Food Nation - Stories by Denmark

What is it that Danish technology can contribute to the green transition of global agri-food systems? This episode of the Food Nation podcast takes a look at what’s going on in the fields, where food production starts, and what’s happening in processing, where sustainable production practices are becoming a market differentiator. Automation and digitalisation are the buzzwords.

Everyone has a right to safe and healthy food. But it is still out of reach for a large part of the global population, with severe consequences for health and wellbeing. In Denmark, food and agricultural companies are joining forces to make healthier food choices more easily accessible and to uncover the effect of food and diet on lifestyle disease and malnutrition.

As the world cries out for more protein, the Danish aquaculture industry could have the most sustainable and cost-effective answer. In this episode of the Food Nation podcast, we find out how Denmark is leading the way in sustainable land-based aquaculture – and about a new protein source for fish feed made from methane-eating bacteria.

Salmonella used to be a challenge for food safety and quality in Danish poultry production. Not anymore. Following a major collaborative effort, Denmark has attained salmonella-free status in the EU. Hear how industry, authorities and advisory bodies work together to reach the highest standards in this episode of the Food Nation podcast.

Denmark launched the world’s first organic food label in 1987 and has led the organic movement ever since. In this Food Nation live podcast, we talk to two entrepreneurs about Denmark’s organic drivers – and, in particular, the passion and innovation that have built Europe’s largest organic meat company and a brand new category in organic drinks. Listen in at foodnationdenmark.com or on your favourite podcast app.

Denmark has joined the great gastronomic nations of the world over the past two decades. But what are the secrets behind that rapid rise to stardom – and did it really start with New Nordic Cuisine? Listen to the Food Nation podcast at foodnationdenmark.dk or on your favourite podcast app.

Join a guided tour of the Danish food cluster in the first podcast from Food Nation. Peder Tuborgh, CEO at Arla Foods; Anders Bering, vice-president of corporate affairs at Carlsberg and Lise Walbom, CEO at Food Nation, discuss the strongholds that have made Denmark a world leader – and an innovative partner for the international food and agriculture sector.