The future of food issues and innovations in the 21st century and beyond Honor May Eldridge

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Eldridge, Honor May, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Food supply.

Food security.

Agricultural innovations.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Place of Publication:

New York Bloomsbury Academic 2026

Summary:

"How do we ensure that there is enough healthy and sustainable food to feed everyone in the world in the 21st century and beyond?The future of food is in peril. Food production around the globe is both a contributor to and a victim of climate change, while population growth and shifting consumption patterns threaten to outpace supply.The Future of Foodexamines the current issues facing our food supply and considers the potential solutions to those challenges. Chapters in Part 1 explore the plethora of challenges facing the global food system and highlight the interconnectedness of these issues. Part 2 addresses the future of protein, one of the most important and hotly debated topics in food and environmental sciences. Readers will discover the many possible futures, from protein powders made from insects to burgers grown in a lab. Finally, Part 3 examines a variety of other low- and high-tech solutions, from vertical farming and regenerative agricultural practices to spoil-proof packaging, genetic modification, and the use of AI. The book presents a balanced and nuanced exploration of each possible solution, examining the strengths, drawbacks, and viability of each. Sidebars supplement the main text, offering illuminating real-world case studies that bring the text to life"-- Bloomsbury Collections

Contents:

Environmental challenges

Public health in crisis

Social and political challenges

Farming in crisis

Reconceptualizing alternative protein sources

Lab-grown “meat”

Sustainably raised meat

The future of breeding

Feeding a city

Agri-technology

Combating food waste with technology

Conclusion : next steps on the path

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index

Online resource; title from home page (Bloomsbury Collections, viewed July 28, 2026)

Other Format:

Print version: Eldridge, Honor May Future of food

ISBN:

9798765129876

9798765129869

9798765129883

OCLC:

1579271434

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license