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I have to say the dominance of food focused discussion in yesterdays  #PlanetPeach summit was a real insight and credit to @Peach20/20 team for the programming. With an audience and speaker profile of over 150 restaurants and suppliers it was a far cry from the days of trying to talk food sustainability in circular economy groups or local authority hubs. It's encouraging to see that discussions around sustainability are evolving and gaining prominence among the businesses and professionals who have a direct impact on food systems. Amongst some 'fear and despair' prompted by @HenryDimbleby's highly informative and concerning but equally entertaining talk, it was reassuring to confirm sustainability is most certainly recognised as a strategic imperative for hospitality businesses. Not only does it resonate with those consumers who are more conscious of their environmental footprint, but perhaps more importantly its aligns with the values of employees, suppliers, and investors. Ashamed to admit I have yet to read Henry's book so promptly downloaded it! Introduce a stage plan proposal, continuously evaluating and improving. Small steps and asking the right questions is crucial alongside being honest and open about the gaps and fails.

🌟 Exciting Announcement! 🌟 Join us for the European Sustainable Food Coalition Online Event on April 17th, from 13:00 to 15:00 CEST, where we'll delve into the crucial theme of "Measuring and Communicating the Environmental & Socio-economic Impact of F&B Products at Scale." Our mission at inoqo has always been about #transparency in the #foodindustry. We're empowering #groceryretailers and #foodsuppliers to calculate the impact of their entire F&B assortment, driving reductions in #scope3 emissions. But we're not stopping there! Our founder and CEO, Markus Linder, co-initiated the European Sustainable Food Coalition to standardize impact assessment and communication across the industry. This coalition is pioneering the way for a prospective EU Sustainable Food Labeling Framework. Get ready for an event filled with insights from industry leaders: 🌱 Grant Sprick (VP Climate & Environment, Ahold Delhaize) 🌱 Malgorzata Golebiewska (Team Leader Environmental Footprint & Green Claims, DG Environment, European Commission) 🌱 Pasquale DI RUBBO (Team Leader, DG AGRI - Unit on Policy Perspectives, European Commission) 🌱 Koen Boone (Senior Researcher, Wageningen Economic Research) 🌱 Els Bedert (Director, Product Policy & Sustainability, EuroCommerce) 🌱 Agnese Ruggiero (Senior Manager Climate & Food, FoodDrinkEurope) Moderated by our very own Markus Linder, the session will kick off with updates on the European Sustainable Food Coalition, followed by a deep dive into impactful farm- and product-level assessments and communication. The finale? A dynamic panel discussion where speakers will share their knowledge and insights. Don't miss out on this enlightening conversation! Sign up for free here: https://lnkd.in/dvxRQ_tn Let's shape a sustainable future together! 🌍 #SustainableFood #FoodIndustry #Transparency #EnvironmentalImpact #SocioeconomicImpact

🌍 Youth-led Innovations in Sustainable Food Packaging 🌱 Sharing the results of an event organized by Eroski in collaboration with BCC Innovation, as part of the #INFORMPACK project, supported by EIT Food. A group of gastronomy students participated in exploring the future of sustainable packaging in the food industry. Key takeaways: ✅ Economic and regulatory incentives are crucial to encourage the adoption of eco-friendly materials in restaurants. ✅ Raising awareness among younger generations could be the driving force for more sustainable practices. ✅ While bio-packaging solutions have promise, concerns around functionality and safety need to be addressed to gain wider acceptance. This collaboration highlights how engaging young minds can lead to innovative solutions for reducing the environmental impact of food packaging. #Sustainability #FoodIndustry #EcoFriendly #CircularEconomy #Innovation #EITFood

I'm pleased to invite you to join us for the European Sustainable Food Coalition Online Event on April 17th, from 13:00 to 15:00 CEST, where we'll delve into the crucial theme of "Measuring and Communicating the Environmental & Socio-economic Impact of F&B Products at Scale." Our mission at inoqo has always been about #transparency in the #foodindustry. We're empowering #groceryretailers and #Brands to calculate the impact of their entire F&B assortment, driving reductions in #scope3 emissions. But we're not stopping there! We have recently co-initiated the European Sustainable Food Coalition to standardise F&B product impact assessment and communication across the industry. With this coalition we intent to pioneer the way for a future EU Sustainable Food Labeling Framework. Get ready for an event filled with insights from industry leaders: 🌱 Grant Sprick (VP Climate & Environment, Ahold Delhaize) 🌱 Malgorzata Golebiewska (Team Leader Environmental Footprint & Green Claims, DG Environment, European Commission) 🌱 Pasquale DI RUBBO (Team Leader, DG AGRI - Unit on Policy Perspectives, European Commission) 🌱 Koen Boone (Senior Researcher, Wageningen Economic Research) 🌱 Els Bedert (Director, Product Policy & Sustainability, EuroCommerce) 🌱 Agnese Ruggiero (Senior Manager Climate & Food, FoodDrinkEurope) I'm eager to start the event with an update on the European Sustainable Food Coalition and to moderate an engaging panel discussion. Our outstanding speakers will share their expertise and insights. Don't miss out on this enlightening conversation! Sign up for free at the link in the comments below. Let's shape a sustainable future together! 🌍 #SustainableFood #FoodIndustry #Transparency #EnvironmentalImpact #SocioeconomicImpact

It was an honor to open the 2024 Food Tech Summit and Expo in Mexico City with a main-stage talk about "The Business Case For Sustainability in Food and Bev"....otherwise known as "Planeta Sano, Negocios Rentables y Consumidores Felices: La Triple Ecuacion Para Crear Valor." #SustainableBusiness #Sustainablefood #Foodtech #futureoffood https://lnkd.in/giRnjZYz

🌱Happy Earth Day! 🌱 Did you know....Sustainable Diets are a powerful tool for climate action? Building on the success of last year's event, we're thrilled to announce speakers at our full day food sustainability event: Our Food. Our Future. UnConference 2.0! 🌍 This year's UnConference is set to unite a diverse array of stakeholders—from industry leaders to policymakers, farmers, and activists—all dedicated to driving systemic change. Join us for interactive sessions, workshops, and collaborative discussions aimed at exploring practical steps and actionable initiatives that transcend boundaries. Our exceptional lineup of inspiring speakers includes: 🔷 Richard Ekkebus, Director of Culinary Operations at Mandarin Oriental Group 🔷 Per-Henrik Hugo Asplund, Group Food Transformation Manager at IKEA, DFI 🔷 Keilem Ng, General Manager of Sustainability at Link REIT 🔷 Alex Clark, Head of International, APAC at BIT 🔷 Albert Lee, Partner at EY We invite you to be part of this transformative movement. Together, let's shape a future where businesses thrive while nurturing the health of our planet and ensuring equitable access to nutritious food for all. Stay tuned for updates on the food sustainability event of 2024! Whether you're a corporate entity, foodservice provider, or retailer, our team is ready to collaborate with you through our Sprints to design a tailored Food Vision aligning with your goals and values. The future of food is in our hands—join us and be a part of shaping our food future. 🌿 Contact Cristiane R. for further details. #FoodSustainability #SystemicChange #ClimateAction

🚀 Calling All Winemakers in Italy, Spain, and France! 🍇🍷 Are you passionate about wine? Do you have insights on innovation and sustainability in winemaking? We are a startup dedicated to creating functional powders that concentrate the healthy components of the Mediterranean diet. Since wine is a crucial part of this diet, we want to hear your opinions. 🌱✨ We are conducting a series of short talks with winemakers to understand your current challenges and explore potential solutions. Why Participate? - 💡 Discuss innovative solutions for the industry. - 🔍 Share your experiences and challenges in winemaking. - 🤝 Connect with fellow winemakers and industry experts. - 🌟 Contribute to the future of sustainable winemaking. Interested? Register here: https://lnkd.in/dXPzFbs4   Join us in shaping a more sustainable and innovative wine industry! This activity is part of the EIT Food Seedbed Incubator, co-funded by the European Union. #Winemaking #Sustainability #Innovation #WineIndustry #FocusGroup #Upcycling #CircularEconomy #Vino #Viñedos #Bodegas #Viniculture #Winemakers #WineProduction #ItalianWine #SpanishWine #FrenchWine #Viticulture #WineGrowers #WineBusiness #SustainableWine #CircularEconomyWine #EITFood #EuropeanWine #EcoFriendlyWine #WineWaste #WineTech #ItalyWine #SpainWine #FranceWine #eitfoodcommunity #foodsystemtransformation

🙌 Market innovation alert from EIT Food Accelerator Network alumnus MaGie Creations! 🌾 We are delighted to share that Bergbanket and circular innovator MaGie Creations are launching a new product at AH To Go (Albert Heijn) in 2025. "The new product: a cracker made with #brouwgraan of MaGie Creations offers AH To Go a sustainable product rich in flavour and full of fibre and protein. By adding the #brouwgraan, the cracker also scores Nutri-Score A, a measure for healthiest product composition" - Wibe Hofland Sales Manager Benelux at Bergbanket 👣 "Ingredients made from brewing grain are tasty, healthy, affordable, and sustainable. The contours of the transition from industrial partners to more sustainable ingredients are becoming increasingly clear. Our #brouwgraan-based ingredients no longer only find their way to the customer via #foodservice, but now also via #retail. With this important step, Albert Heijn - AH To Go ensures that more and more people can enjoy sustainable ingredients. A great way to make food production more sustainable, step by step." - Madeleine Gielens, founder and director of MaGie Creations 👥 Madeleine Gielens, founder and director of MaGie Creations, sees the introduction of the cracker as the next step in realising MaGie Creations' mission to make #brouwgraan accessible to everyone. The team aims to process 11 million kilogrammes of brewing grain annually into high-quality food products. Together with their new collaboration partner, Looop, they are working on establishing a 100% fossil-free factory where brewing grain will be processed. 📢 Meet the team at Food ingredients Europe in Frankfurt (19 to 21 November) to learn more about their latest concepts. #keepfoodfood #sustainability #circulareconomy #foodinnovation #foodsystemtransformation #agrifoodtechinnovation #startupacceleration

🌱 The Power of Nudging in Sustainable Choices 🌱 Recently, my Alma Mater Lunds universitet sparked discussions with its decision to go fully vegetarian in dining services, aiming to lower environmental impact. But what if making sustainable food choices was as simple as a gentle nudge? Take a look at this menu from Aja Resort in Görmitz, Germany. Plant-based options aren’t just available — they’re the default. Traditional meat options, while available, come as an add-on with an extra cost. This subtle shift invites diners to choose a more sustainable meal without feeling forced, and it puts plant-based choices front and center. In behavioral science, this is known as “nudging.” Instead of removing choices, it re-frames them. And the impact? People are more likely to choose eco-friendly options when they’re made accessible, affordable, and even a little easier 🌍💪 #Sustainability #Nudging #PlantBased #FoodForThought #ClimateAction #SustainableLiving