A lot is happening in the area of ​​the transition to a sustainable food system. On this site we collect trends, news, insights, product introductions and opinions. We distinguish 12 metatrends within the themes of politics, scientific research, food chain and change, or the consumer.

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THE CONSUMER OR in other words: THE CHANGE

The food transition is not complete until it has found its way onto the consumer's plate. That is why for us 'change' is equal to the consumer. Trends from the consumer's perspective are:

the food chain

The food chain, from start to finish, is reinventing itself. Sustainability is sought in all possible links, including by adding value in a new way. Value for the consumer and the planet. Trends from the chain are:

scientific research

The future has always been partly shaped by scientist. Technological breakthroughs follow in quick succession. And more than ever, scientists agree that something really needs to be done to preserve our Earth for future generations. Trends from science are:

Politics

Governments throughout most of the world are puzzling over how to shape the post-corona world and recover from the recession in a greener way. The Paris agreement forces change. But local political forces as well as economic factors limit the possibilities. And still, not everyone is convinced about the need for change. 
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