Our story
The way we produce, process, consume and waste food has implications on food security, public health, the environment, the economy and social equality. Considering the rapidly growing world population pushing the boundaries of our planet and the rise of hunger and malnutrition, our present food systems are not future-proof. More than ever before, cooperation between all stakeholders (government, businesses, civil society, knowledge institutions etc.) will be needed to contribute to an effective transition to truly sustainable food systems.FoodFIRST is a neutral and independent platform that brings together the government, the business sector, civil society and knowledge institutes. By facilitating dialogue and connecting expertise, we aim to inspire our partners to think outside the box and seize opportunities to conceive innovative and scalable solutions focused on achieving SDG1: eradicating poverty in all its forms and SDG 2: end hunger, achieve food security and promote sustainable agriculture.
About FoodFIRST
What makes us unique?
foodFIRST is a neutral and independent platform that:inspires an open exchange of views and out-of-the-box thinking in order to find innovative solutions to challenges in the food chain;
triggers an action-oriented agenda that builds on the strength and expertise of the Dutch stakeholders involved
stimulates cooperation between parties so as to explore (unconventional) solutions and to learn from each other
Our Goals
forge coaliations to contribute to SDGs 1 & 2
triggers an action-oriented agenda that builds on the strength and expertise of the Dutch stakeholders involved
stimulates cooperation between parties so as to explore (unconventional) solutions and to learn from each other
Read here about news and events:
February 6, 2025
Op 9 februari, 17 mei en 14 juni 2024 bespraken experts en vertegenwoordigers van verschillende geledingen, zoals bedrijven, maatschappelijke organisaties, vakbonden, kennisinstellingen en overheid, bij de SER in Den Haag hoe een integrale benadering van de CSDDD, de CSRD en de EUDR kan worden bevorderd. De stakeholdersessies, elk bijgewoond door zo’n 40 belanghebbenden, werden georganiseerd door een gelegenheidscoalitie bestaande uit foodFIRST, FNLI, MVO Nederland, de SER en de ministeries van het Ministeries van BuZa, EZK en LNV.
November 6, 2024
Join us as we reflect on 75 years of Dutch international cooperation in food security and agriculture. This event will launch the Food and Agriculture Timeline, showing how Dutch innovation and partnerships have contributed to shaping global food systems over the years.
July 16, 2024
Werksessie IMVO Wetgeving (EUDR) en de voedingsmiddelensector Op 14 juni 2024 kwamen 40 experts van verschillende geledingen, zoals bedrijven, overheid, toezichthouders, maatschappelijke organisaties en wetenschap bijeen […]