Nourish Ingredients’ Post

If in Singapore/APAC in May, I highly recommend this conference. From past experience it had some of the most interesting, balanced and diverse perspectives on the panel discussions. It’s also run by the very brilliant Isabelle DECITRE a pioneer founder, investing in some of the most interesting agrifood technologies emerging today, to improve the global food system for all stakeholders. #futurefoodasia #ideasworthsharing #IDCapital #sustainablebusiness #innovation #betterfuture #betterbusiness #investment #startupecosystem #startupfunding

Strasbourg Plenary session : if you don't post, your visit is not complete! I've come to Strasbourg to introduce FoodDrinkEurope to some new MEPs and to catch up with + present our priority messages to returning MEPs and APAs. What were those messages? ➡️ Food and drink manufacturing is part of a value chain. We call for policymakers to adopt a "value chain" approach when developing policy and legislation. ➡️ Food and drink processing represents the largest manufacturing sector in Europe. We want to be consistently recognised as a strategic sector. ➡️ FoodDrinkEurope remains supportive of the green transition, but calls for a constructive dialogue on the instruments, financial needs, collaborations and market conditions to accelerate this transition. ➡️ European agri-food should not be victim of commercial tensions that have nothing to do with our sector. ➡️ When discussing the EU industrial competitiveness (or lack thereof), we want policymakers to remember that we are part of this debate. Our industry has to do with traditions (culinary ones), cultures and has a centuries-long history, but it's also an industry that invests in research, innovation and development and that is crucial for the future of each individual European.

The EU food and drink industry is a catalyst for industrial growth, sustainability and security in Europe. 🍽️ 🌍 🛡 FoodDrinkEurope has unveiled a 5-step plan for EU policymakers to unleash our potential to lead the world on sustainability, innovation, and competitiveness. 💶 Stimulate investment 👩🔬 Support innovation 🚢 Boost trade and secure supply 📜 Design better regulation 👩💼 Improve governance “EU food and drink makers number nearly 300,000 businesses, with nine out of ten employing fewer than 20 people. Yet they contribute €110 billion in wages annually, purchase 70% of all EU farm produce, and invest over €2 billion in innovative, sustainably-produced products." "With the right support, we have the ability to significantly enhance Europe's competitiveness, provide societal stability, and invest in resilient food systems." - Dirk Jacobs, Director General of FoodDrinkEurope See the full 5-step plan for a sustainable and competitive #FoodFuture in Europe ⬇

Relocalize has been awarded the second prize in the UNIDO Director General's Award - Category 2: Manufacturing and Processing at the Global Call 2024 Foodtech Event! This is our first major recognition from the United Nations, a milestone that reflects our commitment to advancing sustainable food systems. Winning this award highlights how our autonomous microfactory technology aligns with the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals #SDGs, especially in addressing global challenges such as #ClimateChange, #FoodSecurity, and environmental #sustainability. We are proud to showcase how our technology contributes to building a truck-free future for food, reducing emissions, and cutting waste, while delivering high-quality, affordable solutions to communities worldwide. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the esteemed panel of judges for recognizing our efforts: - Hyung-Hee Baek (Korea Food Research Institute, President) - Abimbola Olufore Wycliffe (UNIDO ITPO Nigeria, Head) - Smail A. (UNIDO Circular Economy & Resource Efficiency Unit, Chief) - Alois Posekufa MHLANGA (UNIDO Climate Tech Innovation, Chief) - Gabor Molnar, Ph.D. (UNIDO Food Security and Food Systems Unit, Industrial Development Expert) - Shengyao Tang 唐盛尧 (FAO PLO in ROK, Head) - Sara Roversi (Future Food Institute, President) - Ki Won Lee (Seoul National University Food Tech Department, Professor) - Sungmi Chung (Seoul National University, Visiting Professor) - Youngmin Jeon (Lotte Ventures, CEO) - Byung-woong Yim (LIDAM Patent & Law Firm, Representative) - Maengho Shin (UNIDO ITPO Korea, Head) This award is not just a win for Relocalize—it’s a testament to the incredible impact innovative technologies can have on creating a more sustainable, equitable future for all. Let’s continue working together to transform the global food system! #UNIDOGlobalCall #Foodtech #Sustainability #Innovation #SustainableDevelopment #FutureOfFood #impactinvesting #ESG

Reflecting on the FOOD 2030 Networks Conference! 🌍 From March 5th to 7th, the #FOOD2030 Networks Conference brought together stakeholders in Brussels to explore transformative food system innovation. As a proud consortium partner, #HDHL actively participated in shaping the dialogue. A #highlight from Day 1 was the emphasis on the FOOD2030 Project Collaboration Network, which now encompasses 78 projects totaling €450 million. This robust commitment to collective action signals a pivotal opportunity to influence policy and drive positive change within the EU and beyond. Want to learn more about the discussions and insights from the conference? Read more below! 👇 #FOOD2030 #Sustainability #Innovation #CollectiveAction #EU #HDHL #FoodSystemsTransformation

The participation of all actors and their perspectives are essential for designing #sustainable #food systems in Europe. So, how can we ensure that the same exists in the building of the EU Partnership that #FOODPathS is supporting? 🤔 💡 This was the theme of our partner ICLEI Europe's first Mirror Group meeting today, where approximately 20 experts "played" with puzzle pieces to reflect on governance, funding, and other critical parts of an ideal and effective collaboration. Do you want to know more about the #FOODPathS mirror groups? 1️⃣ Visit this website ⏩ https://lnkd.in/gRirddKY 2️⃣ Have a look at the leaflet in which we present the results of a survey we conducted with stakeholders on how to increase the inclusion of actors in the food systems transformation process.

With #restoration being one of the key themes of this year's #WorldEnvironmentDay, we are pleased to bring together the world's leading agri-food stakeholders to build greater resilience within Asia's food systems at the Asia-Pacific Agri-Food Innovation Summit. Take a look at the key pillars of discussion below or visit our website at https://lnkd.in/gynbezP for more information. #GenerationRestoration #RegenerativeAgriculture

In 2024, UNIDO ITPO Korea will host the Global Call 2024 under the theme 'FOODTECH Innovation and ISID: Nourishing the Future’. Given the gravity of global food system challenges and UNIDO’s priorities aligned with the foodtech industry, the Call aims to identify companies with innovative technologies addressing critical issues in the global food system such as hunger and unequal distribution. https://lnkd.in/grBQ-eBh #unido #globalcall #2024 #nourishing #future #global #foodsystem #foodtech #challenges

It’s a wrap! Yesterday, EJD hosted a session at the #Openfoodconference in Leuven, hosted by the Belgian Presidency of the Council of the European Union 2024! Our panel on #OpenStrategicAutonomy and #Sustainability in the European food system sparked enriching debates. Thanks to Alan Matthews, Geneviève Pons-Deladrière and Sergi Corbalán for having shared their diverse insights, and to our moderator Cláudia Azevedo for facilitating such an interesting discussion on striking the balance between self-sufficiency and sustainability. Key takeaways: 🌾 AGRICULTURE: Open Strategic Autonomy does not mean autarchy. Trade is an essential part of a resilient agri-food system. We need policies to reduce negative externalities and incentivise trade flows based not only on economic efficiency but also environmental and social sustainability. This includes going beyond opening the EU market to support our partner countries in their own pursuit of food sovereignty. 🌍 TRADE: The EU should engage in an open and proactive dialogue with trade partners to continue ensuring quality and sustainability of imported agri-food products. The EU has to “decolonise” trade, by recognising the value of other countries’ approaches in regulation and pursue equivalency between standards. 🇪🇺 AT HOME: External dependencies are not the only or even the primary cause of vulnerabilities in our food system. For greater food security and environmental sustainability of our agri-food sector we need to address the extensive use of fertilisers and pesticides, high levels of meat consumption and food waste in the EU. Sustainability is essential to build a secure food system and can only be achieved if its environmental, economic and social dimensions both in the EU and abroad are fully considered. #EU2024BE

Yesterday, ambassador for Business and Development Marchel Gerrmann joined an event hosted by IDH and VNO-NCW to develop an action plan for ensuring continuity and sustainability in global agrifood supply chains. 🌾🌱   As Marchel Gerrmann highlighted: "International agrifood production and trade are essential for global food security, and the Netherlands plays a key role in this effort. However, we have to address limits imposed by both planetary and social boundaries. The upcoming EU legislation offers opportunities for businesses within and outside the EU to innovate and grow. An integrated aid, trade and investment agenda is vital to unlock these opportunities and drive forward food security and sustainable economic development.”   Let’s work together and contribute to a more resilient, sustainable agrifood ecosystem. 🌍   #Sustainability #Agrifood #FoodSecurity #Innovation #Trade #Development