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Sustainable food on the agenda<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div>

Sustainable food is on everyone's mind. We want food that is tasty and healthy, and also good for the environment. Three times a day we try to make the right choice. Labels and information campaigns should help us. <\/p>\n

But the reality is that more and more people are getting lost in the search for 'good food'.<\/p>\n

The statistics confirm that we are failing to find the right path as a society. The balance is lost, the scales are tilting. Science and common sense help us find the balance again. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Keynotes<\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div>

Inspiring, interactive talks<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>
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I give keynotes for companies, organizations, governments and associations. Sustainable food is a very broad theme. Together, we will agree on which angles you would like to address, and how much interaction is desired. <\/p>\n

No two readings are identical. After all, science does not stand still and every interaction enriches my view of the theme. These are the themes that can be discussed: <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

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Global food security <\/h4><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Sustainable farming<\/h4><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Fair food <\/h4><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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A sustainable and healthy event<\/h4><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Local food strategies <\/h4><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Consultancy<\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div>

Evaluation and advice<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>
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Do you want to work on a sustainable food policy within your company or organization, but don't know where to start? Do you want to evaluate an ongoing initiative on sustainable food? Do you want to work on a local food strategy in your municipality or city? Then I am happy to give specific advice. <\/p>\n

These are assignments that I have already carried out in the past: <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

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Project evaluations<\/h4><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Chairmanship of the Leuven Food and Agricultural Advisory Council<\/h4><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Evaluation of Rikolto's multi-year plan <\/h4><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Events<\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div>

Facilitation and moderation<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Do you want to organize an event about food or agriculture, and do you need a moderator, facilitator or chairman? If desired, I think along about the composition of the program, appropriate keynote speakers, interactive elements, ... <\/p>\n

Previous assignments:<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

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Moderator for COPA COGECA<\/h4><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Chair 5th Global Food Security Conference <\/h4><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Chairman of the day for various European Project Conferences <\/h4><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Blog & Media<\/h2>\n

Food is a popular topic in press. I gladly contribute to a constructive dialogue, in press and through a personal blog <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

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\n \n Opinion <\/a>\n <\/h2>
\nEurope needs to grow her own food Opinion in the summer series of SAMPOL The European food system is interwoven in a global network with countless...<\/div>\n <\/div>
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\n \n Opinion De Tijd <\/a>\n <\/h2>
\nEating too much meat makes us all pay the price Opinion together with Marleen Finoulst De Tijd - 20 juni 2025 Whether you like it or not, meat does...<\/div>\n <\/div>
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\n \n Back to Growth <\/a>\n <\/h2>
\nBayer Event - 10 juni 2025 - Koninklijk Belgisch instituut voor Natuurwetenschappen, Brussel In a nutshell Bayer organized a two day conference in...<\/div>\n <\/div>
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\n \n Freshfel \u2013 Profel Conference \u2013 Brussels <\/a>\n <\/h2>
\nThe Power of Fruit and Vegetables \u2013 boosting health and sustainability What is the role of fruits and vegetables in promoting health and...<\/div>\n <\/div>
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\n \n Feb<\/span>\n 13<\/span>\n 2025<\/span>\n \n <\/div><\/div>
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\n \n Harvest Meeting <\/a>\n <\/h2>
\nHarvesting and sowing together for a resilient Delta Text : organisor Zuidwestelijke Delta Goal of the event How can we continue to innovate and...<\/div>\n <\/div>
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\n \n Jan<\/span>\n 17<\/span>\n 2025<\/span>\n \n <\/div><\/div>
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\n \n Presentation at UNIGROW – Doornik <\/a>\n <\/h2>
\nThe impact of climate change, political instability and the weight of food-related diseases on our wealthy societies become the longer the more...<\/div>\n <\/div>
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\n \n Presentation at OCI Global in The Netherlands <\/a>\n <\/h2>
\nSustainability is one of the values that I put forward in my brand new company. There is a consensus in Europe that the food system \u2013 from farm to...<\/div>\n <\/div>
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Tessa gave an inspiring and moving talk about her personal story about nutrition and excercise. It fitted in perfectly as the closing event for VITO's veggie challenge month, where Tessa made parallels between changing diet and her marathon journey: dreaming big, setting goals, making small steps, and celebrating victories.\r\nTessa's warm & confident positivity radiated throughout the day, and we look forward welcoming her again at VITO!<\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n
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