Patrick Holden CBE
2025
Patrick Holden is the founder and CEO of the Sustainable Food Trust, whose mission is to work internationally to accelerate the transition towards more sustainable food and farming systems. Between 1995 and 2010, he was Director of the Soil Association, the UK organic advocacy and certification organisation. He currently leads a task force on measuring land use sustainability for the Sustainable Markets Initiative (SMI), established by the then Prince of Wales in 2020.
My Sessions
Making regenerative agriculture the ‘no brainer’ business model
Patrick Holden CBE
Ben Makowiecki
James Young
Sophie Gregory
There is now widespread agreement that farmers need to be rewarded financially for the delivery of positive climate, nature and social outcomes. But how can the receipt of a ‘third income stream’ be properly authenticated and regulated? In this session we will bring together some of the pioneering players who are working on pilots to […]
Reshaping supply chains for a regenerative farming future
Julia Kirby Smith
Josiah Meldrum
Hannah Gibbs
Katie Palmer
Patrick Holden CBE
This session will explore how farmer-focused supply chains can drive a regenerative transition from field to fork. We’ll look at innovative ways for farmers to reach consumers, gain fairer profits, and reestablish the connection between citizen and producer. We’ll also delve into the power of public procurement and the emerging businesses that champion regenerative practices. […]