Many of the pathways have strong interconnections and it is exactly here that co-creation across the different parts of the food system can lead to the expected co-benefits, and a greater farm-to-fork coherence working under a food system R&I policy framework. In addition, the Pathways will deliver on issues linked to the renewed European Research Area (ERA) policy priorities and the EU circular and sustainable Bioeconomy Strategy and Action Plan. Investments in Food systems R&I also provide promising avenues for the Next Generation EU Recovery Package to deploy a reinforced EU budget to help repair the immediate economic and social damage brought by the coronavirus pandemic, kickstart the recovery and prepare for a better future for the next generation.