The Pie: Sunday Politics - and books, games.
Good evening, Pies -
Welcome to our Sunday evening edition as we kick off August with latest insights and updates from the world of food culture, AI, policy, nutrition, and more. Pour yourself a relaxing drink and unwind with this week's highlights ??.
I believe in the power of food to unite cultures and create shared experiences. At Journey Foods, we're continuing into how different countries, athletes, and authors are running through food system issues.
I've also summarized a few policy callouts happening the United States Presidential race. Finally, more from Paris and some very good book recommendations.
Have an easeful and inspiring week.
Food Policy and US Candidates: What's on the Menu?
Kamala Harris: Cooking Up Change
Vice President Kamala Harris is leveraging her love for cooking and restaurants as a campaign asset. From giving turkey-roasting advice to making dosa with Mindy Kaling, Harris has leaned into cooking in a way no other candidate has. Her interest in food issues like hunger and farm labor aligns with her policy goals. Harris advocates for stronger support for farm workers, improved food security measures, and policies that promote healthy eating. Her personal connection to cooking serves as both a political tool and a means of relaxation, showcasing her ability to balance the demands of a high-pressure campaign with a down-to-earth approach. Earth and food need action approach now. Let's see how much this bubbles toward a priority lane.
Donald Trump: Fast Food and Food Deregulation
No, we are not talking about his recent viral Chick-fil-a date follow-up in Atlanta, Former President Donald Trump's food policy is characterized by a more laissez-faire approach. Trump, known for his love of fast food, emphasizes deregulation in the food industry. His administration focused on rolling back regulations that were seen as burdensome to food producers and businesses. Trump's food policy includes supporting large-scale agricultural production, reducing environmental regulations, and promoting food industry growth through tax cuts and incentives. His stance is centered on economic growth and maintaining a strong, competitive food industry despite a growing nutrition pandemic.
Trump's Mass Deportation Plan: A Threat to Farming Labor
In recent Policy highlights, Trump's mass deportation plan could drastically impact the U.S. agricultural sector, potentially cutting the labor force by half and severely affecting the dairy industry. If you pair that with growing AI threats of nearly 800 million jobs by 2030, the workforce is up for quite a battle. At nearly 45 percent of U.S. farmworkers are undocumented immigrants, Trump's policy would deport all unauthorized migrants, creating a significant labor shortage. Experts warn this could undermine the global competitiveness of U.S. agriculture. For instance, immigrant workers account for 51 percent of dairy labor and produce 79 percent of the nation's milk supply. States like Wisconsin and California could see major disruptions, but maybe black jobs will come back to those States ????-- or we'll find our way virtual reality farming and awaiting drone veggies. More updates on that to come...
Olympics Food Updates: Fueling the World's Best Athletes
As the world's top athletes compete in the Olympics, their nutrition is more important than ever. From high-protein and carb diets to specialized hydration strategies, the food served at the Olympic Village is designed to optimize performance. How are the innovations fairing? Below we have a deeper look at the nutrition programs supporting these incredible athletes, highlighting their deepest performance needs.
Summer Simmers: Books We Love
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We often exchange our dives into cookbooks, futurism books, tech, social narratives. It's all delicious fodder - and research. Our team has put together a list of insightful and captivating reads that we think you'll enjoy (including some not yet released):
1. "The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store" by James McBride - A captivating novel that explores the lives and stories within a close-knit community.
2. "Amrikan: 125 Recipes from the Indian American Diaspora" by Kushbu Shah - A delightful collection of recipes that blend Indian and American culinary traditions.
3. "Awaiting Their Feast: Latinx Food Workers and Activism from World War II to Covid-19" by Lori A. Flores (pre-order) - An insightful exploration of the contributions and activism of Latinx food workers throughout history.
4. "The Alchemy of Air: A Jewish Genius, a Doomed Tycoon, and the Scientific Discovery That Fed the World but Fueled the Rise of Hitler" by Thomas H?ger - A fascinating look at the discovery that changed the course of agriculture and global food production.
5. "Frostbite: How Refrigeration Changed Our Food, Our Planet, and Ourselves" Nicolla Twilley- An engaging examination of how refrigeration has transformed food storage and consumption.
6. "Food Margins: Lessons from an Unlikely Grocer" by Cathy Stanton - A compelling narrative about the lessons learned from an unconventional journey in the grocery business.
7. "The Contemporary African Kitchen: Home Cooking Recipes from the Leading Chefs of Africa" by Alexander Smalls and Nina Oduro (pre-order) - A vibrant collection of recipes showcasing the rich culinary heritage of the African Diaspora.
We hope you find these books as insightful and soul stirring as we do.
Retail-Ready Nutrition Scores Around the World
We are continuing to cover much needed innovation in nutrition labeling an essential tool for helping consumers make informed choices. This week, we're comparing Nutri-Scores from around the world. In Europe, the Nutri-Score system has gained popularity for its straightforward approach to rating food products based on their nutritional quality. Several countries have developed their own systems and policy battles, each with unique strengths and weaknesses.
The conference on the limits of Nutriscore in Bern, for experts "it's enough to demonize foods" (agenzianova.com)
Thank you for joining us this Sunday evening. We will be covering more policies for food and AI coming down the pipeline.
Eat well and have a vibrant week.
Feel free to reach out with your thoughts and suggestions.
Writer, anthropologist, public humanist
7 个月Thanks for this nice shout-out!