Paul Newnham
@paulbnewnham.bsky.social
CEO @sdg2advocacyhub & #chefsmanifesto @BeansisHow Provocateur. Misfit. Working on #GoodFood4All #SDG2 #FoodSystems #HungryforAction #FutureFork
Curiosity as a survival tool.
Cristina Bowerman's rule is simple: never go to bed without having learnt one thing. That took her from design to the kitchen to working with producers to tackle food sustainability’s greatest challenges.
Cristina Bowerman's rule is simple: never go to bed without having learnt one thing. That took her from design to the kitchen to working with producers to tackle food sustainability’s greatest challenges.
February 1, 2026 at 10:17 PM
Curiosity as a survival tool.
Cristina Bowerman's rule is simple: never go to bed without having learnt one thing. That took her from design to the kitchen to working with producers to tackle food sustainability’s greatest challenges.
Cristina Bowerman's rule is simple: never go to bed without having learnt one thing. That took her from design to the kitchen to working with producers to tackle food sustainability’s greatest challenges.
Hunger is both a food & learning issue. This #InternationalDayOfEducation, read this article from the @SDG2AdvocacyHub on why we should recognise that #GoodFood4All starts with shared knowledge. https://sdg2advocacyhub.org/latest/good-food-for-all-healthy-change-diverse-colourful-nutritious/
January 23, 2026 at 11:00 PM
Hunger is both a food & learning issue. This #InternationalDayOfEducation, read this article from the @SDG2AdvocacyHub on why we should recognise that #GoodFood4All starts with shared knowledge. https://sdg2advocacyhub.org/latest/good-food-for-all-healthy-change-diverse-colourful-nutritious/
Stanford's Christopher Gardner on why diet wars miss the point: it's food quality, not macros, that matters. Plant-based means mostly plants with flexibility, not strict veganism. His advice: more whole plants, less processed food. Listen on #FutureFork #food #future #protein
December 18, 2025 at 11:47 PM
Stanford's Christopher Gardner on why diet wars miss the point: it's food quality, not macros, that matters. Plant-based means mostly plants with flexibility, not strict veganism. His advice: more whole plants, less processed food. Listen on #FutureFork #food #future #protein
What you don’t know about West African cuisine. Atije Head Chef, Moyo Odunfa, speaks about her passion to share African food with the world.
December 11, 2025 at 11:50 PM
What you don’t know about West African cuisine. Atije Head Chef, Moyo Odunfa, speaks about her passion to share African food with the world.
Had an eye-opening chat with Chef Moyo Odunfa from Atije about rethinking "African cuisine." Her insight: celebrate diversity, don't homogenise it. Colonial attitudes still shape Nigerian food choices. Fonio is called "hungry rice," as people believe traditional diets aren't healthy.
December 10, 2025 at 4:01 AM
Had an eye-opening chat with Chef Moyo Odunfa from Atije about rethinking "African cuisine." Her insight: celebrate diversity, don't homogenise it. Colonial attitudes still shape Nigerian food choices. Fonio is called "hungry rice," as people believe traditional diets aren't healthy.
How does a political restructuring affect food security? Director of Food Security and Nutrition Analysis for the @wfp.org, Jean-Martin Bauer, discusses Haiti’s recent history and why he does what he does now. #sustainability #future #food
November 28, 2025 at 5:27 AM
How does a political restructuring affect food security? Director of Food Security and Nutrition Analysis for the @wfp.org, Jean-Martin Bauer, discusses Haiti’s recent history and why he does what he does now. #sustainability #future #food
Director of Food Security and Nutrition Analysis for the World Health Programme, Jean-Martin Bauer, shares the story of how he realised that Niger was facing a food crisis
November 24, 2025 at 1:09 AM
Director of Food Security and Nutrition Analysis for the World Health Programme, Jean-Martin Bauer, shares the story of how he realised that Niger was facing a food crisis
In the most recent episode of Future Fork I was joined by Jean-Martin Bauer from the World Food Programme. We discussed how decades of humanitarian information systems are crumbling and why famine prevention alone isn't enough. #sustainability #future #food
November 20, 2025 at 4:55 AM
In the most recent episode of Future Fork I was joined by Jean-Martin Bauer from the World Food Programme. We discussed how decades of humanitarian information systems are crumbling and why famine prevention alone isn't enough. #sustainability #future #food
I recently had the pleasure of speaking with Tony Rinaudo, “The Forest Maker”, about how Farmer-Managed Natural Regeneration is restoring millions of hectares of land. A simple idea with a huge impact, helping communities fight poverty and rebuild ecosystems. #sustainability #future #food
November 6, 2025 at 1:21 AM
I recently had the pleasure of speaking with Tony Rinaudo, “The Forest Maker”, about how Farmer-Managed Natural Regeneration is restoring millions of hectares of land. A simple idea with a huge impact, helping communities fight poverty and rebuild ecosystems. #sustainability #future #food
Reflecting on my time with Sir David Nabarro as we approach his memorial service in Geneva. From his early days as a medical doctor in Iraq to his tireless global health work, David showed us what it means to truly dedicate your life to others. Rest in peace Sir David Nabarro.
October 31, 2025 at 6:15 AM
Reflecting on my time with Sir David Nabarro as we approach his memorial service in Geneva. From his early days as a medical doctor in Iraq to his tireless global health work, David showed us what it means to truly dedicate your life to others. Rest in peace Sir David Nabarro.
"Food brings people together" Heritage Space Food Co-founder Dalia David discusses gastrodiplomacy and why sometimes the most powerful changes begin with believing it's possible. #space #food #future #futurefork
October 31, 2025 at 3:02 AM
"Food brings people together" Heritage Space Food Co-founder Dalia David discusses gastrodiplomacy and why sometimes the most powerful changes begin with believing it's possible. #space #food #future #futurefork
"What does the future really look like?" In the latest episode of Future Fork, Heritage Space Food Co-founder Newton Campbell Jr. discusses how we can work together to build a future that empowers people to control their own destiny. #space #food #future #futurefork
October 29, 2025 at 3:10 AM
"What does the future really look like?" In the latest episode of Future Fork, Heritage Space Food Co-founder Newton Campbell Jr. discusses how we can work together to build a future that empowers people to control their own destiny. #space #food #future #futurefork
This weeks episode of Future Fork is probably the most unique conversation I've ever had, what COULD space food look like? Heritage Space FOod Co-founders, Dalia David and Newton Campbell, talk about bringing cultural food to space! Listen on #FutureFork #HeritageSpaceFood #SpaceChef
October 24, 2025 at 3:12 AM
This weeks episode of Future Fork is probably the most unique conversation I've ever had, what COULD space food look like? Heritage Space FOod Co-founders, Dalia David and Newton Campbell, talk about bringing cultural food to space! Listen on #FutureFork #HeritageSpaceFood #SpaceChef
When sharing cultural food goes WRONG - EAT's Chief Science Officer Fabrice DeClerck shares how he ended up as "the kid with the jar of fish" at a school presentation and how it shaped his work on food diversity today. #FoodCulture #DietDiversity
October 13, 2025 at 12:45 AM
When sharing cultural food goes WRONG - EAT's Chief Science Officer Fabrice DeClerck shares how he ended up as "the kid with the jar of fish" at a school presentation and how it shaped his work on food diversity today. #FoodCulture #DietDiversity
Had a great chat with Chief Science Officer at EAT on feeding our planet. Key insights: We CAN feed 10 billion people if we do the work, diversity in food is the key, and healthy eating is both a right AND a responsibility. Listen on #FutureFork #PlanetaryHealth
October 9, 2025 at 12:15 AM
Had a great chat with Chief Science Officer at EAT on feeding our planet. Key insights: We CAN feed 10 billion people if we do the work, diversity in food is the key, and healthy eating is both a right AND a responsibility. Listen on #FutureFork #PlanetaryHealth
How do you keep hungry kids in school? Feed them. Food 4 Education CEO Wawira Njiru explains how her organisation uses an app to help parents and communities partner together to feed hungry schoolchildren across Kenya, ensuring they can focus on learning. #SchoolFeeding #EdTech #Kenya
October 6, 2025 at 3:18 AM
How do you keep hungry kids in school? Feed them. Food 4 Education CEO Wawira Njiru explains how her organisation uses an app to help parents and communities partner together to feed hungry schoolchildren across Kenya, ensuring they can focus on learning. #SchoolFeeding #EdTech #Kenya
Feeding HALF A MILLION school kids EVERY DAY - keeping kids fed so they can stay in school is a never-ending shuffle of businesses, suppliers, and farmers. Wawira Njiru from Food 4 Education reveals the challenges of supplying their massive school programs #SchoolFeeding #FoodSecurity #Kenya
October 1, 2025 at 8:29 AM
Feeding HALF A MILLION school kids EVERY DAY - keeping kids fed so they can stay in school is a never-ending shuffle of businesses, suppliers, and farmers. Wawira Njiru from Food 4 Education reveals the challenges of supplying their massive school programs #SchoolFeeding #FoodSecurity #Kenya
Food 4 Education CEO Wawira Njiru spoke during our conversation about feeding hungry school kids across Africa Takeaways: Technology and data are game-changers, parents contributing creates ownership, and local partnerships and context are key. Listen on #FutureFork #SchoolMeals #Food4Education
September 24, 2025 at 3:55 AM
Food 4 Education CEO Wawira Njiru spoke during our conversation about feeding hungry school kids across Africa Takeaways: Technology and data are game-changers, parents contributing creates ownership, and local partnerships and context are key. Listen on #FutureFork #SchoolMeals #Food4Education
With smallholder farmers spread across Africa outnumbering extension agents, agriculture is joining the AI revolution. FarmIT Founder Allan C'ordero discusses how AI provides crucial advisory services to thousands of farmers who lack traditional support. #AgriTech #AI #Africa
September 19, 2025 at 4:59 AM
The ground under our feet is the foundation of every farm, which is why more farmers are focusing on soil health to improve yields. Priscilla Wakarera from Rhea explains how African smallholder farmers can improve soil health using the latest technologies. #SoilHealth #AgriTech #Africa
September 18, 2025 at 7:17 AM
The ground under our feet is the foundation of every farm, which is why more farmers are focusing on soil health to improve yields. Priscilla Wakarera from Rhea explains how African smallholder farmers can improve soil health using the latest technologies. #SoilHealth #AgriTech #Africa
At this years @cgiar.org science week I sat down 3 young agri-preneurs reshaping Africa: Priscilla from RHEA's soil testing cuts analysis from 14 days to 15 minutes, Alan from FarmIT created "TikTok for farmers", Josephine from Radava's warehousing helps farmers earn 30% more #AgriTech #AfricaRising
September 17, 2025 at 8:06 AM
At this years @cgiar.org science week I sat down 3 young agri-preneurs reshaping Africa: Priscilla from RHEA's soil testing cuts analysis from 14 days to 15 minutes, Alan from FarmIT created "TikTok for farmers", Josephine from Radava's warehousing helps farmers earn 30% more #AgriTech #AfricaRising
There is a POWER IMBALANCE - EAFF President Elizabeth Nsimadala calls for rebalancing power in African agrifood systems: "All of us should be seen as contributors across the entire value chain where there's fairness in sharing of benefits and losses equally." Time for change. #PowerBalance
August 29, 2025 at 2:27 AM
There is a POWER IMBALANCE - EAFF President Elizabeth Nsimadala calls for rebalancing power in African agrifood systems: "All of us should be seen as contributors across the entire value chain where there's fairness in sharing of benefits and losses equally." Time for change. #PowerBalance
Had a powerful chat with Elizabeth Nsimadala from EAFF representing 25M farmers. Her insight: "We always hear about big money from World Bank, GCF, but how do we unlock it?" Farmers don't need handouts, they need systems that work. #FutureFork
August 27, 2025 at 2:48 AM
Had a powerful chat with Elizabeth Nsimadala from EAFF representing 25M farmers. Her insight: "We always hear about big money from World Bank, GCF, but how do we unlock it?" Farmers don't need handouts, they need systems that work. #FutureFork
Had an inspiring chat with Bram Govaerts from @cimmyt.bsky.social about transforming global agriculture 🌾 They refuse to release wheat unless it's high in zinc and their drought-tolerant maize delivers 40-200% higher yields #FutureFork #AgTech
August 13, 2025 at 6:56 AM
Had an inspiring chat with Bram Govaerts from @cimmyt.bsky.social about transforming global agriculture 🌾 They refuse to release wheat unless it's high in zinc and their drought-tolerant maize delivers 40-200% higher yields #FutureFork #AgTech
The biggest threat to nutrition isn't just hunger - it's the cost of healthy food. UN @fao.org's Máximo Torero explained "high value commodities increase more," making nutritious diets unaffordable. A cycle where families can't access enough to survive #HealthyDiets #FoodSecurity #SOFI2025
August 7, 2025 at 5:30 AM
The biggest threat to nutrition isn't just hunger - it's the cost of healthy food. UN @fao.org's Máximo Torero explained "high value commodities increase more," making nutritious diets unaffordable. A cycle where families can't access enough to survive #HealthyDiets #FoodSecurity #SOFI2025