Defining regenerative agriculture, building regenerative organic supply chains, organic market trends among topics at Sustainable Foods Summit

The Sustainable Foods Summit, scheduled for January 22-23, 2025, in San Francisco, will focus on regenerative agriculture and sustainability programs. Here are some topics that will be discussed:

1. Defining Regenerative Agriculture:
   • California is preparing a formal definition of regenerative agriculture, which may influence federal policies. This draft will be presented at the summit.
2. Standards and Adoption:
   • The Regenerative Organic Certified (ROC) standard is growing, with 300 farms certified. Challenges to mainstream adoption will be discussed, with insights from farmers and experts.
3. Supply Chain Development:
   • Companies like MAD Markets are building distribution systems for regenerative agriculture products, connecting farmers with food brands and retailers.
4. Organic Market Trends:
   • Discussions on the evolution of organic labels (e.g., Real Organic Project), consumer perceptions, and trends in the $65 billion U.S. organic market.
5. Sustainability Certification:
   • Insights into selecting and adopting eco-labels, including examples from Lundberg Family Farms and SPINS research on consumer behavior.
6. Emerging Technologies:
   • Innovations in food production, including AI-driven plant-based ingredients. Technologies for upcycling and ingredient management will also be featured.

The summit, organized by Ecovia Intelligence, aims to address these issues and provide actionable strategies for industry players.

For more information about the summit, visit:

https://www.sustainablefoodssummit.com/northamerica/

 Organic & Non-GMO Insights December 2024