Springtail

Springtail helps establish regenerative value chains around ingredients and materials that restore the soil. Their innovative Regional Bread Mix highlights the biodiversity of South Holland's agricultural landscape by combining grains from various sustainable farming systems, reflecting local land and seasons. By sourcing locally, Springtail supports innovative farming practices and contributes to a more sustainable food system. Sorghum is emphasized as a key crop within regenerative agricultural systems, offering numerous benefits such as climate resilience and enhanced soil health, positioning it as a future-proof ingredient. Springtail collaborates with Dutch growers and food professionals to integrate sorghum into culinary offerings. They aim to introduce a wider variety of grains, legumes, and seeds into the food system, recognizing that only eight crops account for 75% of global calorie intake, which limits biodiversity and increases vulnerability. By promoting soil-restoring crops, Springtail enhances biodiversity, managing issues related to water and nitrogen, and strengthens the resilience of the food supply. They advocate for diversity in agricultural fields and diets, working alongside innovative food professionals and dedicated farmers to develop healthy food from diverse grains, such as sorghum. Increased market demand for alternative grains incentivizes farmers to diversify, positively impacting soil health and gut health. Springtail emphasizes the uniqueness and versatility of the grains they work with, focusing on unlocking the potential of sorghum and fostering long-term partnerships with farmers, food entrepreneurs, chefs, processors, scientists, and institutions.