How do we ensure that there is enough healthy and sustainable food to feed everyone in the world in the 21st century and beyond?
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 interesting facts and illuminating real-world examples that bring the text to life.
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How do we ensure that there is enough healthy and sustainable food to feed everyone in the world in the 21st century and beyond?
Acknowledgments
Preface
Introduction
Part 1: Food System in Crisis
Introduction
Chapter 1: Environmental Challenges
Chapter 2: Public Health in Crisis
Chapter 3: Social and Political Challenges
Chapter 4: Farming in Crisis
Part 2: The Future of Protein
Introduction
\Chapter 5: Reconceptualizing Alternative Protein Sources
Chapter 6: Lab-Grown Meat
Chapter 7: Sustainably Raised Meat
Part 3: Agricultural Innovation
Introduction
Chapter 8: The Future of Breeding
Chapter 9: Feeding a City
Chapter 10: Agri-Technology
Chapter 11: Combatting Food Waste with Technology
Conclusion
List of Abbreviations
Recommended Further Reading
Index
About the Author
Honor May Eldridge is a policy and advisory expert in food and environment impact, with over a decade of experience advocating for resilient, equitable food systems in both the UK and the US.
