Ali Honour wants to DOUBLE the amount of beans we eat globally. Why? Because not only are beans incredibly good for our bodies and our pockets, they’re also great for the planet. Having spent decades working in all corners of the culinary industry, Ali understands how food and chefs can play a vital role in creating a healthier and more sustainable world.

In this episode of Food Matters, Ali tells GIY Founder Mick Kelly about her passion for food, her mission to create a more sustainable food industry, and how beans can play a central role in the story. They also talk about:

· Ali’s extensive career in the food industry, including running her own cafes and working as Executive Chef in busy kitchens.

· Why food cooked with love is food that people always love to eat

· Leaving the industry to become a full-time advocate for sustainable food practices

· The role chefs can play in food sustainability

· Her love of beans and why she’s on a mission to double their consumption by 2028 through the ‘Beans is How’ campaign

GIY are proud to align our mission, vision and impact with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In response to the urgency of the climate crisis, and in line with the UN Decade of Action, our ambition at GIY is to inspire 100 million people around the world to grow some of their own food by 2030.

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