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Arrell Global Food Innovation Awards

Nominations are now open for the 2023 Arrell Global Food Innovation Awards!

Awarded annually since 2018, these awards recognize unique approaches and achievements of individuals and organizations around the globe. The two prizes of $100,000 are awarded in these categories: research innovation and community engagement innovation.

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Arrell Scholarships

Arrell Scholars receive $50,000 a year to study at Canada’s Food University.

We are seeking emerging scholars who are not only academically outstanding but also passionately committed to ensuring that future generations are well fed, that diets are nutritious and equitable, and that agriculture is sustainable.

Applications for 2023 are now open!

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Loblaw Net-Zero Food Systems Challenge

A new 10-month graduate student learning program at the University of Guelph will challenge tomorrow’s food leaders to research and develop solutions for a net-zero food system.

The program will provide students with mentorship opportunities, real-world experience, a graduate course credit and a $2000 stipend.

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Arrell Food Institute is improving global food systems by

Reducing food system impact on the environment by researching and promoting new ways to meet the needs of the growing human population.

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Working to enhance community food security and food sovereignty in Canada and abroad.

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Working to make global food networks more efficient, more transparent, and more sustainable.

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Launching a Net-Zero Food Systems Challenge for tomorrow’s food leaders

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Food justice in the future of Canada’s food systems

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Leadership

Community Partnership Projects 2021-2022

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From Our Experts

The latest agri-food insights from Arrell Chairs and University of Guelph experts.

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Our survival is at stake if our food system doesn’t change
Drs. Evan Fraser and Lenore Newman

Long-standing systems for sustainable farming could feed people and the planet — if industry is willing to step back

5 technologies that will help make the food system carbon neutral
Drs. Rene Van Acker, Evan Fraser and Lenore Newman

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