Sound Bites With Melissa Joy Dobbins

The global health pandemic is making a big difference in our food system, and how consumers think about food. This shift in how we view food safety, value, and sustainability efforts will impact the future food landscape for years to come. Tune in to this episode to learn about: Why the current food system can decrease consumer confidence in food buying. How COVID-19 can impact consumer buying habits for the long-term. How it can change the way we value food. The potential shift in food waste and nutritional perception. The difference between local & global sustainability. Today's guest is Jack Bobo, the CEO of Futurity, a food foresight company that helps clients understand trends in food technology and consumer attitudes. He is a former senior adviser for global food policy at the U.S. Department of State. Jack is a regular speaker on global trends in agriculture, consumer perceptions of risk, science communication and the art of networking. For more information and resources visit: www.SoundBitesRD.c