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Future Green 5 Must Reads

Hey sustainability change makers,

Every dish tells a story long before it reaches our table.

That feels especially relevant today as we celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival, a time when food becomes much more than something we eat. It carries tradition, connects generations and brings people together. But behind every ingredient is another story too: where it came from, how it was produced and the impact it had along the way.

That thread runs through this weekโ€™s five reads. We look beneath the surface of responsible seafood sourcing, unpack the Scope 3 emissions hidden in food supply chains, trace the origins of familiar foods, explore whether producers can keep up with our appetite for pistachios, and see why beans and pulses are finding their way back onto more plates.

Perhaps thatโ€™s a fitting thought for Mid-Autumn: appreciating not only the food we share, but the people, places and systems that make it possible.

Wishing everyone celebrating a joyful Mid-Autumn Festival! ๐ŸŒ•๐Ÿฅฎ

๐ŸŸ RESPONSIBLE SEAFOOD: BEYOND THE LABEL

What does responsible seafood sourcing look like in practice? At our latest meetup at TABLE by Chef Sandy Keung, we explored wet-market sourcing, lesser-known local species, seasonality, traceability and why sustainability goes far beyond a label.

๐ŸŒ SCOPE 3: WHATโ€™S HIDING IN YOUR SUPPLY CHAIN?

For food businesses, purchased ingredients can represent the majority of their climate impact. This guide explores how better procurement data can uncover emissions and support meaningful reductions.

๐ŸŽง FOOD CULTURE: YOUR FOOD HAS A PASSPORT

The ingredients on our plates have travelled further than we might imagine. Discover how migration, trade and cultural exchange transformed foods across borders and shaped the dishes we now call our own.

๐ŸŒฑ FOOD TRENDS: THE PISTACHIO BOOM

Pistachios are having a moment, but can producers keep pace? Explore what growing global appetite for this popular nut could mean for production and future supply.

๐Ÿซ˜ PLANT-FORWARD: BACK TO BASICS

UK shoppers are turning towards beans, pulses, tofu and tempeh, with combined unit sales rising 7.3%, suggesting growing appetite for simpler, higher-fibre plant proteins.

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๐Ÿค SAVE THE DATE: SUPPORT THE COMMUNITY

Join us for our next Future Green In-Person Members Meetup at House of Culture.

๐Ÿ“… 20 October 2026 | โฐ 9:00โ€“11:00 AM HKT | ๐Ÿ“ House of Culture

๐Ÿ“ฉ Members, your calendar invite has been sent! Please accept the invite if you can join us.

WHAT DO WE DO

Are you a sustainability leader, foodservice professional, retailer, or organisation looking to make a real impact on food sustainability?

Future Green helps scale sustainable food systems by turning insights into action. We work with foodservice and retail businesses, NGOs, and government organisations to deliver strategies, workshops, audits, and more.

Join our community of like-minded professionals and organisations committed to food sustainability.

How we work with businesses:

  • Monthly Meetups and expert webinars
  • Food Vision workshops to build a sustainability roadmap
  • Menu carbon footprinting, audits, and practical solutions

Be part of the change you want to see.

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Heidi Spurrell

Sustainability leaders in the food and drinks sector will find value in subscribing to my newsletter, which helps them stay on the cutting edge of sustainability without requiring significant time or effort. Future Green is dedicated to transforming food systems for a sustainable future, with a global team providing practical solutions and guidance for businesses to achieve sustainability in their food operations. Our approach focuses on delivering measurable results through rigorous audits, progressive strategies, and passionate advocacy for food sustainability. As a B Corp, we aim to create lasting change that benefits both the environment and communities worldwide.

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