Demand for food is growing
By 2050 the world population is expected to be 9.7 billion
More resilient farming is needed
Extreme weather and new diseases jeopardise production
Efficiency in food systems and supply chains
One third of global food production is currently lost or wasted
Growth in sustainable agricultural practices
Impact of industrial farming on biodiversity loss and carbon emissions
Food security and sustainable agriculture
Helping consumers make health and impact led choices
Greater clarity in food advertising, health information and environmental impact
Support local food production
Sourcing seasonally from local farmers reduces carbon emissions
Greater advocacy for dairy and meat alternatives
Plant-based diets reduce demand for meat and lessen environmental impact
Improve affordability and accessibility
Growth of diversified food market provides better value and choice for consumers
Consumer demands, change and transparency
Food standards and nutritional value in decline
2 billion people now suffer micronutrient deficiencies
Improving access to affordable healthy food
By 2035 nearly half the world’s population aged 20+ will be overweight
Effective regulation
Reducing the monopoly of food giants to create a more equitable and resilient food system
Effective food policy improves public health
Unhealthy diets increase likelihood of longer-term health conditions and costs
Producing and promoting healthy food
Sustainable high-quality protein sources
We face an increasing protein gap and land scarcity for animal agriculture
Tech and conventional agriculture
Create a supportive environment for both tech and traditional practices to generate a balanced agricultural system
AI optimisation of food production
Use data to enhance production and minimise waste
High production costs and regulatory hurdles for new products
Significant market entry barriers discourages innovation