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Coffee's story has always been one of extraction - nations watching their resources, labour, and potential prosperity flow overseas. Now, as climate change reshapes traditional growing regions and global demand surges, we stand at a moment of transformation. Leaders sense what we sense: that this moment offers a rare chance to reimagine an entire industry, to pioneer a new model of agricultural development that serves nations, not intermediaries.  The United Nations International Trade Centre shares our vision of transformation. In partnership, we're building agricultural centres of excellence where Brazilian innovation meets African potential. This isn't about growing coffee - it's about growing prosperity, preserving heritage, and pioneering sustainable agriculture. Right now, we are in dialogue with visionary governments across Africa. These conversations crackle with possibility. The model we are offering builds complete ecosystems where nations capture their full agricultural value. Open Air Laboratories serve as catalysts, transforming communities while driving economic growth. Here, tradition meets innovation, creating systems that serve people, not intermediaries. It's about economic sovereignty, about writing the next chapter in a nation's story. When agriculture innovates, economies transform. When nations control their value chains, they control their destiny. On February 10th, at the World of Coffee event in Dubai, we will announce our first African partner nation for this transformative initiative. One nation will step forward to revolutionise its agricultural sector and write its name in coffee's next chapter. The question isn't whether the future of coffee will be rewritten. The question is: Who will write it? #FutureOfCoffee #AgriculturalTransformation #BrazilAfrica #SouthSouthCooperation #CoffeeIndustry #EconomicDevelopment #ITC #UNDC #CoffeeExports #GlobalTrade #ValueChain #WorldOfCoffee2025 #Dubai #AgriculturalInnovation #OpenAirLab #KnowledgeTransfer #Sustainability

As we settle into 2025, I’ve reflected on the incredible connections and collaborations driving Canada’s food system forward. Whether through innovation, sustainability, or shared goals, one thing is clear: we are stronger together. The food system is a vast network, from the farmers who steward our land to the researchers and innovators working with new technology and from policymakers to the voices advocating for public trust. Each of us plays a role in ensuring Canadians have access to safe, sustainable, and nutritious food. But amidst this complexity, a growing challenge stands out—indifference. Indifference to how food is grown, who grows it, and the value this system brings to our daily lives. Addressing this isn’t just a task for one organization; it’s a collective effort. This is why I’m so inspired by the work we’re doing to amplify the voices, innovations, and commitments of everyone in the food system. It’s about breaking through the noise to connect with Canadians and share the stories that matter. As we continue this journey, I’m reminded of the power of collaboration. Together, we care about elevating the conversation, addressing challenges head-on, and building a food system Canadians can be proud of, inspiring confidence and trust at home and abroad. Let’s connect and keep the conversation going. 🌟 hashtag #CanadasFoodSystem hashtag #Collaboration hashtag #PublicTrust hashtag #Leadership

FoodInvest Hub is a flagship initiative of the Food Security Global Summit, launched as part of Abu Dhabi Food Week. It is designed to serve as a global platform that connects high-potential investment opportunities in the food sector with visionary investors seeking to drive innovation and growth. As the inaugural edition, FoodInvest Hub draws on the UAE’s unparalleled expertise in fostering successful ventures, offering corporations and entrepreneurs the support they need to secure investments and shape a sustainable future. With its mission to bridge global opportunities and capital, the Hub is poised to become a cornerstone of Abu Dhabi Food Week, empowering participants to address critical challenges in food security while unlocking transformative business potential. #food #investment #foodsecurity

Jan Willem van der Schans, an expert on short food chains, visited one of the #COCOREADOSeedInitiatives! 👉 FoodHub Albania, by Bledar Meta 🎯The objective is to strengthen the position of Albanian farmers in Albanian food supply chains, where ad hoc sales through middlemen are still the dominant mode of trade. 📽️Watch it! https://lnkd.in/dtF3hWSb

Brewing Success: The Untapped ROI of Africa’s Coffee Industry! As I walk through the lush coffee plantations of Africa, I can't help but marvel at the incredible potential our coffee industry holds. The return on investment (ROI) for African coffee farmers, host communities, suppliers, and coffee lovers is both promising and complex. Strengths lie in our rich coffee heritage, ideal climate, and unmatched flavors, while Weaknesses stem from limited infrastructure and global competition. Yet, the Opportunities to connect through coffee tours, cultural exchanges, and direct trade are immense, bringing authentic experiences and higher income for farmers. The looming Threats of market volatility and climate change challenge us, but they also inspire innovation and resilience. Together, we can transform coffee into not just a commodity but a sustainable tourism experience that uplifts communities, satisfies global coffee lovers, and celebrates Africa's legacy. #EthiopianCoffee #CoffeeTours #LandOfOrigins #CoffeeLoversParadise #SustainableCoffee #CoffeeROI #VisitAfrica #CoffeeCultureExperience

NUSACC LEADS A DELEGATION OF ARAB AMBASSADORS TO THE WORLD FOOD PRIZE CEREMONY IN IOWA The National U.S. – Arab Chamber of Commerce (#NUSACC) – America’s top commercial gateway to the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) – recently led a delegation of Arab Ambassadors to the World Food Prize in #DesMoines, #Iowa. The visit provided an opportunity to promote commercial and political relations with the State of Iowa, which is #2 in #food production in the United States (based on cash receipts), selling about $40 billion annually in #agricultural products. This year’s World Food Prize (WFP) placed a special emphasis on the continent of #Africa. In this spirit, the NUSACC delegation was led by North African #Ambassadors, including Her Excellency Cissé Boide (#Mauritania) and Her Excellency Hanene Tajouri Bessassi (#Tunisia). The ambassadors were part of the V.V.I.P. processional at the World Food Prize Laureates Ceremony, which included Her Excellency Samia Suluhu Hassan, President of #Tanzania, and His Excellency Julius Maada Wonie Bio, President of #SierraLeone. In #Iowa, the #Ambassadors held meetings with top state #government officials, such as: Hon. Kim Reynolds, #Governor of the State of Iowa; Hon. Mike Naig, Iowa’s Secretary of #Agriculture; Hon. Paul Pate, Iowa’s Secretary of State. To read the full report, please click https://lnkd.in/gxN7QidU.

JUST 3 DAYS TO GO! Through SIAL Paris African Food Summit, come explore and understand the emerging trends on the African continent in both gastronomy and product design, where innovation is taking root. When Africa invents the food of the future The #African continent cannot be reduced to a continent of poverty and conflict, or to the new market that the development of its urban middle class makes us hope for. Because the continent is so diverse, #Africa is asserting its food sovereignty and its ability to invent the food of the future, in terms of business models, products and gastronomy. Innovation is everywhere: among craftswomen, new SMEs, popular catering and the ways in which the #agri-food sector is organized are inspiring responses to the demographic, economic, climatic and health challenges facing the continent. Working with Africa means questioning historical inertia and preconceived ideas, and recognizing the continent's endogenous dynamics. • Agri-food: Employment and investment Africa needs to create 30,000 jobs per million inhabitants every year to sustain its demographic growth. The #agri-food sector faces a major challenge. Micro and small companies, which attract young people to #rural #manufacturing, urban distribution and #catering, struggle to secure financing due to their size and number. How can we break through this barrier to meet employment and #investment needs? • Food cultures: a heritage on the move Is Africa losing its #food #culture to westernization and standardization? Consumption habits are changing with new distribution methods. However, the diversity of food practices in cities reveals a different reality. #African #cuisine, rich and varied, reinvents itself by drawing on local and external influences, reflecting the diversity of populations and the diaspora. How can this heritage resist uniformization? • Tomorrow is us! A new generation of entrepreneurs is investing in the #food #industry. Often internationalized and well connected, they represent new perspectives for the #food #sector. They value local products, encourage solidarity and incarnate a modern "Afropolitanism". How will this generation define the #food of tomorrow? Many delegations from #Nigeria #Cameroum #Gabon #Ghana #CoteDIvoite #Senegal #Kenya and many others will be present.Emesure Mark CHARLES NDUKA ehabahe lawani Tella Ayodele Dee Dauda Idris Mamukuyomi Abiodun Olaore - FIAMN, FICA Rene V. Collins Okwor onyekachi Ademola Eyitayo Festus . Ife Mbanefo ALEX T. OGBIDI Kayode Adejumo African Development Bank Group Sam Adeyemi Nigeria AgriBusiness Group (NABG) FoodbayTV Paméla Themonis Astrid de Witte Kalu Mang Alexandra Godeberge Benmoussa Audrey ASHWORTH Guillaume MASSACRIER Nicolas Trentesaux Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) Franco-Nigerian Chamber of Commerce & Industry Moses Umoru, MBA, ChMC. Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines & Agriculture (NACCIMA) French Treasury in Nigeria Promosalons

Empowering a Greener Africa: Where Food, Culture, and Sustainability Meet Our mission is to drive positive change across Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) by promoting a circular economy, clean cooking, food security, and clean energy access in farm settlements. Fifteen young and talented African chefs, passionate about creating a more sustainable continent, will team up with 15 experts in clean energy, agriculture, and climate change. Together, they'll embark on a face-off competition to craft mouth-watering meals that celebrate Africa's rich cultural heritage and identity. But that's not all. These contestants, supported by their expert mentors, will also be challenged to develop innovative solutions to pressing issues affecting Africa's food security, clean energy, and circular economy. As they cook, they'll need to think creatively to address these real-world problems. Get ready for a culinary journey that combines flavor, culture, and sustainability! Airing Nationwide in: #Nigeria #Ghana #Kenya #SouthAfrica #Tanzania #Rwanda

I am looking forward to attending SIAL Canada in Montreal next week, the largest food innovation trade show in North America. Food innovation and the ever evolving agri-food regulatory landscape is one of my great passions in life, and I look forward to connecting with and learning from other industry professionals. If you will be at SIAL Canada, let me know. I would love to connect (and talk all things food)! #SIALCanada2024 #foodlaw #foodlawyers #lawyersoflinkedin #SIALMTL2024 #regulatorylaw #foodregulation #agrifood

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