Food
The global food system is based on large-scale and industrial production of as much food as possible. Having said that, there is an enormous amount of food wasted in our part of the world, obesity and a surge in food-related illness such as diabetes. The transportation of food and related raw materials all over the world results in a direct relationship between our daily menu and the problems related to water, energy and the environment.
Ifund envisages a food system that is largely regionally organised, where quality holds the upper hand and in which the consumer is once again brought into direct contact with the producer. The most significant challenge is likely to be that of adapting our menu. Meat production makes a substantial impact on land, water and energy. Ifund seeks solutions to render both production and consumption more sustainable, more local and more community based.
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De Streekboer receives growth investment from ifund
De Streekboer was founded in 2015 by Sandra Ronde. The platform enables consumers to order vegetables, fruit, meat, dairy, bread, and other products directly from local farmers. These groceries are then delivered to the consumers’ homes, or can be picked up at one of the more than thirty pick-up points in Northern Netherlands. Through these… read more
Growth capital for Jack Bean by ifund and the DOEN Foundation
Jack Bean was founded in 2018 by social entrepreneur Mathijs Huis in ’t Veld and sustainable chef & restaurant entrepreneur Pepijn Schmeink. The company serves local and 100% plant-based food at busy locations in urban areas, and is a pioneer in the transition to a healthier and more sustainable diet. In this pursuit, Jack Bean… read more
Ifund provides loan to La Almendrehesa
La Almendrehesa has been created by the organisation AlVelAl, which itself has been initiated by Commonland. AlVelAl was founded in 2014 with the foal of supporting local farmers in the Altiplano in applying methods for regenerative farming. This way, degraded land suffering from desertification and erosion can be restored to a blooming and diverse ecosystem.… read more
Rechtstreex receives investment from ifund
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