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May 6
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How are small start-ups, SMEs, and large...

Ellen MacArthur Foundation
About this episode

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s Big Food Redesign Challenge set out to demonstrate how redesigning products in line with circular economy principles, can create a food system that allows nature to thrive.

In this episode, hear from one of those redesigners, Chloe Stewart from Nibs etc, alongside Katie Carson, Director of Corporate Affairs for Food and Climate Policy at Tetra Pak, to learn more about:

  • The role of upcycled ingredients in designing brand new food products
  • The challenges startups and SMEs face in the food industry
  • The importance of collaboration across the food industry to implement circular design for food principles
  • What enablers and resources are needed to scale food that keeps nature in mind
  • How larger organisations can support small start-ups and SMEs to foster innovation

Find out more about the Big Food Redesign Challenge.

If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review or a comment on Spotify or YouTube. Your support helps us to spread the word about the circular economy.

 

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