Food Matters Live Podcast 424: The story behind Denmark's £1bn plant-based revolution
May 10, 2023
39:00
Denmark is a key player in the global food system, from meat and dairy exports to beer production, the label “Made in Denmark” means a lot.
And now, the country is turning much of its attention to plant-based in a major way.
Over the last couple of years, the Danish government has set aside well over £1bn to support the production of plant-based food and a ‘green transformation’ of the agriculture sector.
With plans to halve the country’s greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture by 2030, the investment will provide support to businesses, new product development, education and research as they all make their moves towards plant-based.
It is the largest ever investment in plant-based food throughout the European Union.
So, politically, how have they got to this stage? What is the money likely to be spent on? And what is on the horizon for plant-based food in Denmark?
Guest:
Rune-Christoffer Dragsdahl, Secretary-General, the Vegetarian Society of Denmark
And now, the country is turning much of its attention to plant-based in a major way.
Over the last couple of years, the Danish government has set aside well over £1bn to support the production of plant-based food and a ‘green transformation’ of the agriculture sector.
With plans to halve the country’s greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture by 2030, the investment will provide support to businesses, new product development, education and research as they all make their moves towards plant-based.
It is the largest ever investment in plant-based food throughout the European Union.
So, politically, how have they got to this stage? What is the money likely to be spent on? And what is on the horizon for plant-based food in Denmark?
Guest:
Rune-Christoffer Dragsdahl, Secretary-General, the Vegetarian Society of Denmark