The EAT Foundation, an Oslo-based nonprofit founded by Gunhild Stordalen in 2013, has announced its decision to dissolve its operations in its current format. This decision stems from changing conditions related to international funding, prompting the foundation to reassess its approach toward addressing urgent issues in the sectors of food, health, and sustainability. Stordalen emphasized the necessity to adapt in light of global transformations, declaring a commitment to rethink their contributions to timely challenges.

Stordalen's vision for EAT was ambitious, aiming to position food issues as a central agenda item on the global stage, much like the World Economic Forum in Davos. Through various initiatives, the foundation successfully brought food research to the forefront, even influencing the United Nations' agenda by publishing significant reports such as the "EAT-Lancet Commission.' This research notably outlined potential strategies to provide sufficient healthy food for 10 billion people, showcasing EAT's critical role in addressing global food challenges.

Despite the closure of EAT in its existing capacity, Stordalen's statement reflects a sense of accomplishment, highlighting the many successes in promoting food sustainability and health awareness globally. As the organization transitions away from its original model, the focus may shift towards innovative approaches to foster transformations in how food systems operate amidst pressing global demands for change.