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Future Fork with Paul Newnham

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Frequency: 1 episode/8d. Total Eps: 60

Future Fork is a show that explores the world of food and the decisions we can make today that will shape our future.

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Sustainable gastronomy in the UAE

Episode 24

lundi 9 septembre 2024 • Duration 27:30

Omar Shihab is the Founder of BOCA. BOCA is a multi-award-winning Modern Spanish restaurant with a deep commitment to sustainability in the heart of Dubai’s financial district. Under the guidance of Omar and his Executive Chef, Patricia Roig, BOCA has become a pillar for thoughtful, sustainable gastronomy.

In this episode, Omar discusses BOCA’s commitment to locally sourced ingredients, sustainability, and culinary innovation, focusing on halophytes, a salt-resistant plant. He shares the challenges and benefits of creating an eco-friendly fine dining experience, recruiting staff with the right mindset, and providing ongoing training to achieve a shared vision.

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This show is produced in collaboration with Wavelength Creative. Visit wavelengthcreative.com for more information.

Africa Food Systems Forum 2024 with Dr Agnes Kalibata

Episode 23

mercredi 4 septembre 2024 • Duration 22:31

Dr Agnes Kalibata is the President of AGRA. AGRA aims to improve nutrition, reduce hunger, and adapt to climate change across Africa through rapid, inclusive, and sustainable agricultural growth. Agnes has dedicated her life to improving the livelihoods of smallholder farmers, sustainable agriculture, and food security as Special Envoy of the UN Secretary-General for the 2021 Food Systems Summit and during her time as the Rwandan Minister of Agriculture and Animal Resources (MINAGRI).

In this episode, Agnes discusses this week’s Africa Food Systems Forum 2024 in Kigali, Rwanda and her journey from a farmer’s daughter to leading the charge in transforming Africa’s food systems. She examines the critical innovations needed to tackle food insecurity and climate change and emphasises the importance of youth, policy, and global cooperation in advancing sustainable food systems.

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This show is produced in collaboration with Wavelength Creative. Visit wavelengthcreative.com for more information.

Embracing sustainable food systems doesn’t mean eating bland food

Episode 14

lundi 1 juillet 2024 • Duration 24:04

Today, Paul’s guest is Conor Spacey, the Executive Chef and Culinary Director of FoodSpace. FoodSpace is a catering and hospitality company committed to making fresh, delicious food in a sustainable way with in-season ingredients sourced from local suppliers. Conor is also the author of “Wasted”, and unlike other cookbooks, it focuses on reducing food waste by creating tasty treats using the bits you might’ve otherwise thrown away.

In this episode, Conor emphasises the importance of good food that’s also planet-friendly and shares his journey from focusing only on flavour to considering the entire food chain. He discusses how FoodSpace approaches sustainability, ethical sourcing of food, and minimising its carbon footprint. He also opens up about how he communicates changes to customers and the lessons he’s learnt throughout this venture.

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This show is produced in collaboration with Wavelength Creative. Visit wavelengthcreative.com for more information.

In conversation with Professor Jacqueline McGlade

Episode 13

lundi 24 juin 2024 • Duration 18:54

In today's episode, Paul is joined by Professor Jacqueline McGlade, the Co-founder and Chief Scientist of DownForce Technologies. Jackie has had a long career in public policy. Before founding DownForce Technologies, she was the Chief Scientist of the United Nations Environment Program and Head of the European Environment Agency.

In the conversation, Jackie outlines her extensive career in environmental science, how her company uses technology to measure soil carbon, and the practical applications of this data for farmers. She also shares how her experiences living in Kenya have influenced her approach to environmentalism and her insights on the intersection between modern technology and traditional knowledge in the fight against climate change.

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This show is produced in collaboration with Wavelength Creative. Visit wavelengthcreative.com for more information.

How to foster social change through food

Episode 12

lundi 10 juin 2024 • Duration 26:33

For today’s episode, Paul caught up with Chef, Educator, and Social Impact Entrepreneur, Mark Brand. Mark has dedicated his life to developing restaurants and businesses that serve great food and the local community.

In this episode, Mark shares his journey from Melbourne to Vancouver and how radical inclusion and social change have always been at the heart of his work. He discusses how he has attempted to foster social change through his restaurants and charities and emphasises the importance of passion, community engagement, and sustainable practices.

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The importance of working in informal markets this World Food Safety Day

Episode 11

lundi 3 juin 2024 • Duration 23:00

June 7th is World Food Safety Day!

To learn more about food safety, Paul spoke with Silvia Alsonso, a Senior Scientist and Veterinarian at the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI). ILRI is part of a dedicated global effort to improve food safety through research projects focusing on livestock in developing countries.

In this episode, Silvia discusses the importance of research for improving food safety in the global south, particularly in informal markets that comprise the majority of food supply systems in the developing world. She also explains how targeted interventions can benefit local communities and provides a rundown of a successful project she worked on in Kenya focusing on milk.

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This show is produced in collaboration with Wavelength Creative. Visit wavelengthcreative.com for more information.

Keen as a bean

Episode 10

lundi 27 mai 2024 • Duration 18:08

For today’s episode of Future Fork, Paul caught up with Amelia Christie-Miller. Amelia is the Founder and CEO of Bold Bean Co and the author of ‘Bold Beans’.

Today, Amelia shares how a chance encounter with high-quality heirloom beans in Spain changed her long-held feelings about beans and put her on a path to bean advocacy. As a big believer in beans, she explains the cultural significance of beans in Spain, the journey to starting her own bean-based business, and how she hopes to generate more love for beans through Bold Beans Co and her cookbook ‘Bold Beans’.

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This show is produced in collaboration with Wavelength Creative. Visit wavelengthcreative.com for more information.

Feeding the people of tomorrow means making changes today

Episode 9

lundi 13 mai 2024 • Duration 25:06

Paul’s guest today is Oliver English. Oliver is the Co-founder and CEO of Common Table Creative. Oliver and his brother Simon worked together to create ‘Feeding Tomorrow’, a documentary about working to transform a broken food system.

As a trained chef and advocate for food, Oliver has a unique perspective on the power of storytelling and food. In today’s episode, he shares his experiences making the film and interviewing farmers making a difference in the world. He also discusses how and why he transformed his front garden into a permaculture experiment.

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This show is produced in collaboration with Wavelength Creative. Visit wavelengthcreative.com for more information.

Modernising millets and embracing traditional foods

Episode 8

lundi 6 mai 2024 • Duration 23:55

Paul is joined today by Anahita Dhondy. Named ‘30 Under 30’ by Forbes Asia, Anahita is an award-winning Chef and Author of “The Parsi Kitchen: A Memoir of Food and Family”. She is a proud member of the Chefs’ Manifesto network, a champion for Parsi food, and advocates for ingredients that are good for people and the planet.

Today, Chef Anahita will share her journey as an advocate. She discusses how it often takes time for a message to break through the noise and how Masterchef allowed her to speak to millions of viewers about her advocacy work. She also opens up about how embracing her culture led to her dedication to modernising millets.

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This show is produced in collaboration with Wavelength Creative. Visit wavelengthcreative.com for more information.

Solving global food crises requires a global perspective

Episode 7

lundi 29 avril 2024 • Duration 21:17

In today’s episode of Future Fork, Paul is joined by Ammad Bahalim. Ammad is a Senior Program Officer at the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation in the Global Policy and Multilateral Engagement team.

In this episode, Ammad explains what the Gates Foundation does, the importance of agricultural research, and why addressing global food crises means focusing on big-picture issues such as global policy and sustainable development goals.

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