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Future steps to tackle obesity

by Afton Halloran, posted in Childhood obesity, Conferences, Digitalization, Health, innovation, Obesity, WHO

Join us on 29 June for the “Future steps to tackle obesity – digital innovations into policy and actions” conference. This conference is co-organized by WHO/Europe and the Portuguese Ministry of Health. A major part of preventing non-communicable diseases (NCDs) is the capacity to develop a structural change in food environments. The widespread use of … Continue reading Future steps to tackle obesity

Speaking at the Change the World 2020 Conference

by Afton Halloran, posted in Complexity, Conferences, edible insects, food policy, Food security, Food Waste, Future Food, Gastronomy, innovation, Megatrends, Nordic Food Policy Lab, Public Meals, Sustainable diets, System Change

How do we navigate the future of food? Rather than speaking about one specific technology or idea, I want to show that we have so many different potential entry points and solutions to choose from. Change the World is the How To Academy's flagship conference that brings together the inspirational individuals and organisations forging a … Continue reading Speaking at the Change the World 2020 Conference

From vegetable vending machines to edible insects: searching for sustainable food in China

by Afton Halloran, posted in China, Conferences, edible insects, Nordic Food Policy Lab, Sustainable diets, Urban food systems

I have just returned from a two week trip to China where I shared my time between scouting new food trends in Shanghai, presenting at the 2nd International Conference on Insects to Feed the World and promoting the Solutions Menu: A Nordic Guide to Sustainable Food Policy to representatives from the Nordic Consulates. Food trends in … Continue reading From vegetable vending machines to edible insects: searching for sustainable food in China