The Future of Food - Season 1 Finale

Join host Mike Lee for the ultimate food future brain jam! In this special season finale, we’ve assembled the dream team of guest co-hosts from Season 1 - the builders, innovators, and visionaries literally shaping tomorrow’s food system.

From climate-driven ingredient swaps to the ethics of automation, from GLP-1's impact to the mythology of superfoods, this episode tackles the biggest questions about food’s future through rapid-fire discussions and hot takes.

Featured Guests:

• Melanie Bartleme (Mintel)
• Mike Wolf (The Spoon)
• Katie Stebbins (Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy, Tufts University)
• Ben Walmer (Highlands Dinner Club)
• Charles Temkey (Clam Man, Coffee Wizard, Opera Singer)
• Ethan Soloviev (How Good)
• Ali Bouzari (Pilot R&D)
• Nicki Briggs (Here There Consulting)

Key Themes Explored:

• Climate adaptation in food production
• Technology vs human connection in food systems
• Economic inequality and food access
• The mythology of nutrition marketing
• Automation’s impact on food jobs
• Cultural identity in globalized food
• Mental health and food’s emotional role