Listening Session for Nutrient Density
GLOBAL COALITION
Context & Purpose
Nutrient density is rapidly gaining momentum as a unifying concept across the food system. It offers a unique opportunity to connect movements focused on climate resilience, human health, farm viability, ecosystem regeneration, and holistic agricultural practices.
This gathering is one of a global series aimed at building alignment and shared understanding around nutrient density. Our goal is to present a draft framework, share an emerging scientific report, invite critical insights and diverse perspectives, and begin refining an inclusive, scientifically rigorous, and actionable definition - together with thought leaders from across sectors.
To support this effort, the Bionutrient Institute is leading the foundational research required to empirically define nutrient density. A key milestone in this journey has been the development of the Bionutrient Meter - a handheld spectrometer designed to measure nutrient quality at the point of purchase. The current focus is calibrating tools like this against a standard metric, which is being established through ongoing data collection and analysis. This gathering provides a first look at where that work stands and invites partners to help guide the next phase.
Why This Gathering Matters
Minimum Value Proposition
• Be among the first to engage with and influence a groundbreaking
global effort to define nutrient density
• Contribute your expertise to shape a framework that could transform
how food is grown, assessed, and valued
• Participate in setting a shared course of action for research,
policy, and implementation
What You Will Gain
• Influence a global framework with your leadership
• Join an emerging network of aligned practitioners and funders
• Contribute to shaping a practical, cross-sectoral strategy for food systems transformation
• Share your organization’s vision and learn from others
• Help build a foundation for larger collaborative funding and advocacy efforts
Location:
Conference Centre, Spier Wine Farm
R310 Baden Powell Drive, Stellenbosch, 7600
RSVP preferred - please contact Angus McIntosh (+27 823 794 391) - Lead South Africa organiser on behalf of Bionutrient Food Association