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In our 2024 Food & Agribusiness Report, just launched last week, our Food Business Consultant, Stephanie Walsh, explores how Irish #food #businesses can tap into the #global market and grow beyond domestic borders. With Irish #agrifood #exports hitting over €18bn in 2023, the potential for growth is clear, but the path can be challenging. Stephanie takes a closer look at the steps involved in assessing an international market and getting products ready for export. The journey to international sales is complex, but with the right strategy, it can lead to significant #growth. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/encYpuMm David Leydon Karol Kissane Jamie Leonard Andrew Brolly Oisín Gryson Amy Ward Whelan Aisling Donnellan Sophie O'Sullivan Declan Mullen Aoife White #ifacReport #FoodBusiness #IrishAgrifood #InternationalMarkets #ExportGrowth

In commemoration of World Food Day 2024, Azeez Salawu, Founder of CAFS Africa,  urged all global leaders to take decisive actions to reform current food systems, ensuring that every individual has access to safe, nutritious, and sustainably produced food. According to him, the theme of this year’s event, “Right to Food: For a Better Life and a Better Future,” emphasizes that food security is not only a fundamental human right but also a cornerstone for global development, stability, and well-being. He said in his address to mark this year’s celebration: “The time for incremental change has passed. What we need now are bold, transformative decisions from world leaders.” Read more: https://lnkd.in/eV9VsNyJ

The creativity, innovation and constant strive for improvement that characterises the European #brewing sector had made our continent a leading #beer-producing region. Currently, the brewing sector accounts for: 🍻 10 000 breweries 💶 €40 billion in government revenues 💼 over 2 million jobs The last few years have however been particularly challenging for the brewing sector, evidencing how intertwined beer is with European society and the economy. This also shows how strong support is crucial to ensure the industry can continue to be a leading contributor to European social, economic, and sustainable development. Therefore, ahead of the new EU political mandate, we urge policymakers to maintain Europe's leadership in #beer production by removing unnecessary bureaucratic burdens, cultivating a robust industrial policy that supports brewers in the twin transition. Decision makers should also broaden the dialogue on the future of EU agriculture to include the entire agri-food chain, thereby recognising beer and its raw ingredients as strategic products for a competitive and sustainable EU agricultural policy. Read our Manifesto to learn more: https://loom.ly/Mu0R0pk #EUElections2024 #BeerFuture

Irish companies are a driving force in food innovation globally, with exports by Irish food and drinks companies supported by Enterprise Ireland worth almost €16bn in 2022. Enterprise Ireland’s second annual Food Innovation Summit, which focused on the role of innovation in driving growth and prosperity in the food and drinks sector brought together over 400 senior leaders of food and drinks companies, innovation experts, policymakers and key stakeholders from the research ecosystem to connect, learn and understand the importance of food and drink innovation in an increasingly competitive global market. Learn more Irish Independent: https://rebrand.ly/FIS-24

🙌 Only three more days until the EU #OpenFoodConference in Leuven starts! Looking forward to having fruitful conversations about the future of food policy! As we at Agora Agrar are currently writing a study about the role of the land use sector and food systems in a climate neutral Europe, I am particularly curious to exchange about EU food policy, such as: - 🥗 Policies to strengthen fair #foodenvironments – from #publicprocurement to regulating the #marketing environment and #labelling - ⚖ the future of the needed legislative framework for #sustainable #foodsystems (#SFSLaw) - 💶 #Social policies to reduce #foodpoverty - 🌱 Protein diversification strategies and the role of alternative proteins (#AltPro) - 🗑 #FoodWaste Reduction strategies, including better monitoring, strategies to reduce #foodloss at farm level and possible ways to (re-)allow safe use of catering waste as feed for animals. 🇩🇪 I am also happy to share insights about the progress and processes within food policy in #Germany. The past months have been very dynamic 🎉 ! Here some highlights: - 📃 The German government has published the federal #foodstrategy, - 🥕German nutrition guidelines #FBDG were updated by @DGE – based on a mathematical model and for the first time including environmental considerations in the calculation, - 🏛️ the publication of very progressive results of the first citizen council (#Bürgerrat Ernährung) that was put in place by the German Parliament and summarized key requirements to develop food policy, - 👨👨👦 🏘  progress to put food policy on the local agenda, - 🥜 start of a 38 Mio Euro program to diversify protein supply and support alternative proteins. 💬 💡 Last but not least: I am very curious to learn what food policies and instruments are currently debated in other countries (particularly Central and Eastern Europe). https://lnkd.in/dXdWCN6s Alexandra Nikolakopoulou John Bell Sergi Corbalán Alex Holst Erik Mathijs Pierre-Marie Aubert Isabel Paliotta Anja Katalin De Cunto Fabian Richter Marina Schmidt 🍎🍏 Zoe Heuschkel Anna Wissmann Stefanie Vandevijvere Peter Defranceschi Thomas Legge Pete Ritchie Christian Reynolds Madeleine Coste Peter Sousa Hoejskov Orsolya Diófási-Kovács, Phd Eva Blaho Fabrice DeClerck Hannah Nohlen Dirk Jacobs Cortney Price Anna Handschuh Alba Gil Camille PERRIN Charlie Brocard Andreas Thurner European Alliance for Plant-based Foods Caroline Amrom Martin Bowman Nikolai Pushkarev Nusa Urbancic Nathalie Bolduc Jessica Duncan Michael Minter Ben Reynolds

Now that the #righttofood seems to be receiving more attention in Europe, it could be the right time to re-read some blog entries that I co-wrote with Tomaso Ferrando on the importance to enact that human right in the EU member states legal frameworks, as well as at European level. LET'S TALK ABOUT THE RIGHT TO FOOD https://lnkd.in/di8nBgcE Just recently, we have seen three political moves to re-position the right to food at European level (see below). And this year's #WorldFoodDay will be celebrating the #righttofoods. So, a new boost to the human right to food at global and European level. 1.- Council of Europe Parliamentary Assembly Resolution 2577 (3 October 2024). Guaranteeing the human right to food. https://lnkd.in/ddMxFfHs 2.- European Economic and Social Committee Opinion, NAT/925-EESC-2024. A just transition to ensure a sustainable future for EU agri-food systems. Adopted by EESC 19/9/2024. https://lnkd.in/dq_Yv_b4 3.- European Citizens' Initiative for the Right to Food https://lnkd.in/dVzVbKHN

Farm To Plate is thrilled to see the incredible export success of the European Union's Food & Beverage industry over the past decade. As a leading technology platform connecting producers, manufacturers, and global buyers, we've had a front-row seat to watch EU exports double in value. What's driving this remarkable growth? The unbeatable combination of innovation, quality, and efficiency that the European food and beverage industry is offering. But here's the thing:  while the industry as a whole is booming, many small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are still struggling to reach their full potential. At Farm To Plate, we're here to support these SMEs and help them thrive in the global marketplace with the right tools and expertise. Time to unleash your full potential. #FarmToPlate #EUSMEPower #FoodDrinkGrowth

Interested in insight-driven marketing of your business in Germany? Then this webinar is for you! 🫵 🗓️ Date: May 27 | 🕒 Time: 2-3 PM CEST Join us for an engaging webinar exploring the German agriculture and food market, from key decision-makers to emerging consumer trends. Germany is Denmark's largest export market, accounting for a significant 17% of the Danish Food Cluster's total exports. Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and drive your business forward!   Why participate?  ▫ Collect up-to-date market information covering opportunities and potential challenges to be aware of when exporting to Germany.  ▫ Gain insights on the perception of Denmark as a food nation by German decision-makers and key areas to emphasize in your marketing and sales approach.  ▫ Understand the significance of highlighting your commitment to quality, food safety, organic, low environmental impact and natural attributes when doing business in Germany.  ▫ Collect up-to-date market information covering opportunities and potential challenges to be aware of when exporting to Germany.  ▫ Obtain insights on German consumers and appearing trends. Attend the webinar and meet Martin Brauer, Chief Economist & Area Director at Danish Agriculture and Food Council, Tanja Asmussen, Senior Commercial Advisor – Food and Agriculture at the Embassy of Denmark in Berlin, and Lise Walbom, CEO at Food Nation. Whether you’re already engaged with the German market or considering your first venture, this webinar can be an data-driven step in expanding your business in one of Denmark’s most important export markets   Secure your spot now!  👉 https://shorturl.at/qvxQ3 The webinar is presented in collaboration with Danish Agriculture and Food Council (Landbrug & Fødevarer) and The Trade Council of Denmark in Germany #exportmarketing #exportinsights #insightreport #consumertrends #foodexport

🌍 On May 14th, representatives from the Netherlands, Brazilian Government and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) gathered at the Embassy of the Netherlands in Brasília to exchange experiences on agrifood systems and achieve a more sustainable production. The event, held alongside a G20 meeting, welcomed about 60 participants and was jointly promoted by the Dutch Embassy, Brazil's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and FAO Brazil, with support from Embrapa. Paul Van de Logt, Agricultural Counsellor for Brazil at the Embassy of the Netherlands, highlighted the success of the event, noting that both nations are agricultural powerhouses with much to share and with many points of collaboration. #AgrifoodSystems #InternationalCollaboration #FAO #SustainableAgriculture #FoodSecurity #SolvingGlobalChallengesTogether

📢 Development of #ShortSupplyChains for #AlternativeFoodNetworks – Challenges and Opportunities in #Logistics 🚚📦 🗓️ On May 14, don't miss the free webinar focusing on the significance of high-quality local food for a resilient food supply system. 🤝 Food4CE More info here 👇🏻