How I Learned to Love Shrimp Rune-Christoffer Dragsdahl on winning the largest government investment in plant-based foods
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Oct 8, 2024 Rune-Christoffer Dragshahl, Secretary General of the Vegetarian Society of Denmark, is a key figure behind Denmark's monumental government investment in plant-based foods. He shares insights into how they built political support and the importance of collaborative relationships across various sectors. The discussion dives into strategies for dialogue with the meat industry and the need for training in plant-based cooking. Rune-Christoffer also outlines ambitious plans for scaling these initiatives throughout the EU, highlighting the potential economic and health benefits of plant-based diets.
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Building Coalitions
- Collaborate with diverse stakeholders and be open to different perspectives.
- Establish a long-term network or forum for professionals to connect and share information.
Embrace Whole Foods and Imitations
- Promote both whole foods and meat alternatives to appeal to broader audiences.
- This approach can make it harder for people to oppose plant-based initiatives.
Carl Valentin's Vegan Journey
- Rune-Christoffer Dragsdahl mentions a politician, Carl Valentin, who became vegan overnight for ethical reasons.
- Carl helped shift his party's stance on plant-based foods and industrial livestock production.