Future Green 5 Must Reads Hey there sustainable food advocates — with COP30 now in full swing in Belém, the conversations this year are indeed louder, more urgent, and increasingly food‑focused. For the first time, deforestation‑free supply chains, nature‑positive agriculture, and corporate accountability are not just side notes. They’re being placed at the heart of climate negotiations. What’s striking is how quickly the narrative is shifting: world leaders aren’t only talking about cutting...
24 days ago • 3 min read
Future Green 5 Must Reads Hey there sustainable food advocates — this month, it’s all about real action taking root. From classrooms to corporate kitchens, sustainability is shifting from theory to practice, and that’s something worth celebrating. At Chinese International School (CIS), students are learning to lead through climate education, while our latest webinar shows how food businesses can turn compliance into culture and stay competitive. Even the humble bean is stepping into the...
about 1 month ago • 3 min read
Future Green 5 Must Reads Hey there sustainable food advocates – it’s that in-between season where one day feels like summer and the next hints at winter, a reminder that transitions are where real change happens. Across the food world too, we’re in a time of transformation: turning everyday meals into climate action, making invisible impacts visible, and redefining what “business as usual” looks like when sustainability becomes a strategy, not a slogan. From local pioneers shifting habits to...
about 2 months ago • 3 min read
Hi Reader, If you’re in foodservice, you’ve likely been here: A big client — Google, an international school, a hotel group asks about your sustainability strategy. You pause. You mumble something about your website. You hope they don’t dig too deep. But they are digging. And every time your team fumbles that answer, it hurts your credibility — and your chances of winning (or keeping) the contract. That’s why I created the Food Vision Programme — to help food companies turn sustainability...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Future Green 5 Must Reads Hey there sustainable food advocates, whether it’s coffee, cocoa, or your local lunchbox, every bite connects to a global chain of hands and hopes. Lately, I’ve been thinking of this moment as a kind of harvest season — not just for crops, but for hard truths and hopeful innovations alike. From hidden labour in supply chains to rice fields cutting emissions through learning and leadership, it’s clear our global food web is only as strong as its weakest link....
2 months ago • 3 min read
Future Green 5 Must Reads Hey there sustainable food advocates – as Mid-Autumn Festival lights up the season, I’ve been reflecting on how food traditions shape both memories and modern sustainability choices. From mooncakes wrapped in layers of packaging to family feasts that risk surplus, this holiday reminds us why managing food waste matters at every scale even when celebrating traditions. In this edition, we spotlight James Chang’s GEB Impact work with microalgae — a small but mighty...
3 months ago • 3 min read
Future Green 5 Must Reads Hey there sustainable food advocates – big news! 🎉 We’ve just launched our brand new Future Bites Podcast – your quick, punchy download of food system change, straight from the people driving it. Perfect for your commute, kitchen, or coffee break. This time, I sat down with Laurent from Sodexo Hong Kong to explore how carbon labelling is reshaping workplace dining – proof that small shifts can spark big impact. On a proud note, Asia Business Outlook Magazine recently...
3 months ago • 3 min read
Future Green 5 Must Reads Hey there sustainable food advocates – we’re back! After a month away to recharge, reflect, and yes… sharpen our facilitation chops, the Future Green team is fired up. My Palo Alto training pushed me to lead tougher conversations, tackle greenwash head-on, and guide you from “lofty goals” to on-the-ground change. We’re kicking off with this month’s Members Monthly Meetup on cutting food loss and waste: smarter kitchens, less waste, more action. Sustainability’s not a...
4 months ago • 3 min read
Future Green 5 Must Reads Hey there sustainable food advocates – make sustainability convenient and not a chore, and everyone can get on board! Don’t take my word for it, here’s Patrick Ho, Head of Sustainable Development at Swire Properties, about our Member, Muuse, the cup and food box use-and-return specialist: “Before partnering with Muuse, we identified convenience as a primary concern hindering the adoption of reuse behaviour among office workers.” Speaking of ‘returns’, we’re delighted...
5 months ago • 3 min read