The final debate in 2015’s Borough Talks series was on the future of food. The talk looked ahead, questioning what we’ll be eating in 50 years’ time – as well as how and where we’ll be doing it. The debate was led by Borough Market Trustee and Professor Of Food Policy at City University, Tim Lang and saw other panellists covering a wide-ranging topics from ultra-processed food to the shrinking retail environment and even alternative sources of protein.
The speakers:
-Professor Tim Lang: a trustee of the Market and Professor Of Food Policy at City University, Tim has extensive experience in examining the decision-making process that shapes the food supply chain.
- Sam Bompas, of Bompas and Parr: Sam and his partner Harry are responsible for some of the most innovative flavour-based experiences of recent years and are continually looking at ways to push the boundaries of culinary research, edible architectural installations and contemporary food design.
- Douglas McMaster: head chef and owner of SILO in Brighton, the UK's first zero-waste restaurant.
- Victoria Loomes: senior trend analyst who will discuss consumer trends and how they are applied in the food world.
- Moderator: Joanna Blythman, investigative food journalist and author of seven books, including the recently published Swallow This: Serving Up The Food Industry's Darkest Secrets