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📣 I am very much looking forward hosting a panel on "Regulating the future of food in the EU and the role of lobbying – what do we need and what can be done to move things forward?" at ATOVA Regulatory Consulting, SL brand-new conference format "Regulating the future of food".👏 In this session we will explore what the current state of play is regarding lobbying for alternative proteins in the EU. 📌 What are our lessons learned? 📌How can we achieve urgently necessary policy and regulatory breakthroughs?  📌And (for me personally the most interesting question): What can be learned from the playbooks of other transitions, actors and major global challenges? All that with great panelists such as Robert E. Jones , John-Felipe Murphy, Dana Wilson, Ira van Eelen, Alex Holst, Tobias Gräs and more. Thank you Hannah Lester for having us and for pulling together such a great programme with so many great minds working on a future-proof food system! #alternativeproteins #cellularagriculture #cultivatedmeat #precisionfermentation Onego Bio Food Fermentation Europe Cellular Agriculture Europe CellAg Deutschland Cellulaire Agricultuur Nederland Agriculture Cellulaire France The Future of Protein Production ➡ Check out: https://lnkd.in/ed9qZP8k

📣 Our new State of Global Policy Report is out! We are pleased to share that the #alternativeproteins sector enjoyed game-changing developments and commitments from governments and regulators in 2023, as the public sector across geographies stepped up to the alternative proteins funding plate! 🌍 Altogether, GFI estimates that newly announced global public funding for alternative proteins in 2023 amounted to $523 million, while the all-time investment totals to $1.67 billion. As the report indicates - governments play a critical role in unlocking the full climate and economic benefits of alternative protein in the years to come. 📈 Within Israel specifically, the public sector is a leader in driving regulatory frameworks for alternative proteins, notably with regulator’s approval of Remilk's fermentation-based dairy protein and the world’s first regulatory approval of a cultivated beef product by Aleph Farms. 🏆 Unique to this year’s policy report is a “Policy Menu,” delineating the various policy mechanisms that countries can implement to support alternative proteins. From research grants to loans to tax rates, there is a vast toolkit that policymakers can employ to drive this critical sector forward to create a more #sustainable global food system. Download and dive into the report here: https://lnkd.in/dqQ3ab-E Stay tuned for our upcoming webinar recording highlighting the key takeaways from the report. #publicpolicy #regulation #climatechange #foodtech #foodsystems #sustainableprotein #fermentation #cultivatedbeef

"It's not nice to fool mother nature!" Remember the old Chiffon Margarine commercial? How true that adage was, as studies proved in the 1990's just how dangerous trans-fats in margarine, shortening and processed foods were to our health. And yet, we are repeating the same mistakes, assuming that lab grown "meat" is somehow healthy for us and the environment. As the article points out, studies have already demonstrated that lab grown meats produce up to 25 times more carbon emissions than feedlot raised meat, and don't even take into account the carbon reduction capabilities of grass-fed, regenerative beef production. There are no studies on the human health consequences of eating lab grown meat. Do you really want you and your family to be the lab rats for this experiment?

In 2023, our global teams grew the scientific ecosystem, increased government investment in alternative proteins, and supported the industry in navigating a changing economic and regulatory landscape — all powered by our global community of donors. Dig into our 2023 Year in Review to learn more 👉 https://bit.ly/3x0dNzY A few highlights: 🏫 We expanded the Alt Protein Project to 53 chapters worldwide, unlocked funding for foundational plant-based and cultivated meat research, and published 42 open-access reports and resources to advance the ecosystem. 🌏 We championed public investment in alternative proteins globally, launched a new platform for aligning on novel food regulations across the Asia Pacific region, and celebrated multiple companies selling cultivated meat in the world’s largest economy. 🤝 We organized webinars and roundtables to share knowledge across the industry, collaborated with the U.S. Department of Energy on public–private partnerships, hosted our largest in-person Good Food Conference, and worked with the Center for Strategic and International Studies and the United Nations Environment Programme to launch reports that call for governments to fund alternative protein research.

In 2023, our global teams grew the scientific ecosystem, increased government investment in alternative proteins, and supported the industry in navigating a changing economic and regulatory landscape — all powered by our global community of donors. Dig into our 2023 Year in Review to learn more 👉 https://bit.ly/3x0dNzY A few highlights: 🏫 We expanded the Alt Protein Project to 53 chapters worldwide, unlocked funding for foundational plant-based and cultivated meat research, and published 42 open-access reports and resources to advance the ecosystem. 🌏 We championed public investment in alternative proteins globally, launched a new platform for aligning on novel food regulations across the Asia Pacific region, and celebrated multiple companies selling cultivated meat in the world’s largest economy. 🤝 We organized webinars and roundtables to share knowledge across the industry, collaborated with the U.S. Department of Energy on public–private partnerships, hosted our largest in-person Good Food Conference, and worked with the Center for Strategic and International Studies and the United Nations Environment Programme to launch reports that call for governments to fund alternative protein research.

Please Join us for our Winter Webinar Titled, "Alternative Proteins and Novel Foods!" January 17, 2024 1:00PM - 3:00 PM EST USA Background: The landscape of food production is changing. This change, driven by the desire for a more sustainable food supply and accelerated by advances in cellular biology, fermentation methods, and food science, has led to the development of novel protein sources. Emerging novel food products from these sources offer challenges for both producers and regulators to ensure their safety through accurate and fit-for-purpose analysis. Join us as we are bringing together various stakeholders – regulators, scientists, industry experts, and innovators – in a dynamic webinar designed to foster collaboration and achieve a common goal of establishing harmonized standards bolstering consumers’ confidence and supporting innovation. Our panel of experts will share their knowledge, experiences, and best practices to address the challenges facing this industry, followed by an open forum discussion. We would like to hear your thoughts, suggestions, challenges, and pain points, and identify solutions. For more information and registration, please visit: https://lnkd.in/eeQtw6Kd #webinar #discussion #foodsafety #alternativeproteins #umd #JIFSAN University of Maryland College of Agriculture and Natural Resources

#InTheNews | The Political Battle Over Lab-Grown Meat in Europe: The Controversial Future of Food. «The greater risk to farmers is that their rage, and the politics it produces, will choke off the policymaking aimed at addressing the problems that afflict them. Technological trends and consumer preferences can only be held off for so long. The question is what farmers — and the EU — should be doing to adapt.» #LabGrownDebate #RedMeatMyth #BioLabLessons #FoodInnovation #AltProtein #SyntheticMeat #EUAgriPolitics #FarmVsLab #CultivatedMeat #ProteinRevolution [News] https://lnkd.in/d4U3tjXK via POLITICO [Infographic] https://lnkd.in/dz-FyDQC via World Economic Forum

🚀 Important news in agriculture: The Food 2030 Report unveils a game-changing narrative for Africa's food landscape! 🌍 This comprehensive initiative not only shapes the future of #R&I policies under #HorizonEurope, the #farm-to-fork strategy, the #EuropeanGreenDeal but also outlines eleven strategic pathways for action, where cutting-edge research and innovation can tangibly deliver co-benefits across crucial domains. 🔍 Our coordinator, Dr. Gertrud Buchenrieder from Bundeswehr University Munich had the honor of contributing during a workshop to the Topic 9 " Food Systems Africa", where INCiTiS-FOOD is mentioned as relevant R&I project working toward the overall EU-AU goals. The call for action is clear – we must fortify the resilience of African food systems! 🛡️ 💡 The report highlights that innovation and new markets can break ground, fostering #circulareconomies and creating value chains that shield our food systems from disruptions. This is one of the main pillars of INCiTiS-FOOD, where we co-create circular agri-tech solutions. This publication isn't just a report – it's a roadmap for action, a blueprint for a sustainable and inclusive future so be sure to read it in detail 👉 https://lnkd.in/dQ8-YJRV #FOOD2030EU #HorizonEurope #ResearchImpactEU #aquaponics #foodsecurity #AfricaFood #circularfood #innovation

With the novel idea! The role of the CaSunDX exchange would be to provide a platform for the coordination and facilitation of localized governance initiatives in public health and agriculture. It would serve as a central hub for sharing best practices, data, and resources to support community-based interventions and sustainable agricultural practices. The exchange would aim to promote collaboration between local, regional, and national stakeholders, fostering a network of expertise and knowledge exchange. Additionally, the CaSunDX exchange could provide capacity-building support to empower local communities with the tools and resources necessary to oversee public health and agricultural initiatives effectively. This platform would play a vital role in bridging the gap between localized governance efforts and national oversight, ensuring that regional initiatives align with broader public health goals and agricultural sustainability objectives. Removing the pharmaceutical, and the agricultural industry is control over our lives back to our communities! MWM

🌱 Reflecting on the thought-provoking discussions at the European Food Forum event I attended on March 21st! 🌍 It was incredibly inspiring to engage with fellow stakeholders on the challenges and opportunities surrounding protein production and consumption within the EU. 💡 We delved into the importance of diversifying protein sources for a more sustainable food system, with fascinating insights into precision fermentation and laboratory cultivation. 🌾 What struck me most was the emphasis on the role of Common Agricultural Policy instruments in promoting EU protein crop production, alongside the need to ensure profitability to attract farmer investment. 🚜 Engaging with farmers directly, and encouraging public investment in agri-food innovation, emerged as vital themes throughout the discussions. 🌱 And of course, the call for increased research and innovation funding to support sustainable protein production was loud and clear. 🌿 It's clear that strategic dialogue and collaborative exploration of alternative approaches are key to advancing the EU food value chain sustainably. Let's continue this important conversation! 💬 #Sustainability #ProteinProduction #FoodInnovation #EUAgriFood