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Matt Eastland and Lucy Wallace present the Food Fight, a new series from EIT Food examining the biggest challenges facing the food system, and the innovations and entrepreneurs looking to solve them.

The Food Fight EIT Food

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Matt Eastland and Lucy Wallace present the Food Fight, a new series from EIT Food examining the biggest challenges facing the food system, and the innovations and entrepreneurs looking to solve them.

    WE Lead Food: Championing Women's Leadership in the Food System

    WE Lead Food: Championing Women's Leadership in the Food System

    To mark International Women's Day (IWD), The Food Fight podcast host Matt Eastland welcomes Dr. Shima Barakat and Dr. Maarten van der Kamp for a timely conversation on gender equality and women leadership within the food industry. With the 2024 IWD theme being "Inspire Inclusion,” join Matt, Shima, and Maarten to celebrate the fifth anniversary of WE Lead Food – a training programme and network to support women leaders and entrepreneurs in the food sector.

    • 52 min
    Crafting a Chocolate Revolution: Sustainability, Ethics, and Flavour in the Chocolate Industry

    Crafting a Chocolate Revolution: Sustainability, Ethics, and Flavour in the Chocolate Industry

    In this episode of the Food Fight podcast, Matt Eastland delves into the world of chocolate and its sustainability issues. The European chocolate market, valued at 42 billion euros in 2022, is growing rapidly. Spencer Hyman, co-founder of Cocoa Runners, shares insights on craft chocolate and ethical production practices. As consumers question the environmental impact of chocolate, the discussion explores how to enjoy chocolate sustainably.
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    • 47 min
    Regenerating the food system: a conversation with EIT Food CEO, Richard Zaltzman

    Regenerating the food system: a conversation with EIT Food CEO, Richard Zaltzman

    In this episode of the Food Fight podcast, host Matt Eastland is joined by EIT Food’s new CEO, Richard Zaltzman. At the heart of Richard’s approach is the concept of regenerative leadership, which can create the culture for tackling systemic issues within the food system. In a wide-ranging conversation, Richard describes his personal journey to agrifood leadership and what he views as the biggest challenges in the food system. Looking to the future, he discusses transformative ideas and novel business models, and how everybody can be part of this journey.

    • 1 hr
    Harnessing the Power of Online Communities How Sorted Food is Improving the Food System

    Harnessing the Power of Online Communities How Sorted Food is Improving the Food System

    In this episode of the Food Fight podcast, host Matt Eastland welcomes back Ben Ebbrell, co-founder of Sorted Food, to discuss the importance of online food communities and their role in improving our food. They explore how social media can serve as a source of consumer and product insights, and how AI software can be used to harness these insights and create better food products. Tune in to learn more about the potential of harnessing online communities' power to improve our food.

    • 43 min
    Unpacking the Pitfalls and Promises of Food Robotics and Automation

    Unpacking the Pitfalls and Promises of Food Robotics and Automation

    In this episode of the Food Fight podcast, host Matt Eastland explores the world of robotics and automation in the food industry. Joined by Jonah Bliss, founder of Curbivore and writer for OttoMate, they discuss the benefits and challenges of incorporating robots into the food industry. From robot deliveries to automated vending machines, they delve into the exciting possibilities and the impact on the future of food.

    • 43 min
    Catalysing Climate Action

    Catalysing Climate Action

    In this episode of the Food Fight podcast, host Matt Eastland explores the intersection of food systems and climate change. He highlights the recent United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) and how food finally took centre stage as a solution to the climate crisis. With food and agriculture responsible for a third of global greenhouse gas emissions, the conference dedicated a full day to address these issues. Special guest Dhanush Dinesh, Chief Climate Catalyst at Clim-Eat, joins the conversation to share insights on food systems transformation under climate change and creating a more sustainable and equitable future.

    • 42 min

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