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I am getting pretty excited by the potential of organisations joining us in Nelson this year to explore the future of food at our annual XLabs NZ 3-day design sprint. We are creating the space for teams from leading food organisations to explore circular innovations for carbon removals, low-impact packaging, climate-resilient ocean farming and nature-positive cultural development. Creating a future of food across Aotearoa, New Zealand that is abundant, resilient and circular by design. That is why I am pleased to announce that we have an incredible location for this mahi - The New Zealand Institute for Plant and Food Research Limited The Nelson Research Centre is home to 50 Plant & Food Research staff undertaking science to support the seafood sector, including breeding finfish for aquaculture, building new mobile ocean-based aquaculture systems, and developing new ingredients and materials from seafood. The Nelson Research Centre has also recently opened Aotearoa New Zealand's largest flume tank, allowing scientists to test and develop new technologies in simulated marine environments. “We’re excited to be able to host this year’s XLabs Live design sprint and see first-hand the innovative thinking that can help solve big challenges for the New Zealand food sector.” - Plant and Food Research Many thanks to Mark Piper, Helen Palmer, the team at Plant and Food, Uno Loco and our very own Antonia Estall for helping make this a reality. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/g28FVWgb Our hope is this provides the inspiration for our teams to ideate, innovate, and prototype innovative solutions for the Future of Food across Aotearoa, New Zealand. It's not too late to join us! We have one spot left for a team of six people to join us. Register a team from your business, industry or region today to work on a challenge facing your business and explore innovative solutions in a design sprint format alongside experts.: Join us by applying today - https://lnkd.in/gibutRkn or better yet just PM me to make sure you're in! #XLabs2024 #FutureOfFood #Innovation #Sustainability #CircularEconomy #FoodTech #PlantAndFoodResearch

LAST CHANCE! To register for our interdisciplinary symposium this Thursday! https://lnkd.in/exWWPcKm This interdisciplinary symposium addresses environmental, health, ethical, consumer and economic perspectives. Our symposium focuses on exploring the role of insects as sustainable feed. Rearing insects on residual streams from the food industry can play an important role in making feed production more sustainable in the poultry sector. This symposium addresses the environmental, health, ethical, consumer and economic perspectives. Scientists and stakeholders will address these topics based on recent interdisciplinary scientific research. The meeting provides up-to-date information relevant to anyone interested in sustainable food production. Presentations, discussions, lunch, snacks, drinks and networking. This meeting is ideal for developing your network in the area of proteins of the future. Location: Wageningen Campus Date: Thursday 12 September 2024 More information: https://lnkd.in/exWWPcKm Registration: https://lnkd.in/eebYe_bq Wageningen University & Research - Wageningen Plant Research - Wageningen Social Sciences - Wageningen Food Safety Research - University of Groningen - HAS green academy - Protix - Bühler Group Insect Technology - De Dierenbescherming - Nederlandse Voedsel en Warenautoriteit - NVWA - Ministerie van Landbouw, Visserij, Voedselzekerheid en Natuur - Amusca B.V.-All About Insects - Gezondheidsdienst voor Dieren - ZLTO- Rabobank - NWO (Dutch Research Council)

🌿 Who Should Follow #Microbiomes4Soy and Why? 🌿 Are you passionate about sustainable food systems, cutting-edge research, and innovative solutions for a healthier planet? If so, the #MICROBIOMES4SOY project is for you! Here’s why you should follow us and join our community: 👩🔬 Researchers & Scientists: Stay updated with the latest advancements in microbiome research, innovative agricultural practices, and cutting-edge studies on human health and nutrition. 🌾 Farmers & Agronomists: Discover how microbiome-based solutions can enhance crop productivity, improve seed quality, and reduce environmental impact. Learn about practical applications and sustainable practices to implement on your farm. 🍽️ Nutritionists & Health Professionals: Gain insights into the nutritional benefits of soya-based diets and their positive effects on human gut health. Access evidence-based dietary recommendations and explore new frontiers in health and nutrition. 🐟 Aquaculture Experts: Learn about innovative soya-based aquafeeds designed to promote fish health and sustainability in the aquaculture industry. Discover the impact of microbiomes on fish gut health and overall aquaculture productivity. 🏛️ Policy Makers & Environmental Advocates: Gain perspective into the policy options and frameworks that support the transformation towards sustainable food systems. Learn how microbiome research can inform and shape sustainable agricultural and nutritional policies. 💼 Industry Professionals & Entrepreneurs: Discover new business opportunities and innovations in the food and agriculture sectors. Stay ahead of industry trends and explore the commercial potential of microbiome-based products and solutions. 📚 Educators & Students: Access a wealth of knowledge and educational resources to inspire the next generation of scientists, farmers, and sustainability advocates. 📬 Stay Connected: Follow #Microbiomes4Soy to stay updated on our progress, events, and latest news. Check our website and subscribe to our newsletter for regular updates and exclusive insights. Angela Sessitsch Michigan State University Alma Mater Studiorum – Università di Bologna University College Cork Utrecht University AIT Austrian Institute of Technology MPIPZ - Max Planck Institute for Plant Breeding Research Euroquality - Tinexta Group Matís Iceland Max Planck Institute LVA GmbH European Food Information Council (EUFIC) Donau Soja Organisation Atlantia Clinical Trials University of Bologna (Alma Mater Studiorum – Università di Bologna) Agrifutur Institut national de la recherche scientifique Plant Republic GmbH

While the weekend is just around the corner, at KMC we are already looking forward to the beginning of next week – and with good reason, as we’re kicking off the week by inaugurating our brand-new Innovation Center, Monday 17th. The opening of the Innovation Center, which will be attended by – among others – the Minister of Food, Agriculture and Fisheries, Jacob Jensen (V) and CEO of Landbrug & Fødevarer, Merete Juhl, marks a new chapter for KMC and our efforts as a global supplier of sustainable ingredients. With more than 5.000 square-meters dedicated to research and innovation centered around the possibilities within our potatoes, the Innovation Center will greatly benefit our customers and their products as well as KMC. The new structure contains a pilot hall which allows us to elevate our activity levels. It gives us improved facilities for running experiments in collaboration with our customers and developing new solutions for the market. However, the Innovation Center isn’t the only major KMC-event happening this Monday. We’re also hosting the first edition of a new conference for plant-based foods titled #plantebaseret2024. At the conference experts and stakeholders from NGO’s, policy institutes and universities will debate the possibilities for plant-based food production in the future as well as the politics surrounding a possible, future CO2-tax. To sum up, a Monday packed with celebration and sharing of knowledge – all centered around the humble, yet powerful potato. #PlantBasedFuture #Sustainability #PotatoPower 

And in the end, I hold in my hands this work, certainly improvable, but built with love and patience. Master's Degree in Administration and Public Policy - Innovation in policy instruments for the sustainability of local food systems through Payments for Ecosystem Services Abstract Given the intricate interconnections among agrifood systems, ecosystems, human beings, and anthropogenic activities, ensuring the sustainability of food supply chains emerges as a priority within international, European, and national policy frameworks. Concurrently, the market for plant-based proteins is steadily growing in Europe, underscoring the strategic importance of this sector, especially in terms of diversifying agricultural production in Liguria. Against this backdrop, this study provides a critical examination of the integration of Payments for Ecosystem Services (PES) into local development strategies to enhance sustainability of agrifood systems through the valorization of traditional and underutilized legumes in the Ligurian region, potentially yielding positive impacts on agricultural income, biodiversity, the provision of ecosystem services, the valorization of local traditions, and, ultimately, fostering cohesion between rural and urban areas. Employing the methodology by Cavalletti et al. (2023) and incorporating strategies, policies, policy instruments, and practices, this research endeavors to (i) verify the scientific underpinnings of PES; (ii) assess the presence of positive externalities; (iii) outline the policy framework and identify experimental sites; and (iv) speculate on potential funding sources. Through a critical evaluation of the CSR Liguria's initiatives, the study highlights synergistic interventions for the establishment of PES and identifies three legume crops as candidates for experimentation (White Bean of Pigna, Conio, and Badalucco; Moco from the Bormida Valleys; and Bean of Pignone). Given the multidimensionality of the subject, the research emphasizes that PES should be embedded within a comprehensive policy ecosystem. This approach extends beyond solely relying on consumer behavior to achieve food sustainability, underscoring the pivotal role of the State as an Investor in GPP, particularly concerning the realm of canteens. Barbara Cavalletti, Enrico di Bella #ImprovingFoodTogether #FutureOfFood #plantbased #sustainablefood #foodsystem

I'm an IB student at The Hague University, I'm in my last year of university and currently conducting a survey on Dutch consumer preferences and behaviors towards sustainably sourced candy, particularly focusing on Winegum for my thesis research. This survey aims to gain more insights into whether Dutch consumers are willing to pay more for winegum made with sustainably sourced sugar, cultivated through regenerative agriculture farming methods. These methods significantly contribute to enhancing soil health, water retention, and reducing CO2 footprints, etc. The aim of my thesis survey is to delve deeper into consumer preferences and willingness to pay for candies produced with sustainably sourced sugar. This survey will only take 2-3 minutes of your time but will provide valuable insights for my research. It's highly appreciated if you could spend a few minutes to help me fill in the survey share it to your network and you will have a chance to win a mystery candy box! Link to the survey: https://lnkd.in/epMBx6Nt You can participate in the survey up to and including 1 April 2024. So be quick! 😉 Thank you in advance for your help! #SustainableCandy #TheHagueUniversity #ThesisResearch #Sustainability

9th January you can give your inputs and ideas for a Plant2Food project idea "𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐛𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐳𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐛𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐭 𝐝𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞”. Agnès - Agnieszka Zygadlo Nielsen from Tratomic (Carlsberg Group) are looking for inputs, ideas, and partners to form a project. 𝑇𝑟𝑎𝑖𝑡𝑜𝑚𝑖𝑐 𝑖𝑠 𝑑𝑟𝑖𝑣𝑒𝑛 𝑡𝑜 ℎ𝑒𝑙𝑝 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑎𝑔𝑟𝑖- 𝑓𝑜𝑜𝑑 𝑖𝑛𝑑𝑢𝑠𝑡𝑟𝑦 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑖𝑡𝑠 𝑝𝑎𝑟𝑡𝑛𝑒𝑟𝑠 𝑐𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑡𝑒 ℎ𝑒𝑎𝑙𝑡ℎ𝑖𝑒𝑟, 𝑚𝑜𝑟𝑒 𝑑𝑖𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑠𝑒 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑒𝑛𝑣𝑖𝑟𝑜𝑛𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑎𝑙𝑙𝑦 𝑠𝑢𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑖𝑛𝑎𝑏𝑙𝑒 𝑓𝑜𝑜𝑑𝑠𝑡𝑢𝑓𝑓𝑠. 𝑊𝑒 𝑏𝑒𝑙𝑖𝑒𝑣𝑒 𝑛𝑎𝑡𝑢𝑟𝑒'𝑠 𝑟𝑖𝑐ℎ 𝑑𝑖𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑠𝑖𝑡𝑦 𝑖𝑠 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑓𝑎𝑠𝑡𝑒𝑠𝑡 𝑤𝑎𝑦 𝑡𝑜 𝑑𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑙𝑜𝑝 𝑛𝑒𝑤 𝑝𝑟𝑜𝑑𝑢𝑐𝑡𝑠. 𝐵𝑢𝑡 ℎ𝑜𝑤 𝑐𝑎𝑛 𝑤𝑒 𝑎𝑐𝑐𝑒𝑙𝑒𝑟𝑎𝑡𝑒 𝑡𝑟𝑎𝑖𝑡 𝑑𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑙𝑜𝑝𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑖𝑛 𝑝𝑙𝑎𝑛𝑡𝑠 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑚𝑖𝑐𝑟𝑜𝑏𝑒𝑠 𝑟𝑒𝑠𝑝𝑒𝑐𝑡𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑠𝑢𝑚𝑒𝑟 𝑎𝑐𝑐𝑒𝑝𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑐𝑒 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝑐𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑡𝑒𝑑 𝑔𝑒𝑛𝑒𝑡𝑖𝑐 𝑑𝑖𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑠𝑖𝑡𝑦 👉Sign up to participate here: https://lnkd.in/drhFdpNa 𝐆𝐞𝐭 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐝, 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐠𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐢𝐧𝐩𝐮𝐭 𝐨𝐧 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐭-𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬 - 𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐚 𝐨𝐫 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞📢 Pitch your idea or challenges for companies and researchers who work within plant-based development to find partners for a Plant2Food project. All pitch sessions are 30 minutes with a 15 minute pitch from a company or researcher followed by 15 minutes for questions and input from the audience. 📧Sign up to pitch your idea by contacting me at aph@foodbiocluster.dk. - Plant2Food is a 5-year platform funded by the Novo Nordisk Foundation from 2023-2027. The vision is to accelerate the transition to a more sustainable, plant-based food system, which is healthy for both the planet and its population, by building a leading hub for plant-based food research and innovation. You can get funding for pre-competitive open reserach collaborations between the food industry and academia. The next 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝟐𝟎𝐭𝐡 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒. Aarhus Universitet, DTU - Technical University of Denmark, Københavns Universitet - University of Copenhagen, Wageningen University & Research, Food & Bio Cluster Denmark

I recently had the honor of presenting at the MSSRF annual conference 2024, an incredible event focused on the vision of a "Hunger Free World" inspired by the late Prof. M S Swaminathan’s dream of an Evergreen Revolution. My presentation, titled “Securing Food: From Green Revolution to Precision and Sustainability,” explored the major challenges and solutions in modern agriculture. We are confronting significant global challenges, including a rapidly growing population, rising food consumption, shrinking arable land, and water scarcity. These issues demand urgent and innovative responses. In my talk, I drew on the Israeli experience from the 60s, demonstrating how Israel transformed similar obstacles into opportunities with groundbreaking agricultural solutions. This historical perspective offers valuable lessons for addressing today's pressing global issues. As we move beyond the Green Revolution, which focused on increasing yields through traditional practices that often harmed the environment, it is clear that a new approach is needed. Precision plant nutrition and sustainable practices are essential for ensuring food security while preserving our planet for future generations. In this context, advancements in farm management and data-based solutions are revolutionizing agriculture. By leveraging science to maximize yield, we can achieve more with fewer resources, ensuring both productivity and sustainability. At Haifa Group, we are at the forefront of this transformation. We actively develop highly effective solutions and technologies for sustainable agriculture and precision plant nutrition. By focusing on nutrient use efficiency, we maximize positive and precise impacts, safeguard the planet’s health, ensure food security, and foster a thriving humanity. The conference was a fantastic opportunity to share these insights and learn from others. It also aligns with our broader goal of investing in India and Asia Pacific regions and spreading our solutions globally.

And when we buy meat, what influences us? What do we understand by looking at labels? Over the next two weeks, mEATquality will be surveying consumers in #Seville to understand what consumers perceive when they buy pork or chicken in a supermarket. #meatquality #H2020 #SustainableFarming #LisvestockHusbandry #Farm2Fork #consumerpreferences Wageningen University & Research Aarhus University Naturland e.V.Ecovalia Universidad de Salamanca Universidad de Córdoba CRPA - Centro Ricerche Produzioni Animali DMRI - Danish Technological Institute Hubbard Uniwersytet Przyrodniczy w Poznaniu Universität des Saarlandes Marel Universität Rostock SSICA - Research Foundation Food Innovation - Danish Technological Institute

📢 Save the date to the #BeSafeBeeHoney2024 conference in #Greece! Where inspiration, idea-generation & innovation will come together to shape the future of the #honeyvaluechain. #CA22105 BeSafeBeeHoney is proud to announce its 1st International Conference – BEekeeping products valorization and biomonitoring for the SAFEty of BEEs and HONEY. ✈️ The event will be held in the city of #Larissa, #Greece, at the Innovation Park JOIST, from the 28th to 29th of May 2024. This 2-day conference will leverage and allow the exchange of knowledge on the different fields within the honey value chain, aiming at different stakeholders from science to the beekeeping and industry sectors. 🧑🏫 Keynote speakers, roundtables, oral communications and poster presentations will uncover the main pillars of this important value chain, gathering topics on different fronts: Session 1: Nutritional and medicinal properties of #honey and #honeybased-products – #Quality Criteria in motion Session 2: Biomonitoring of abiotic stressors or anthropogenic contaminants in the environment Session 3: Evaluation of prevalent diseases and biotic stressors that threat #honeybeecolonies Session 4: Honeybees as pollinators in agriculture: consequences of lost colonies in agrarian ecosystems Session 5: EU policies, safety practices and market analysis of the honey value chain Session 6: The successful bridge between the different stakeholders of the honey value chain ✍️ Registration, and applications for oral communications and poster presentations will be open soon! 🐝 Don’t miss out this 2-day of networking and brainstorming and keep an eye on the updates of this international event. More information will come soon! COST Association - European Cooperation in Science and Technology #bees #honey #beeproducts #beekeeping #foodscience #foodsafety #foodquality #EUpolicies #innovation #sustainability #climatechange #industry #COSTactions #NetworkingWorks #ScienceWithoutBorders #conference #foodscienceandtechnology #impactosocial #foodconference