Eating Matters

As a food policy show, we would be remiss to not discuss one of the most hotly contested issues in the food space over the past year - GMO labeling. What has been going on at the state and federal level around GMO labeling regulations and what is at stake for industry as well as our broader food system? And why was this issue - compared with the myriad others in the "good food movement" - successful? Host Jenna Liut delves into these questions and more with guests Jenny Hopkinson, a food policy and agriculture reporter at POLITICO and POLITICO Pro; Colin O'Neil, Agriculture Policy Director at the Environmental Working Group; and Steve Armstrong, Chief Food Law Counsel at Campbell Soup Company.

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Host Jenna Liut is joined today by Will Rosenzweig, Dean and Executive Director of the Food Business School at the Culinary Institute of America, to discuss the intersection of food policy, culture and social entrepreneurialism, driven in large part by the food-obsessed millennial generation. Millennial or otherwise, if you are interested in learning more about or immersing yourself into the food space - particularly if you dream to one day start your own food company - this is the episode for you. More information available at http://foodbusinessschool.org/

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Joining host Jenna Liut today to discuss the importance of addressing sustainability issues in our food system is Bob Martin, the Director of the Food System Policy program at Johns Hopkin’s Center for a Livable Future (CFF), which recently commissioned a national survey of American voters to determine public support for food sustainability. Among other key findings, the results demonstrated that 74% of adults believe the newly released Dietary Guidelines should include environmental provisions and support sustainable agriculture practices. On the show, Jenna and Bob unpack the significance of these finds, discuss the survey's repercussions, and offer suggestions for consumers interested in affecting change in our food system.

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On today's episode of Eating Matters, host Jenna Liut speaks with Valerie Imbruce about her new book, From Farm To Canal Street, which tells the story of one of New York City's oldest and most vibrant ethnic enclaves - Chinatown. The book explains how Chinatown's food network operates, diverging from the global trend to consolidate food production and distribution. Touted as "essential reading for anyone interested in who produces food for urban areas and how it gets into cities" by Marion Nestle, this book is not to be missed.

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This week, host Jenna Liut is talking about campus hunger.  Although not typically associated with institutes of higher education, evidence suggests that food insecurity among US college students is rising, especially in light of increased enrollment rates and the evolving demographics among students. Just how prevalent is food insecurity on college campuses?  What are some viable long and short term solutions to address this issue?  Joining the show today to discuss these questions and more are three experts on the subject: Sara Goldrick-Rab, Professor of Educational Policy Studies and Sociology at University of Wisconsin Madison and author of the report “Hungry to Learn” which analyzed food insecurity among community college students across the country;  **Nate Smith-Tyge, ** a PhD student at Michigan State University (MSU) and longtime Director of the MSU Student Food Bank;  and Triada Stampas, Vice President for Research and Public Affairs at the Food Bank for NYC.

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On this episode of Eating Matters, Jenna Liut and Austin Bryniarski are joined by A Taste of Generation Yum author Eve Turow Paul and food entrepreneur Hallie Meyer to discuss the origin and degree of the Millennial food obsession, as well as what is spells for the future of the U.S. food system. Tune in to hear four Millennials immersed in different aspects of the food movement analyze Millennials in the food movement.

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On this week’s episode of Eating Matters, host Jenna Liut welcomes Alan Sytsma, editor of Grub Street to talk about the intersection of food media and policy. Tune to hear them discuss the most significant evolutions occurring in the food scene, and what they spell for the future – from dorm room cuisine to Manhattan’s _finest _dining.

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In this episode of Eating Matters, Jenna is joined by the founders of 3 food companies representing different aspects of the startup communities. Derek Denckla draws from his years of experience as an advisor in the business startup world to talk about the changing face of food tech startups. Ethan Brown, founder of Beyond Meat, shares his vision on future sustainability through meat alternatives. Chef Alex Sorenson of Blank Slate Kitchen discusses his transition from chef to entrepreneur.

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Tune in to Eating Matters this week as Jenna Liut and guests are talking about a part of the food system worldwide that gets little attention in the U.S. – aquaculture. Globally, aquaculture is a $100 billion industry, comprising over one half of the world’s seafood production. Because of the significant problem of overfishing and the depletion of wild fish stocks globally, it is expected to become an increasingly critical part of the human food supply. In fact, one projection by the World Bank estimates that two-thirds of global seafood supply will come from aquaculture by 2030. Moreover, many healthy food advocates, environmental groups, and scientists have pointed to domestic aquaculture as a potential source for more sustainable, better regulated seafood. Joining today to give an overview of the industry – including support for and concern about the practices – is the panel of experts: Breanna Draxler, Patty Lovera and Bren Smith.

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Last season Eating Matters  had pediatric endocrinologist, Dr. Robert Lustig, on the show to discuss sugar and its negative impacts and this week, as a follow up, Jenna Liut and Austin Bryniarski focus on the one sugary product that is arguably most harmful for your health – sugary drinks. There has been much in the news on sugary drinks in the past six months – from the NYT, for example, reporting Coca-Cola’s funding of scientific studies that shifts focus away from diet’s role in obesity to the recently reported success of the soda tax in Mexico. Taking a look back at when and why the public health community first started to target sugary drinks in addition to discussing what’s on tap for soda policy in 2016 given recent events, Jenna and Austin welcome two public health and food policy experts – Dr. Kelly Brownell and Jim O’Hara.  Tune in for a great show!

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