Next Bite 2025: How to Achieve A Net Zero Food System

Food is central to climate goals

The global food system accounts for about one third of human generated emissions. Livestock alone produces around 14 percent. Shifting diets, farming methods, and processing all matter.

Meat reduction and egg replacement are powerful levers

Cutting meat and egg use can rapidly lower emissions. Products like Fabumin can replace eggs in recipes and processed foods, reducing the footprint of both livestock and feed crops.

Invisible reformulation can scale fast

Replacing animal ingredients with plant based inputs inside existing products can reduce emissions without asking consumers to change habits. Swapping egg white for aquafaba is one example.

Oceans and seaweed are underused resources

Oceans cover 70 percent of the planet, yet around 98 percent of our calories still come from land. Seaweed farming can supply nutritious food, ease pressure on land and water, and provide new income for coastal communities.

Cutting waste in processing and food service is a quick win

Digital tools, better warehouse management, and smarter catering practices can cut waste in processing and hospitality. These steps are achievable now while longer term changes in farming develop.

Education and youth engagement are critical

Projects like Agro Boros bring farming and climate topics to children through creative learning. Early understanding of methane, land use and food systems can lock in different attitudes for life.

Regenerative supply chains need finance and knowledge

New Nutria’s contract farming model shows how buyers can support farmers to shift to organic inputs and soil friendly practices. The big barriers are funding and training, not willingness alone.

Responsibility is shared, but rules matter

Consumers play a part, yet big companies and policymakers shape the system. Clear standards on additives and emissions can drive change, as shown by stricter additive rules in Europe.