Tomorrow's Bites with Andrés and Sjacco What are the Emerging Technologies to Sustainably Feed 10 billion People? - With Food Futurist Tony Hunter #70
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Jan 22, 2025 Tony Hunter, a food futurist with expertise in food science and microbiology, dives into the transformative potential of technology in feeding a growing global population. He discusses innovative solutions like producing milk without cows and transforming CO2 into food. The conversation highlights the impact of generative AI in product development and the dual nature of technology, exploring both economic and ethical dilemmas. Tony emphasizes the need for policies to balance tech advancements with sustainability, making a compelling case for a future-driven approach to food systems.
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From Microbiologist To Food Futurist
- Tony Hunter moved from microbiology to general management after realizing people management was a new challenge compared to lab work.
- He later founded a consulting and speaking business to scale his impact beyond few clients.
2017: The Inflection Moment
- Tony had a decisive moment in July 2017 when he saw an unprecedented rate of technological change in food.
- He concluded that the food industry was entering a rapid transformation driven by new technologies like alternative proteins.
Food Is Exponential Technology
- Tony's exponential model says food and technology are inextricably linked across the farm-to-fork chain.
- He warns technology advances exponentially, so stakeholders must track and adapt rapidly.