Vertical, horizontal, and backward integration of the food system is happening across all sectors in the food system from local to global levels. Just a few companies dominate almost all aspects of food production.
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How Do We Transition to a More Sustainable Food System?
Danielle Nierenberg In advance of tomorrow’s “Resetting the Food System” Summit co-hosted by the Barilla Foundation and Food Tank, we asked 30+ speakers to share inspiring insight on how to make the transition to a more sustainable food system. You…
Visions of food system we aspire to see in the year 2050
Last October, The Rockefeller Foundation, in partnership with SecondMuse and OpenIDEO, launched the Food System Vision Prize to invite organizations, communities, companies, universities, and governments to develop a Vision of their food system they aspire to see in the year…
10 Inspiring discussions on improving Post-COVID Food System
Danielle Nierenberg I’ve spent the past five and a half weeks interviewing global and domestic food and agriculture experts about COVID-19. They’ve made me cry more than once, they’ve definitely made me laugh, and—more than anything—they have inspired me.
Why food system gives me hope in this difficult time for all
Danielle Nierenberg Every day, I feel I wake up to a world that is just a little bit more surreal than the day before, as COVID-19 changes day-to-day life. I’m spending time at home with my husband, and I hope…
Food System Vision Prize Announces 79 Semifinalists
Danielle Nierenberg Last week, the Food System Vision Prize announced the 79 semifinalists who have been selected to move on to the refinement phase of the competition. These teams, chosen from more than 1,300 entrants representing 112 countries, are developing…
21 organizations transforming Australia’s food system
From Danielle Nierenberg Greetings from Melbourne, where I’m speaking at festival21—a celebration of the potential for change in Australia’s future food system, joining food experts like Fabrice DeClerck, Science Director at EAT; David Nabarro, Strategic Director of 4SD and recipient…