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Schuttelaar & Partners is a consultancy that dreams about a sustainable and healthy future. Founded by Marcel Schuttelaar in 1995, we have 29 years of experience in the agrifood & health sector. In this podcast, we want to spotlight key issues at the EU level, inviting experts and colleagues to share their knowledge. Learn more on our website: https://schuttelaar-partners.com/
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This episode is part of a series on the Belgian Presidency of the EU. In this episode of Sustainability Bites, we talk with GMO-expert Mathias de Mesmaeker from the Presidency about the ongoing discussions on new genomic techniques, also known as NGTs. Next to this, we discussed also about the importance of involving and cooperating with stakeholders in the creation of new legislation .Learn more about the Belgian Presidency here: https://belgian-presidency.consilium.europa.eu/You can find ou...
In this episode of the podcast, we sit down with Flaminia Marchetti from ISCA (International Sport and Culture Association) to discuss queerness and queer people in sport. With discrimination still a significant reason why many people don't participate in sport, Flaminia walks us through what she thinks could bring about a positive change outside of and inside the political machinery of the EU. From strong role models to leading policies, there's many routes we should take to make Europe a be...
Health is a key part of our life and accordingly, healthcare is a key component of our society.Our healthcare systems in the West are suffering: healthcare staff burns out or quits before they can, public health in general is no longer making significant improvements, chronic diseases are on the rise, and our governments agree that we won’t be able to finance our healthcare system as is for much longer.Sustainability is on everyone’s lips but has not yet been a very big topic in healthcare. W...
This episode is part of a series on the Belgian Presidency of the EU. In this episode of Sustainability Bites, we discuss the priorities of the Presidency surrounding plant-based and novelty foods with Karolien Byttebier from Bond Beter Leefmilieu, an expert in food and nutrition. How can we put plant-based foods higher on the EU agenda? Check out Bond Beter Leefmilieu's projects here: https://www.bondbeterleefmilieu.be/This episode was recorded on 14 March 2024.
Deze aflevering maakt onderdeel uit van een serie afleveringen over het Belgisch voorzitterschap van de Raad van de Europese Unie. In deze aflevering praten we over innovatie in de landbouwsector met Jurgen Vangeyte, Wetenschappelijk Directeur Agrotechniek bij ILVO en een expert in landbouwinnovatie. Hoe zorg je ervoor dat agrarische technologische innovatie gestimuleerd wordt, maar ook toegankelijk blijft voor de gemiddelde boer?
This episode is part of a series on the Belgian Presidency of the EU. In this episode of Sustainability Bites, we discuss the environment and agriculture with Bénédicte Heinrichs of the SPW (Government of Wallonia).
More and more attention is being brought to intersectionality, but what are words worth without the concrete actions that follow. How, where, and why we should start caring and more are discussed in this episode!
This episode is part of a series on the Belgian Presidency of the EU. In this episode of Sustainability Bites, we discuss the priorities of the Presidency surrounding food sustainability with Tessa Avermaete from KU Leuven and SFERE, who is known for her research in sustainable food systems and diets. How can we achieve more ecological production and make more sustainable and healthier food choices?
Happy holidays! This is a time of joy and cheers, and often cheers comes with a clink of glasses. In this episode, Jack Templeton and Margaux Plurien bring together our health and Agrifood team to discuss the EU Beating Cancer Plan, Irish warning labelling and the impact of alcoholic beverages on overall health.
Onderzoek toont aan dat vleesvervangers vaak gezonder zijn dan echt vlees, een bemoedigend feit voor productontwikkelaars. Tegelijkertijd wordt het argument aangevoerd dat deze vervangers de vleeseetgewoonte in stand houden, vergelijkbaar met hoe vapen het roken in stand houdt. Desondanks pleit Ad voor een pragmatische 'én én' benadering voor het verduurzamen van het voedingssysteem, waarbij zowel technologen als culinaire experts worden aangemoedigd om door te gaan met het ontwikkelen van be...
Dat het voedselsysteem tegen zijn grenzen aanloopt en dus zal moeten veranderen, kan iedereen wel zien. Die veranderingen gaan vaak over een stapje terug doen, zoals minder vlees, minder verpakking. Suzanne ziet al veel goede voorbeelden van bedrijven die die stap al, maar die krijgen niet altijd de aandacht die ze verdienen. Zonde, want wat je aandacht geeft, groeit vanzelf.
On the 21st of April 2021, the EU Commission announced the adoption of the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) in line with the commitment made under the European Green Deal. The CSRD will amend the existing Non-Financial Reporting Directive (NFRD) and will substantially increase reporting requirements on the companies falling within its scope in its efforts to expand the sustainability information for users. The CSRD applies to more than 50,000 companies, both based in the EU...
In the past decade, the popularity of vegan and vegetarian diets has skyrocketed. In this interview, we invite Isabel Boerdam, a pioneer in the Netherlands. Best known for her blog "The Trendy Vegetarian", she has successfully launched and sustained a national campaign funded by a wide range of food producers and retailers: "Week Zonder Vlees". Strong of its success, the campaign has received EU funding under the Green Deal to run in 6 other EU countries. The first stop on the list is Belgium...
On July 1, 2023, Spain takes over the Presidency of the Council of the European Union. It will do so for a six-month period, until December 31, 2023. In this episode, our Public Affairs expert Arturo Esclarin Ortiz provides us with a concise review of the Spanish Presidency priorities, the impact of the national elections and the future European parliamentary elections.
The Green Claims Directive was published on 22 March by the European Commission. It aims at combatting “greenwashing” and enabling consumers to contribute to accelerating the green transition by making informed purchasing decisions based on credible environmental claims and labels. In a nutshell, it will impose stricter requirements for companies to back up the claims and environmental labelling they voluntarily provide, such as being "Carbon neutral" or "Environmentally friendly".In thi...
Did you know that more diverse teams are more profitable and have overall better performance? As we celebrate Pride Month, our colleague Jack Templeton shares with us insights on the impact of a good Diversity, Equality and Inclusion strategy along with actionable recommendations to implement more inclusive communication. Climate change impacts more women and minorities - by striving to become a more inclusive communicator, you too can support a more sustainable world!
Op 1 juni vieren we Wereldmelkdag! Een initiatief van de FAO dat in het leven is geroepen om het belang van zuivel extra onder de aandacht te brengen. Het zuivelteam van Schuttelaar & Partners gaat daarom met elkaar in gesprek over de toekomst van de sector. Collega’s Ynske van Zundert, Milou Peperkamp en Joëlle de Pee delen hun gedachten over de toekomst van de melkkoe in een tijd waar thema’s als klimaatverandering, dierenwelzijn en eiwittransitie steeds meer maatschappelijk draagvlak k...
In this episode, managing partner Tijmen de Vries, a sustainability reporting expert, dives into the importance of stakeholder management. When it comes to the upcoming EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive, stakeholder management becomes even more critical. The directive emphasizes the need for companies to engage with a broad range of stakeholders to understand their perspectives, gather relevant data, and assess the impact of their operations on society and the environment. The C...
In this episode, Senior Consultant Arturo Esclarin Ortiz provides us with a quick update on the SUR - the Regulation on the Sustainable Use of Pesticides. With other 6 years of experience at the heart of agricultural policy in Brussels, Arturo has unique insights on the makeup of the regulation and its potential impact on farmers.
In recent years, there has been a growing concern about the rising obesity rates in the Netherlands and the EU, and the negative impact of unhealthy diets on public health. With the upcoming revision of rules on information provided to consumers planned by the Farm to Fork strategy, we see a growing interest in nutritional front-of-pack labels at the EU level. Nutri-Score, a system developed in France, has polarized retailers and policymakers. In this episode of our food labelling ...
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