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✅ Food safety is sustainability. ✅ Innovation is sustainability. ✅ Nutrition is sustainability. This pragmatic piece from the always insightful Jack A Bobo underscores a critical need for #sustainability and #nutrition to be integrated within corporate food industry strategies. But most companies are still too siloed to see the possibility of synergistic impact. Nutrition leaders are often (mis)perceived as finger-wagging food police vs. the sustainability enablers they can truly be considered today. This means missed opportunities to fully leverage in-house expertise to transform portfolios toward healthier and more sustainable diets. Conversely, sustainability leaders are often pulled in so many different directions that they're unable to see the tangible value that can be realized by integrating nutrition and health into sustainability strategies. Food science, innovation, responsible marketing ---> these all can drive sustainable, healthy diets. Setting a corporate strategy to integrate sustainability and nutrition is the first step.
“How we produce, process, transform, transport, package, consume, and dispose of food will determine the fate of the planet. However, efforts to promote environmental sustainability, ensure food security, and achieve nutritional adequacy are hindered by global phenomena such as climate change and rapid population growth. Technological developments in food science, such as alternative proteins, nutraceuticals, and digital innovations, are emerging as pivotal solutions. These advancements not only address the nutritional and environmental aspects but also cater to the changing consumer preferences and market dynamics. Innovations in food science are essential but not sufficient to address the challenges we face. Designing a sustainable, resilient, and nutritious food system is a collaborative effort involving various stakeholders, including governments, industry, academia, and consumers. By integrating the latest trends and research in food science, this article aims to illustrate the transformative potential of innovative food science solutions in reshaping the global food landscape towards sustainability and resilience.” University of Nottingham Food Systems Institute at the University of Nottingham Institute of Food Science and Technology (IFST)