Summit Interviews

Minister Ciar�an Cuffe
Irish Government (Ireland)

"In Ireland... we are looking at what the consumer is interested in, and we are increasing the possibilities for organic production, we are improving the marketing around organics and making sure the government gives direct support..."

Michele Fite
Solae (USA)

"Soya beans have many benefits relative to other forms of protein...they include much less water usage, less land usage and less CO2 emissions..."

Anne van der Wal
Royal Ahold Group (Netherlands)

"We think (the Sustainable Foods Summit) is a very good initiative to meet other people, other retailers, producers, suppliers, and standards and certification agencies..."

Amarjit Sahota
Organic Monitor (UK)

"We have organised the Sustainable Foods Summit to address some of the major issues in the food industry regarding eco-labelling and sustainability...we want to look at how new labelling schemes can contribute to sustainability..."

Marianela Jimenez
Nestle (Spain)

"In order to work on sustainability, it is important that not just companies, but also governments, NGOs, all of us work together in order to improve the sustainable approach...it is the only way!"

Nicolas Mounard
Alter Eco (France)

"We work directly with these co-operatives...we do impact studies to determine what kind of weaknesses...in our partnerships."

Bruno Vanwelsenaers
Provamel / Alpro (Belgium)

"For the Provamel brand,  since 2010 we have a CO2 neutral production process...we are GMO-free and that is a very important aspect for us."

Azizi Meor Ngah
MAFC (Malaysia)

"I was here last year...and found the seminars very interesting, something I do not get in the other part of the world...I am here again because want to spread the word across the company!"

Fokko Wientjes
DSM (Netherlands)

"The reason for me being here is to learn more about the different aspects we see along the value chain...Trust is a key word in this whole thing, and this is what I learned today. We can build trust only by working together."

Christopher Dawson & Maria Furugori
Clearspring (UK)

"A lot of very important food companies have come to this summit, and I think it is important we co-ordinate the focus of each company to make a bigger impact..."

Enrique de Villamore Mart�n
Regional Activity Center (Spain)

"I am here today because I am really interested in looking for initiatives...trying to find a more sustainable way to produce..."

Frank van der Linde
Fair Food International (Netherlands)

"We have to keep the story to the consumers very simple...there is a big gap between what is the reality and what the consumers want to hear"