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GAIN alliance @gainhealth.org · 8h

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GAIN alliance @gainhealth.org · 8h

⏰The countdown to #WorldFoodDay2025 starts, and your seat at our community table is waiting!

🎙️We'd love to hear from you on our virtual interactive table.

Head there and add your voice: gainhealth.org/events/world...

#WorkingHandinHand #healthierDiets4All
@giz.de @scalingupnutrition.org

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GAIN alliance @gainhealth.org · 1d

@agroecology.bsky.social @slowfoodhq.bsky.social @marneyisaac.bsky.social @tabledebates.bsky.social @ifpri.org @fao.org @scalingupnutrition.org @wfp.org @eufpc.bsky.social @melissajc.bsky.social @climate.columbia.edu

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GAIN alliance @gainhealth.org · 1d

Ever wondered what your food really costs?
Behind every bite lies a web of invisible costs to people & planet.

This #WorldFoodDay2025, join GAIN, True Price Foundation, ATNI & the Netherlands Food Partnership for a deep dive into #TrueCostAccounting.

@stefanbnilsson.bsky.social

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GAIN alliance @gainhealth.org · 1d

Thank you Ruth and looking forward to thoughts around this peace of work.

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GAIN alliance @gainhealth.org · 1d

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GAIN alliance @gainhealth.org · 2d

Does what you eat impact the environment? And how can we measure this accurately?

Our new approach using the nutritional Life Cycle Assessment (nLCA) helps us understand how foods affect both health and the planet.

Learn more:https://bit.ly/4pXhg9h

#HealthierDiets4All

@fao.org @wfp.org

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GAIN alliance @gainhealth.org · 3d

Do you believe that you are what you eat?☺️

GAIN alliance @gainhealth.org · 3d

#StockholmFoodForum was nothing short of timely.
We featured in bold conversations on Food Systems Transformation, such as:
✨Food cultures' role in sustainable & healthy food with Eva Monterrosa
🌍 People, planet & prosperity: dairy’s challenges & solutions with Stella Nordhagen

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GAIN alliance @gainhealth.org · 6d

#FoodFactsFriday

Food systems are like a car engine, without a dashboard; you’re left guessing.

The Food Systems Dashboard changes that, giving nearly 200k users clear signals to act. This summer’s upgrades made it even smarter. Find out more: bit.ly/48iPmyl

@climate.columbia.edu @fao.org

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GAIN alliance @gainhealth.org · 7d

⏰ Tomorrow, the Stockholm Food Forum kicks off, bringing together 700 delegates worldwide.

We are delighted to join this global gathering to connect, engage, and collaborate with like-minded organisations driving food systems transformation.

Meet our team on the ground.👇

GAIN alliance @gainhealth.org · 8d

⏰ The clock is ticking! In less than 48 hours, Stockholm becomes the epicentre of #FoodSystemsTransformation. GAIN will join leaders from science, policy, business & civil society at the #StockholmFoodForum to spark bold solutions for the future of food. Here’s where to find us👇

GAIN's participation schedule at EAT Forum

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GAIN alliance @gainhealth.org · 9d

Oct 4 | #StockholmFoodForum

Don’t miss The 3 Cs of Dietary Shifts: Culture, Commerce, Consumer. With Eva Monterrosa, Atin Roy, Ali Morpeth, Roby Bagindo & Laura Wekesa + DISH Competition winners. How do we inspire people to want healthier, sustainable diets? Come, let's engage.

#GAINatSFF

GAIN alliance @gainhealth.org · 10d

#MondayMotivation

At #UNFSS4, SMEs showed how entrepreneurship drives food systems change. Among them is MASH Baby Food Ltd, a Nigerian enterprise supported by GAIN.

CEO Nneka Ogboi shares how they’re transforming childhood nutrition. Dive in.
👇
www.gainhealth.org/interviews/b...

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GAIN alliance @gainhealth.org · 13d

In the spirit of New York Climate Week, we’re pleased to share the new Initiative on Climate Action and Nutrition (I-CAN) Playbook.

This practical guide helps governments & stakeholders embed nutrition into climate policies & Nationally Determined Contributions.

Learn more: bit.ly/4pFwBen

GAIN alliance @gainhealth.org · 13d

Momentum is building ahead of the #StockholmFoodForum

GAIN will join leaders driving food systems transformation in dialogues around solutions for better nutrition, equity & climate resilience through innovation and partnerships.

🔗 Learn more about GAIN's participation: bit.ly/46FVaPM

#GAINatSFF

GAIN alliance @gainhealth.org · 15d

#WordOfTheWeek

Small and Medium Enterprises are the backbone of food systems transformation. At #UNFSS4 in Addis Ababa, 20 enterprises pitched investment-ready solutions, including 2 GAIN-supported businesses. Max Momade,CEO, Xima de Namaua Ltd, Mozambique, shares his experience. 👉 bit.ly/4ndHQcm

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GAIN alliance @gainhealth.org · 16d

🎙️ A new episode of Bite the Talk podcast is out now!

Our host Mark Gachagua sits down with Faiz Rasool, Head of Policy for Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition - Pakistan, to unpack Pakistan’s food systems transformation journey.

Listen in here: bit.ly/3KzTDmR

Spotify: bit.ly/46hbozZ

GAIN alliance @gainhealth.org · 17d

⏰ Question o’clock.
What’s your favourite food?

As you enjoy it, take note of our simmering new episode of the Bite the Talk podcast, which will be served hot tomorrow. In this sneak peek of what is in it for you, Faiz Rasool shares his favourite meal. Listen in 👇

GAIN alliance @gainhealth.org · 17d

#MindfulMonday 🌊🐟

Indonesia has rich marine resources, yet only 14.8% of protein comes from fish, while US$7.28B is lost annually to fish waste.

GAIN’s study shows small fish like bilih & wader pari could be nutrient-rich, low-footprint, & nearly zero-waste solutions.

Find more 👉 bit.ly/3KbmvC1

GAIN alliance @gainhealth.org · 20d

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GAIN alliance @gainhealth.org · 20d

#FoodFactsFriday

➡️ 80% of low-income Zambians live in rural areas & depend on farming.
➡️ 60% are employed in agriculture, with 1.65M mostly rain-fed farms.
➡️ Maize dominates, but other value chains hold potential.

Building resilience is urgent.

Find more 👉https://bit.ly/4n4FjBi

@fao.org @giz.de

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GAIN alliance @gainhealth.org · 22d

Every Kenyan has a food story: rising prices, lost harvests, or struggles to afford a healthy meal.

Kenya’s bold food systems strategies show promise, but challenges remain. How do we solve them? Dive in: bit.ly/46qxY7Y

@fao.org @climate.columbia.edu @giz.de

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GAIN alliance @gainhealth.org · 22d

GAIN is excited to join partners at the School Meals Coalition Global Summit! Discussions will aim to:

✅ Mobilise investment in school meals
✅ Spark global action & collaboration

School meals = a brighter, healthier future for all children.

Learn more: bit.ly/SMCSummit

GAIN alliance @gainhealth.org · 24d

Food loss isn't just wasted food; it's wasted potential for stronger communities. Around the world, 14% of food is lost before it reaches the market.

In Mozambique, a refrigerated truck supported by GAIN is minimising food loss, how?

🔗: bit.ly/46lPLgO

@ipes-food.org @scalingupnutrition.org

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