innovative approaches to meet the urgent challenges of our time:
- Prevention of crop failure and spoilage in crop production
- Sustainable improvement of soil fertility
- Better understanding of the molecular and cellular mechanisms of bioactive compounds and increasing their bioavailability
- New concepts for keeping livestock populations healthy
- Strengthening aspects of sustainability and circular economy in food production
- Improving the safety, tolerability and shelf life of food products
- Increasing the crisis safety of food companies through improved contamination management
- Identifying new, sustainable processing methods and packaging for food products
- Confirming the origin and authenticity of food and feed products
- Detection and elimination of biofilms and mold contamination in food production
- High-throughput toxin analysis and non-animal toxicological assessments
Nowadays, the topic of "future-proof" nutrition not only occupies experts, but also broad sections of the public - an important issue, because the supply of high-quality food is one of the most elementary human needs and concerns us all.
We will stay tuned, we promise!
Dr. Jürgen Marchart
Managing Director
Univ.-Prof. Dr. Martin Wagner
Scientific Director