Access to safe and secure food is a human right

Yet every year, almost 600 million people do not have access to food or fall victim to unsafe food – leading to illness, harsh economic burdens and loss of life.

Our mission is clear: to support academics, educators, legal professionals and food safety experts in their efforts to improve food safety and security across borders.

Interview

Prof. Dr. h.c. Huub Lelieveld

2026 World Food Prize Laureate

Why food safety matters

Unsafe food threatens public health and undermines economic development and social stability. By addressing food safety and security challenges, we create healthier communities, foster economic growth and promote global sustainability.

Safe food is not a luxury. It is infrastructure.

Practical support, based on science & facts

At FSSF we foster a down-to-earth academic and practical approach. With the funds we raise, we only support projects based on scientific facts and aimed at reaching those who matter: the children, teenagers and adults who are vulnerable to preventable food poisoning.

Your contributions support non-political, independent non-profit organizations that address the obstacles below.

How we choose projects

  • Selected on scientific criteria, not on visibility
  • Non-political, secular, independent
  • Aimed at the people most at risk

From obstacle to solution

Four obstacles stand between people and safe food. For each one there is something concrete that can be done – and that is what we fund.

Obstacle

Lack of public knowledge about safe food handling and safe food processing.

Solution

Educating the public about food safety by offering free education services.

Obstacle

Lack of harmonization across international food safety legislation.

Solution

Establishing internationally harmonized food safety legislation and regulations.

Obstacle

Lack of legal investigations into food fraud and food safety violation incidents.

Solution

Empowering and protecting whistleblowers who report food safety malpractices.

Obstacle

Lack of scientific food safety research focused on local food safety challenges.

Solution

Sharing scientific food safety research results freely across borders and organizations.

Take the lead and make an impact

By becoming a sponsor of FSSF, you invest in the future of food safety and security – and demonstrate your commitment to corporate social responsibility. The food industry is the biggest industry in the world, so together we can make a huge positive impact on the lives of many.

Join us in our mission

By sponsoring FSSF, your company officially supports food safety and food security. Your contribution funds scientific research and local communication and education projects that improve food safety and security in different parts of the world.

What’s in it for you?

Every sponsor receives a comprehensive PR communication package to engage and inspire staff, industry partners, stakeholders and clients:

  • Articles
  • Press releases
  • Video interviews
  • Social media posts

Gold sponsorship

Tailored to your company’s values

Our gold sponsors receive a unique benefit: a tailor-made communication package aligned with their company’s current societal contribution agenda. This bespoke package ensures that your sponsorship of FSSF aligns seamlessly with your values, objectives and industry activities – while boosting the social value of your company as a great place to work in your war for talent.

Contact us and lead the way

Your company already helps the global food industry move forward. Why not also show the world that it is truly committed to food safety and security? As an FSSF sponsor you inspire your staff and clients, and you benefit from the expertise of our global community of academics, educators, legal professionals and food safety experts.

And if you really want to stand out, apply for our free whistleblower protection quality mark.

Send us a message

Or reach us directly

Email
info@fss.foundation

Postal address
Food Safety & Security Foundation
c/o Dr. h.c. H.L.M. Lelieveld
Ensahlaan 11
3723 HT Bilthoven, The Netherlands

LinkedIn
Food Safety & Security Foundation

FSSF is a registered ANBI (Public Benefit Organisation) in the Netherlands – donations are tax-deductible under Dutch law.