Swiss Food & Nutrition Valley’s Post

What an energetic second day, concluding the Food & Bio Global Summit. David Hughes #DrFood showed the high impact of consumer trends around the world on global health and sustainability, as well as the food insecurities suffered not only by developing nations, but even increasing parts of the population in European countries. In the summit lab on Circular Green Transition, we got our participants to work to identify hurdles which are blocking the transition of food value chains to circular food value systems. Co-chairs Dennis and Heidi reported the results back to the Global Summit, first reminding the plenary audience that the vision of a circular green transition was "A planet in which all used resources are being used to their very best and regenerated for the benefit of the planet and human beings." This will foremost need a mindset shift: to not speak of waste, but a resource - and to find out what its value is. Then we can start identifying the resource streams, analysing them, and evaluating their potential use. Clusters can play an essential part in helping both with the mindset shift, as well as the mapping of resource streams. We're looking forward to continuing our collaboration with our Danish partners to help the circular green transition happen in food & bio sector. Food & Bio Cluster Denmark #NetworkingBiotechnology #SustainableFoodSystems #JoinTheMovement

Part 1. Why is this an extra good day?🌿 Because Food Nation Denmark is launching a new case catalogue today that showcases good examples of innovative biosolutions designed to contribute directly to the green transition. These aren't theoretical concepts; they are actionable examples that have already shown promise in creating more sustainable food systems - and contributing to solve some of the pressing issues that are being discussed under #UN #ClimateWeek at #sustainabilitysummitnyc The catalogue is now available for download in Food Nations toolbox https://lnkd.in/eD2SfffS Dive in to explore Denmark's contributions to sustainable development and see how these initiatives can make a real difference. Let's continue to lead the way in shaping a more sustainable future, both for Denmark and for the world. Thank you to all the action-taking companies for your contribution to this case catalogue🤩 🤩Unibio Matr Foods Pond Biomaterials BioRefine Denmark A/S Algiecel REDUCED Aquaporin A/S Novozymes Chr. Hansen KMC DUPONT Arla Ingredients Hamlet protein DLF BioMar #GreenTransition #Sustainability #DanishInnovation #Biosolutions

News from BEACON at Copenhagen Business School Seminar! We are pleased to share that BEACON made a mark at the recent cross-departmental seminar on "Quantitative Approaches to Green Transition Research at CBS" with two presentations! 🔍 Presentation 1: How does information provision interact with price discounts? A field experiment on sustainable food choices. - Investigating the impact of information provision about food carbon footprint on food choices. And how financial incentives independently and interactively shape consumer decisions? 🌱 Presentation 2: Shifting consumers towards sustainable food consumption and avoiding food waste: A machine-learning assisted systematic review and meta-analysis of demand-side interventions. - Presenting ongoing collaborative field experiments, on sustainable food consumption and information provision with Københavns Kommune and #Festivélo. Additionally, data collection is underway for further food waste experiment in #Copenhagen. #BEACONatCBS #GreenTransition #SustainabilityResearch #QuantitativeMethods #CBSseminar #CollaborationInAction

My favorite picture of 2023 💚 The 3 of us at 8:08 in the morning doing our daily check-in meeting to discuss the day, while brushing our teeth #startuplife Being part of a committed team feels good! Besides this «immeasurable» success we enjoy every day, we also celebrated «quantifiable» successes in 2023. Some of my highlights: - 66 tons of pulses harvested by our amazing farmers with the support of IP-SUISSE #pulsepower  - 15 tons of Hummus, Burger & Falafel produced by our reliable partners #bettertogether  - 290+ Swiss stores supplied with the help of our fantastic customers #yourock - 3 prizes won: the «Grand Prix 2023» from Bio Suisse, the «Tsüri Klima Held:innen Award» from ewz, the Shine Program from Swiss Re #thankyou  - 200’000 Swiss Francs provided by Klimastiftung Schweiz and the Bundesamt für Landwirtschaft BLW, to support our mission #gratefulforthesupport - Zero batch production of our innovative ingredient mastered and the first pilot trials at customer’s sites completed #moretocome  - A total of 13'125 emails, 6'584 slack messages, lots of coffee and cocoa and most importantly: lots of fun working on a challenge that we believe is necessary to change our food system 🌱 The past year was incredibly exciting and instructive for us. We don't want to fool anyone here, of course a lot has gone wrong along the way. Or let’s just say, things have turned out differently than originally planned 🤷♀️ Hence our lesson learned from 2023 is: You need to have a plan B and C to follow plan A. 💪 What did 2023 teach you?

For the last two days I've had the pleasure of attending the Food & Bio Global Summit '23 in (one of my) hometown(s), Aarhus. While Nordic Sustainability is working in a multitude of sectors (pharma, textiles, logistics, just to name a few), we have relatively little experience in this sector. Thus, I really wanted to attend this event to better understand how the actors in the food- and agrisector approaches the sustainability challenges of our time. Key reflections from the two days include: - In my opinion, the two most engaging and impactful presentations were delivered by Emiliano Duch (formerly of the World Bank) who spoke of the necessity of rethinking which agricultural goods we choose to subsidize, and Dr. David Hughes aka. Doctor Food, who shared his extensive insights on consumer preferences around the world. What can we learn from these two speakers? While both were among the oldest key-note speakers present, I think it has more to do with not only their extensive experience, but also that they have no bosses or shareholders to appease, allowing them to freely speak their mind. I would greatly encourage anyone with an interest in food, agriculture and sustainability to check them out! - Humans are habitual creatures and all habits are slow to change. This is true not only for our dietary habits, but also for the way in which we produce, process and package our food. Needless to say, a paradigm shift is needed if we are to feed a growing population while staying within the planetary boundaries. - Collaboration is paramount, whether it’s through clusters of SMEs, large companies opening up for knowledge sharing (and their potentially valuable side-streams!), or from getting together with other like-minded actors face-to-face to meet the sustainability challenges of our times. A big thanks to the organisers and all the lovely people I've met. Until next time!

After an intensive and valuable period of collaboration, the Position Paper on Upcycled Food and Ingredients will be published soon! Curious to learn more? Read this post ⬇️

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🌍 Today, I had the privilege of attending Switzerland's comprehensive Swiss Green Economy Symposium. This event brought together leaders from various fields, including business, politics, science, and civil society, to discuss, share knowledge, and network in pursuit of sustainable solutions. With over 1000 participants, we delved into future-oriented topics and explored opportunities for innovation. One key takeaway was the significant focus on the #FoodRevolution. It was heartening to see numerous representatives from major food companies and sustainability labels in attendance. However, it was surprising to observe that discussions about reducing meat consumption and promoting alternative plant-based products took center stage, while the topic of FISH & SEAFOOD received relatively little attention. When it did come up, it was often in the context of challenges such as overfishing and animal health issues. This highlights the need for greater awareness and education about our oceans and the Fish & Seafood sector. It's high time we embrace the incredible potential of these healthy protein sources from the sea, whether it's algae, crustaceans, or fish, to feed the world sustainably. 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲'𝘀 𝗮 𝘀𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗳𝘂𝗻 𝗳𝗮𝗰𝘁: The catering at the event was exclusively vegan and vegetarian. In this regard, the organizers made a bold statement about the "new" way of nourishing our population. Let's make way for the #BlueRevolution and work together to ensure a more sustainable and nutritious future for all. 🌊🐟🌱

"Transformation, aber wohin?" – a pertinent question raised by Gregor A. Erkel of the Initiative Regenerative Marktwirtschaft. In today's rapidly evolving economic landscape, the push towards a regenerative approach is more crucial than ever. I am happy to have Gregor challenging us to rethink our traditional concepts of wealth and progress. During the 5th Future Food Symposium, Gregor's insights on "Transformation, but where to?" highlighted the necessity of a paradigm shift. It's not just about economic growth, but about sustainable, regenerative development that benefits both society and the environment. Register here for the Event on the 8th of Feb in Zürich: https://lnkd.in/gaYhajge Join the conversation on how we can collectively steer our economic systems toward a more regenerative and sustainable future. Your thoughts and insights are valuable in shaping this crucial transformation. Swiss Food Research, SGLWT , SVIAL ASIAT #RegenerativeEconomics #SustainableDevelopment #FutureFoodSymposium

🌟 Yindii Shines as a Finalist for Tech Impact Company of the Year - Reshaping the Future of Food Waste 🌟 It is our honour to be nominated as a finalist for the prestigious Tech Impact Company of the Year in the Revive Tech Asia Awards 2023! This recognition reaffirms our commitment to revolutionizing the food industry and creating a positive impact on both the environment and society. At Yindii, we are passionate about tackling the global food waste crisis and building a sustainable future. Our innovative platform connects food businesses with surplus inventory to individuals who can enjoy these delicious meals at a discounted price. By rescuing perfectly edible food that would otherwise go to waste, we are making a significant difference in reducing food waste and supporting the community. On October 19th, the winners will be announced at SKY100 Hong Kong. As a finalist, we're thrilled to showcase the transformative potential of Yindii for food businesses. Yindii presents a unique value proposition, enabling shops to reduce waste, reach new customers, and enhance your brand's reputation as a responsible industry leader. We invite food businesses who share our vision of a more sustainable future to join our platform! Stay tuned for the announcement of the winners as we eagerly await the outcome. Thank you for your continued support as we work towards a more sustainable and prosperous future for the food industry. #Yindii #TechImpactCompany #ReviveTechAsiaAwards #FoodRescue #InvestmentOpportunity #Sustainability Yindii Hong Kong Louis-Alban Batard-Dupre Mahima Rajangam Natarajan