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Food Farm TalkAuthor: Food Farm Talk - Hot Topics in Farming and Food
Hot topics in food and farming in Ontario, Canada and beyond. We draw on stories in Canada's agri-food community, research at University of Guelph, and global perspectives. The show celebrates the people, businesses, ideas, and research that shape the food we eat. Broadcast on radio Thursdays at 10 am on CFRU 93.3 FM in Guelph, streaming live on www.cfru.ca, or on podcast on Spotify, Apple, Amazon, and many other platforms. Produced by Paul Smith. Language: en Genres: Life Sciences, Science Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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Business Case for Climate Solutions - Summer Rewind
Wednesday, 27 August, 2025
A panel discussion exploring the business case for climate solutions was part of the 2023 Arrell Food Summit: Pathways to Change on November 14, 2023.Speakers included:- Mauricio Alanis, Director of Sustainability Strategy and Partnerships, Maple Leaf Foods- Mohamed Yaghi, Climate and Agriculture Policy Lead, Climate Action Institute, RBC- Julie Gartside, Global Head of Integration Management Climate Change Strategies Technical Director, SLR Consulting- Ellery Burton, Principal Managing Partner, Alterra Innovation- Sally Flis, Director, Sustainability Program Design & Outcome Management, Nutrien Ag SolutionsThe discussion explores the “why” behind adopting climate solutions in food and agriculture.While climate change can be seen only as a risk, many companies are seizing the opportunity to strengthen their resilience to climate impacts, reduce their greenhouse gas emissions, and adopt new technologies that will create a competitive business advantage and lead to economic growth. Many businesses also recognize that policy changes are already underway, and are moving to align their business practices with investor, stakeholder and consumer values.Perspectives from farming, industry and policy will inform this panel discussion, which helps companies, industry and decision-makers explore their ‘why’ behind adopting climate solutions in food and agriculture and helps to strengthen the business case for sustainable decisions.Thanks to the Arrell Food Institute for partnering to air this episode on Food Farm Talk. First aired in 2024.More information:https://arrellfoodinstitute.ca/
