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♻️ What do we need to make our food systems circular? 🏙️ For cities, achieving #circularity means broadening the scope beyond direct task management to encompass the entire urban ecosystem. 📍Indeed, #governance is key in driving circularity. 🔎 A robust local #foodpolicy can unite various stakeholders—food banks, local NGOs, distributors, farmers, and the HoReCa sector—to analyze, measure, and enhance the #foodsystem. 💪 This approach improves control over food production and waste, and enables targeted interventions to address challenges and opportunities. 🧐 Interested in learning more about how to improve the circularity of urban food systems? Dive into the article by Alice Casiraghi, Food Trails Crosscutting Manager on the Circularity #EuFood2030 pillar! ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eQBGiXDS #EuFoodCities #muffp #SlowFoodEu Eurocities EAT Shaleen Meelu Betina Bergmann Madsen Francisca Feiteira Yael Pantzer Andrea Magarini Andrea Patrucco Filippo Gavazzeni Elisa Porreca Chiara Mandelli GIANMATTEO FORNARO Francesca Taverna Cristina Sossan Madeleine Coste Lucie Jeandrain Chiara Roticiani Claire Bouillon Marius Sandvoll Weschke Flavia Fusconi

There is no clear recipe for circularity, it all comes down to the ability to analyse those different parts and then understand the possible links between them: circularity entails collaboration and creativity. Read Alice Casiraghi's insightful article below for a systemic analysis of circularity in urban food systems, within cities and beyond 👇

♻️ With its comprehensive #expertise in real estate and construction, Bopro was consulted by the City of Antwerp to collaborate on the Social Circular Food Hub Antwerp. This #innovationtrack, within the Innovation Space Climate & Environment, detected the building bricks of a social circular food hub in the city. It fits within the city of Antwerp's food strategy. Nutrition is an important theme across different policy domains of Stad Antwerpen: ✅ Social policy: food overages, healthy food and food wasting ✅ Climate policy: impact of food on #CO2emissions ✅ Economic policy: hospitality, food industry and logistics 🔁 What becomes possible when different #foodstreams in the city physically meet? Read the online magazine here : https://lnkd.in/es2dsvFs #CircularFoodHub #InnovationTrack

Exciting News: Meet Achim Drewes, the Sustainability & Stakeholder at Nestlé Waters ! Join us at the 2nd Net Zero Food & Beverage Forum in Berlin, Germany, on February 1st-2nd, 2024, as Achim shares his wealth of expertise in "Aiming for a Positive Impact on Water Cycles and Nature - Methodology and Examples from the Mineral Water Business." Achim's Role in Sustainability: Achim DREWES, a pivotal figure at Nestlé Waters, is instrumental in shaping sustainable practices within the mineral water industry. His unwavering commitment to fostering positive environmental change underscores the profound impact of his work. Unveiling Positive Impact: Embark on a deep exploration of Achim DREWES' insights as he reveals Nestlé Waters' methodology for fostering a positive impact on water cycles and nature. Through tangible examples, gain a comprehensive understanding of sustainable practices within the dynamic realm of mineral water. 🗓️ Mark Your Calendar: February 1st-2nd, 2024, Berlin, Germany. Immerse yourself in the discourse surrounding sustainable practices within the food and beverage industry. #NetZero #SustainabilityLeadership #WaterStewardship #NatureImpact #MineralWaterInnovation #BerlinConference #FutureBridgeNetZero

Food brands, this is your chance to gain an award for your Sustainability efforts!  The Free From Food Awards is now open for entry, and this year you can also enter your food product into the ‘Healthy People, Healthy Planet’ Sustainability award, in collaboration with our team at Sustainable Kitchen Consultants. The Healthy People, Healthy Planet approach is far more than a carbon assessment, and considers all aspects that should be incorporated into a food product’s sustainability strategy. The award covers all 3 pillars of sustainability: People, Planet, Profit, and is the only sustainability assessment that considers human health to be as important as planetary and environmental health. This is your opportunity to shine a spotlight on all the great things you and your brand are doing to produce sustainable products, and achieve an additional Free From Awards Sustainability Award accreditation! Entry is easy, and you can find out more information here on the Free From Awards website here: https://lnkd.in/e7aYzQ36 #sustainability #sustainablediets #sustainablefoodsystems #sustainablebusiness #healthypeople #healthyplanet #healthypeoplehealthyplanet #freefrom #freefromfood #sustainablefood #sustainabilityawards

Food brands, this is your chance to gain an award for your Sustainability efforts!  The Free From Food Awards is now open for entry, and this year you can also enter your food product into the ‘Healthy People, Healthy Planet’ Sustainability award, in collaboration with our team at Sustainable Kitchen Consultants. The Healthy People, Healthy Planet approach is far more than a carbon assessment, and considers all aspects that should be incorporated into a food product’s sustainability strategy. The award covers all 3 pillars of sustainability: People, Planet, Profit, and is the only sustainability assessment that considers human health to be as important as planetary and environmental health. This is your opportunity to shine a spotlight on all the great things you and your brand are doing to produce sustainable products, and achieve an additional Free From Awards Sustainability Award accreditation! Entry is easy, and you can find out more information here on the Free From Awards website here: https://lnkd.in/e7aYzQ36 #sustainability #sustainablediets #sustainablefoodsystems #sustainablebusiness #healthypeople #healthyplanet #healthypeoplehealthyplanet #freefrom #freefromfood #sustainablefood #sustainabilityawards https://lnkd.in/eY_rCG6D

🌱 Meet the trailblazers in Amsterdam's protein transition 🌱 🍏 Amsterdam is moving towards a more plant-based lifestyle. As the city aims for 60% plant-based diets by 2030 and commits to initiatives like the Plant Based Treaty , its vibrant food culture is undergoing transformation. 🥦 Lotte Sluiter and Tom van Duijn from Plant FWD highlight Amsterdam's openness to new tastes and experiences in protein sources and culinary techniques, which challenge traditional norms and promote a more sustainable lifestyle. ♻️ Enterprising companies are at the forefront of this shift, reimagining our relationship with food and paving the way for a more ethical, environmentally friendly future. Among them: 🧁 SAINT-JEAN Amsterdam - Renowned for its tasty plant-based patisserie. 🧀 Willicroft - Crafting delicious plant-based cheeses while championing regenerative agriculture. 🍨 IJsbaart - Indulging sweet cravings with creamy, plant-based ice cream in creative flavours.  💚 These innovators, among others, are not just changing menus—they're shaping a new way of thinking about what we put on our plates to live more sustainably.  💚 Find our breakdown of the city’s companies leading the protein transition: https://lnkd.in/ertsNV62 #AmsterdamInnovates #PlantFWD #FoodTransition #PlantBased #ProteinTransition

How big is the appetite for sustainable food? How is consumer pressure pushing brands to prioritise sustainability? Next week, our Head of Climate Group Europe, Jeroen Gerlag, is speaking at The Future of Food and Beverage, hosted by Innovation Forum. The two-day business conference will highlight the practical steps key actors can take to build more sustainable, resilient, and regenerative food systems, and inspire innovation. Jeroen will be on a panel with Shaunagh Duncan, Head of sustainability at OATLY, and Carlotte Lucas, Head of industry at Good Food Institute, where they’ll discuss  how brands and organisations can engage and communicate on food sustainability with consumers. Jeroen will focus on food procurement strategies by subnational governments, who can help shift markets and diets. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/eSqVygvb

Can Sustainability and Interconnectedness Revolutionise the Food and Drink Sector? Food and Drink Matters is proud to unveil a comprehensive feature on sustainability and interconnectedness in the food and drink sector, emphasising the critical need for green practices and enhanced collaboration throughout the industry. This feature delves into the innovative strategies and successful initiatives implemented by industry pioneers who are leading the way in integrating sustainability into their business models. Their insights and experiences provide a valuable roadmap for other businesses seeking to adopt sustainable practices and foster interconnectedness within the sector. Join the Conversation We invite all stakeholders, industry professionals, and sustainability advocates to join the conversation. Share your thoughts, experiences, and innovative solutions and be an active part of the transformative journey that is reshaping the food and drink industry. By working together, we can drive meaningful change, promote environmental stewardship, and ensure a prosperous and sustainable future for the entire industry. #Sustainability #Interconnectedness #FoodAndDrink #GreenPractices #IndustryInnovation #SustainableBusiness #EnvironmentalStewardship #IndustryCollaboration #FoodIndustry #DrinkIndustry #SustainableFuture #EcoFriendly #BusinessTransformation #FoodAndDrinkMatters #IndustryPioneers #CollaborativeInnovation

🌱✨ Discover How a Sustainable Mindset Can Benefit Your Restaurant Business! 🍽️ Embracing sustainability isn't just a trend – it's a powerful strategy for restaurants to thrive in today's world. From reducing waste to attracting eco-conscious customers, incorporating sustainable practices can lead to significant benefits for your business. Learn more about the positive impact of sustainability on restaurant operations and discover actionable tips to implement eco-friendly practices in your establishment. Read our latest blog post to find out more! https://lnkd.in/ejJmjprZ #sustainability #foodservice #ecofriendly #lambweston