Circularity in food production; future opportunities and challenges

The European Commission has introduced multiple ambitious targets to increase the sustainability of the European agricultural sector. The Farm to Fork strategy and the upcoming Sustainable EU Food Systems initiative are examples of a stronger emphasis on sustainable and circular food production. These efforts should include all parts of the value chain, including the use and production of growing media.

This webinar is also a side-event of the World Circular Economy Forum 2023 

June 7 2023
13.00-15.00 CET
14.00-16.00 EEST

This is your chance to see the panel discussion on “Circularity in food production; future opportunities and challenges”, moderated by Kekkilä-BVB Sustainability Manager Folkert Moll, during the exclusive Grow23 forum event in Brussels early March this year.

The agenda of the webinar

1. Introductory remarks by Bert-jan Ruissen (Member of the European Parliament)

2. Panel discussion: "Circularity in food production; future opportunities and challenges".

Moderated by Kekkilä-BVB Sustainability Manager Folkert Moll.

Members in the panel:

• Bert-jan Ruissen | Member of the European Parliament
• Risto Artjoki | Policy Officer, European Commission DG Agriculture.
• Dr. Hans Joosten | Professor emeritus, Peatland Studies and Palaeoecology; 
• Dr. Bart Vandecasteele | Researcher, the Flanders Research Institute for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food
• Marco Zevenhoven | Operational Director, RHP
• Pablo Martinez Martinez | Lead Project Manager en Centro Tecnológico de Investigación del Champiñón de La Rioja
  

3. Closing remarks by Risto Artjoki, Policy Officer, European Commission DG Agriculture.

4. Live Discussion on Circularity in future green growth

• Päivi Martikainen | Program Director, Kekkilä-BVB
• Folkert Moll | Sustainability Manager, Kekkilä-BVB

About the Grow23 festival

A series of high-level talks looking into the topical issues regarding food security and safety and the future of green food production in Europe. The Grow 23 festival kicked off with an event in Brussels in March 2023 and will continue with public webinars throughout the year. Join us to make a difference! 

Organized by Kekkilä-BVB