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🌏 Future Green 5 Must Reads 🌏

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Future Green 5 Must Reads

Hey sustainability change makers,

What does a resilient food system actually look like when the world around it keeps changing?

This week’s stories offer a few different answers. It means knowing more about where our food comes from, understanding what’s happening behind the label, and recognising how changing ecosystems can create new opportunities alongside unexpected challenges.

It also means building stronger communities where people working across food and sustainability can share knowledge rather than tackle challenges alone. And it means thinking more carefully about how complex supply chains influence the decisions businesses make.

But resilience isn’t only about responding to change. There’s also a huge opportunity to redesign how our food system works. Retailers are finding new ways to use everyday technology to influence behaviour, reduce waste and engage customers beyond discounts, while businesses are being pushed to think more carefully about transparency and responsible sourcing.

What connects these stories is a simple question: are we building food systems that can adapt to what comes next?

I hope this week’s stories encourage you to look beyond the immediate challenge and think about the systems behind it. Because building a more sustainable food future isn’t just about solving today’s problems, it’s about being better prepared for tomorrow.

🐟 BEYOND THE CATCH: RETHINKING SEAFOOD SOURCING

Where does our seafood really come from? Join us for breakfast at our September in-person members meetup with Chef Sandy Keung of TABLE to explore seafood traceability, responsible sourcing, and what it means for business.

🐙THE OCTOPUS QUESTION: WHEN ABUNDANCE ISN’T SIMPLE

More octopus might seem like a win, but abundance doesn’t always mean a healthy ocean. What happens when changing seas create new opportunities while raising difficult questions about sustainability and ethics?

🌱 FUTURE GREEN COMMUNITY: EXPLORE OUR NEW PORTAL

Sustainability challenges are better tackled together. Join Future Green’s Food Sustainability Community to exchange ideas, share resources, ask questions, and connect with others working to transform the food system.

🔎 SEAFOOD FRAUD: WHAT’S REALLY ON THE PLATE?

Complex seafood supply chains can leave the door open to fraud and mislabelling. Greater traceability and transparency are becoming essential for food businesses looking to source responsibly and protect customer trust.

📱 RETAIL APPS: BEYOND POINTS AND DISCOUNTS

Retailers are rethinking loyalty apps as broader engagement tools, using digital features to influence shopping habits and create new opportunities around food waste, recycling, and more sustainable consumer behaviour.

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Confusion, disagreement and tension can be signs that people are thinking deeply, challenging assumptions and exploring new perspectives.

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When things get messy, do you lean into the discussion or move quickly towards agreement?

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Stay connected and get involved. Here are the upcoming events, workshops and opportunities worth adding to your calendar. Email hello@futuregreen.global for details.

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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