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What are the consequences of obtaining 90% of the world’s food calories from a handful of plants? 🌱🌾🌿 Intensive agriculture of these crops leads to reduced biodiversity: since the 1900s, some 75% of plant genetic diversity has been lost to genetically uniform, high-yielding varieties. Maize, wheat and rice production is also becoming increasingly vulnerable to #ClimateChange and extreme weather events threatening global #FoodSecurity. 🌍🔥 At the same time, there's a whole world of forgotten crops that can offer innovative solutions. They can offer a richer array of micronutrients, fiber, and proteins, while helping to restore #SoilHealth, and reducing inputs such as water and fertilisers. 💧 Read the full article on FoodUnfolded 👉 https://lnkd.in/eBt-m9xX How can we help build more robust, diverse, and nutritionally rich #FoodSystems? #ImprovingFoodTogether #FutureOfFood #SustainableFood Article by Benedetta Gori

A total of 84% of consumers who choose sustainable foods would like to know more about the environmental credentials of the foods they buy. (Source: EIT Food Consumer Observatory "Eco-labelling" Report 2023).🌎 Food package labelling plays an important role by allowing consumers to make informed choices about products and their sustainability.🥫 Unfortunately, not all labels are equal, and this lack of standardisation makes it difficult for us to truly understand the environmental impact of our food. We are taking one step forward to developing an internationally accepted standard for environmental scoring of food products as Foundation Earth now becomes part of EIT Food.🤩🎉 Together we’re launching the International Alliance for Food Impact Data to help give clarity on the complexity.💪 One single standard will enable policymakers, companies and consumers to assess the actual environmental impact of different food products and ultimately help reduce the environmental impact of the food system. 👉 https://bit.ly/3SHilmD What do you feel about international standards for environmental impact scoring of food and drink?🤔

The world has the tools to tackle worsening hunger, but action is still too slow and inadequate. It's time to reframe our approach to food and hunger, moving from an industrial, exploitative model to a local, sustainable one that fosters climate resilience, food rights, and reduces inequality and poverty. 🌍 We're debunking 🚫 5 food systems myths 🚫, highlighting why current narratives fall short and offering alternative perspectives for lasting solutions. Let's drive real, fundamental change towards just #FoodSystems! 🌱💪 What other myths have you come across? How can we change those narratives? #ImprovingFoodTogether #FutureOfFood #SustainableFood #ClimateResilience #FoodSecurity #FoodJustice #EndHunger

Healthy ageing is not just about extending life expectancy – it's about enhancing the quality of life during those golden years. 🌟 It's also about reducing the economic and social need for public health services and resources like hospitals later in life. 💪 This involves maintaining physical, mental, and social wellbeing, regardless of someone’s age. 🧠 With more than 300 million Europeans estimated to be over the age of 60 by 2050 (WHO), understanding the links between food, nutrition and #HealthyAgeing has never been more important. 🍽️🧓 However, Europe contains a diverse tapestry of dietary habits influenced by regional cultures, traditions and levels of food accessibility, all of which can have pros and cons for healthy ageing, demanding tailored solutions and interventions. 🌍🥗 What do we need to ensure a lifetime of food that can be both healthy and sustainable for all? 🤔 Learn more about 4 key solutions for improving healthy ageing across Europe: https://lnkd.in/dwbRgWVY #ImprovingFoodTogether #FutureOfFood #FoodSystems #SustainableFood

If we aim to drive sustainable food production and consumption, understanding consumer perspectives is crucial. 🌍 In our latest #ConsumerObservatory report, we've gathered valuable insights from European consumers on #RegenerativeAgriculture. 🌱 One significant finding is the general lack of understanding about what regenerative agriculture entails and its benefits. 🤔 But why should consumers care? How can we within the #agrifood industry bridge this knowledge gap? 🤝 Download the full report for the latest consumer insights ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/dhJvWBfM #ImprovingFoodTogether #FutureOfFood #SustainableFood #RegenerativeFoodSystems

For Paris 2024, catering during the Olympic and Paralympic Games is a massive operational challenge. With 13 million meals and snacks to prepare, it will be the largest catering event in the world! 🌍🍽️ But with the climate emergency more pressing than ever, it’s also a significant environmental and social challenge. The Games organizers must ensure that everyone can eat well and responsibly. 🌱 "More plant-based, more local, more sustainable, and just as delicious: our ambition is to harness the creativity of French cuisine to drive the food transition," says Tony Estanguet, President of Paris 2024. With the world's food supply under great stress, how can we ensure that large-scale events adopt more sustainable food plans? 🌟 #ImprovingFoodTogether #FutureOfFood #SustainableFood #Paris2024 #Olympics

Mentoring farmers in regenerative farming methods is key to #RegenerativeFoodSystems. But it requires collaboration, funding, and expertise. So, how can we make this happen? By creating successful models which can be replicated across different regions in Europe. 🌟 This is the goal of Navarra 360º, the first landscape project in our Regenerative Innovation Portfolio run together with Foodvalley NL and Food Innovation Hub. In the course of three years, we’ll be investing €3 million to help farmers in northern Spain to implement regenerative agriculture in their crop rotation systems. We’re taking a holistic approach, looking at over 60 key indicators like soil quality, biodiversity, water use, carbon footprint, and social and economic factors. 🌱📈 The opportunities are endless. José María Aierdi, Regional Minister for Rural Development and the Environment, called it “pioneering in Europe” and highlighted its potential to make green agriculture profitable and the keen interest from industry stakeholders. “When this project came about over a year ago, it was essential to convince the most pioneering companies in this field to work together, because together we can make more progress than individually", says Begoña Pérez Villarreal, Director for EIT Food South. There are more opportunities to co-finance these vital landscape programmes, and help make regenerative agriculture the norm. 👉 https://lnkd.in/dkgcFq-A How would you scale regenerative agriculture practices? #ImprovingFoodTogether #FutureOfFood #SustainableFood #RegenerativeAgriculture

Could treating beef like coal make a big dent in greenhouse gas emissions? 😲 Meat is an important part of many people’s diets and livelihoods, providing nutrition and income for millions worldwide. However, the global livestock industry accounts for approximately 14.5% of total greenhouse gas emissions and, in its current system, requires around a quarter of the earth’s total land surface to function (FAO). 🌾 Although progress has been made to reduce these impacts through interventions such as #RegenerativeAgriculture, meat production is projected to nearly double by 2050 (GFI). As the world's population grows and natural resources become scarcer, producing healthier and more #SustainableFood is crucial. #ProteinDiversification offers a promising solution to these challenges. 🍔🌱 How can we fast-track strong uptake in Europe? Could #CultivatedMeat be part of the solution? 🤔 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dexEhTmW #ImprovingFoodTogether #FutureOfFood #FoodSystems

One of the biggest buzzwords in Europe's food industry: #RegenerativeAgriculture 🌾👩🌾🌳 But what do consumers think of it all? Is regenerative agriculture a term consumers understand? Is it a factor they value or look for when making dietary decisions? 🤔 Discover the latest insights from our #ConsumerObservatory report ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/d7adipVB #ImprovingFoodTogether #FutureOfFood #SustainableFood #RegenerativeFoodSystems

💡 Is the EU steering our #FoodSystems in the right direction? 🤔 💡 Are we prioritising the link between food, health and climate change? 💡 Are we on track for a fair and resilient food system? The way we produce and consume food must change for Europe to meet its health and sustainability goals. 🌍 We need a radical overhaul of the entire #agrifood industry: from production and consumption to policy and legislation. 🧑🌾 🥣 📄 At our largest event yet, #NextBite24: Building the Future of Food Together, we'll tackle key issues like framework legislation, consumer behaviour and trust, #FoodSecurity, #FoodWaste, #ProteinDiversification, #RegenerativeAgriculture and #SoilHealth as we explore the EU's food systems and the tools needed for improvement. Get insights into upcoming innovations, trends, policies, and leaders in agrifood tech and join the movement for a future-fit food system 🗨️👉  https://lnkd.in/d2KACHMT #ImprovingFoodTogether #FutureOfFood #SustainableFood