Sustainable Food Platform

Transforming Food Systems for a Sustainable Future

Food systems are among the most critical areas directly shaping the future of the planet, from production to consumption, from supply chains to waste management.

According to Food Security Information Network data, hundreds of millions of people around the world are facing acute food insecurity.
The climate crisis, pressure on natural resources, population growth and multiple global risks highlight the urgent need for a holistic transformation of agriculture and food systems.

In response to this need for transformation, the Sustainable Food Platform (SGP) was established in 2015 under the leadership of Sustainability Academy and the Turkish Food Industry Employers’ Association (TÜGİS).

Why the Sustainable Food Platform?

The Sustainable Food Platform operates with the principle of “sustainable food for a sustainable future”, addressing food systems through a holistic, inclusive and collaborative approach.

The platform;

• guides the food sector in developing sustainable and inclusive growth models,
• brings stakeholders together around a shared transformation vision,
• creates impact through concrete solutions and practices.

If not today, when?

The Platform’s Purpose

The core purpose of the Sustainable Food Platform is to accelerate the transformation of food systems that will secure access to healthy, safe and sustainable food for today’s and future generations.

Today, the platform works with;

• 50+ member brands from the food sector,
• national and international stakeholders,
• academia, civil society and research institutions

to implement initiatives that shape the future of food systems.

These initiatives progress within a continuously evolving structure, in line with the changing needs of the planet, society and the business world.

Who Do We Work With?

The Sustainable Food Platform develops multi-stakeholder collaborations with;

• national and international organizations,
• brands and producers,
• non-profit organizations and initiatives,
• civil society organizations,
• universities and research institutes

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Priority Focus Areas

In line with current global trends and EIT Food insights, the key areas shaping the future of food systems include:

• Localized food security solutions
• Strengthening the relationship between nature, local communities and food systems
• Expanding regenerative agriculture practices
• Data-driven consumer behaviors
• Integration of artificial intelligence and digital technologies into food systems

SGP’s Areas of Work

Within the scope of the platform, the aim is to:

• Strengthen the food and agriculture sector’s links with science, media and education
• Raise consumer awareness around sustainable consumption
• Create momentum for sustainable food in public policies and practices
• Share knowledge and models that promote sustainable production and consumption
• Strengthen collaboration among stakeholders across the entire supply chain
• Facilitate the transition to sustainable food systems through market-based and voluntary approaches

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