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I'm humbled to officially welcome the first cohort of ventures and entrepreneurs we'll be supporting in year 1 of our Unreasonable Food partnership. It's estimated that more than 25% of global greenhouse gas emissions caused by human activity can be attributed to the way we produce, process, and package food. As one of the world’s largest food companies with some of the world’s most admired brands, Mars, together with the entrepreneurs we are supporting, is uniquely positioned to put that statistic where it belongs — in a museum. Press release - https://lnkd.in/ggN4nZhh Read about each of the ventures selected - https://lnkd.in/gDSRtv4y It's hard to imagine a better cohort of ventures to be supporting in our shared desire to collectively set a new standard for sustainability in our food systems: Mootral, Yard Stick PBC, Regrow Ag, LandScan, Nitricity, Absolute®, Xampla, LOLIWARE Inc., Farmerline Group, 80 Acres Farms, MycoTechnology, Inc., Voyage Foods, String Bio Private Limited, Air Protein, Sea Forest

Kudos to the Bezos Earth Fund for its moonshot initiatives to "transform the fight against #ClimateChange." https://lnkd.in/gEMFSBMv   Describing this decade as ‘decisive’, the centre says it will invest $10 billion in its bid to achieve this goal to ‘protect nature and drive systems-level change, creating a just transition to a #lowcarbon economy’.   By ‘providing funding and expertise, we partner with organizations to accelerate innovation, break down barriers to success and create a more equitable and #sustainable world’.

Sweet news. Unreasonable and Mars have chosen Sea Forest as one of 15 ventures to join the Unreasonable Food 2024 program, the world’s first global network focused on climate action through scaling up entrepreneurial solutions in the food industry. "We're super excited and humbled to be chosen for this," said Sam Elsom, our co-founder and CEO. "The world can't wait for these solutions, and the dream for Sea Forest has always been to have a massive positive impact on the world, which is possible when you start partnering with companies the size and scale of Mars."   The only Aussie company in the group, Sea Forest was picked through a rigorous selection process based on factors like our problem statement and solution mind-set, technology readiness and differentiation, funding and traction, potential impact, scalability and timeline to partner. “Mars is thrilled to welcome the inaugural cohort of companies positioned to re-define our food systems, including ventures like Sea Forest, that bring a unique proposition to the table as the first company in the world to commercially farm the red seaweed,” said Greg Hocking, VP Global R&D, New Innovation Territories, at Mars Wrigley. “We know the importance of reducing dairy enteric emissions within our supply chain. It's our hope that a collaboration with Sea Forest could one day result in Mars products that contain more sustainably sourced ingredients, thereby delivering a lower greenhouse gas footprint.” The Unreasonable Food program has been created to positively impact sustainability goals for Mars, outlined in the Mars Net Zero Roadmap and their 2030 goals of reducing emissions by 50% and beyond. Owner of world-famous brands including Snickers and Whiskas, Mars is investing USD$1billion over the next three years alone to drive climate action. Another aim for the program is to accelerate the growth and impact of ventures like Sea Forest towards the goal of a more sustainable and resilient food system for everyone. Congrats to our game-changing classmates. They're not only doing mind-bending stuff like growing food from air, and replacing plastic with seaweed, but they're providing real hope for a better world: 80 Acres Farms, Mootral, Yard Stick PBC, Regrow Ag, LandScan, Nitricity, Absolute®, Xampla, LOLIWARE Inc., Farmerline Group, MycoTechnology, Inc., Voyage Foods, String Bio Private Limited, Air Protein

$400 billion dollars 💵 a year That’s how much is needed in additional investments until 2030 if we want more equitable, healthy and sustainable #FoodSystems for people and planet. It may sound like a lot, but… $12 trillion a year 💰💰💰 That’s what it will cost us in environmental, social, and economic damage to communities, families, livelihoods if we don’t act now. So there is no real option here. Tomorrow global leaders will come together in #rome at the « Food Systems Summit 2 » to take stock of what’s being done concretely, shine light on new and innovative approaches to financing food systems transformation and hopefully garner the necessary commitments to reach our common goals. Stay tuned. #developmentfinance #foodsystems #food4thought #act4sdgs

The time for change is now. It's not just our moral obligation, it's a strategic imperative. Together, we can make a difference. By supporting local farmers and choosing sustainable food, we're taking a stand for a healthier planet and stronger communities. Let's build a new food system that nourishes both our bodies and the Earth we call home. Learn how 4P Foods is activating capital for regeneration across the food system:

There is only one way to solve the challenge of feeding 10 billion people sustainably – together. At Ragn-Sells, we contribute to a more sustainable food system by developing circular solutions for key agricultural nutrients. We offer technology for producing clean phosphorus and nitrogen from sewage. We turn fish poop from aquaculture into energy and fertiliser, and extract potassium from the ashes from waste incineration. But we bring only one piece of the jigsaw. We know that actors all around the food world are working hard to find more sustainable ways of feeding a growing planet. With the 10 Billion Challenge Initiative, we aim to bring together businesses, innovators, and entrepreneurs to form circular partnerships and showcase the solutions they bring to the table. Let’s change food together! Join us in tackling the 10 Billion Challenge today. 👇 #10BillionChallenge

🎤 “We have an urgent need for speed, scale, and collaboration if we’re to secure a resilient and livable future on this planet.” 🌍 In her latest opinion piece, the Valley's CEO Christina Senn-Jakobsen explores 3 key food system challenges - from their impact and regional variations to scaling for impact and the role of Switzerland and its innovation ecosystem in championing change. Check out the full article here: https://lnkd.in/es-JbWPk Then let us know what YOU think in the comments 👇 #foodsystemtransformation #foodwaste #agriculturaltransformation #sustainableconsumption #Switzerland

"At a time when greenwashing is a problem, it’s critical we collaborate to get clarity around regenerative food production so that we can collectively scale our impact." In this edition of Partner Spotlight, we speak with the duo who founded Open Food Network, Kirsten Larsen and Serenity Hill, and who are now part of a global team that cares deeply about transforming the food system. https://lnkd.in/gjvcY7mu

Did you know that the United Nations developed the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as a roadmap for creating a more sustainable and equitable world? There are 17 SDGs, and we'll be exploring each one, offering clear and concise definitions for you. SDG 2 works to end hunger and ensure access to safe, nutritious, and sufficient food all year round by 2030. It focuses on promoting sustainable agriculture, increasing the productivity and incomes of small-scale food producers, and ensuring sustainable food production systems. The goal encourages measures to maintain the genetic diversity of seeds, cultivated plants, and farmed animals. Get ready for Bunchful's daily highlights of each SDG! 🌍 Every day, we'll reveal a new goal, leading up to all 17. At the end of the series, we'll unveil the SDG theme for the 2024 Bunchful World Summit and Awards. We'll also open nominations for this year's Bunchful Awards, honoring those who make a difference, where that difference helps lead toward achievement of the SDGs. Nominate yourself, a business, or someone you know who deserves recognition for their acts of giving, and don't worry if you don't yet know about the SDGs. That's why we're here. Stay tuned! 🏆✨ #ZeroHunger #SustainableAgriculture #BunchfulSDGs #BeBunchful #GivingBack #SocialImpact #BunchfulAtlas #BunchfulMeCard #BunchfulEvents #BunchfulNews #NewYork #UNSDGs #Philanthropy