Abstract Food, Nutrition, and Health are important due to their immense influence on the well-being of an individual as well as in public health. This survey-based paper aims to bridge the disconnect between theoretical models and actual industry application through a structured questionnaire. The survey utilized a structured questionnaire to encourage a collaborative approach in order to improve public health and thereby control chronic health issues. This paper advocates for an association between industry and higher educational institutions to improve collaborative research in the food sector which in turn will help to produce sustainable food through modern technology. It attempts to apprise the reader of the problems responsible for the lack of effective association between industry and academia at large. It explains the role of the food industry specifically to augment the practical skills of learners through internships and research. Such collaborations can lead to innovations in food technology, sustainable agricultural practices, development of novel functional foods, phytonutrients, and supplements. The majority of those surveyed agreed that the Food Industry-Academia association would accentuate employability in the sector apart from providing the food industry with a skilled workforce. The Industry-Academia connect would benefit students in terms of enhanced networking skills and a curriculum with modern food technology. The respondents selected multiple options for the roles that policymakers should play in facilitating effective industry-academia collaborations; i.e., provide funding, create supportive regulations, encourage partnerships, and set up collaborative platforms. Thus this paper will promote Food Industry-Academia linkage to improve public health and mental wellbeing. Keywords: E food, Skills, Collaboration, Industry, Academia.