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Published 26 days ago • 3 min read

Future Green 5 Must Reads

Hey there sustainable food advocates – as it’s Valentine’s Day, we should mention Hong Kong’s love affair with seafood. Consumption is twice the world average at 71.2 kilos annually, says WWF. We won’t wean consumers off the stuff, but the food service sector can and should offer sustainable varieties. We share what we learned from our invited experts at Tuesday’s (11th Feb) Members Monthly Meetup.

As we gear up for UnConference 3.0 Our Food, Our Future on 21st March – the latest edition of our in-person meeting of minds, specially-designed for food and drink professionals – we’re thrilled to announce Prof. Chris Elliott as our keynote speaker on how tech is transforming food sustainability.

🤖 UnConference 3.0 preview. Agriculture is going through its own ‘industrial revolution’ as digital technology – including AI – is being used to drive food sustainability, traceability, and integrity.

🐟 By sourcing seafood responsibly, you can support the following UN Sustainable Development Goals: No. 12 ‘responsible consumption and production’; No. 14 ‘life below water’.

🧴 15.5 million. Number of plastic bottles collected for recycling in a single year at LINK REIT properties. Beyond the headline numbers, this landlord developer found that rationalising what gets collected on-site and where, is a big plus in the sustainability drive.

🥦 Power of 3. Trends for 2025 in the alternative protein sector. Functional and health-orientated foods; fewer processed products and more wholefoods; and honouring traditional cuisines but in vegetarian or vegan form.

🌿 Similar to a plant, but something different. Microalgae could revolutionise human nutrition: if scientists can swap the green hue and boost the taste.

UNCONFERENCE 3.0 – OUR FOOD OUR FUTURE: INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS IN ACTION

We’re thrilled the UK’s Prof. Chris Elliott, a world leader on food safety and microbiology, is our keynote speaker on how tech is transforming the food system.

SOURCE SEAFOOD RESPONSIBLY: FEBRUARY MEMBERS MONTHLY MEETUP

HK consumers love seafood. The food sector can give them more sustainable choices, such as albacore tuna, Chilean sea bass, indoor-farmed grouper or Pacific salmon.

IT’S OK TO LOOK AT LOW-TECH THINGS FIRST, LIKE BETTER RECYCLING

UnConference focuses on solutions, not just challenges. Last year insights included LINK REIT’s recycling ‘tweaks’. Join us in March, featuring another fab landlord, developer SWIRE PROPERTIES.

ALTERNATIVE PROTEIN’S A MATURING MARKET. CONSUMERS WANT MORE FROM IT

The alternative-protein sector has moved from the ‘animal substitution’ phase to an era when consumers are holding alternative protein makers to ever-higher health standards.

MICROALGAE PROTEIN. IT’S NOT EASY BEING (ACTUALLY) GREEN. ASK KERMIT.

Microalgae: a potential human nutrition revolution, cutting links between land space needed for food, and output. Scientists are still working on the taste and look part.

Empower Your Business with Carbon Literacy!

Join our Carbon Literacy for Food & Drinks Businesses training on 22nd & 24th April, 5–8:30 PM HKT. 🌍

Gain the knowledge and tools to cut carbon emissions, drive sustainability, and make a lasting impact in the food & drinks industry. 🍴🌱

Don’t miss out—register now and take the first step toward a greener future! 💡✨.

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For our UK clients, The Carbon Literacy Project is offering a fully funded opportunity for food SMEs to become Carbon Literate in collaboration with Compass Group. Check out more details here.

WHAT DO WE DO

Are you a sustainability leader, foodservice professional, food retailer, or organisation looking to make a real impact on food sustainability?
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Look no further than Future Green, Asia’s go-to food sustainability consultancy.
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We work at the intersection of food and sustainability, delivering knowledge sharing and insights that help build end-to-end solutions from strategies to implementation with the mission to scale sustainable food systems. Our partners include foodservice businesses, retail businesses, NGOs, and governmental organisations.
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How we work with businesses:

  • Members Monthly Meetups and regular knowledge sharing webinars with experts on relevant topics aligning with the Future Green framework
  • Food Vision workshops to build a food sustainability roadmap
  • Carbon footprinting of your menu, audits and much more

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to become part of a community that’s driving real change in the food industry. Book a call with Heidi and the team.

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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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