How does a biscuit make it from the farm to your plate? Sustainable development leader Aruna Rangachar Pohl unpacks the long journey of one of India's most beloved snacks, revealing how the current industrial farming model is eating the planet. Learn about the foundation she started to promote eco-friendly agricultural practices — and hear the success stories of small-scale farmers adopting natural practices to cook up a tasty, healthy and climate-resilient future for everyone.

A snack's journey from the farm to your mouth

Industrial food systems transform a simple biscuit into a costly product that travels hundreds of kilometers, losing nutrition and harming the environment along the way. A small farmer may sell wheat for 22 rupees a kilo, only to buy back unhealthy biscuits made from his grain at 120 rupees a kilo. In contrast, collective local action and green practices among Indian farmers are proving that sustainable, community-driven food systems can create better incomes and healthier food. These grassroots initiatives show that a climate-friendly, fair food future is both possible and replicable at scale.

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Aruna Rangachar Pohl: A snack's journey from the farm to your mouth