Schuttelaar & Partners is a consultancy that dreams about a sustainable and healthy future. Founded by Marcel Schuttelaar in 1995, we have 29 years of experience in the agrifood & health sector. In this podcast, we want to spotlight key issues at the EU level, inviting experts and colleagues to share their knowledge. Learn more on our website: https://schuttelaar-partners.com/
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Sustainability Bites - Oskar Bonte on the Youth Politics
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In this episode, Jack sits down with Oskar Bonte from Vlaamse Jeugdraad (the Flemish Youth Council) to discuss the priorities of young people, the routes of action, and what's coming next. Covering climate change, active transport like cycling, and mental health, Oskar sheds a light on how youth politics works in Belgium, the influence on politics …
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Sustainability Bites - New Genomic Techniques (NGTs)
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This episode is part of a series on the Belgian Presidency of the EU. In this episode of Sustainability Bites, we talk with GMO-expert Mathias de Mesmaeker from the Presidency about the ongoing discussions on new genomic techniques, also known as NGTs. Next to this, we discussed also about the importance of involving and cooperating with stakeholde…
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Sustainability Bites - Flaminia Marchetti on Queerness in Sport
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In this episode of the podcast, we sit down with Flaminia Marchetti from ISCA (International Sport and Culture Association) to discuss queerness and queer people in sport. With discrimination still a significant reason why many people don't participate in sport, Flaminia walks us through what she thinks could bring about a positive change outside o…
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Sustainability Bites - Jason Pettiaux on Sustainability in Healthcare
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Health is a key part of our life and accordingly, healthcare is a key component of our society. Our healthcare systems in the West are suffering: healthcare staff burns out or quits before they can, public health in general is no longer making significant improvements, chronic diseases are on the rise, and our governments agree that we won’t be abl…
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Sustainability Bites - Plant-based and novelty foods
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This episode is part of a series on the Belgian Presidency of the EU. In this episode of Sustainability Bites, we discuss the priorities of the Presidency surrounding plant-based and novelty foods with Karolien Byttebier from Bond Beter Leefmilieu, an expert in food and nutrition. How can we put plant-based foods higher on the EU agenda? Check out …
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Sustainability Bites - Innovatie in landbouw
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Deze aflevering maakt onderdeel uit van een serie afleveringen over het Belgisch voorzitterschap van de Raad van de Europese Unie. In deze aflevering praten we over innovatie in de landbouwsector met Jurgen Vangeyte, Wetenschappelijk Directeur Agrotechniek bij ILVO en een expert in landbouwinnovatie. Hoe zorg je ervoor dat agrarische technologische…
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Sustainability Bites - Wallonia and the Belgian Presidency
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This episode is part of a series on the Belgian Presidency of the EU. In this episode of Sustainability Bites, we discuss the environment and agriculture with Bénédicte Heinrichs of the SPW (Government of Wallonia).By Schuttelaar & Partners
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Sustainability Bites - Gail Rego on Intersectionality, Allyship, and Impact
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More and more attention is being brought to intersectionality, but what are words worth without the concrete actions that follow. How, where, and why we should start caring and more are discussed in this episode!By Schuttelaar & Partners
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Sustainability Bites - Sustainable food systems and choices
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This episode is part of a series on the Belgian Presidency of the EU. In this episode of Sustainability Bites, we discuss the priorities of the Presidency surrounding food sustainability with Tessa Avermaete from KU Leuven and SFERE, who is known for her research in sustainable food systems and diets. How can we achieve more ecological production a…
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Sustainability Bites - Low and no-alcoholic drinks
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Happy holidays! This is a time of joy and cheers, and often cheers comes with a clink of glasses. In this episode, Jack Templeton and Margaux Plurien bring together our health and Agrifood team to discuss the EU Beating Cancer Plan, Irish warning labelling and the impact of alcoholic beverages on overall health.…
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Column Break met Ad Nagelkerke: Alle plantaardige beetjes helpen
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Onderzoek toont aan dat vleesvervangers vaak gezonder zijn dan echt vlees, een bemoedigend feit voor productontwikkelaars. Tegelijkertijd wordt het argument aangevoerd dat deze vervangers de vleeseetgewoonte in stand houden, vergelijkbaar met hoe vapen het roken in stand houdt. Desondanks pleit Ad voor een pragmatische 'én én' benadering voor het v…
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Column Break met Suzanne van der Pijll: Het hoe en het waarom
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Dat het voedselsysteem tegen zijn grenzen aanloopt en dus zal moeten veranderen, kan iedereen wel zien. Die veranderingen gaan vaak over een stapje terug doen, zoals minder vlees, minder verpakking. Suzanne ziet al veel goede voorbeelden van bedrijven die die stap al, maar die krijgen niet altijd de aandacht die ze verdienen. Zonde, want wat je aan…
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Sustainability Bites - Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive
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On the 21st of April 2021, the EU Commission announced the adoption of the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) in line with the commitment made under the European Green Deal. The CSRD will amend the existing Non-Financial Reporting Directive (NFRD) and will substantially increase reporting requirements on the companies falling withi…
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In the past decade, the popularity of vegan and vegetarian diets has skyrocketed. In this interview, we invite Isabel Boerdam, a pioneer in the Netherlands. Best known for her blog "The Trendy Vegetarian", she has successfully launched and sustained a national campaign funded by a wide range of food producers and retailers: "Week Zonder Vlees". Str…
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Sustainability Bites - Spanish Presidency of the Council of the European Union
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On July 1, 2023, Spain takes over the Presidency of the Council of the European Union. It will do so for a six-month period, until December 31, 2023. In this episode, our Public Affairs expert Arturo Esclarin Ortiz provides us with a concise review of the Spanish Presidency priorities, the impact of the national elections and the future European pa…
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The Green Claims Directive was published on 22 March by the European Commission. It aims at combatting “greenwashing” and enabling consumers to contribute to accelerating the green transition by making informed purchasing decisions based on credible environmental claims and labels. In a nutshell, it will impose stricter requirements for companies t…
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Did you know that more diverse teams are more profitable and have overall better performance? As we celebrate Pride Month, our colleague Jack Templeton shares with us insights on the impact of a good Diversity, Equality and Inclusion strategy along with actionable recommendations to implement more inclusive communication. Climate change impacts mor…
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Op 1 juni vieren we Wereldmelkdag! Een initiatief van de FAO dat in het leven is geroepen om het belang van zuivel extra onder de aandacht te brengen. Het zuivelteam van Schuttelaar & Partners gaat daarom met elkaar in gesprek over de toekomst van de sector. Collega’s Ynske van Zundert, Milou Peperkamp en Joëlle de Pee delen hun gedachten over de t…
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Sustainability Bites - Stakeholder management & supply chain, CSRD & more
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In this episode, managing partner Tijmen de Vries, a sustainability reporting expert, dives into the importance of stakeholder management. When it comes to the upcoming EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive, stakeholder management becomes even more critical. The directive emphasizes the need for companies to engage with a broad range of s…
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In this episode, Senior Consultant Arturo Esclarin Ortiz provides us with a quick update on the SUR - the Regulation on the Sustainable Use of Pesticides. With other 6 years of experience at the heart of agricultural policy in Brussels, Arturo has unique insights on the makeup of the regulation and its potential impact on farmers.…
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Sustainability Bites : Food Labelling #2 - Nutri-Score
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In recent years, there has been a growing concern about the rising obesity rates in the Netherlands and the EU, and the negative impact of unhealthy diets on public health. With the upcoming revision of rules on information provided to consumers planned by the Farm to Fork strategy, we see a growing interest in nutritional front-of-pack labels at t…
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This year is the European Year of Skills - but did you know that stakeholders were advocating for it 2023 to be the year of mental health? In this podcast, we delve into the consequences of the pandemic, including the challenges and opportunities facing mental health professionals, policymakers, and advocates. Our colleague Joyce Pepe shares with u…
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Sustainability Bites - International Women's Day
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In this episode, our Managing Partner Lorena van de Kolk gives us insights on gender equality projects supported by S&P. This year's theme for International Women's Day is DigitALL, which aims at supporting a more inclusive digital transition. This is the perfect time to introduce GAIA, the Gender Alliance for Innovation in Agriculture. Built upon …
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Sustainability Bites - Healthy Lifestyle 4 All
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How can we encourage key players to get involved in the promotion of healthy lifestyles? In this episode, our colleague Bea Rofagha tells us more about HealthyLifestyles4All, an initiative promoted by Schuttelaar & Partners, ISCA and JOGG. 70 organizations have now signed their support to the #HealthyLIfestyle4All initiative. Find out more on our w…
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Column Break met Marcel Schuttelaar: Doorbijten
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In zijn laatste column vertelt Marcel Schuttelaar over inspirerende ontmoetingen met verschillende klimaatactivisten. Of zoals Gerrit Hiemstra - gast bij onze lunchlezing zichzelf liever noemt: actief voor het klimaat. Naast Gerrit noemen ook Tim van Hattum en Sven Jense voorbeelden en projecten om anderen te inspireren in actie te komen voor het k…
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Column Break met Ad Nagelkerke: Insecten eten is politiek geworden
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In deze column onderzoekt Ad Nagelkerke het eten van insecten als politieke kwestie. Hij bekijkt de rol van overheidsbeleid bij het bevorderen van insectenconsumptie en het aanpakken van belemmeringen voor adoptie, met waardevolle inzichten in het creëren van een duurzaam voedselsysteem.By Schuttelaar & Partners
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Sustainability Bites: Food labelling #1 - EcoScore
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In this first episode of our series on food labelling, we interview Antoine Thill, the coordinator of the European Citizen Initiative for a "European EcoScore". For 1 year, Antoine and his team travelled across Europe to collect 1 million signatures. Their goal was for their petition to then be examined by the European Commission, and for a new sor…
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