Carlo Verhart is Program Manager at Voedsel Verbindt, a regional platform driving the demand-driven transformation of the food chain in North Holland and Flevoland. With a helicopter view of the entire process, Carlo focuses on connecting businesses, governments, knowledge institutions, education, and advocacy organizations to accelerate food system sustainability. His mission is clear: to ensure that locally produced food reaches residents’ plates as sustainably as possible. Through strategic collaboration and system thinking, Carlo works to bridge gaps between stakeholders, stimulate innovation, and create long-term impact in the regional food ecosystem.

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