Welcome to The Sustainable Bite by FoodCLUB!

Who are we?

Hey there, I’m Sam and I’m a co-founder of FoodCLUB, a student-powered mobile app that turns you into a master chef from the comfort of your home. At FoodCLUB, we aim to create a vibrant community where individuals can connect, inspire, and share their love for delicious, sustainable food. I am excited to share the beginning of this newsletter with you as we embark on a mission to uncover the latest news, highlight innovative companies, and delve into the stories behind the people driving change in the food industry.

What can you expect?

With each issue of The Sustainable Bite, you can expect to find a blend of curated news and events and engaging interview-like articles. Every week will provide an intimate look into the companies and individuals pushing the boundaries of sustainability in the food industry. We will cover many topics, including sustainable sourcing, circular economy models, plant-based innovations, regenerative agriculture and much more.

Why the Sustainable Bite?

A third of human-caused greenhouse gas emissions are created by the food industry (UN, 2023). Food prices have risen over 14% in the last year (UN, 2023). As of 2016, there were nearly 2 billion overweight people on Earth, and over 10% of adults are obese (WHO, 2021). The need for sustainable practices in the food industry has never been more pressing. We must rethink how we grow, produce, and consume our food. The Sustainable Bite aims to be a catalyst for this change by providing you with a reliable source of information, inspiration, and actionable insights that can help shape a greener food future.

Through this newsletter, we aspire to bridge the gap between industry professionals, academics and passionate food lovers like yourself with a quick read each week. By exploring the latest trends, sharing success stories, and conducting in-depth interviews with thought leaders and innovators, The Sustainable Bite aims to ignite conversations, foster collaboration, and encourage the adoption of sustainable practices at every level of the food industry.

Exclusive Interviews: Conversations with Innovators

Delve into the minds of visionary entrepreneurs, thought leaders, and changemakers making waves in the sustainable food realm. Our interview-style articles will bring you face-to-face with these inspiring individuals, allowing you to gain firsthand insights into their innovative solutions, challenges faced and visions for a greener food future. Get ready to be inspired by their passion to create your own positive change.

News and Events: Stay Informed

Stay up to date with the latest news and events in the sustainable food industry. We'll curate timely articles, reports, and insights from reputable sources, ensuring you have your finger on the pulse of sustainability trends. Discover groundbreaking initiatives, policy changes, innovative technologies, and exciting collaborations shaping the future of food.

Coming Soon:

Rebecca Ghim - Tackling Food Waste in the UK

Join us next week for a conversation with Rebecca Ghim, Director of The Ferm, a sustainable kimchi company. Rebecca is a passionate advocate for sustainability. She recently won Innovate UK’s Young Innovator Award 2023. We will discuss her work to tackle food waste and food insecurity in the UK. She will also share her insights on how we can be creative to be more sustainable.

Join the Bite!

Are you excited to take a bite into a greener food future? We value your input more than anything and encourage you to comment, tweet or email us. Share your thoughts, ideas, and suggestions on the topics we cover. We want to foster a vibrant community where we can learn from one another and collectively drive meaningful change in the industry.

Subscribing to The Sustainable Bite newsletter will direct our free newsletter to your inbox weekly, so you never miss out on any nibbles again.

Thank you for joining us on this journey. Get ready for insightful articles, inspiring interviews, and a whole lot of food for thought!

Warm regards,

Sam Haworth

Co-founder of FoodCLUB & Editor of The Sustainable Bite

Notes:

https://www.un.org/en/climatechange/science/climate-issues/food#:~:text=Food%20needs%20to%20be%20grown,emissions%20is%20linked%20to%20food.

https://lordslibrary.parliament.uk/cost-of-living-food-price-inflation/#:~:text=Although%20recent%20figures%20from%20the,the%20rising%20cost%20of%20energy.

https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/obesity-and-overweight