Investair’s Post

Preserving BC First Nations' food traditions is more than a passion; it's a mission to keep our rich cultural heritage alive. Jared "Qwustenuxun" Williams is at the forefront of this crucial endeavor, blending tradition with innovation by upgrading his smokehouse to include a commercial-quality kitchen. This significant step allows him to meet modern food safety standards while maintaining ancient food preservation techniques. Thanks to the Indigenous Food Security and Sovereignty Grant, Jared's vision is becoming a reality. This fund, aimed at strengthening Indigenous food systems and sovereignty, provided Jared with the necessary resources to break ground on a project that not only serves his community but also sets a precedent for sustainability and cultural preservation. Jared's long-term goal? To establish regulations that enable other First Nations to replicate this model, ensuring that traditional foodways not only survive but thrive. By providing dried fish to hospitals and elders, Jared is creating a blueprint for future generations to sustainably share and enjoy the bounty of their land. Let's celebrate the fusion of tradition and innovation, as we watch Jared pave the way for a future where BC First Nations' food traditions are not only remembered but actively integrated into our communities. #FoodSovereignty #IndigenousInnovation #bcfirstnations

With New Relationship Trust we are focusing on capturing impact stories for their programs, but especially the Indigenous Food Security and Sovereignty Grant. By creating a series that highlights the incredible journeys of grant recipients, we're not just sharing success stories; we're painting a picture of possibility. These narratives are powerful — they allow our audience to envision themselves embarking on similar impactful ventures, applying this crucial grant towards their own initiatives. Showcasing real-life examples is key. It's not just about telling; it's about showing. It's about making the potential tangible. When people can see themselves in the stories we share, the likelihood of them stepping forward to apply and make their own mark increases significantly.

Food security and food sovereignty allows all communities to thrive.

New Zealand King Salmon NZ King Salmon's latest half-year results reveal a recovery in profitability alongside robust performance in key markets despite ongoing cost pressures. Read More https://lnkd.in/g4ntXnJj #GAAPNetProfit, #EBITDAGrowth, #BlueEndeavour, #Sustainability, #MarketPerformance

Regional Food Group Case Studies: A Spotlight on Rising Roots Based in the Highlands, Rising Roots is a business committed to creating positive and lasting change with a personal touch, with owner Daniel delivering products directly to customers himself. As with many businesses, Rising Roots faced challenges during the pandemic, when restaurants temporarily closed. They adapted by pivoting towards home deliveries and retail distribution, ensuring that locally-grown produce could still reach households. Through their membership with Highland Good Food Partnership, Rising Roots collaborates with fellow producers to strengthen Scotland's local food network. This connection allows Rising Roots to bolster the resilience of Moray's food community. Learn more on our website👇 https://bit.ly/3OfgHWG

Wine grape growers across the state experiencing challenges due to the current oversupply of red #wine grapes, will soon be able to access additional support through a State Government grant to Rural Business Support. 🍇🍷 The Rural Business Support Relief Fund will assist by providing financial support for impacted red wine grape growers by making available immediate grants to those eligible of up to $1,500 to accommodate routine costs. This will be in conjunction with business financial planning. The support aims to alleviate stress for grape growers, who have felt significant impacts owing to market disruption, severe weather events and natural disasters. A further $60,000 in funding is also being provided to Rural Business Support to increase Rural Financial Counselling Services for the wine and viticulture industry. Full media release 👉 https://ow.ly/Lohg50Rb0qk Learn more via Department of Primary Industries and Regions 👉 https://ow.ly/a0kl50Rb0qj 📸 credit: South Australian Tourism Commission

This is a great resource released by the AFPC! Food hubs can act as central facilities, or "hubs," for aggregation, processing, storage, distribution, and marketing for food producers. This type of infrastructure is much needed in Alaska, and as we work to build interconnectivity across existing food hubs, it's also critical to identify immediate barriers for those aspiring to establish their own in their communities.

🥩Aussies love their beef, and so does the rest of the world! Did you know that Queensland accounts for 47% of our national beef and veal production! Lucky for us, this makes it easy to access high quality, locally raised red meat. Show your support by visiting your local butcher and buying some Queensland beef! You’ll not only be supporting a local business, but the entire Aussie supply chain. #SupportLocalBusiness #QueenslandBeef #RedMeatSupplyChain

Alaska's seafood industry faced significant challenges recently, resulting in a staggering loss of $1.8 billion from 2022 to 2023, as reported by NOAA. This decline is attributed to a mix of market forces and fishery collapses in an increasingly volatile environment. The implications for the economy and local communities are profound. For more details on this critical issue, visit https://okt.to/bLvCD5.

Did you know each year we tend to see a peak in UK cases of Campylobacter in early summer? Download our white paper to learn more about how the food industry can reduce the risk from farm to fork in our complimentary white paper: https://lnkd.in/eUN9qq3V #FoodPoisoning #FoodSafety #Intertek #Campylobacter