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Such an interesting day joining Special Representative for Australian Agriculture Su McCluskey at the Global Food Forum, hearing from all actors across the supply chain about the pressures facing the industry, but also the opportunities ahead. These events are invaluable to hear directly from those in the industry and make new connections. A couple of takeaways include: 📌 the need for sound policy to provide the platform for producers and industry to advance. 📌 sustainable practices are becoming expected, and unfortunately premiums are unlikely to be paid, particularly through cost-of-living pressures and consumers who buy on price. 📌 there will be no silver bullet for decarbonising the agriculture industry, it will take many small parts, but it is achievable. Looking forward to using these insights as we continue to advocate for the Australian agricultural industry and demonstrating our climate-smart sustainability credentials.

👏🏻Meet BREADCRUMB project partner Collaborating Centre on Sustainable Consumption and Production (CSCP) ! 🌍 #CSCP is an international nonprofit Think and Do tank that works with businesses, policy makers, partner organisations and civil society towards a good life. 🚯The #CSCP is the scientific partner of lehmann natur GmbH for the case study on fruits and vegetable 🍎 🍆 . The #CSCP will generate insights about private and public marketing standards, as well as about related food waste estimates, develop alternative solutions for marketing standards balance trade-offs, and will aim for the improvement of acceptance and segmentation for suboptimal food, as well as upscaling innovations. 🎯#CSCP aims to further position the question of marketing standards-driven food waste and loss in Germany, improve consumer preferences towards non-aesthetic products, and contribute toward changing marketing standards leading to food loss waste. 📎 Visit our website for details on innovative solutions and follow for updates on progress ➡ https://lnkd.in/ddTHXb6c and follow the trail to innovation and discovery with us 💥 ! 🍎 🌽🥩🥚🌾🐟 #BREADCRUMBproject #FoodChainSolutions #FoodWaste #FoodMarketingStandards #SuboptimalFood #SocialAcceptance #EUfunded #HorizonEurope #EUresearch #foodwastereduction #privatemarketingstandards with Marcia Rottwitt & Nora Brüggemann

🙌 Join us in celebrating the fifth intervention area of CoFSA’s compilation of case studies: Food Policy Reform. Conscious Food Policy Reform is about more than just changing policies—it's about transforming the process of developing them. It requires creating spaces to start discussing policy options from a space of deep connection to self, others, and nature. Deep listening, non-violent communication, and the ability to navigate polarities are also central to the dialogue. This conscious approach enables us to craft policies that not only advance sustainability and equity but also reflect a deeper commitment to regenerative practices and social harmony. We want to thank and celebrate the inspiring work done by these organizations and leaders: Inner Green Deal and The Mindfulness Initiative. 🌱 You can read the complete case studies report here: https://lnkd.in/eCHKT5c9 🙌 Join us in advancing the exchange of knowledge and learning on conscious food systems and promoting the work of CoFSA members to inspire more. #CoFSA #food #agriculture 

It’s one thing to talk about values. It’s an entirely different thing to live those values. Today’s B Corp certification is proof that at Regrow we are committed to living those values, to work across the food and ag value chain to bring a resilient food system into being in a way that is consistent with transparency, accountability, and equity. Thanks to all of my colleagues for living up to these values and to all of our partners who work with us to bring about a more resilient future.

Jeffrey Sachs GSFN 🍽️ Food: A Universal Need, A Shared Responsibility 🌍 Food connects all of us—it is essential to everyone’s life. If we want to fix the global food system, we must engage everyone in the process. The key to doing this is building a public structure where each individual’s contribution can be recognized and counted at local, regional, and national levels. This approach will not only ensure that everyone plays a role but will also increase transparency, simplify the complexity of the system, and foster accountability. When contributions are acknowledged, people are more motivated to be part of the solution, leading to a fairer, more sustainable food system for all. #FoodSystems #Sustainability #GlobalCollaboration #Transparency #FoodSecurity #CommunityEngagement

Food & Sustainability! This global agenda is of paramount importance. #IFAD Support Organic Farming, #Africa is the solution for Food and Sustainability

The need for a more sustainable methodology and innovative way to increase the output of food production, in the midst of a increasing population size is becoming more urgent. This initiative is great way to help to alleviate some of the global food issues.

🌍⚖️ I’m excited to announce that I’ll be speaking at Food ingredients Europe on the critical role of smallholder farmers in the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD). In a world where sustainability mandates are reshaping industries, smallholders— the backbone of many global food supply chains—are essential yet often overlooked players. How we engage and support these producers can determine how successfully businesses meet CSDDD requirements, ensuring ethical, environmental, and social compliance from the ground up. In a panel hosted by Sarah Pursey we’ll discuss the practical implications of CSDDD for food brands and producers navigating these changing frameworks. Later that day, I’ll be hosting the⚡CSDDD Workshop: How Working with Smallholders Can Help Solve the Due Diligence Puzzle.⚡ 🗓 Wednesday, 20 November 2024 🕛 12:00 - 13:30 (Europe/Berlin) 📍 4C, Office Room 211 You're more than welcome to join, especially if you’re interested in a deep dive into risk assessments and practical solutions, drawing from Solidaridad’s decades of experience working with smallholders in over 50 countries. #sustainability #food #FiEurope #smallholderfarmers #DueDiligence #SustainableSupplyChains #CorporateResponsibility #SmallholderFarmers #FoodIngredientsEurope #CSDDD #EthicalSourcing #SocialImpact #SupplyChainTransparency

At AAFA’s Environmental Committee Meeting panel on Financing Decarbonisation—The Supplier Perspective, Noor J. Sadiq, Head of Marketing Communications at Interloop, joined industry peers to discuss self-financing, renewable investments, and a just transition for suppliers. Key takeaways: the need for accessible financing, realistic timelines, and strong partnerships to meet regulatory deadlines. Traceability emerged as a top priority, with Interloop’s Looptrace platform mapping our supply chain and tracking impact data. Interloop is committed to a 51% emissions reduction (Scope 1 & 2) by 2032, scaling operational efficiencies and renewable investments along the way. Thanks to our wonderful hosts Worldwide Responsible Accredited Production (WRAP) and American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) #DecarbonisingTheSupplyChain #ClimateAction #SustainableBusiness #Interloop

🌱 What does it take to transform the future of agribusiness? 🚜 The AMEA (Agribusiness Market Ecosystem Alliance) Network, which includes 34 partner organizations and 9 local networks and has a reach of 10,000 agri-SMEs, is collaboratively defining the roadmap(s) 🗺️ to arrive at a future where farmers receive a living wage for fair working conditions that inspire the next generation to invest in sustainable farming as a business. The AMEA Network is at an exciting juncture on this journey, especially with the recent launch of ISO 18716 (https://lnkd.in/eE3DHDBB). I am humbled to pick up as AMEA's new Board Chair where Alan Johnson left off. AMEA is poised to drive a data-driven approach to strengthening farmer organizations and elevating their impact on global supply chains. AMEA always seeks new partners and members to join this collaborative effort. Please reach out to AMEA or directly to me if you are interested in joining! #ISO18716 #farmerorganizations #SDGs #ESG #sustainability #agrisme #msme