Global Food Talk – How can we ensure global food security in a sustainable way through new ways of cooperation?

You can now listen to the Global Food Talk podcast, launched on 1 July 2025 ahead of the United Nations International Day of Cooperatives. This episode explores the urgent question: How can we ensure global food security in a sustainable way through new forms of cooperation?

Featuring voices

• Kaveh Zahedi, Director, Office of Climate Change, Biodiversity and Environment, FAO
• Peter Giørtz-Carlsen, CEO, DLG Group
• Louise Helmer, CEO, VikingGenetics
• Lise Walbom, CEO, Food Nation Denmark (Moderator)

What to expect

In this episode, Global Food Talk explores how cooperation across sectors and borders can provide solutions to one of our biggest global challenges: ensuring food security in a sustainable way.

You will hear insights from Kaveh Zahedi of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization, who shares why the global food system must be addressed as part of a wider climate and biodiversity agenda, and how international cooperation is essential for impact.

The conversation then turns to Denmark, where cooperative business models are helping drive real change. Peter Giortz-Carlsen from DLG Group and Louise Helmer from VikingGenetics share how farmer-owned companies are working with governments, consumers and partners to scale sustainability without compromising productivity.

Drawing on concrete examples, from regenerative farming with Carlsberg to cross-border data sharing for cattle genetics, they show how trust-based collaboration and long-term thinking can create a more secure and resilient food future.

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