Bite the Talk - Podcast Series

Over time, food systems have changed and adapted to attend the needs of an expanding population, mostly in urban contexts. There are increasing concerns about how the current food systems can sustain the human population in the future, specifically when 1 in 2 people do not have access to a healthy diet. So, to what extent do we have a healthy food system? 

In the first episode of this podcast series our guest, Steve Godfrey, Director of Policy and External Relations at GAIN, will share his thoughts on this topic, particularly in light of two big events in 2021: the UN Food Systems Summit (FSS) and the Japan Nutrition for Growth (N4G). This episode takes us through a conversation around the needs to make food systems more people- and sustainability-oriented. This is the promise of the UN Food Systems Summit next year: a “people summit”.

Tune in to Episode 01 of Bite the Talk: “Do we have a healthy food system?” to discover all the challenges and opportunities lay ahead to redirecting food systems into delivering healthier and more sustainable solutions.

Food systems are under increasing pressure. In this podcast, we discuss the innovations necessary to feed the future. During the past 15 years, food fortification has become a game-changer, but progress is slow and much still needs to be done. Who will drive innovation, and more importantly, who will foot the bill?  

Countries and the global community alike need to ensure that food fortification remains a priority throughout the coming decades. In this episode, we will discuss why food fortification matters, and why it is integral to contemporary food systems no matter where you live.

Featured guests include Dipika Matthias, Senior Program Officer, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, along with GAIN's Programme Lead on Large Scale Food Fortification Penjani Mkambula.