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Did you know that 13% of our food is lost before it even hits store shelves, and another 19% gets thrown out in kitchens, markets, and restaurants?

For Food Loss & Waste Day, let's talk about a delicious, field-tested solution: ancient grains and beans. Here’s why bringing them ...into our kitchens changes the game:
🌾 Built climate-smart: Crops like millet, sorghum, and teff handle heat with ease; need far less water than wheat, corn, or rice; and keep the soil healthy to prevent pre-harvest loss.
🥜 Built to last: Dried ancient grains and pulses stay nutrient-packed for months or even years! That gives farmers cushion against market delays and gives cooks flexible, low-spoilage inventory.

Adding diversity to our menus isn't just tasty, it's a direct path to a zero-waste food system.

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#ChefsManifesto #FoodLossAndWaste #Biodiversity #SustainableGastronomy

Proof that big change can grow from the smallest seeds.

We had an unforgettable evening at @nuyores, celebrating how a simple ingredient like the bean can drive massive environmental and culinary transformation.

Guests enjoyed incredible bean-based dishes crafted by @olorenzzi10 ...as we formalised a key MoU between @bioversityciat and @theculinaryinstituteofamerica, with the aim to bridge the gap between innovation on the farm and creation in the kitchen.

This MoU will open up a key link between farmers and chefs. By collaborating, chefs can help create and accelerate market demand for new, diverse, and climate-smart bean varieties, transforming them into delicious, sustainable dishes.

The night was filled with rich collaboration and vision. Hearing from Chef Oscar, @shamil_velazquez, Chiara Villani, and Robert Loggins underscored the vital role beans play in sustainable agriculture and future nutrition. VP of strategic partnerships at @theculinaryinstituteofamerica, Robert E Jones articulated how chefs, tastemakers, and scientists can work together to build resilience on our plates and food systems.

Every guest walked away with a handful of mixed beans in their pocket, courtesy of @paulnewnham as a tangible reminder that big change starts small.

Thank you to everyone who joined us in celebrating the power of the tiny but mighty bean!

#BeansIsHow #ChefsManifesto #CulinaryInstituteOfAmerica #CIAT

@hostedbylihle is redefining how we connect with what’s on our plate. From experimenting with indigenous ingredients to introducing children to fun, nutritious food, she’s using her platform to tell her own story and reminding us all that food can be playful, colorful, and deeply rooted in ...culture.🥜

We chat to her about her journey to becoming a chef, what is inspiring her lately and how young African chefs are taking control of their own narrative through digital spaces.

#ChefsManifesto #AfricanChefs #SustainableFood #CulinaryHeritage

Can we have a round of applause for fonio, please?

Chef Pierre Thiam has a way of making you fall in love with this little grain, one seriously tasty plate at a time.

And if you already know fonio but haven’t quite figured out what to do with it, consider this your sign to get ...cooking.

Watch @chefpierrethiam make the case for giving some of our most overlooked foods a little more love.

Have you cooked with fonio before? And should we drop a fonio recipe for you to try?

#ClimateWeekNYC #ChefsManifesto #Fonio #FortifiedFoods

Baobab is one of the most nutrient-dense wild fruits on the planet. Naturally drying right on the branch, its pulp delivers a powerful punch of Vitamin C, prebiotic fiber, and antioxidants with a deliciously refreshing, citrusy flavor.

Beyond its health benefits, wild-harvested baobab ...supports rural livelihoods and protects ancient, climate-resilient trees across the African savanna.

Swipe through to discover how this incredible superfruit feeds both people and the planet! 🌍🥤

#ChefsManifesto #Baobab #Superfoods #Biodiversity

🌍 Food champions, this one’s for you!
Across the globe, visionaries are using the power of food to bring biodiversity, nutrition, culture, and livelihoods to life and now, that energy is coming to Accra, Ghana! 🇬🇭

Join food champions in Accra for the Chefs’ Manifesto ...Action Hub💡 to discover the ingredients, people and ideas shaping Ghana’s food future, from farm-to-plate stories and research, to culinary creativity and practical action.

Hear from inspirational speakers such as @satadika, get up close with the @ghanafoodmovement, recent 50 Best Changemakers award recipients, and meet with CEO @paulnewnham during this dedicated time for chefs.

Let’s get more of Ghana’s unique biodiversity on the plate!

Theme: Celebration of Local and Seasonal Food

📅 02 October 2026 | The Kitchen, Accra

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#ChefsManifesto #GhanaFoodMovement #Accra #AccraEvents

Healthy foods shouldn't be a luxury. We know what drives the price—and we know many of the solutions. So what’s stopping us?

It’s not your imagination. The average cost of a healthy diet has increased 25% since 2021.
👉Around one in three people globally cannot afford good... food, making the cost of nutritious food one of the biggest barriers to ending hunger and malnutrition.
👉 70-75% of the price people pay is added after food leaves the farm, through storage, transport, processing and other parts of the food system.
👉The percentage of people unable to afford a healthy diet is highest in Africa (66.6%) and double that of other regions.

We are entering a crucial period as world leaders gather across global summits. Now is the time to raise our voices together and remind decision-makers that healthy, good foods shouldn't be a luxury.

Check out this month's action toolkit, tag @chefsmanifesto, and use #GoodFood4All #SOFI2026 to join the campaign!

1️⃣ Choose a content angle, for example:
🧑‍🍳Cook a delicious, healthy, affordable recipe.
🥕Highlight ingredients in your local area or culture that make healthy eating more accessible.
📣Explain why healthy foods such as whole foods like fruits and vegetables can cost more, and what can be done to change that.
2️⃣ Visit our #SOFI2026 toolkit to access helpful resources
3️⃣ Post it on Instagram, tag @chefsmanifesto & use #GoodFood4All #SOFI2026

Bring ancient crops to tomorrow’s plate! 🌾
Senegal’s🇸🇳 rich culinary heritage is packed with untapped potential.

Join food champions in Dakar for the Chefs’ Manifesto Action Hub as we explore how the next generation can transform underutilised crops into thriving ...markets, biodiversity, and delicious daily meals through storytelling and creativity.

Come & discover what happens when food heritage becomes a powerful catalyst for action.
📅 09 October 2026 | Dakar, Senegal

Now is the time to act! Tap the link to register 👇
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#ChefsManifesto #Dakar #Biodiversity #AfricanCrops

Chefs are a secret weapon to get the word out about Africa's indigenous foods 🥷💥

@chefseyitan @eat_to.thrive and @hostedbylihle showed us some of the delicious indigenous grains they championed at the @AFSForum, like millet, beans, sorghum, amaranth and fonio.

...#ChefsManifesto #GoodFoodForAll #Jutsutrend