Carbon-Free Calories: Decoding the Future Plate (ft. David Hayes, Analyst at Societe Generale) | Food, Finance, and Sustainability

Episode notes

What will tomorrow's plate look like? By 2050, we will have to feed close to 10 billion people - 2 billion more than today - while committing to net zero greenhouse gas emissions. So, what solutions are being put on the table (pun intended) by the food industry to meet that challenge? Is the future of food high energy pills and liquids full of nutrients injected intravenously like in Star Trek? In this episode, Kokou Agbo-Bloua looks at the future of the food industry. He delves into the historical significance of food, its cultural ties and its role in shaping societies. But as he uncovers, our current global food system faces many challenges, from the specter of climate change to the societal impacts of war and economic instability. With alarming statistics on food waste, greenhouse gas emissions and dwindling resources, the conversation shifts towards the urgent need for sustainability in food production and consumption. To shed light on these pressing issues, Kokou engages in a compelling interview with David Hayes, an expert analyst covering food companies at Societe Generale.

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