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It would be useful to connect these recommendations with our forthcoming report on charitable food supply ecosystems (note to self!)

Our food systems are a major contributor to #climatechange as they exist today, but they don’t have to be! What we eat, how we produce it, and how we transport it are major factors in solving some major #sustainability problems. Learn more on February 6th!

For those around in the Brussels area, on March 27 I have the honour to host Marieke Hendriksen at the Knowledge In International Perspective (KIIP) Seminar. She will discuss 'Food history as history of knowledge: opportunities and challenges'. In her own words, "The field of food studies overlooks a crucial aspect: the history of food as knowledge. This gap calls for a focused exploration that delves into how food practices and knowledge have historically influenced human development. Current research skims over the surface, missing the depth of knowledge systems behind food's role in society. Addressing this oversight can enrich food studies, offering new insights into the complex interactions between food, culture, and innovation. Advocating for a dedicated study into food knowledge history, this initiative aims to enhance our understanding of food's impact on human history and identity, challenging us to embrace and navigate its complexities." For more details and how to register, see

Today, on #BiodiversityDay ????, we honor the incredible diversity of life on our planet and its role in sustaining agriculture and food security. In this context, we wish to thank the recent World Food Prize Laureates, the "Fathers of the Global Seed Vault," for their monumental contributions. Their work ensures the preservation of biodiversity, safeguarding seeds for future generations.??? “Be part of the plan". The theme of this year’s International Day of Biodiversity is a call to action for all stakeholders to halt and reverse the loss of biodiversity. Let's champion all efforts to protect our biological heritage and to ensure future global food security. #WorldFoodPrize #Sustainability #FoodSecurity #GlobalSeedVault

"I wanted to change the statistic. I wanted to the change the trajectory of my country." In her Ignite Talk, 2022 Fellowship Alumna Molly Abende highlights the power of value-addition strategies in food processing operations. Her expertise in food technology and safety management gave her a mission to help small-scale farmers and add value back to food in Kenya. Listen to her story here: https://buff.ly/3A9rmPx #MWFCelebrates10

Academic researchers bring more than specialised knowledge to the table; they're innovative problem-solvers skilled in both inquiry-driven research and real-world application. However, the lack of accessible infrastructure often hinders their ability to contribute to immediate societal needs. It's time we create easier pathways for civic and business leaders to tap into academic expertise for tangible impact beyond the academy. Public Exchange, built at the University of Southern California’s Dornsife College, offers an interesting model to do just that: deploy academic expertise at scale to address societal problems and rebuild public trust in research as serving the public good. It invites social impact leaders outside the university to bring in challenging problems. It then puts together teams - often interdisciplinary - to provide the specific expertise and insights needed. Amber D. Miller Frik Landman

Why study food science? We spoke to students from the University of Surrey about why they decided to study a degree in food science and technology, and we'll be sharing their perspectives across National Food Science and Technology Week. We also asked what inspires and excites them about food science and technology, and we loved their answers. We want to hear from you as well. What inspires you about the exciting and evolving food sector? Let's get a conversation going down in the comments ?? Tag us Institute of Food Science and Technology (IFST) and use #FoodSciTechWeek to share your experiences and news across National Food Science and Technology Week.

Chico State President Perez learns how to milk a cow dairy through the dairy production and management program. WATCH Video: https://lnkd.in/gfQ3BvYH

Everyone has been asking for it since we founded Hooked in 2019 and now we are so proud to be the first one in the industry to share our findings. There has been concern of the digestibility of so-called 'Ultra processed' food along the way for most Alt protein companies in the industry. Questions from consumers like 'how much protein is actually bio-available for me even you claim 20g protein/100g on the nutrition table' remained a puzzle and kept haunting us. We were anxious to find out and very excited to collaborate with Lund University for Akkelien Jansen and Gabriella Heurlin to do their master thesis with Hooked. To be honest, I was quite nervous before the first digestibility data came out, nobody had done this before and what if it's really low? The results turned out to be overwhelmingly good, our plant-based tuna processed via high moisture extrusion (HME) could yield 76-77% of digestibility while real canned tuna is 84%. Worthy mentioning this is not only applicable for plant based seafood, physically any Alt protein products such as plant based chicken, cheese, sausage, snacks etc. that went thru similar process such as TVP, HME, fiber spinning and shear cell technology could take our findings as a soundable reference and do a DIY test on this rail. I am very glad to be Gabi and Akkelien's industry supervisor for this project and am impressed by their perseverance and endeavor put into it. Below is the full article for everyone to access and congratulations for their successful thesis defense and graduation. https://lnkd.in/dXBvQr2j

European Roaster Friends: there is only one more week to express your interest in attending the "Strategy Workshop for Specialty Roasters" that Caravela Coffee is hosting in Copenhagen, one day before #WorldofCoffee begins. Please take us up on this opportunity to tease out new (or improved) ideas with YOUR team on OUR dime. Space is limited and only a few spots remain. We're making this investment because we know what it means to pour into our partners. More than a decade ago, we launched our producer education program, PECA, to provide technical support to the producers from whom we source the coffees you love. That support comes at no cost to the producers nor are there obligations to sell us their coffees. The return on investment (ROI) is a prosperous relationship that improves over time. We know that this works at Origin and we are convinced that it will work at Destination; but only if you're willing to join us. Here are 3 great reasons to join us on Wednesday, 26 June: 1. Strategy and Innovation Professor and Author Vaughn Tan is facilitating 2. The event will be held at Admiralgade 26: https://lnkd.in/e2M6zugR 3. This is a "no-sell" zone for Caravela We hope that you'll think of this strategy session as an organizational self-care commitment before entering #WorldofCoffee. Here are the 3 steps we invite you to take: 1. Express your interest: https://lnkd.in/e5PD4wHu 2. Arrive to Copenhagen in time to meet us at 1pm on Wednesday, 26 June 3. Commit to the process and prepare to have some fun?with your team If you have any questions, please drop me a line. We hope to see you there! Seriously. We do!