The Future of Food: Issues and Innovations in the 21st Century and Beyond - Hardcover

Eldridge, Honor May

 
9798765129852: The Future of Food: Issues and Innovations in the 21st Century and Beyond

Synopsis

How do we ensure that there is enough healthy and sustainable food to feed everyone in the world in the 21st century and beyond?

The future of food is in peril. Food production around the globe is both a contributor to and a victim of climate change, while population growth and shifting consumption patterns threaten to outpace supply. The Future of Food examines the current issues facing our food supply and considers the potential solutions to those challenges. Chapters in Part 1 explore the plethora of challenges facing the global food system and highlight the interconnectedness of these issues. Part 2 addresses the future of protein, one of the most important and hotly debated topics in food and environmental sciences. Readers will discover the many possible futures, from protein powders made from insects to burgers grown in a lab. Finally, Part 3 examines a variety of other low- and high-tech solutions, from vertical farming and regenerative agricultural practices to spoil-proof packaging, genetic modification, and the use of AI. The book presents a balanced and nuanced exploration of each possible solution, examining the strengths, drawbacks, and viability of each. Sidebars supplement the main text, offering illuminating real-world case studies that bring the text to life.

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About the Author

Honor May Eldridge is a senior legislative advisor to the United Kingdom's Food Standards Agency. She has worked as a food systems policy expert for more than 10 years in a variety of organizations in both the United Kingdom and United States. Eldridge has also advised businesses on the future of food and published numerous policy reports on a range of food issues. Her book The Avocado Debate (2023) explores the environmental and social impacts of this trendy “superfood.”

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