#9🥧The Cornucopia- Muck Maps, Conscious Drinks, Inquiry Recommendations, Unsupermarket Revolutions & Peer Learning Circles
Melbourne to Victoria and Beyond: Your Regular Scoop of the Food Systems Scene
Regen Melbourne acknowledges and respects the Bunurong, Boon Wurrung and Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung peoples of the Eastern Kulin Nation, which is now known as Melbourne. We extend these acknowledgements to all Traditional Owners across the State of Victoria. The food system knowledge, practices and deep wisdom of the First Nations people of this land guides, informs and drives our work.
🍋Hello Cornucopians!
What a dynamic end to the year we're having! From celebrating The Community Grocer's remarkable 10-year journey of nourishing Melbourne communities to OzHarvest's exciting launch of their new 'conscious drink,' our food community continues to buzz with energy. And there's plenty more to digest in this packed edition!
Hot Off the Grill🫓
Across the Globe 🌎
🌐FAO's latest State of Food and Agriculture report brings fresh perspective on agrifood system costs and burden distribution, highlighting crucial roles for businesses and investors.
🌏Another report by FAO shows 94% of countries identify agrifood systems as a priority for climate change adaptation and 91% for mitigation in their Nationally Determined Contributions as set out in the Paris Agreement.
🏭Sustain UK's aptly named "Muck Map" reveals factory farming waste concentration hotspots and their potential environmental impact.
🪙Dark Matter Lab explores the concept of Universal Basic Nutrient Income through an insightful webinar, bridging equitable human and planetary nourishment.
😧UK's unhealthy eating habits cost £268bn annually - surpassing the entire NHS budget, reports Food, Farming and Countryside.
🧰A new tool brings together the myriad of lived experience of people into decision making when designing food policies and interventions.
📃Comprehensive brief on country-level climate actions in food systems, analysing transformation barriers and opportunities.
Closer to Home 🏠
🫐OzHarvest partners with Kakadu Kitchen to launch a 'conscious drink' featuring rescued blueberries and native botanicals (it’s delicious!).
🎉The Victorian Food System Inquiry released its report, recommending a statewide strategy, with dedicated ministerial oversight among many other crucial recommendations.
🍓Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Foundation launches annual food education drive.
🚜Saturday Paper article on how to fund First Nations farms using innovative financing system.
✊Rohingya communities are using food, art and storytelling to continue cultural practice and as a form of resistance.
🛒The “unsupermarket revolution” in Australia is seeing more people use food hubs, local markets and other places to buy food, yet scale continues to be an issue.
🏆Farming pioneers Di and Ian Haggarty were named Australian of the year for Western Australia as passionate advocates for their tirelesss advocacy of regenerative farming.
Foodie Calendar🗓️
Nov 20, 12-12.45 pm, Online: Webinar to support businesses prepare for mandatory climate reporting
Nov 20, 3.00-4.30pm, Online: Regen Labs are hosting a peer learning circle for regenerative enterprises. This month’s guest nourisher is Felicty Jacob from Common Ground Project.
Nov 25, 5-7pm, Melbourne Sustain is celebrating its 9th birthday with a party featuring Costa!
Dec 4-5, Tasmania: Grounded is the ultimate intersection of field day and food festival with demonstrations, talks and delicious food set in the beautiful Huon Valley
Dec 6, 1.30-3.00pm, Melbourne: We are co-hosting a talk with Dan Kittredge, a leader at the intersection of regenerative agriculture, nutrition and soil health. Register here.
As we approach the end of 2024, it's inspiring to see so much momentum in our food system - from evolving policy directives like the Victorian Food System Inquiry to grassroots initiatives gaining recognition. Whether you're working on the ground, shaping policy, or simply passionate about good food, your role in this movement matters. Stay curious, stay connected, and don't forget to share your stories with us!
🥝 Do you have something delicious brewing that you want us to share in The Cornucopia?
Send us an ✉️ at dheepa@regen.melbourne