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Paul Newnham @paulbnewnham.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

🟡Global hunger has fallen for the 3rd year, proof that targeted food‑system actions work On the latest #FutureFork, I spoke with Maximo Torero, who says #SOFI2026 urges us to scale what’s working to make good food affordable Listen & read: bit.ly/SOFI2026 #GoodFood4All

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SDG2 Advocacy Hub @sdg2advocacyhub.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

🟡#SOFI2026 shows progress on hunger but the cost of a healthy diet remains a major barrier. Almost 2.7bn people can't afford one at the cost of USD$4.28/person/day. Share with policymakers. Read: bit.ly/SOFI2026 #GoodFood4All

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Paul Newnham @paulbnewnham.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

🟡#SOFI2026 is out & the rising cost of a healthy diet is front and centre. I speak with @fao.org Chief Economist Maximo Torero on drivers & solutions to bring costs down. 🎧Streaming on all platforms 📺Watch: youtu.be/YeDrXWuaTqo #FutureFork #GoodFood4All @who.int @ifad.org @unicef.org @wfp.org

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Unpacking the 2026 SOFI Report, with Maximo Torero

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Paul Newnham @paulbnewnham.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

📣Know a #chef using food for change? Nominate them for the Basque Culinary World Prize — leaders with measurable impact in sustainability, nutrition, culture or inclusion. ➡️ Nominate here: www.basqueculinaryworldprize.com/online-nomin... #BasqueCulinaryWorldPrize #GoodFood4All

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Paul Newnham @paulbnewnham.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

🟡Day 2 of the @worldfarmersorg summit is focusing on trade, climate finance, regenerative ag & celebrating women farmers. Follow the @SDG2AdvocacyHub for live updates. Join us live📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=i2mf... #FutureFields #GoodFood4All #WFO2026

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Paul Newnham @paulbnewnham.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

Thrilled to be in Nairobi 🇰🇪 for the World Farmers Organisation Annual Meeting. To build resilient food systems amid global crises, farmers can't just be participants. They must be co-creators of the solutions🌾 Follow @sdg2advocacyhub.bsky.social for live updates! #FutureFields #GoodFood4All

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Paul Newnham @paulbnewnham.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

In a world of challenges, collaboration unlocks solutions. Yesterday in #Nairobi 🇰🇪I met partners in tech, innovation & agriculture. Some are new to the @SDG2AdvocacyHub, but their ideas inspire hope, from boosting farmer livelihoods to building real pathways for #GoodFood4All

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Paul Newnham @paulbnewnham.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

🟡Ireland's EU Presidency, writes Tom Arnold, can propel Africa toward food security! 🌍🇪🇺 With population doubling by 2050, prioritising food is key for a real EU-Africa partnership & long-term development. Read why: 🔗irishtimes.com/environment/20… #GoodFood4All #EUPresidency

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Paul Newnham @paulbnewnham.bsky.social · 01/02/2026

Curiosity as a survival tool. Cristina Bowerman's rule is simple: never go to bed without having learnt one thing. That took her from design to the kitchen to working with producers to tackle food sustainability’s greatest challenges.

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Paul Newnham @paulbnewnham.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

Hunger is both a food & learning issue. This #InternationalDayOfEducation, read this article from the @SDG2AdvocacyHub on why we should recognise that #GoodFood4All starts with shared knowledge. sdg2advocacyhub.org/latest/good-foo…

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Paul Newnham @paulbnewnham.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

Stanford's Christopher Gardner on why diet wars miss the point: it's food quality, not macros, that matters. Plant-based means mostly plants with flexibility, not strict veganism. His advice: more whole plants, less processed food. Listen on #FutureFork #food #future #protein

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Paul Newnham @paulbnewnham.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

What you don’t know about West African cuisine. Atije Head Chef, Moyo Odunfa, speaks about her passion to share African food with the world.

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Paul Newnham @paulbnewnham.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

Had an eye-opening chat with Chef Moyo Odunfa from Atije about rethinking "African cuisine." Her insight: celebrate diversity, don't homogenise it. Colonial attitudes still shape Nigerian food choices. Fonio is called "hungry rice," as people believe traditional diets aren't healthy.

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Paul Newnham @paulbnewnham.bsky.social · 28/11/2025

How does a political restructuring affect food security? Director of Food Security and Nutrition Analysis for the @wfp.org, Jean-Martin Bauer, discusses Haiti’s recent history and why he does what he does now. #sustainability #future #food

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Paul Newnham @paulbnewnham.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

Director of Food Security and Nutrition Analysis for the World Health Programme, Jean-Martin Bauer, shares the story of how he realised that Niger was facing a food crisis

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Paul Newnham @paulbnewnham.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

In the most recent episode of Future Fork I was joined by Jean-Martin Bauer from the World Food Programme. We discussed how decades of humanitarian information systems are crumbling and why famine prevention alone isn't enough. #sustainability #future #food

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Paul Newnham @paulbnewnham.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

I recently had the pleasure of speaking with Tony Rinaudo, “The Forest Maker”, about how Farmer-Managed Natural Regeneration is restoring millions of hectares of land. A simple idea with a huge impact, helping communities fight poverty and rebuild ecosystems. #sustainability #future #food

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Paul Newnham @paulbnewnham.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

Reflecting on my time with Sir David Nabarro as we approach his memorial service in Geneva. From his early days as a medical doctor in Iraq to his tireless global health work, David showed us what it means to truly dedicate your life to others. Rest in peace Sir David Nabarro.

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Paul Newnham @paulbnewnham.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

"Food brings people together" Heritage Space Food Co-founder Dalia David discusses gastrodiplomacy and why sometimes the most powerful changes begin with believing it's possible. #space #food #future #futurefork

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Paul Newnham @paulbnewnham.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

"What does the future really look like?" In the latest episode of Future Fork, Heritage Space Food Co-founder Newton Campbell Jr. discusses how we can work together to build a future that empowers people to control their own destiny. #space #food #future #futurefork

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Paul Newnham @paulbnewnham.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

This weeks episode of Future Fork is probably the most unique conversation I've ever had, what COULD space food look like? Heritage Space FOod Co-founders, Dalia David and Newton Campbell, talk about bringing cultural food to space! Listen on #FutureFork #HeritageSpaceFood #SpaceChef

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Paul Newnham @paulbnewnham.bsky.social · 13/10/2025

When sharing cultural food goes WRONG - EAT's Chief Science Officer Fabrice DeClerck shares how he ended up as "the kid with the jar of fish" at a school presentation and how it shaped his work on food diversity today. #FoodCulture #DietDiversity

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Paul Newnham @paulbnewnham.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

Had a great chat with Chief Science Officer at EAT on feeding our planet. Key insights: We CAN feed 10 billion people if we do the work, diversity in food is the key, and healthy eating is both a right AND a responsibility. Listen on #FutureFork #PlanetaryHealth

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Paul Newnham @paulbnewnham.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

How do you keep hungry kids in school? Feed them. Food 4 Education CEO Wawira Njiru explains how her organisation uses an app to help parents and communities partner together to feed hungry schoolchildren across Kenya, ensuring they can focus on learning. #SchoolFeeding #EdTech #Kenya

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Paul Newnham @paulbnewnham.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

Feeding HALF A MILLION school kids EVERY DAY - keeping kids fed so they can stay in school is a never-ending shuffle of businesses, suppliers, and farmers. Wawira Njiru from Food 4 Education reveals the challenges of supplying their massive school programs #SchoolFeeding #FoodSecurity #Kenya

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Paul Newnham @paulbnewnham.bsky.social · 24/09/2025

Food 4 Education CEO Wawira Njiru spoke during our conversation about feeding hungry school kids across Africa Takeaways: Technology and data are game-changers, parents contributing creates ownership, and local partnerships and context are key. Listen on #FutureFork #SchoolMeals #Food4Education

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Paul Newnham @paulbnewnham.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

With smallholder farmers spread across Africa outnumbering extension agents, agriculture is joining the AI revolution. FarmIT Founder Allan C'ordero discusses how AI provides crucial advisory services to thousands of farmers who lack traditional support. #AgriTech #AI #Africa

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Paul Newnham @paulbnewnham.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

The ground under our feet is the foundation of every farm, which is why more farmers are focusing on soil health to improve yields. Priscilla Wakarera from Rhea explains how African smallholder farmers can improve soil health using the latest technologies. #SoilHealth #AgriTech #Africa

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Paul Newnham @paulbnewnham.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

At this years @cgiar.org science week I sat down 3 young agri-preneurs reshaping Africa: Priscilla from RHEA's soil testing cuts analysis from 14 days to 15 minutes, Alan from FarmIT created "TikTok for farmers", Josephine from Radava's warehousing helps farmers earn 30% more #AgriTech #AfricaRising

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Paul Newnham @paulbnewnham.bsky.social · 29/08/2025

There is a POWER IMBALANCE - EAFF President Elizabeth Nsimadala calls for rebalancing power in African agrifood systems: "All of us should be seen as contributors across the entire value chain where there's fairness in sharing of benefits and losses equally." Time for change. #PowerBalance

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Paul Newnham @paulbnewnham.bsky.social · 27/08/2025

Had a powerful chat with Elizabeth Nsimadala from EAFF representing 25M farmers. Her insight: "We always hear about big money from World Bank, GCF, but how do we unlock it?" Farmers don't need handouts, they need systems that work. #FutureFork

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Paul Newnham @paulbnewnham.bsky.social · 13/08/2025

Had an inspiring chat with Bram Govaerts from @cimmyt.bsky.social about transforming global agriculture 🌾 They refuse to release wheat unless it's high in zinc and their drought-tolerant maize delivers 40-200% higher yields #FutureFork #AgTech

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Paul Newnham @paulbnewnham.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

The biggest threat to nutrition isn't just hunger - it's the cost of healthy food. UN @fao.org's Máximo Torero explained "high value commodities increase more," making nutritious diets unaffordable. A cycle where families can't access enough to survive #HealthyDiets #FoodSecurity #SOFI2025

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Paul Newnham @paulbnewnham.bsky.social · 31/07/2025

I feel very fortunate to talk to Chief Economist at the UN @fao.org Maximo Torero, again to discuss the 2025 SOFI report. 🌍 Takeaways: Inflation is harming vulnerable communities and Asia and Latin America are making smart policy changes. Listen on #FutureFork #GlobalHunger #FoodSecurity

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Paul Newnham @paulbnewnham.bsky.social · 21/07/2025

@onecampaign.bsky.social's David McNair captures the tension we're all feeling between despair and hope. His take: existential dread, yet excitement because "clearly the world hasn't been working for a lot of people," #GlobalDevelopment #SystemicChange

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Paul Newnham @paulbnewnham.bsky.social · 17/07/2025

What does it really take to create lasting change on a global scale? I had an inspiring conversation with David McNair from ONE Campaign on tackling global inequality and hunger 🌍 Listen on #FutureFork #GlobalPolicy #FoodSecurity #SocialJustice

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Paul Newnham @paulbnewnham.bsky.social · 11/07/2025

Why does healthy eating feel like a luxury? @foodfoundation.bsky.social's Anna Taylor: "The cheapest food is the least nutritious. It's much easier to make money selling food that's really bad for you." Our food system profits from poor health. #FutureFork #FoodPolicy

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Paul Newnham @paulbnewnham.bsky.social · 03/07/2025

Fascinating conversation with Anna Taylor from the @foodfoundation.bsky.social on Britain's hidden food crisis 📊 Takeaways: We can't solve food poverty without data, COVID-19 doubled food insecurity rates, high-quality food is harder to access. Listen on #FutureFork! #FoodSecurity #FightFoodPoverty

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Paul Newnham @paulbnewnham.bsky.social · 30/06/2025

What is THAT? 🤔 Chef Sammy Monsour on why curiosity is everything: When you hear 'Bed Stuy' in a rap song, look it up. Same with citric acid in the kitchen #futurefork #food #chef #curiosity

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Paul Newnham @paulbnewnham.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

No more BS tortillas! 🌮 Chef Sammy Monsour on why science means nothing if your tortilla falls apart: "I need to be able to roll it up without it cracking. If it's gonna fall apart in my hand, we keep trying until we check all the boxes." Excellence matters at every level! #futurefork #food #chef

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Paul Newnham @paulbnewnham.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

As climate reshapes our food systems, who’s deciding the future of food & who’s being left out? Join me at #LondonClimateWeek for “Rewriting the Recipe” to rethink innovation, equity & identity in food. 📍Protein Studios🗓️June 26 🎟️Free: lu.ma/rewriting-th... #GoodFood4All

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Paul Newnham @paulbnewnham.bsky.social · 19/06/2025

I had an awesome conversation with chef Sammy Monsour on food activism beyond the kitchen 👨‍🍳 Takeaways: Food activism gives chefs career paths outside restaurants, public education beats food shaming, and curiosity is everything. Listen on #FutureFork! #ChefLife #GoodFood4All

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Paul Newnham @paulbnewnham.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

We all know what it feels like to be hungry, but how do we satiate a hunger that goes beyond an empty stomach? AGREA's Cherrie Atilano explains that zero hunger goals need to address the physical as well as emotional, spiritual and social. Listen on #FutureFork! #ZeroHunger #GoodFood4All

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Paul Newnham @paulbnewnham.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

Forests feed us—from Brazil to Belgium, Cape to Cairo. But industrial agriculture is destroying nature and putting our food systems at risk. I’m backing #Forests4Food to put sustainable food systems at the heart of #COP30. Learn more: www.forests4food.org #HungryforAction

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Paul Newnham @paulbnewnham.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

I had an inspiring conversation with Cherrie Atilano on transforming food systems from the ground up 🌱 Highlights: Teaching farmers to price their labour properly, farmers as partners not suppliers, empowering women farmers to become leaders. Listen on #FutureFork! #GoodFood4All

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Paul Newnham @paulbnewnham.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

The #future of #food isn't expensive #superfoods—it's reimagining cheap, popular products to be #nutritious AND exciting. Here's what Taylor Quinn learned in Africa 👇 #futurefork #goodfood4all

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Paul Newnham @paulbnewnham.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

Excited to be speaking at the #Menus of Change Summit next week! I’ll be joining an inspiring group of leaders to explore solutions for building a more sustainable and nutritious food system. Looking forward to the conversations ahead — see you there! 🙌 #MenusOfChange #GoodFood4All #BeansisHow

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Paul Newnham @paulbnewnham.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

Traditional recipes aren't just about preserving culture—they're actually becoming game-changers for economic #empowerment. In the latest episode of #futurefork Taylor Quinn told me the most inspiring stories about female #entrepreneurs in Congo who are proving this every day. #podcast #foodsecurity

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