Jul 3, 2020
The episode is an attempt to deep-dive into food systems and regenerative agriculture. Very quickly, we learn that defining "regenerative agriculture" and "sustainable food systems" is not an easy task or a black and white answer.
For India, sustainable food systems are those that help "build communities while distributing equity along the supply chain" and in doing so using fewer chemicals.
India talks about the trust we place daily in household food brands without knowing the provenance of all of the ingredients. Studies show that up to 70% of global food supplies may be subject to fraud in labeling and ingredient additions. The food supply is simply too long and crosses too many borders allowing for mistakes, misinformation and manipulation along the way.
She is passionate about the subject of communities and how a visioning of a different food system needs to be embedded in communities that take back the power to decide on their future and food choices.
We explore the distinction between local and localism and how the later may provide the much-needed answers for building more resilient and empowered communities.
India shares with us the story of the Jersey Sustainable Co-Operative and inspires us to take action and become educated about our food choices.
About India
India Hamilton MA, Food Systems Consultant. She is a Le Cordon Bleu Chef and has been a part of the innovative food scene in London since 2012, delivering creative projects for clients such as IKEA, Sainsbury’s and has recently exhibited in the Wellcome Trust. Following success in Hyderabad designing a sustainable food system, India returned to Jersey and co-founded SCOOP, The Sustainable Cooperative. With multiple awards under her belt and years of "pop up" experiences, India is focused on pushing the boundaries of the food system through embedding food experiences into local food contexts.
About Sustainable Co-Operative Jersey
The Sustainable Cooperative is a low/no waste community shop that aims to create a more sustainable supply of food on the island of Jersey. Food that doesn't cost the earth.