Flanders Research Institute for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (ILVO)

The Flanders Research Institute for Agriculture, Fisheries, and Food (ILVO) is a government-affiliated research institute in Belgium focused on the entire food chain. Operating under the Government of Flanders’ Agriculture and Fisheries Policy Area, ILVO conducts independent, policy-supportive research to promote sustainable practices in agriculture and fisheries from economic, ecological, and social perspectives.

ILVO’s multidisciplinary research encompasses crop and animal sciences, agricultural engineering, marine and fisheries studies, food science, social sciences, and economics. The institute aims to provide insights and solutions for primary food production, food processing, and the broader social and economic dimensions of the agricultural and fisheries sectors.