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Spotlight: The problems with ‘carbon negative’ claims Carbon-neutral claims are so last year. Now brands involved in everything from beef to beer are calling their products ‘carbon negative’. But is carbon negative a claim that could catch on; or one that could actually catch consumers out? #ESG #Sustainability

A journey towards more sustainable food 🌍💚 Together with #Improvin, we are revolutionizing how food producers measure and reduce emissions – from farm to fork. By uniting our forces, we offer comprehensive environmental footprint quantification for food producers. With these projects, producers can now measure and reduce their greenhouse gas emissions effectively across the entire value chain—from the field all the way to the fork. The first initiative involves working with Swedish rapeseed oil producer Gunnarshögs Gård, setting new standards in transparent food production. Stay tuned and get ready for a greener food industry with our deep expertise and Improvin’s innovative platform. Discover more in the press release in the link below: https://lnkd.in/ewKznMQH 🌾 🌍 #sustainability #foodindustry #foodproduction #innovationsforabetterworld 

A journey towards more sustainable food 🌍💚 Together with #Improvin, we are revolutionizing how food producers measure and reduce emissions – from farm to fork. By uniting our forces, we offer comprehensive environmental footprint quantification for food producers. With these projects, producers can now measure and reduce their greenhouse gas emissions effectively across the entire value chain—from the field all the way to the fork. The first initiative involves working with Swedish rapeseed oil producer Gunnarshögs Gård, setting new standards in transparent food production. Stay tuned and get ready for a greener food industry with our deep expertise and Improvin’s innovative platform. Discover more in the press release in the link below: https://lnkd.in/ewKznMQH 🌾🌍 #sustainability #foodindustry #AnimalFeed  #innovationsforabetterworld 

What are the drivers and barriers in building Sustainable Food Systems across Europe? Read our article to get a glimpse into this phenomenon: https://lnkd.in/d82RAG44

🫒🫒 Did you know Belazu are pioneering British Olives? Starting life as the Fresh Olive Company, when George decided to bring olives back from a French farmer’s market, part of our mission has been to challenge convention. Now thirty years on, we are seeing if we can grow olives in the UK. Looking forward to the next thirty years, with many similarities to the wine industry, olive groves could rival vineyards across the UK with British Olive Oil. While British olives will never replace the varieties grown on the continent, there is opportunity to introduce new varieties to a new geography where the climate is increasingly meeting the required conditions for growing a successful crop. British olives are a great demonstration of adaptation to climate change and strengthening supply chain resilience. With unpredictable changes to weather & climate only increasing across Europe, added strains and pressures are being placed on our suppliers that rely on their fresh produce. With changes to rainfall, drier summers, wetter winters and early frosts; yields are impacted. The need for food systems thinking has never been more pronounced. Check out our partnership with Peter Thompson in our latest Sustainability Report, including why Pete's farm has the ideal conditions for growing olives without wet feet! https://lnkd.in/eFykZmiE

What are the ‘sticky’ factors preventing food systems transformation? In case you missed it – here are a few takeaways from CGIAR’s recent webinar on the challenges hindering food systems progress: - There’s no one-size-fits-all approach. We must look beyond technical fixes to understand barriers to adoption. - Political and institutional barriers must be addressed to pave the way for meaningful change. - We need stronger collaboration and partnerships to unite diverse stakeholders and perspectives. As GSI, we’re familiar with these challenges – and know that we cannot achieve our ambitious sustainability goals by working alone. Our annual Sustainability Report reflects our dedication to transparency and the collaborative effort required for meaningful change. Read the full recap to learn more: https://lnkd.in/evVzyKDr

"Are we paying the true price for our food? This article reveals that if we include environmental costs in food prices, regenerative production becomes much more competitive. It's time to rethink our food systems and support farmers who care for our planet! Want to learn more about how you can contribute to a more sustainable food system? #regenerativeagriculture #consciousconsumption #sustainablefuture" https://lnkd.in/g4DXDax2

Krill: A small solution to big global challenges - reflections from the Clinton Global Initiative 2024 President Bill Clinton led our roundtable discussion on the world's most urgent challenges at Clinton Global Initiative Annual Meeting. I used this opportunity to highlight the crucial role seafood, especially krill, can play in addressing these issues. 🦐 Negative and often misleading views about seafood seem to dominate today's discourse. Yet, policymakers and global leaders must listen to the facts. At Aker BioMarine ASA, we harvest around 350,000 tons of krill annually—well within the conservative 1% quota. Science tells us that this could sustainably be increased to 1.5 million tons, making it the fifth largest and still most sustainable fishery in the world🌊 What does this mean? More healthy food on the table and a critical contribution toward a sustainable future. Krill and other seafood have a significantly lower CO2 footprint than land-based foods. Increasing seafood consumption could be one of the most effective ways to help meet the targets of the Paris Agreement. It's time we shift the conversation. If we are serious about tackling climate change, we need to embrace seafood and krill as sustainable, nutritious, and climate-smart food sources. 🤝 Sigrid van Aken, CEO, Postcode Lottery Group, Mohamed Irfaan Ali, President, Cooperative Republic of Guyana, Ziv Aviram, Founder and President, Aviram Foundation, Richard Dickson, President and CEO, Gap Inc., Tony Elumelu, Chairman, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Group, Lynn Forester De Rothschild, Founder and CEO, Inclusive Capitalism, Nili Gilbert, CFA, CAIA, Vice Chairwoman, Carbon Direct, Ilan Goldfajn, President, IADB, Rolando Gonzalez Bunster, Chairman & CEO, Interenegy, Katie Hobbs, Governor, Arizona, Kathy Hochul, Governor, New York, Francine Katsoudas, Executive Vice President and Chief People, Policy & Purpose Officer, Cisco, Andrew Kuper, CEO, LeapFrog Investments, Mia Amor Mottley, Prime Minister, Barbados, José Raúl Mulino, President, Panama, Gavin Newsom, Governor, California Denis O'Brien, Founder, Digicel, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala GCON, Director-General, World Trade Organization, Salma Okonkwo, CEO, Blue Power Energy, John Podesta, Senior Advisor to the President for International Climate, Michael Regan, Administrator, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Bill Rudin, Co-Executive Chairman, Rudin Management Company Brandon Sawalich, President and CEO, Starkey Hearing Technologies Simon Stiell, Executive Secretary, United Nations Climate Change Secretariat

Recently read a great NYT article about the hidden environmental costs of food. We would probably all riot(or cry) if we had to pay double the current price for supermarket chicken. But maybe understanding the data behind the suggestion would help ease the torches and pitchforks. The True Price initiative aims to increase the awareness of the hidden environmental cost of food and agricultural production. Though low food prices have benefits, including affordability for low-income people, for those who have the capability to consider lowering their food’s footprint, understanding the backend environmental impact of the food system could be very useful, right? We pay these extra costs anyway- “the healthcare system, climate adaptation mechanisms etc” At face value, the idea to prevent and not treat these food system issues sounds like a wonderful idea 🤠 🍫 🍫 🍫 If we bring this full circle, we can apply this directly to the chocolate industry. We’ve all become accustomed to the 10kr chocolate bar, and understanding the planetary impact of cacao and its production requirements, this is 🍌 BA-NA-NAS 🍌 . Most players mitigate these issues with all the cost-cutting methods we’ve detailed many times before. Can understanding the hidden costs of our food also help drive the entire value chain to consider more sustainable methods of production? At endless food co, we certainly hope so. 🗣 Keep the Pleasure, Reduce the Impact 🗣  

In the last 30 years, LCA FOOD 2024 has become a global leading forum for sustainable food. After presenting at the recent conference, our consultants identified some of the key themes and developments within the agri-food sector. Check out their ideas below 👇 Which of these (or other) themes do you look forward to in our transition towards more sustainable food systems? Let us know what you think in the comments!