Dave Stangis - Future of the food industry

Michael Gale's Futures In Focus

Dave Stangis discusses the future of the food industry, particularly in relation to sustainability and innovation. Dave emphasizes the importance of sustainability as a strategic tool for companies to stay ahead of trends and build resilient supply chains. He notes that decision-making cycles in the industry need to be faster due to the evolving market. The conversation highlights surprising trends such as the convergence of technology and food, the growing consumer demand for sustainable choices, and the potential transformation of packaging and plastics. Dave predicts future macro-trends including purpose-driven companies, carbon-positive agriculture, and advancements in data analytics and technology in agriculture.

Read Michael's corresponding article for Forbes here:

https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesinsights/2019/10/22/soup-is-far-more-than-just-a-product-it-represents-the-tip-of-the-spear-for-branding-conservation-and-defining-new-food-production-modelspodcast-with-dave-stangis/?sh=3eaf62d01440