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A very practical look at retrofitting sustainability principles into a mature business. I have to say, having spoken to Richard Pike, I think COOK Trading Ltd is doing some great things to improve in all areas. Any food/drink businesses out there are likely to learn a lot from this conversation. #Sustainability #BusinessGrowth #COOKTrading #FoodIndustry #GreenBusiness #SustainablePractices #BusinessInnovation

The Sustainable Wine Roundtable's Bottle Weight Accord is a voluntary collaboration in which signatories commit to reducing the average 750ml still wine bottle weight to below an average of 420 grammes by the end of 2026. That, more or less, is about 25% carbon saving on every bottle. The SWR Bottle Weight Accord now has 15 retailer and other signatories with many more wine businesses, from retailers to producers, currently in the process of joining. Soon we will be at a billion bottles committed. We recently hosted a webinar on why companies should join, here: https://lnkd.in/dUzqSrFq If you don't have time for that, listen to a short podcast on the process and outcomes, here: https://lnkd.in/d5QAvaMA

The latest #EatForThePlanet #podcast episode with Nil Zacharias is a must-listen if forwarding a #plantbased #foodsystems #foodpolicy transition is on your mind. He shares deep insight from his perspective as a food sector insider, and sings my tune on the importance of "vibes." It is the core of what I am talking about as INFLUENCE in the climate space. As well - you don't necessarily yell about the climate implications of riding a bike for local transportation, but you are seen biking - and that connects with building trust for climate acting policies. You don't necessarily yell about being vegan / plant-based but you DEMONSTRATE that lifestyle subtly, thereby connecting dots that build trust for climate acting food policy. Here's a quote from this fabulous episode: "In the world we live in, you have to lead with vibes first, condition your audience, establish trust - and then, and only then, will they be more receptive to hearing you out on the deeper issues." Have YOU built a visible leadership platform that has laid the VIBES groundwork (whether in terms of plant-based / altprotein marketing of the bigger picture of influencing your fellow leaders/peers/competitors to act on climate)? Message x Delivery mechanism (vibe) = IMPACT !! I will dig in on this from my #ClimateInfluence angle in my next Substack newsletter audio post. Thanks again, Nil, for the nudge to deeper thinking. You are ON to something and I hope the sector takes a cue. #Food #ClimateAction #Leadership #ClimateWeekNYC #Messaging #Communications

🌿Welcome to another episode of the Plant Based On Fire podcast! 🌱🌲 Today, Bryan interviews Sarah-Marie Cole, the Chief Marketing Officer of My Forest Foods. 🍄🟫🥓 Sarah Marie discusses the origins and evolution of My Forest Foods, a company that specializes in creating innovative mycelium-based products like MyBacon. She shares the challenges and successes of introducing a new food category to the market, the importance of consumer education, and how the company is scaling to meet the growing demand for sustainable, plant-based options. 🚀📈 This episode offers valuable insights into the intersection of food innovation, marketing, and sustainability. 💼✨ Starting a plant-based business? Learn from Sarah-Marie: 1️⃣ Understand Your Core Ingredient: Before scaling, fully understand the unique properties and potential of your core ingredient. For My Forest Foods, this meant mastering mycelium's versatility and applications in food. 2️⃣ Educate Your Consumer Base: Launching a new product category requires robust consumer education. Focus on transparent communication and in-person experiences to build trust and familiarity. 3️⃣ Prioritize Quality and Consistency: Ensure that as you scale, your product maintains high quality and consistency. This is critical for building and maintaining customer loyalty. 4️⃣ Strategic Scaling Partnerships: Look for partnerships that can help scale production sustainably. My Forest Foods collaborated with traditional mushroom farms, turning them into air mycelium farms. 5️⃣ Cautious Market Expansion: Expand your market presence carefully to avoid overpromising and underdelivering. Focus on consistent product availability and reliability as you grow. 💭🌟Did you know? Mycelium, the root structure of mushrooms, is not only edible but can also be used to create sustainable packaging, leather, and even building materials! My Forest Foods is leading the charge in harnessing this versatile material for food production. 🎧👀 Now: https://lnkd.in/dfbBDnBh #PlantBasedOnFire #Veganism #EntrepreneurialJourney #PlantBasedBusiness #Mycelium #PlantBasedFoods #SustainableFoodInnovation #MyForestFoods #MyBacon #FoodTechnology #ConsumerEducation #ScalingProduction #PlantBasedMarketing

How Restaurant Company Europe (RCE) Masters ESG Regulations The The Food Service Growth Show Podcast : Episode 20 Join Eric Maurits, Director of Purchasing and ESG at RCE and JacobJan van Duijvenvoorde, CFO at RCE and host Carl Jacobs, CEO of Apicbase. Together Eric, JacobJan and Carl take a dive deep into the topic, bringing you expert strategies and invaluable insights that you won’t want to miss.... ⭐ How do RCE integrate sustainability and ethical practices into the company's operations? ⭐ How do the team ensure that RCE not only grows but thrives while adhering to ESG principles? Episode link in the comments, all feedback, comments most welcome.. #esg #hospitality #restaurants

#ThrowbackThursday to this fascinating episode with Lindsey Cunningham, co-founder of RollinGreens. Lindsey tells us about starting a small family business and becoming a leader in sustainable food innovation. You'll gain insights into the challenges and triumphs of creating delicious, environmentally friendly alternatives that cater to the growing demand for sustainable eating. 🎧 Listen Now: https://lnkd.in/gYRMpQ-x Share your thoughts and join the conversation below! #Sustainability #FoodInnovation #PlantBased #Podcast

What does your coffee packaging say about you ⁉️ Listen to our Director of Business Development & Brand Russell Touyz unpack all things coffee sustainability in the latest episode of It's Just Coffee ☕

In this episode of The Modern Brewer Podcast, I sit down with Felix James, the mastermind behind Small Beer Brew Co.’s world-class water efficiency. Discover how they’ve redefined brewery operations with radical concepts like the Dry Floor Policy. 🚫 NO floor drains, NO hoses, just innovative water-saving techniques that brewers globally are taking note of. 🚰 Felix breaks down their approach to minimising water use, from rethinking wort cooling to using hot water sanitising over chemicals. Whether it’s cutting costs, saving resources, or pushing boundaries, this episode is packed with practical insights every brewer should know. Key Topics: - How Small Beer achieves water efficiency without floor drains - The game-changing Dry Floor Policy - Managing water and carbon footprints in brewing - Saving water in packaging and the hop industry Sponsor: Thanks to Brew Resourceful for supporting this episode! Check out their free benchmarking tool to optimise your brewery’s sustainability. 🎧 Tune in now for innovative ways to transform your brewery’s water efficiency! 

Don’t just follow trends; be the anomaly. I’m not entirely sure what I’ve done to deserve the incredible support and knowledge I’ve received from so many of you recently, but I’m deeply grateful. Your recommendations for books, podcasts, chats, webinars, and events have been invaluable to my journey. I like to think of you all as my special angels, guiding me and expanding my understanding. My mission, now, is to share this knowledge with even more people. The latest broadcast one of you shared with me provided clarity on the current state of the wine industry. It made me realize that we often conform to societal norms because it feels “normal.” However, society often tries to control us, and to be considered normal, we must accept this control. If we merely follow trends in the wine industry, we’re not offering anything new or different. To truly innovate and bring fresh perspectives, we must dare to be different. We must embrace the freedom to be our true selves. Our uniqueness is not only acceptable but something to be celebrated. Each of us brings a distinct perspective and set of experiences to the table, and it's this diversity that enriches our lives and communities. Being different isn't just fine—it's essential. It fuels creativity, drives innovation, and helps us grow as individuals and as a society. Let's champion our differences and encourage others to do the same, recognizing that authenticity and individuality are the true sources of strength and progress. So, the question is: Do you want to be a trend follower or an anomaly? Who truly makes a difference? Those who do the same things don’t change anything. Be the anomaly that challenges the status quo and makes a real impact. Let's build a society of anomalies together! Share your email to receive updates about our "Rethinking the Wine Industry" project here: https://lnkd.in/gJmeX2K5 Joe Fattorini Courtney O'Brien Robert Joseph Paul Henry #rethinkingthewineindustry #wineindustry #winejourney #winebusiness

"The Magic is You: Unlocking Sustainable Avocado Distribution" Friends, I recently had a transformative experience listening to an episode of the "Show Me Your Magic" podcast. The host's message resonated deeply with me and made me reflect on the incredible power each of us holds to create change. 🙌 As I ruminate on this idea of "the magic is you," I can't help but see the parallels to the challenges facing the avocado industry. For too long, we've been beholden to outdated distribution methods and inefficient supply chains that lead to staggering food waste. But the magic to transform this - it lies within us. 🥑✨ The courage to leave behind what is no longer serving us is the same courage that will unlock innovative solutions to minimize avocado loss. Standardizing packaging, optimizing logistics, and leveraging technology - these are the steps that can revolutionize avocado distribution. But the magic to make it happen? That's you. 💪 Each of us, as avocado industry professionals, consumers, and stewards of the planet, holds the power to drive this change. By believing in our collective ability to create a more sustainable future, we open the door to remarkable possibilities. 🌍🌱 The magic isn't something external that we need to chase - it's an innate part of who we are. When we tap into that wellspring of courage, creativity, and conviction, we can transform the avocado supply chain, reduce food waste, and cultivate a more equitable, environmentally-conscious industry. 🌟 So let us embrace the magic within. Let us have the audacity to reimagine what's possible. The path forward may be uncertain, but I know that with you - yes, you - as the driving force, we can achieve remarkable things. 🚀 The magic is you. Now let's get to work. 👏 #AvocadoIndustry #FoodWaste #Sustainability #SupplyChainInnovation #BusinessTransformation #InnerMagic #Courage #VittaUnNuevoEstiloDeVida #SelfLove #InnerMagic #PersonalTransformation #InspirationalPodcast #ShowMeYourMagic #PersonalGrowth #EmotionalWellBeing #UnconditionalLove #DailyReflection #InnerStrength