External Event

Open Food Conference

11 – 13 March 2024

Leuven, Belgium

After four years of the Farm to Fork Strategy, the introduction of Flanders’ Food Strategy and countless other initiatives, it’s time to take stock of what we have done so far. What worked and did not work? How should we move forward when the next EU and Belgian legislative term starts?

The Open Food Conference creates synergies between policy, science, industry and practice in order to offer systemic responses as an inspiration for the next European and national policies.

PATHWAYS was represented by Stuart Reigeluth (REVOLVE) at this event.

He took part in the panel “Sustainable animal food production” to discuss the future role of animals in our food system and what function animal husbandry has in a future food system where healthy food is available to all, but where the impact on the environment is minimal.

Joined the discussion:

  • Ana Granados Chapatte, vice-president Animal Task Force, EFFAB Director – Secretary General FABRE TP
  • Stuart Reigeluth, REVOLVE x PATHWAYS project
  • Nele Lauwers, Boerenbond (Belgian Farmers’ Union)
  • Geoff P., Arla Foods
  • Luis Vivas-Alegre, DG AGRI, European Commission
  • Brigitte Misonne, DG AGRI, European Commission

Moderated by Aminda Leigh.