Future Food Institute

The #RaisinaDialogue is always a crucial moment—an opportunity to step outside the magic bubble and engage with global challenges. Attending as a Western woman is both humbling and essential, a reminder that transforming food systems requires collaboration beyond borders. A Bridge Between Continents: Development, Adaptation, and #FoodSecurity: I had the honor of speaking on a panel exploring how #Africa and #Asia can drive food security through infrastructure, trade, and innovation hubs. Unlocking their potential means investing in agro-digital corridors, climate adaptation finance, and governance frameworks that foster resilience. After the initial remarks from Jaideep Mazumdar – Secretary East, Ministry of External Affairs, India 🇮🇳 we have been debating with Sarah Anyang Agbor – Vice President, Forum For African Women Educationalists - Kenya Chapter 🇰🇪 Chevaan Daniel Executive Group Director, Capital Maharaja Group 🇱🇰 Rob Hewett – Chairman, Silver Fern Farms 🇳🇿 Chitkala Kalidas – Senior VP & Global Head of ESG, Bayer 🇺🇸 and Sunaina Kumar Observer Research Foundation 🇮🇳 The future of food security in Africa and Asia is intrinsically linked to how we innovate, collaborate, and govern food systems. At the Future Food Institute we see food as a lever for global transformation, using education, research, and regenerative ecosystems to drive real impact. But also the report released by the Commission on Global Food Security at the Kofi Annan Foundation has reinforced the urgent need for governance innovation—not just in policies, but in how we cultivate knowledge, finance climate adaptation, and create cross-continental trade and technology bridges. A Call to Action: Redefining #Food as a Global #PublicGood We advocate for a new global governance framework—one that treats food security as a human right, a climate solution, and an economic driver. We must move beyond emergency responses to build systemic resilience because food security is not just about feeding people—it’s about regenerating the planet, empowering communities, and unlocking the economic potential of entire continents. Let’s reimagine food not as a commodity but as the currency of peace, sustainability, and shared prosperity. More reflections and thoughts will follow the post-RAISINA dialogue…, which always intense and positively challenging... Raisina House Samir Saran Ayooshee Dookhee David Nabarro Amir Abdulla Corinne Momal-Vanian Elhadj As Sy Catherine Bertini The Rockefeller Foundation Jose Graziano da Silva

The SEEDS Project is bringing back ancient grains to strengthen the resilience of cereal supply chains in the Mediterranean, focusing on Tunisia, Egypt, Morocco, and Jordan. By reintroducing these traditional crops, SEEDS promotes biodiversity, reduces dependence on a narrow selection of grains, and enhances adaptability to climate challenges and pests. At Future Food Institute, we are proud to contribute by structuring and growing the project’s Living Labs, creating spaces for collaboration and innovation. 🎥 Watch the video to discover how SEEDS is shaping the future of agriculture in the Mediterranean! https://lnkd.in/dCfVWQ9Z Alessandro Fusco Vishwa Patel Sara Roversi

The ESG4PMChange project brings together a dynamic and diverse consortium of 14 partners, each contributing their unique expertise to the success of the project. The partners include: 1️⃣ Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) 🎓 – Universities from Serbia 🇷🇸, Poland 🇵🇱, Greece 🇬🇷, Italy 🇮🇹, and Croatia 🇭🇷, working together to integrate ESG principles into project management curricula. These institutions are key players in shaping future leaders by developing innovative, sustainable learning programs. 2️⃣ Vocational Education and Training Providers (VETs) 🏫 – With partners from Latvia 🇱🇻 and Serbia 🇷🇸, VET providers focus on practical, hands-on training to equip learners with the necessary ESG competencies for real-world applications. 3️⃣ PM2 Alliance 🤝 – A professional association representing the global community of project managers, acting as a certification body for ESG-related project management standards. Their expertise ensures the development of recognized and transferable competencies across Europe. 4️⃣ Business Actors 💼 – Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and a social enterprise in Poland 🇵🇱, Serbia 🇷🇸, Italy 🇮🇹, and Croatia 🇭🇷 bring industry insight to the project, helping bridge the gap between education and the evolving job market. They will also provide valuable feedback on the curriculum and training programs. Together, these partners collaborate to ensure the successful integration of ESG principles into project management education, fostering a sustainable future 🌿 and creating new professional pathways for tomorrow’s leaders! 🌟

I 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀 sono agenti del cambiamento, esploratori, spiriti resilienti pronti a trasformare le proprie fragilità in punti di forza. Persone straordinarie nella loro semplicità, disposte a modellare il futuro promuovendo la cooperazione, l’imprenditorialità e la gastrodiplomazia nel mondo. Ne abbiamo parlato a Firenze in una due giorni tra confronti ed eventi alla Fiera Didacta Italia. Grazie a the The Social Hub (B Corp™) #Firenze per aver scelto di ospitare il nostro evento “𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀: 𝗜𝗠𝗔𝗚𝗜𝗡𝗘. 𝗕𝗘𝗟𝗜𝗘𝗩𝗘. 𝗔𝗖𝗧.” Grazie a Stefano Pisani sindaco di Pollica, Alex Bellini – esploratore e divulgatore ambientale, Matteo Santini , Portavoce degli Studenti Italiani, CPS, Francesca Tortorelli – attivista, social designer e agripreneur di Growing Greener, Bernard Dika, Portavoce del Presidente della Regione Toscana e Direttore di Giovanisì - Regione Toscana , Marialuisa Ferraro, dell’Istituto Ancel Keys, Lisa Lanzarini, CampuStore.

We are proud to host moments of learning and exchange at the Paideia Campus in Pollica, bringing together professionals, innovators, and sustainability advocates to shape the future of food systems. A special thanks to Elena Sirtori for sharing her experience and to all our partners in this journey of transformation. 🙏 #ExecutiveMaster #FoodInnovation #Regeneration Bologna Business School - Università di Bologna

To all the incredible fellows #ExecutiveMaster in #FoodInnovation and #Regeneration who embraced this journey with courage and commitment, stepping boldly out of your comfort zones —I want to express my deepest gratitude. Your willingness to explore, learn, and transform is genuinely inspiring! Our journey through Regione Campania ad Pollica, Cilento - The Lands of #MediterraneanDiet was a profound lesson in the power of tradition, innovation, and regeneration. A big thank you to all who welcomed us with open arms: from the authenticity of Pasta Rummo to the GRAND MASTER Franco Pepe, who reminded us that simplicity can be revolutionary. Thank you to #VitoBusillo and the team behind the #IGPArugula, a European leader and excellence showcasing how the #PianadelSele blooms with opportunities. At Tenuta Vannulo, we witnessed how tradition and innovation can coexist harmoniously, while Santomiele sweetened our path with the taste of beauty and authenticity. Our journey led us to Silvia Chirico at Tenuta Chirico Love for one's land, relentless pursuit of quality and creativity, and then landing at #LaPretrosa - by our great master Edmondo Soffritti with Luigia, Simona, where we touched and tasted the profound essence of regeneration—a living example of how roots can anchor us while driving us forward. And what a privilege it was to learn from #GiuseppeCilento, a wise leader whose cooperative model at Coop. Agricola Nuovo Cilento, with deep roots and a vision for the future, is a beacon of what lies ahead. We concluded our journey by the sea with Vittorio and Donatella #AliciDiMenaica, discovering the ancient art of the #Menaica tradition—an ode to the past that guides us toward the future. A special and heartfelt thank you goes to Ludovica Leone, who co-directs this Master with me. Your support and dedication have been fundamental to shaping this journey. And to Matteo Vignoli, with whom I created the very first Food Innovation Program and co-founded the Future Food Institute—thank you for your unwavering belief in and support for this ambitious mission. Your vision and commitment to transforming the future (of food) are a constant source of inspiration. A special thank you to Bologna Business School - Università di Bologna for daring to open the dialogue in Italy not just about Food Innovation but about Regenerative Models—for believing in the power of transformation that goes beyond sustainability to truly restore and regenerate. To all of you who are part of this journey—THANK YOU! Keep daring, keep exploring, and keep regenerating. Your passion is the energy that drives change. For those who want to dive deeper into this path, find all the information here. https://lnkd.in/d5zqxkBt To a life full of meaning and impact—Buona vita, Ragazzi! Elena Sirtori Merve Akgül Johanna Giulia Isola Fatimah Rakchai R. Javiera Mujica Álvarez Kristine Juárez Max Bergami Clarissa Garrubba Andrea Magelli Roberto Mazzei

🌍📚 The CIRCLE: la Scuola Mediterranea che fa Futuro!  Anche quest’anno non potevamo mancare a Fiera Didacta Italia!  Il 12 marzo presenteremo: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗜𝗥𝗖𝗟𝗘, 𝗹𝗮 𝗰𝗼𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲 𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼 𝘀𝗰𝘂𝗼𝗹𝗲, 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗮̀ 𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶 per trasformare la Dieta Mediterranea in un modello di educazione sostenibile e innovazione. Sara Roversi, Presidente di Future Food Institute, e Stefano Pisani, Sindaco di Pollica moderano l’incontro con i nostri ospiti d’eccezione: l’esploratore e divulgatore Alex Bellini, l’attivista e agripreneur Francesca Tortorelli, il portavoce del Presidente della Regione Toscana Bernard Dika, il vice portavoce degli studenti italiani Matteo Santini, il fondatore della Scuola Italiana in Camerun MANFO ZANGMO Mathurin, la professoressa dell’istituto Ancel Keys Marialuisa Ferraro e Lisa Lanzarini CampuStore Academy 💡 Di cosa parleremo? 🔹 Esperienze immersive per studenti nei nostri living lab 🔹 Opportunità di formazione per docenti 🔹 Programmi di mobilità internazionale per potenziare cooperazione, imprenditorialità e gastrodiplomazia 📍 Didacta Italia 2025 📅 12 marzo | Ore 11:30 🏛️ Fortezza da Basso, Firenze | E3 - Le Grotte Costruiamo insieme il futuro dell’educazione!

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🌍 CLIMATE SHAPERS: IMAGINE. BELIEVE. ACT. 🌱 🔥 Join us on March 11th at 17:00 at The Social Hub Lavagnini, Florence for an inspiring aperitivo on the rooftop with changemakers, innovators, and leaders shaping a more sustainable world. Come and meet: 🌿 Sara Roversi – Future Food Institute 🏛 Stefano Pisani – Mayor of Pollica 🧭 Alex Bellini – Explorer & Environmental Advocate 🌾 Francesca Tortorelli – Activist & Agripreneur 🎓 Matteo Santini – Youth Climate Leader 💡 Education, innovation, and community-driven solutions for the planet. Stay after to connect and watch the sunset! 📢 Register now https://lnkd.in/gptR6ksB Paideia Campus The Social Hub (B Corp™)

Do you know what #FBDGs are? 🍎 Food-based dietary guidelines (FBDGs) are customized to address each country's unique nutritional needs, aiming to prevent chronic diseases and promote healthier eating habits. More than 100 countries now adopt these guidelines, which emphasize both #humanhealth and #environmentalsustainability. They provide a roadmap for governments, health professionals, and individuals to make informed decisions on dietary patterns, integrating lifestyle factors to foster long-term wellness and sustainability in food systems. 📝 According to one of the research publications produced by #SwitchDiet, the 2018 Italian dietary guidelines embrace the Mediterranean Diet, focusing on sustainability and health. They encourage a plant-based approach, using seasonal, locally sourced foods, reducing red meat, and choosing alternatives like poultry and Mediterranean fish. With a nod to tradition, they emphasize using extra virgin olive oil and reducing food waste. A perfect blend of #heritage, #health, and #sustainability.