WHAT DOES THE FOOD INDUSTRY LOOK LIKE ON THE PLANET'S TERMS?
Global Dilemma Conference focus attention on the most important challenges and potentials in the food industry.
The food industry accounts for nearly one-third of global greenhouse gas emissions. To reduce this and achieve the targets set in the Paris Agreement, the industry faces a difficult but necessary transition. The overarching dilemma arises from the need to meet growing food demands while reducing the climate footprint.
This is reflected in issues that the industry is forced to address. The food industry must navigate new regulations and financing opportunities, reduce CO2 emissions, and optimize energy and resource use.
Join us, when keynote speakers present their ideas and debate the food industry's most important challenges and potentials at the conference, 2-3 October 2024.
The conference is arrangered in collaboration with Insight Events and are facilitated by Tænketanken Frej
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SHARE YOUR EXPERTISE AT SPECIALIST STAGE
In connection with the conference, we offer a unique opportunity for you, as an exhibitor, to share your expertise on the Specialist Stage.
Here, you can present concrete technical solutions to the challenges embedded in the green transition, based on one or more of the themes of the conference.
EXPLORE THE 4 MAIN THEMES AT THIS YEAR'S GLOBAL DILEMMA CONFERENCE:
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...Novel food regulations can be uncertain and affect long-term strategies. Financing is crucial and raises questions about the future of the sector, investors in startups, and whether increased funding can promote a greener transition. Taxes, such as CO2 taxes, can significantly impact the industry.
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...sustainable. Therefore, it is crucial to ensure energy-efficient solutions and renewable energy sources to reduce CO2 emissions. The globalization of food distribution increases the carbon footprint due to long transport distances and the need for refrigeration. At the same time, local distribution models can increase production pressure in certain regions, which also negatively impacts the environment. Innovations in the food industry aim to reduce water and energy consumption, but there are still challenges in finding sustainable alternatives to water-intensive production and processing.
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...To promote a circular economy and reduce waste, the entire value chain must be integrated, and partnerships across the sector should be established. The industry must find a balance between production efficiency, resource savings, and consumer needs to create a sustainable future. Resource waste and waste management are critical challenges in the food industry. To minimize waste, companies work on reusing, recycling, and improving logistics, as well as utilizing technologies that extend the shelf life of food and convert residual products into new products. Many food production processes generate by-products that can be transformed into valuable resources such as ingredients, animal feed, or biogas. The circular economy promotes the efficient use of water and energy through technologies like BioSolutions, precision agriculture, vertical farming, and lab-grown meat.
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...changes to be accepted by both producers and consumers. Behavioral changes can promote investments in sustainable innovation and reduce the strain on ecosystems. How can companies use partnerships and nudging to understand and influence consumer behavior? Increased health awareness leads to changing eating habits, with more people choosing healthier alternatives such as plant-based proteins and foods with lower sugar content. Focus on local foods strengthens the local economy and reduces environmental impact. More companies are promoting behaviors that support locally produced foods.
WEDNESDAY 2 OCTOBER
THURSDAY 3 OCTOBER
GLOBAL DILEMMA CONFERENCE
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