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Looking for inspiration? So are we.🔎 This month at Dr. Oetker has been all about regenerative agriculture. After participating in the Growth Alliance | AgriFood Idea Camp with the TUM Venture Labs and tackling two key challenges in regenerative agriculture, the conversation continued with start-ups, students, scientists, industry leaders, and policymakers at the “FAB Talk Regenerative AgriFood Systems” in #Weihenstephan. Now, it is time to move from talk to action! In a hackathon-style workshop, Dr. Oetker teamed up with external partners, start-ups, and regenerative agriculture experts, to dive deep into how regenerative agriculture can be integrated into the business. Four focus groups developed and pitched their results with important action points. This workshop will be the basis for a Task Force at Dr. Oetker that will meet regularly to drive the implementation forward.🚀 "Deep diving into the results of the hackathon, let us pave a way on how to bring these great ideas on regenerative agriculture into action." Avdesh Chaudhary, Open Innovation Manager at Dr. Oetker. More insights in the comments. ⤵

I had the greatest pleasure of presenting my ongoing research on regenerative dairy production at the Consumption, Culture, and Commerce research unit at the Department of Business and Management, SDU Det Samfundsvidenskabelige Fakultet, earlier this week. The stunning double rainbow 🌈🌈 I encountered during my train ride to Odense did foresee the engaging and inspirational exchange of ideas and perspectives that followed ☺️ Below are my two major reflections from the conversations with the CCC researchers, who have a shared interest in exploring green transition in the agrifood system. 1️⃣ Diverse approaches are essential to complement one another. We must address transformation on multiple fronts: working with existing big corporations to rethink agrifood production within current systems while fostering new and alternative community-based gardening and permaculture projects. These efforts are crucial for reestablishing our connection with nature through food production. 2️⃣ “Good” or “better” practices are deeply contextual. What is considered a good or better practice is produced through time with the available knowledge in interaction with people and other-than-human actors at a place. To drive meaningful change, it’s vital to first better understand these practices in their contexts. A big thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to the conversation and reflections, especially to Julie Emontspool for the invitation and Mikkel Nøjgaard, Shriram Venkatraman for organizing the seminar! Organize! by Department of Organization Centre for Organization and Time (COT) RIO - Research, Innovation and Organization #Sustainability #RegenerativeFarming #Agriculture #Research

Very interesting perspective.

How can we align the focus of healthcare and the food system to prioritise the health of humans and the ecosystem? It is a relatively simple question with no straightforward answer. It is clear that healthy food (and soil) has to become the main objective at our farms, shops, kitchens, and hospitals. But how do we make it happen? We can address this system transition from many perspectives and with many solutions (policy, education, demand building, proof building via research, social change, etc.). But a few things became clear in our table discussion last week at Dutch Design Week: ↳ It takes passionate people to change - initiation of any innovation in the agri-health transition starts with people committing to this transition. ↳ The transition is extremely complex, multilayered and there is no one way to go about it - we just need to try, measure and adjust as we go. ↳ There is a very clear momentum for people to connect the dots between soil, food, and health. What we need is a flow of financial support that harnesses this momentum and translates it into tangible change. Thank you for the invitation by Barbara Vos and the fantastic passionate people who shared their thoughts during our table discussion. We embrace the complexity and we keep on going. Wilma Waterlander Charlotte Grün Stephanie Holst-Bernal Ilse Bastmeijer #regenerativeagriculture #soilhealth

📣𝗖𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗻 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻𝘀 𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗿𝗻𝗵𝗲𝗺 Cropin Technology, a global leading AI platform for food and agriculture, is excited to establish its newest European office in Arnhem. With the increasing demand for digitalization and AI-driven advancements in agriculture, Cropin recognizes the Netherlands as an important market for its growth and innovation. StartLife, Wageningen University & Research (WUR) and Oost NL supported the company's establishment in East Netherlands. Prateek Srivastava, Vice President - EMEA at Cropin, said, "Through our advanced technology, we aim to support European farmers in their shift to sustainable and regenerative agriculture. Oost NL has connected us with key regional partners, such as Foodvalley NL, and we are eager to collaborate with stakeholders in the area.” Welcome, Cropin! ➡️Read more: https://lnkd.in/ez6qsA5x #ai #food #agriculture #innovation prateek srivastava Abishek Keerthi Narayan Angelique Van Helvoort

🌟 𝟮𝟬 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝟯 𝗱𝗮𝘆𝘀 - 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮 𝗯𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘁!🌟   Which ten will be selected for this year’s program?   Karl D Collins from #LifeHubMonheim and Simon Maechling from #LifeHubLyon just spent three days watching fantastic pitches together with a great group of innovation experts from the AgriFood sector for the EIT Food Accelerator Network on Future-Proof Agriculture based out of their Munich Hub.   There were fantastic pitches on topics from growing decaffeinated coffee, understanding soil microbiome to self-driving tractors and weeding robots. The industry experts provided feedback, asked pertinent questions, and already stepped up with offers of support or connection in their organisations. 𝗔 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝘄𝗶𝗻-𝘄𝗶𝗻 𝘀𝗰𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗼. 👏   A big thanks to Nikola Baumschlager, Marie Brueser and Rita Laukemper for driving the event and inviting us to participate, and to all the other participants for their great insights and discussion. We learn so much from the corporate partners and the start-ups. 💡

How many more revolutionary speakers do you think we have up our sleeves? Well, some things are better left as a surprise… But for now, we're excited to break the silence and introduce three more remarkable names who will take center stage at Beato Innovation District! 🚀🌟 👉 Jené Roestorf from Activist Beauty: Jené Roestorf leads Activist Beauty with extensive experience and a mission to help beauty brands achieve sustainable, mindful, and international growth. With a wealth of expertise in senior executive roles, Jené has guided over 30 global beauty brands, including Corpus Naturals, Luma & Leaf, and RŌZ Hair, to success. Before founding Activist Beauty, she built a thriving independent beauty enterprise from the ground up, expanding its reach across multiple regions and positively impacting over 10,000 lives through strategic partnerships with B1G1 and local communities. 👉 Fernanda Botelho: Fernada Botelho studied medicinal plants at the Scottish School of Herbal Medicine and spent 17 years in England, where she attended the Anthroposophical Society and trained in botany, herbal medicine, and pedagogy. She is the author of numerous books, including a collection of children’s literature, an annual diary on medicinal plants and ecology, and titles such as “Uma Mão Cheia de Plantas que Curam,” “As Plantas e a Saúde,” “Ervas que se Comem,” “Flores que se Comem,” “Árvores que se Comem,” and “Plantas do Mundo.” Fernanda organizes walks and workshops on medicinal and edible plants and is a founding member of the Sintra Without Herbicides group. 👉 Tiago Sá Gomes from upfarming: Tiago is a founding partner of Parto Architecture Studio and co-founder of Upfarming, where he has been leading urban agriculture and community development projects since 2020. With over six years of experience in sustainable design and food systems, Tiago integrates participatory urban agriculture with community resilience and food literacy. Upfarming is an NGO promoting food literacy, community development, participatory ecology, and urban well-being through holistic urban agriculture projects. They combine the productivity of vertical farming with the therapeutic benefits of community vegetable gardens, composting, and agroforestry to create spaces for meeting, debating, sharing, and living together in the heart of cities. We can't wait to see all of you at #EthicalAssembly2024! Grab your ticket here https://lnkd.in/e3vg9zsg and join us for two incredible days of community building and climate awareness. 🌱🌞 #SustainableBeauty #HerbalMedicine #Botany #UrbanAgriculture #FoodSystems #ClimateSummit

We are delighted to welcome the University of Helsinki as our new delivery partner for the EIT Food Accelerator Network Helsinki Hub, Circular Solutions For Food Systems.    The University of Helsinki is Finland's largest and oldest academic institution and an innovative centre of science and thinking. With their newly chosen theme, the Helsinki Hub will support agrifood tech startups ready to revolutionise the food industry with circular solutions, transforming waste into value, upcycling ingredients and nutrients, optimising feedstocks, and driving closed-loop farming.   “The EIT Food Accelerator Network connects top European startups in the field and the most daring major companies in the food and agricultural sectors. We’re excited about this chance to collaborate with our European colleagues.” - Laura Forsman, manager of Viikki Food Design Factory, which operates the Helsinki Hub at the University of Helsinki The University of Helsinki is taking over from VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, which has been leading the Helsinki Hub for the last few years. We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude for all your support and hard work over the years: Mirva Lampinen, Aino Piirtola, Pinja Pöri, Food & Beyond and the entire VTT team - you have been amazing! A massive thank you for always going above and beyond in your efforts and for the perfect handover to the University of Helsinki!   Let’s transform our food system with breakthrough technologies like AI-powered resource optimisation, precision fermentation, bioprocessing, novel fermentation methods and IoT-driven closed-loop farming!   Join the EIT Food Accelerator Network programme and gain access to the world's largest and most dynamic food innovation community to achieve the ultimate goal; credibility, exposure, recognition, tech validation and a successful market adoption.   Apply today! https://lnkd.in/dxKfnrGC   #foodsystemtransformation #startupacceleration #agrifoodtechinnovation Juliet Bray, Kamila Czerwinska, Rita Laukemper, Nikola Baumschlager, Joona Nikinmaa, Laura Forsman, Marie Poyet, Nahriz Abou El Hoda, Marie Breysse, Dr. Avital Regev Siman-Tov, Uri Lesmes, Belen Moscoso del Prado Gonzalez, Yulia Bodnar, Anna Laudy-Nagy

Join #PRFFarmSummit, a new PRF format offering a space for the exchange of theoretical and practical knowledge at the source. The event will take place in Santander, Colombia. This immersive two-day experience will allow attendees to learn about and visit Hacienda Cafetera La Pradera, an exemplary farm showcasing various sustainable practices that can be replicated in other producing countries. Some of the topics that will be addressed are: Adaptability to #climatechange Crop yield and diversification Reduction of #productioncosts #soilhealth and composting methods Apply to be part of the group of experts leading the academic agenda of this first edition: https://lnkd.in/eUD9YyK3

𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗮𝗽 𝗟𝗲𝘁'𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 Yesterday’s Let's Connect event hosted by Dutch Greenhouse Delta underscored the power of collective international collaboration within the horticultural industry! Our special thanks go out to Frederik Vossenaar, who shared invaluable insights into the strategies that drive successful international collaborations, with over 70 attendees at World Horti Center. 𝗠𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲-𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀: 🌏 Vossenaar emphasized the critical importance of collectivity for companies aiming to thrive globally, highlighting Dutch government support for collaborative initiatives. 🌏 Initiatives such as PIB’s demonstrate the effectiveness of clustering strategies in business, supported by government, to enter and expand in promising markets such as Japan, the Gulf region, Kazakhstan, China, the USA, Brazil, Vietnam, and Morocco. 🌏 Vossenaar advocated for a robust business-focused public policy to ensure the horticultural sector receives the necessary support in education, research, and subsidies, with the Ministry of Agriculture as a key partner in driving these initiatives forward. 🌏 The government's role extends to enhancing public visibility for horticultural initiatives and supporting innovation through international missions and collaborations. 🌏 With the upcoming Expo 2025 in Osaka, Vossenaar advised companies on the importance of building genuine relationships in Japan, emphasizing the expo as a prime opportunity to showcase Dutch solutions for societal challenges on a global stage. Read the complete summary of the interactive conversation between Freek, Rob Veenman, and the audience here: https://lnkd.in/eYKWDd2a 𝑳𝒆𝒕’𝒔 𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒏𝒆𝒄𝒕 during the next edition, hosted by World Horti Center on May 15th: “𝗛𝘂𝗻𝗴𝗿𝘆 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝗖𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀: 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗔𝗜 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗳𝗼𝗼𝗱?" (in Dutch). Registrations (free!) are open: https://lnkd.in/eDUUVhC3 This event is powered by AVAG | Greenhouse Technology Center, Dutch Greenhouse Delta, HortiHeroes, InnovationQuarter & World Horti Center.