Research and Editorial of the Sainsbury's Future of Food report
What will we eat in 2169 and everything else between now and then
As part of its 150th Anniversary celebration, Sainsbury's asked us to think about what we will eat and how food will be produced in 2025, 2050 and 150 years in the future, 2169. Together with leading food historian Dr Polly Russell and plant scientist James Wong, we have explored these trends in the Future of Food Report.
By Dejan's words: “The trends we have uncovered are being driven by a better understanding of the environmental impact of food production, a growing global population, and incredible advances in technology. 150 years ago our diets were completely different to how they are today. It’s unbelievable to think what might happen by 2169.”
From algae milk, to home lab-grown meat kits, until more futuristic digital and space scenarios, we try to imagine how our diet will change.
Dr Polly Russell, Food Historian: “Throughout history we have seen trends come and go based on economic, political, social and technological factors. What is most fascinating is how trends are circular. When we consider that in 2169 the art of connecting over food, or enjoying dinner, despite the introduction of patch-based dinners, will once again become a trend, it demonstrates that despite how advanced we become, food will always be what brings us together.”
By Dejan's words: “The trends we have uncovered are being driven by a better understanding of the environmental impact of food production, a growing global population, and incredible advances in technology. 150 years ago our diets were completely different to how they are today. It’s unbelievable to think what might happen by 2169.”
From algae milk, to home lab-grown meat kits, until more futuristic digital and space scenarios, we try to imagine how our diet will change.
Dr Polly Russell, Food Historian: “Throughout history we have seen trends come and go based on economic, political, social and technological factors. What is most fascinating is how trends are circular. When we consider that in 2169 the art of connecting over food, or enjoying dinner, despite the introduction of patch-based dinners, will once again become a trend, it demonstrates that despite how advanced we become, food will always be what brings us together.”
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