Podcast Episode 132: The Future of Food: Science, Policy & Values – Jack Bobo
Nov 6, 2019
The Future of Food
Consumers have never cared more, nor known less, about how their food is produced.”
Futurity stands at the intersection of food, technology and design – harnessing science, policy, values and communication in support of businesses that are enhancing the healthfulness and sustainability of the global food system. Futurity leverages insights in food technology, consumer attitudes and consumer trends to deliver meaningful results for clients so that they can create the future of food.
If you want to get ahead of the trends that everybody else is talking about you need to look below the surface to understand the forces that are influencing the trends.”
Jack Bobo, Food Futurist
Jack Bobo is the CEO of Futurity, a food foresight company that helps clients understand trends in food technology and consumer attitudes. Jack is a food futurist and keynote speaker who engages audiences in an exploration of the future of food, consumer psychology and food policy. Scientific American named Jack one of the 100 most influential people in biotechnology.
Resources:
Jack Bobo – Futurity: Website | Twitter | LinkedIn
TEDx Talk “Why We Fear the Food We Eat”
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The Surprising Truth About Sustainable Agriculture – Sound Bites Podcast episode #43 with Jack Bobo
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Partnership with AADE
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