Timeline of Events :

• Resurgence of Scurvy: Due to poor diets and reliance on ultra-processed foods, scurvy is becoming a problem again, affecting populations beyond historical pirate associations.
• Rise of Psychobiotics & Nootropics: Food technology focusing on brain-boosting foods is gaining traction, aimed at enhancing cognitive function (intelligence, calmness, focus).
• Plant-Based Shift: Consumers are increasingly driven by health and affordability in addition to sustainability when choosing plant-based products.
• Zespri Kiwifruit Expansion: Zespri kiwifruit is experiencing rapid growth, becoming a major player in the fruit market and likely to appear more frequently in consumers' diets.
• Mentions:
• Beer Waste to Egg Substitute: Revyve's technology using leftover beer grain as an egg replacement is adopted by chefs in Europe.
• Precision-Fermented Palm Oil: Precision fermentation of palm oil is becoming more widespread.
• Solar Foods' Snack of the Future: Solar Foods unveils a concept snack product.
• Seed Vault Activity: Countries are actively storing seeds in seed vaults, suggesting preparation for potential future food security issues.
• World Food Innovation Awards 2025: Salty Kiwis and Meatless Wonders are among the winners.
• MOODI Wine Incident: NZ’s Uncommon MOODI wine experiences another disappearance event.

Cast of Characters :

• Greg and Em: Podcast hosts, They narrate the food trends and news updates for the audience.