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🍎🔎FOOD FACT FRIDAY: As kids head back to school, toting school lunches, its a great time to share an article from the NYT that has some interesting details on the true cost of food. Yes, food has become more expensive, but what is the true cost due to the environmental impact of our food? Read this amazing article to learn more! https://lnkd.in/eu5k9Ftu

"Understanding how the structure of the food system came to be is critical if we are to shape how it operates going forward. Food systems will continue to exist as demand-driven economies, and within this structure, the influence of retailers and FMCGs cannot be ignored. Given the history of our food system, the harsh truth is that despite being responsible for food production, farmers are operating within a system that controls them and whose economics work against them. Even with the best intentions, solutions designed for farmers alone do little to change how food is grown, processed, and consumed. A single-actor approach is inadequate in transforming the system because it ignores the power structure and dynamics that have become entrenched in today’s global food system." Find out more about the history of the current global food system in FeedBug's first series of educational articles on our website. (https://lnkd.in/duTKNA9W)

Thoughtful commentary explaining the potential, power, and urgent need for food policy change.

Whilst in Stockholm for this years awards ceremony with Food Planet Prize I got to meet amazing people and innovations working to support, save and innovate across our food systems. From cooking, eating, cooling, agriculture and much more. We have to look deeply at our food systems and food security across the planet. Food Planet Prize is shining a massive light on this and investing in vital work being done to meet this global catastrophic crisis. Massive shifts have to occur to enable people across the globe to eat nutritious meals, against the backdrop of climate change, rising energy poverty, massive famines and global disruptions to Our entire planet. And not to forget conflict zones. I Really enjoyed talking passionately to Dan Saladino on #BBCRadio4FoodProgram about Wonderbag’s success in transforming food security and changing the way the world cooks. In the face of climate change and a global energy crisis, our work feels more crucial than ever. 2.3 billion people still cook over open fires every day and that comes at a significant cost to both their health and the planet. Not only that, but in these areas all too often it is women that are burdened with the tasks of firewood collection and cooking, making it impossible for them to pursue eduction, employment or entrepreneurial activities. Wonderbag ‘s turn firewood collection from a daily to weekly task - with each bag saving approximately seven trees a year from deforestation - and give women and girls back around 1300 hours a year. But it's not just in the developing world where the Wonderbag has a role to play, global events this year have shown us that we all need to reduce our reliance on cooking fuels in a time of limited resources and when urgent action is needed to curb the climate crisis. You can listen to the conversation with Dan from around 32 mins, to hear more about Wonderbag , everyone needs to understand the need to change the way they cook, from rural Africa to Aberdeen and London. I am excited to be joining forces with some powerful leaders in food security across the UK and around the world. Join us from your kitchen. And THANK YOU to those that care. #wonderbag #foodsecurity #energypoverty #cleancooking #bbc4 #foodprogramme #cleancookingforall

Finding common ground is more critical than ever. At Fair Food Network, we believe food can be a unifying force for positive change. How do we build a better future through food? In our latest impact report, we outline how our programs, partnerships, and investments work together to create local food systems that benefit us all. Explore our impact: https://lnkd.in/g787WCyr

Food Tech” Solves Food Problems and Creates New Value: Out of “clothing, food, and shelter,” the basic elements of life, “food” is probably the most important to live. Humans cannot sustain life or even move without food. However, food has a meaning for humans that goes beyond sustenance for life. It is a part of the richness of life, a medicine that maintains health, an expression of values for vegetarians, and an important element that shapes religions and cultures .In recent years, food, which is so important for humans, has faced various problems. These include food crises in developing nations, food loss, food safety, and a lack of food producers. #snsinstitutions #snsdesignthinkers #designthinking

We're on to our last panel session of the day and our speakers are discussing the inefficiency within our global food systems as one of the most pressing issues we currently face. #UKSIFSpring24

Without trust in the food system there will be no behavior change, no acceptance for innovations, no belief in dietary advice, etc. But do European consumers trust the fiod system? Well, not really. Check out the report of the 2023 TrustTracker for the latest insights on consumer trust in the food system.

How are local governments engaging in the food system? Who are they engaging with, and who are they leaving out? Read more in this JAFSCD From the Vault article that provided an overview of the role of local government in food systems work. #FoodSystems #Planning #FoodPolicy Read for free @JAFSCD: https://lnkd.in/ejuMe7Fy

Inseparable... Our societies and communities are what drives our food systems.