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Culture Alliance

We exist to champion food culture and leverage the toolbox of strategies it provides to shift preferences and increase society’s demand for nutritious and sustainable foods. We work with global and local practitioners and organisations, providing them with knowledge, tools, and resources to deploy strategies and accelerate impact at scale.

Igniting society’s preference for a nutritious, sustainable future

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Sustainable food comes at a cost: Who should be paying?

With COP29 well underway, the impact of global food systems on climate is once again in focus. In wealthier regions, food often takes a back seat to lifestyle spending, where convenience and low cost are prioritised over nutrition and sustainability. This brings up an important question: should wealthier societies rethink their spending habits and cultural values around food to better support a nutritious and sustainable future for all?

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November 19

If we are what we eat, then who are we? Exploring women’s identities through food culture

How do wider cultural changes, such as technology and social media, women’s economic empowerment, demographic shifts, and evolving gender roles redefine women’s identities and reshape how women feel about, think about, and value food?

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June 28

The story behind every bite: shaping food culture through narrative

In March 2024, we hosted our very first Creative Circle event bringing together creative minds to learn from and collaborate with industry experts. Read about how we can craft new and innovative narratives to solve the challenges to healthy and sustainable diets.

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April 19

What are institutions in the Food Culture Alliance’s strategic framework?

Institutions are important because they help situate us in the world. Learn how the Food Culture Alliance wants to work through institutions to shape society’s preferences towards nutritious and sustainable foods. 

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February 27

Food is on the menu at COP28. Culture needs to be too.

As COP28 takes place in Dubai, we’re excited to see an increased focus on the role food systems play in tackling the climate crisis. The Food Culture Alliance aims to secure culture a seat at the table.

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December 04

The Recipe for a Nutritious, Sustainable Future

To celebrate the public launch of the Food Culture Alliance, Eva Monterrosa shares the journey the Alliance has been on and how we plan to achieve our ambitious vision.

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November 09

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