Food Nation - Stories by Denmark

In this episode of Global Food Talk, we explore how innovation, technology, and partnerships can strengthen plant health and build more resilient food systems in a time of climate pressure and growing global demand.You will hear insights from William Sutton, Global Lead for Climate and Nature at the World Bank, who explains why resilience, climate smart investments, and international cooperation are becoming essential to future food production.The conversation then turns to Denmark, where Jesper Burgaard from KMC, a Danish potato cooperative, and Troels Nørgaard from Sejet Plant Breeding, a Danish crop development company, share how data, AI, plant breeding, and new genomic technologies are helping farmers adapt to climate change, improve yields, reduce inputs, and strengthen crop resilience.Through concrete examples, from drone-based crop analysis to potato varieties with the potential to reduce pesticide use by up to 80 percent, the episode highlights how collaboration and innovation can help build more sustainable and competitive food systems.

In this podcast episode, leading voices from WHO Europe, Novonesis and Danish Crown discuss how access to safe food, better nutrition and sustainable food systems can address global health challenges while reducing environmental impact.In conversation with Lise Walbom, keynote speakers will share their insights and perspectives on the significant role of public-private partnerships, transparent documentation, and innovative approaches when:Tackling non-communicable diseases (NCD's)Improving access to healthy, sustainable dietsAligning food policies with public health goals to build more resilient food systemsDr. Kremlin Wickramasinghe from WHO Europe shares concrete insights into how countries can align food policies with public health goals. From improving food environments and strengthening nutrition guidelines to integrating sustainability into dietary recommendations, he highlights practical steps that can support healthier lives across populations.Lena Bjertrup, Senior Vice President at Danish Crown, and Morten Enggaard Rasmussen, Executive Vice President at Novonesis, bring forward business perspectives on how companies can accelerate change. They discuss how innovative approaches, value-chain collaboration, biosolutions and transparent documentation can enhance nutritional quality, improve food safety and reduce environmental impact in practice.Together, the speakers offer forward-looking perspectives and practical ways to support more resilient and sustainable food production at scale. From tackling non-communicable diseases to aligning food policies with health goals, the episode shares inspiring ideas with the power to transform the global food system.

In this episode, Global Food Talk focuses on one of the most urgent challenges of our time – food loss and waste.With almost one third of all food produced never being eaten, the conversation explores how stronger partnerships and practical solutions can turn inefficiency into opportunity.Chief Economist Maximo Torero from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations shares in a conversation with Lise Walbom, CEO of Food Nation, concrete examples of how simple yet effective actions can make a real difference. From using plastic crates to prevent tomato losses in Asia to improving school meals to reduce plate waste, he shares examples of how innovation, data, and collaboration across the value chain can cut losses and create lasting impact.The episode sheds light on how measuring where and why food is lost or wasted helps design smarter policies and empower farmers, companies, and consumers alike. Together, these insights point to a future where less food is wasted, more people are fed, and the planet’s resources are used more efficiently.

In this episode, Global Food Talk explores how cooperation across sectors and borders can provide solutions to one of our biggest global challenges: ensuring food security in a sustainable way.You will hear insights from Kaveh Zahedi of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization, who shares why the global food system must be addressed as part of a wider climate and biodiversity agenda, and how international cooperation is essential for impact.The conversation then turns to Denmark, where cooperative business models are helping drive real change. Peter Giortz-Carlsen from DLG Group and Louise Helmer from VikingGenetics share how farmer-owned companies are working with governments, consumers and partners to scale sustainability without compromising productivity.Drawing on concrete examples, from regenerative farming with Carlsberg to cross-border data sharing for cattle genetics, they show how trust-based collaboration and long-term thinking can create a more secure and resilient food future.

Around a third of greenhouse gas emissions come from the production of food for the world’s growing population. The biggest share from agriculture and land use.Danish food and agriculture innovation has a lot to offer a climate-neutral and climate-resilient future.In this episode of the Food Nation podcast, we’ll meet three of the biotechnology companies that are improving the efficiency and climate footprint of crop and livestock farming with their solutions for soil, seeds and harvest residues.

Denmark has always been a land of fishers. But today most of the wild fish catch is exported all over the world.So what can a leading seafood nation do to balance the growing demand for seafood with the need to protect the marine eco-balance? In this episode of the Food Nation podcast, we visit successful export companies Royal Greenland, FF Skagen and Scandic Pelagic to find out how they’re working with ocean to plate sustainability.

Denmark's ingredient sector meets the needs of markets all over the world – and many of their challenges.Today, established ingredient companies, research institutes and start-ups are developing ingredients as bio-solutions to some of the biggest challenges of our time: climate change, biodiversity loss, health and food waste.Meet some of the Danish specialists working with sustainable proteins, biological plant protectants and bioactive compounds from seaweed in this episode of the Food Nation podcast.

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 1990 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.