October 16 is World Food Day—a global call to action for sufficient, healthy, and sustainable food systems. Our nation is hosting an engaging online live show with renowned chefs, experts, and food changemakers.
Hosted by Helen Kranstauber and Ikenna Azuike, here's what to expect:
- Live Cooking Demo: Chef Vanja van der Leeden, acclaimed cook, writer, and author of the 2019 Golden Cookbook winner Indorock, prepares a flavorful Indian dish with a local twist.
- Food Films: Filmmaker and social entrepreneur Hanna Verboom of Cinetree spotlights impactful films on our food system in Film Talks. Post-show, stream three selections in Cinetree's Food Film Cinema: Wasted! The Story of Food Waste (with Together Against Food Waste), L'amour des Moules, and Mothers of the Land (with Oxfam Novib).
- Talk Show: Explore global access to sufficient, healthy, sustainable food and the COVID-19 impact. UNICEF's Leonie Barelds and Hivos policy advisor Nout van der Vaart share worldwide insights and Dutch actions. Youth biodiversity and food representative Eva Koffeman (Ministry of LNV) highlights millennials and Gen-Z's role in food system transitions.
- Food Changers in Action: Global videos add an international flair, featuring Bram Wits (Dutch Embassy agricultural counselor in Ghana), Claire van Enk (Farm to Feed founder in Kenya), Lianne de Bie (Slow Food Youth Network Netherlands director), and Abdelhamid Idresse (Boeren voor Buren platform).
- Tastemakers Worldwide: Hear from global influencers like Peruvian top chef Palmiro Ocampo on achieving sufficient, healthy, sustainable food for all.
Register Now
Don't miss this free online live show—register at www.worldfoodday.nl for your spot and updates. Enjoy Cinetree's curated food films all weekend.
