Carbon-Free Calories: Decoding the Future Plate (ft. David Hayes, Analyst at Societe Generale) | Food, Finance, and Sustainability

2050 Investors — Economic and markets megatrends, ahead of 2050’s global sustainability targets

What will tomorrow's plate look like? By 2050, we will have to feed close to 10 billion people – 2 billion more than today – while committing to net zero greenhouse gas emissions. So, what solutions are being put on the table (pun intended) by the food industry to meet that challenge? Is the future of food high energy pills and liquids full of nutrients injected intravenously like in Star Trek?

In this episode, Kokou Agbo-Bloua looks at the future of the food industry. He delves into the historical significance of food, its cultural ties and its role in shaping societies. But as he uncovers, our current global food system faces many challenges, from the specter of climate change to the societal impacts of war and economic instability.

With alarming statistics on food waste, greenhouse gas emissions and dwindling resources, the conversation shifts towards the urgent need for sustainability in food production and consumption.

To shed light on these pressing issues, Kokou engages in a compelling interview with David Hayes, an expert analyst covering food companies at Societe Generale. Together, they explore the initiatives undertaken by food industry players to foster a more sustainable supply chain, from regenerative agriculture to waste reduction and packaging innovations.

The conversation extends to envisioning the future of food in 2050, where technological advancements and changing consumer preferences intersect to reshape the culinary landscape. From personalized nutrition solutions to the rise of plant-based alternatives, Kokou and David paint a picture of a food industry striving towards greater resilience and ecological responsibility.

From the sensory experience of taste to the global impacts of food production, tune in to this podcast episode for a journey through the past, present, and future of our culinary landscape.

About this show

Welcome to 2050 Investors your monthly guide to understanding the intricate connections between finance, globalisation, and ESG.

Join host Kokou Agbo-Bloua, Head of Economics, Cross-Asset & Quant Research at Societe Generale, for an investigation of the economic and market megatrends shaping the present and future, and how these trends might influence our progress to meeting 2050’s challenging global sustainability targets.

In each episode, Kokou deep dives into the events impacting the economy, financial markets, the planet and society. Through a magical blend of personal anecdotes, in-depth research and narratives overlaid with music, sound effects, and pop culture references, there’s certainly something for everyone.

Kokou also interviews industry-leading experts, personalities, entrepreneurs and even Nobel prize winners! You will learn from the best on a wide range of subjects on current affairs, market shifts, and economic developments.

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Previous episodes of 2050 Investors have explored ESG-influenced financial assets, climate change, AI, greenflation, smart cities, globalization, plastic pollution, food, health care, biodiversity, the energy transition, and more.

Credits

Presenter & Writer: Kokou Agbo-Bloua. Editor: Julien Moity, Vincent Nickelsen. Production Designer: Emmanuel Minelle, Radio K7 Creative. Executive Producer: Fanny Giniès. Sound Director: Charles de Cillia. Music: Rone. Graphic Design: Cedric Cazaly

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