FOODCoST

If food could talk, it would tell you a story of hidden costs. We gave it a voice. We support the shift to sustainable food systems by developing a methodology to measure externalities in climate, biodiversity & health throughout the food value chain. 🎥👉 https://lnkd.in/g_5Pudtp Wageningen University & Research | AKI - Institute of Agricultural Economics | APRE - Agenzia per la Promozione della Ricerca Europea | COPA COGECA | Danone | ECOZEPT | INRAE | LOBA | Aarhus BSS - Aarhus University | MVO Nederland | PEDAL Consulting | RIVM National Institute for Public Health and the Environment | SLU - Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences | Sustainable AG Unternehmensberatung | Universidad de Almería | Technische Hochschule Nürnberg Georg Simon Ohm | Alma Mater Studiorum – Università di Bologna | The University of Bonn | UCLouvain - Université catholique de Louvain | University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine Cluj-Napoca | ZLTO | OPTA Europe | Environmental Change Institute (ECI), University of Oxford

The true cost of food goes beyond the price tag. 🍽️ Many hidden costs—environmental, social, and economic—remain unseen. With a harmonised methodology, #FOODCoST is making them visible to drive smarter decisions for a sustainable future. Read more in our latest newsletter! 👇 Wageningen University & Research | AKI - Institute of Agricultural Economics | APRE - Agenzia per la Promozione della Ricerca Europea | COPA COGECA | Danone | ECOZEPT | INRAE | LOBA | Aarhus BSS - Aarhus University | MVO Nederland | PEDAL Consulting | RIVM National Institute for Public Health and the Environment | SLU - Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences | Sustainable AG Unternehmensberatung | Universidad de Almería | Technische Hochschule Nürnberg Georg Simon Ohm | Alma Mater Studiorum - Università di Bologna | The University of Bonn | UCLouvain - Université catholique de Louvain | University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine, Cluj-Napoca | ZLTO | OPTA Europe | Environmental Change Institute (ECI), University of Oxford

In 2024, our partner, Miroslav Polacek from PEDAL Consulting, wrote an article about our Community of Practice (CoP). 🔙 Are you up for a re-read and ready to join us? Here  👉 https://lnkd.in/dKMtDE2S Miroslav Polacek

Great to see such inspiring exchanges happening in Almería! 🇪🇸 The visit from FAO and University of East Sarajevo colleagues provided a valuable opportunity to share insights on 🌾 sustainable agriculture and 💲 cost-effective food systems. We’re proud that FOODCoST was part of these discussions 💬, contributing to the dialogue on true cost accounting in food production. 🚜 Collaborative efforts like these drive us towards a more resilient and sustainable food system. 🤝 Looking forward to continuing this journey together! 🫡

What an inspiring session at BIOFACH 2025! 🎉 Huge thanks to everyone who joined our discussion on sustainable catering and its high acceptance in schools. 🏫🍽️ Missed it? No worries! Catch up on our key takeaways and learn how we can scale up this success 👉 https://lnkd.in/dUmDeM6z ECOZEPT | Technische Hochschule Nürnberg Georg Simon Ohm | Lennart Stein | Benjamin Oebel | Michael Böhm

We are delighted to announce that FAO’s The State of Food and Agriculture 2024 report is officially released! 🎉 This year’s theme, “Value-driven transformation of agrifood systems,” reflects the critical need for change in how we approach agriculture and food sustainability. Key Messages from #SOFA2024: ▫️ Hidden Costs: The report refines hidden cost estimates from SOFA 2023 using updated data from 156 countries. Findings reveal a staggering $12 trillion in hidden costs (in 2020 PPP), underscoring the need for systemic transformation within agrifood systems. ▫️ Unhealthy Dietary Patterns: Unhealthy dietary patterns constitute 70% of global hidden costs. To inform policy action, SOFA 2024 breaks these costs down into 13 dietary risk factors. The report identifies low consumption of whole grains and fruits and overconsumption of sodium as particularly significant areas for intervention. ▫️ Agrifood System Analysis: Recognising that different agrifood systems face unique challenges, the report categorises hidden costs across six types: protracted crisis, traditional, expanding, diversifying, formalising, and industrial. Industrial and diversifying systems are found to generate the highest global hidden costs, predominantly in health. ▫️ Social Hidden Costs: Most social hidden costs linked to poverty and undernourishment arise in traditional and protracted crisis systems, where hidden costs represent 47% and 23% of their GDP, respectively. ▫️ Tailored Strategies: This diversity highlights the necessity for tailored strategies that respond to each system's unique challenges. SOFA 2024 provides in-depth case studies at various levels to support this approach. ▫️ Stakeholder Engagement: Inclusive stakeholder consultations are crucial for guiding effective interventions and addressing power imbalances within the agricultural landscape. Collaborative and value-driven actions are key to enhancing the societal value of our agrifood systems, benefiting both current and future generations. Explore the SOFA webpage to access the full report in English and the In Brief version in all six UN languages (AR, EN, ES, FR, RU, ZH). Discover our Interactive Story and country-specific data for an immersive experience. Don't miss the SOFA 2024 Press Release for more insights! 💭 Visit here 👉 https://lnkd.in/dxXdx8PV

We’re live at BIOFACH 2025! The #FoodCost team is sharing exciting research on how sustainable catering is making waves in schools across Europe. 🌍🥗 Stay tuned for insights from Technische Hochschule Nürnberg Georg Simon Ohm & ECOZEPT on how to scale up this success!

Happy World Legume Day! Today, we celebrate the versatility of legumes like chickpeas, lentils, beans and others. 🥗 These ingredients have a special place in diets worldwide, and their potential benefits are worth exploring. Stay #healthy!

🌱 Exciting news! As part of Case Study 10 within the #FoodCost project, we’ll be presenting groundbreaking findings at BIOFACH 2025! 📊💡 Join us on Feb 13 at 3:00 PM at the “Organic out of Home area” (Hall 6 - 275) to explore how sustainable catering is winning over schoolchildren and canteen staff. Don't miss this chance to learn how we can scale up sustainable food practices. Wageningen University & Research AKI - Institute of Agricultural Economics APRE - Agenzia per la Promozione della Ricerca Europea COPA COGECA Danone ECOZEPT INRAE LOBA Aarhus BSS - Aarhus University MVO Nederland PEDAL Consulting RIVM National Institute for Public Health and the Environment SLU - Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences Sustainable AG Unternehmensberatung Universidad de Almería Technische Hochschule Nürnberg Georg Simon Ohm Alma Mater Studiorum - Università di Bologna The University of Bonn UCLouvain - Université catholique de Louvain University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine Cluj-Napoca ZLTO OPTA Europe Environmental Change Institute (ECI), University of Oxford

As we reflect on our journey in 2024, we’re excited to highlight our video, "#FOODCoST in a Nutshell." 🎥 This overview captures the essence of our project and its goals. See how we're working towards sustainable food systems! Watch it here 👉 https://lnkd.in/dMZbQq8Z