What is Portion Collaborative?
Portion Collaborative is reimagining our broken food system for us and our planet. They help people develop the skills and ideas needed to transform our food experiences, products, and services. It’s all about creating a better future where food is more sustainable, enjoyable, and equitable for everyone. With climate, health, and socio-economic challenges on the rise, food products and services are becoming precious. Portion Collaborative works with organizations big and small, on a mission to disrupt the underlying systems of one of life’s most essential ingredients.
Main Benefits of Portion Collaborative’s Approach
Here’s what makes Portion Collaborative stand out:
- Collaborates with forward-thinking businesses across sectors like agriculture, education, health, manufacturing, retail, and tech.
- Empowers people through education with Circular Design Thinking, Systems Thinking, Curriculum Design, Masterclasses, Workshops, Bootcamps, Toolkits, and Playbooks.
- Offers strategic thinking and collaboration via Human-centered Research, Sustainable Business Strategy, Design Strategy (UX, Digital, Comms), Workshop Facilitation, Skills Programme Development, and Organizational Design.
- Supports and champions food industry professionals through Coaching & Mentorship, Corporate Consultations, Motivational Talks, Keynotes & Seminars, Academic Lectures, and Publications (film, radio, print).
- Adopts a collaboration-first approach, bringing together the right minds and ideas to tackle complex challenges.
Who Does Portion Collaborative Work With?
Portion Collaborative partners with those who believe in a future where food systems are more sustainable, circular, and innovative. Their clients and collaborative partners include names like Airfield Estate, Creative Futures Academy, DairyGold Food Ingredients UK, Future Food Movement, Muinín Catalyst Sustainable STEAM, and Musgrave Group. It’s a diverse mix, spanning multiple sectors, all united by a shared vision for better food systems.
Education & Enablement: Building Skills for Change
Education is at the heart of Portion Collaborative’s work. They believe in the power of knowledge-sharing to upskill and empower people to learn about food in new and impactful ways. Whether it’s through Circular Design Thinking or Systems Thinking, Curriculum Design, or hands-on Masterclasses and Bootcamps, they provide the tools and playbooks needed to spark real transformation. It’s about making complex ideas accessible and actionable.
Strategy & Facilitation: Navigating Complex Food Systems
Portion Collaborative acts as problem solvers for dynamic food systems and facilitators of complex networks. Their strategic thinking includes human-centered research and sustainable business strategy, combined with design strategy across UX, digital, and communications. They facilitate workshops, develop skills programs, and help organizations design themselves to better meet today’s challenges. It’s a holistic approach that keeps the bigger picture in focus.
Project Impact: Aligning with Sustainable Development Goals
- SDG 2: Zero Hunger – promoting sustainable food production systems and resilient agricultural practices.
- SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being – enhancing health through better food experiences and products.
- SDG 4: Quality Education – empowering people with knowledge and skills related to food systems.
- SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production – encouraging circular design and sustainable business strategies.
- SDG 13: Climate Action – addressing climate challenges through innovative food system solutions.
- SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals – fostering collaboration across sectors and organizations.
Coaching & Advocacy: Championing Sustainable Food Systems
Portion Collaborative doesn’t just stop at education and strategy—they’re also advocates for sustainable food systems. They provide coaching and mentorship, corporate consultations, motivational talks, keynotes, seminars, academic lectures, and various publications across film, radio, and print. This direct support helps people working in the food industry stay inspired and equipped to push for meaningful change. It’s about lifting voices and driving momentum in the right direction.
