Sustainable Food: How to Fix the Animal Problem

Greenhouse gas emissions, water pollution, land use, biodiversity loss - animal agriculture is increasingly being held responsible for many of the environmental challenges at the heart of our food system. But what's the solution? A vegan diet? Regeneratively farmed meat and dairy? Fermented meat products? Burgers made from peas?

Join us and Grace Regan at Mission Kitchen for an enlightening event on sustainable food. This in-person event will feature a panel of experts in regenerative agriculture, plant-based foods, precision fermentation, and food policy who will discuss practical, realistic, and impactful solutions to 'the animal problem'.

Learn about innovative solutions to address the animal problem in our food system. By making conscious changes, we can positively impact the environment and our health.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to be part of the change!

About our Chair

Grace Regan is a serial entrepreneur and food writer, obsessed with improving our food system. She is the founder of SpiceBox, which started life as an award-winning restaurant chain and recently relaunched as a food retail brand, offering nutritious, sustainable and delicious meals for the days when you don't have time to cook.

About our Speakers

Bryce Cunningham is the Managing Director and Farmer at Mossgiel Organic Farm in East Ayrshire, Scotland. Since 2016, he has championed sustainable and organic farming practices, transforming Mossgiel into a hub for eco-conscious dairy production.

Ben King is the Founder and CEO of Pesky Fish, a business dedicated to transforming the global fishing industry for sustainability. He also leads HERD, the first Online Farmer’s Supermarket, pioneering regenerative supply chains in the UK and abroad. With a proven track record in fundraising, including £3M in seed investment, Ben focuses on creating sustainable food systems.

Andy Shovel is a British entrepreneur and co-founder of THIS, a leading plant-based brand known for its hyper-realistic meat alternatives such as This Isn’t Bacon and This Isn’t Chicken, which are widely available in UK supermarkets. Before launching THIS in 2019, Andy co-founded and successfully exited several ventures, including the burger business Chosen Bun. With a strong entrepreneurial background, Andy is passionate about creating innovative solutions to reduce animal suffering and environmental impact.

Rodrigo Ledesma-Amaro is a Reader at Imperial College London's Department of Bioengineering and leads a research group at the intersection of synthetic biology and metabolic engineering. Focused on sustainability, he engineers microorganisms for producing chemicals, fuels, and materials, and is the co-founder of CorNatural. Rodrigo’s work aims to create innovative solutions for a sustainable future.

David Edwards had a distinguished career in food systems transformation, collaborating with farmers, policymakers, and stakeholders both in the UK and internationally. He previously served as Director of Food Strategy at WWF-UK and was involved in initiating the Milan Urban Food Policy Pact while at the Prince of Wales’s International Sustainability Unit. He is a proud Trustee of The Food Foundation and SUSTAIN, living in Dorking with his wife Elizabeth and their two sons, where he enjoys gardening and cycling in the Surrey Hills.

About Fast Forward 2030

Fast Forward 2030 UK is a London-based community of impact entrepreneurs that hosts bi-monthly events to support innovation and peer-to-peer learning for entrepreneurs committed to the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). We aim to inspire sustainable prosperity by bringing together entrepreneurs, investors, sustainability professionals, students, and academics.