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From Lab-Grown Milk to Sewage Beer: Exploring the Brave New World of Food

Scientific advances are changing the nature of everything from chocolate to chicken, putting our diets in the crosshairs of some of the most pressing issues of our time.

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Food is an essential part of our lives, from our work lunch routines to how we adapt to complex global supply chain issues. Our relationship with food is wrapped in habit and tradition, as well as social and economic forces that are constantly in flux. Which means our diets are also in the crosshairs of some of the most pressing issues of our time.

What we eat is affected by global inflation, food insecurity caused by conflict, and the greenhouse gas emissions of our food systems—all of which, in turn, are being shaped by the effects of climate change.

At Context, we’re exploring how that future of food is happening right now through stories such as our “Lab-Made” video series and our collection here of articles, videos, and podcasts that help unpack some of the most complex issues. We hope this reading list is educational and, at times, fun, as we all confront how technology and progress will change what we eat, and how our food choices might create a better future.

Allison Aubrey

Albert Han

Albert Han is a London-based video journalist with Context, a news platform powered by the Thomson Reuters Foundation. He produces short documentaries and explainers on climate change, technology, and inclusive economies. Albert has worked previously for Reuters TV in New York and the South China Morning Post in Hong Kong.