FoodNavigator is pleased to announce that the Climate Smart Food Digital Summit will return in 2024 and will broadcast from September 24th to 26th, 2024. Registration is currently open for the free-to-attend event.
Over three days, from 2pm to 5pm CEST, we will ask how the food sector can not only survive, but thrive in the face of the challenges of climate change.
Today we are announcing our first line-up of speakers, including representatives from Tony’s Chocolonely, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, and Mintel.
Katie Sims, Tony’s Chocolony Five Sourcing Principles lead, shares insights on how best to future-proof cocoa supply chains in the face of climate change; Mpumuzi Sukathi, Senior Nutrition and Food Systems Officer at FAO, discusses the potential of orphan crops – forgotten foods – to feed people; Alice Pilkington, Senior Global Food & Drink Analyst at Mintel, considers whether the hybrid meat and dairy category has a future; Romain Zanna Bellegarde, head of Loop France, delves deeper into the “reuse” element of packaging sustainability; and asks the Consumer Goods Forum how the food industry can reduce food waste across the supply chain.
What does the program entail?
September 24: Decarbonizing the supply chain
Food giants are under increasing pressure to eradicate irresponsible practices from their raw materials supply chains. But voluntary measures have so far not worked for the industry, and policymakers are stepping in. While Europe scrambles to comply with new regulations, rising global temperatures are hitting the production of key commodities cocoa, coffee and sugar. Can decarbonization efforts be rooted at the source before it’s too late?
Day 1 of Climate Smart Food will cover:
Preparing for the EUDR: Is Europe ready to regulate deforestation? Future-proofing cocoa, coffee and sugar against climate change Incorporating biodiversity into food supply chains: challenges and opportunities
September 25: Sustainable production from farm to table
Ensuring sustainable nutrition from farm to fork requires big changes. In pursuit of resource efficiency, the agricultural sector is rethinking farming practices for the 21st century. And AgTech is not the only one that can make this happen. Food waste and upcycling are also of interest to food manufacturers, with the aim of adding value. But sustainability comes at a high cost, and someone has to pay for it. With a cost of living crisis, can consumers afford to eat “green”?
Upcycling Raw Materials: Risks and Opportunities in Transforming Trash into Treasure How can brands contribute to promoting sustainable consumption choices? AgTech solutions promise to make food production more resilient – sponsored by AgTechNavigator.com
September 26: New technologies and innovative materials for a sustainable future
Technological innovations, including those tackling packaging waste, are expected to make a major contribution to reducing carbon emissions, as are new ingredients that have the power to significantly improve the sustainability of everyday products. But not all innovations are on the market, and pioneers may struggle to reach the regulatory stage due to limited investor budgets. What new ingredients and technologies will help truly transform what and how we eat?
Day 3 of Climate Smart Food will cover:
Packaging solutions for a circular economyThe potential for meat and dairy hybridsBuilding markets for new ingredients: from stem cells to microbes to “food from air”
What are your plans for September 24-26? The event is free to attend and registration is open now. We look forward to seeing you on the digital stage.
