Food loss in farming: the invisible threat to sustainability
Around 40% of the food we grow goes uneaten. This is one of the findings from the “Driven to Waste” report published by the World Wildlife Fund and Tesco. So what can we do to reduce the huge amounts of food loss occurring before it reaches our supermarket shelves, and limit the environmental impact of agriculture? Pete Pearson, a senior Food Waste director at WWF joins Matt to discuss the findings of the new report, that uses data to quantify and highlight loss occurring in the supply chain. He is also joined by Emilie Vanpoperinghe, the Co-Founder of Oddbox a food waste startup delivering wonky fruit and vegetables from farmers to consumers across the UK.
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Unveiling the Secrets of a Food Futurist
Matt Eastland welcomes author, speaker, and food futurist Tony Hunter to discuss the future of food. With the current challenges in our food system, such as feeding a growing population and adapting to climate change, Tony provides insights and cutting-edge research on how we can sustainably address these issues. Drawing on his three decades of experience in the food industry, Tony emphasises the potential of agri-food tech to offer solutions for feeding the global population in a healthy and sustainable way. Tune in to gain a roadmap into the future of food and discover the opportunities that lie ahead.Tags: future of food, food system, sustainable, population, climate change, futurists, signals of change, alternative futures, study the future, flexibility, data-oriented, trends, technology, exponential growth, Moore's law, food technologies.
Sowing Seeds of Change: Green Our Planet's Mission to Transform School Gardens
In this episode of the Food Fight podcast, host Matt Eastland speaks with Ciara Byrne, founder and co-CEO of Green Our Planet. They talk about the importance of involving young people in growing their own produce and how to increase access to fresh and healthy food for everyone. Tune in to learn more about empowering students to cultivate their own food, and don't miss the exciting opportunity for schools to participate in the Garden Connect program for free, thanks to a generous giveaway from Green Our Planet.
Food Foresight: the food trends in 2024 that will shape the future
As we move into 2024, a dynamic blend of food trends and cutting-edge technologies are changing how we eat. Join Matt Eastland, along side Ben Ebbrell (Co-founder of Sorted Foods) and Matthew Kessler ('The Feed' podcast host), as they explore the potential impact of these changes on how we perceive, create, and enjoy food throughout the year.