I’m speaking with Fabio Parasecoli about his new book, Gastronativism: Food, Identity, Politics, at the Museum of the City of New York at a session chaired by Krishnendu Ray at 6:30 pm. Information is here and the ticketing link is here. This is a preview of the museum’s forthcoming exhibit, Food in New York: Bigger Than the Plate (opening September 16) and is co-presented by MOFAD (Museum of Food and Drink).
by Marion Nestle
Feb
22
2019
Weekend reading: Rabobank’s survey of food-industry trends
I like receiving Rabobank’s occasional research reports on trends in the food industry. This one gives the results of its annual survey, which asked industry leaders this question: “In the world of food, what surprised you the most over the last twelve months?”
The answers:
- Everything changes
- The future is flexitarian
- Food loves tech, sometimes
- Campbell’s implosion and the ongoing misfortunes of Big Food
- The “Wild West” of CBD [cannabis]
- “Nothing surprises me anymore”
- Other surprises
I was surprised to see myself getting the last word in this last category:
