Bite the Talk - Podcast Series

We have witnessed much progress on reducing chronic hunger and malnutrition at global level over the past two decades. The progress, however, was not as quick as hoped, to achieve the World Health Assembly Targets, and the Sustainable Development Goals (SGDs) by 2030. The COVID-19 pandemic, now risks reversing the progress made. This episode of Bite the Talk - "Raising the alarm on COVID-19 and ma...

Food safety affects everyone - we all need to eat. However, too many people face challenges from unsafe food, and unsafe food can't nourish. Foodborne illnesses come from many different sources, and in severe cases can lead to tragic outcomes. Around 420 000 people die every year from unsafe food, while the economic losses from productivity and medical expenses run over USD 100 billion.   Food saf...

India has recently indicated its intention to mandate the national fortification of milk and edible oil and a draft regulation has been issued for public commentary in this regard. Not only is this a great step forward into improving the nutritional status of the Indian population, but it is even more important that this step has been taken during the COVID-19 pandemic. India has been making effor...

Tune in to Episode 05 of Bite the Talk: “When women choose to challenge”. We hear from Catherine Bertini , whose perspective on women in food systems is shaped by a lifelong experience including many pivotal personal roles.   In this episode, our guest Catherine Bertini takes us through some of her personal experiences, showing how they shaped her path to becoming the woman she is today. At an ear...

As 2020 comes to an end, a difficult year for most, we have dedicated this episode not only to reflect on this year but also to celebrate the end of the year. 2020 began with a global pandemic that affected every country differently. The major health crisis had some ripple effects on the global economy, societies, and the mental state of many. Some of the pandemic effects exacerbated inequalities...

Time and time again we hear about the critical nutritional status of children and the serious consequences a poor diet can have in the future of a child. We have often talked about the first "1000 days" or the "under 5" as crucial windows of opportunity to positively impact the growth of a child by guaranteeing a healthy and diverse diet, making it a life-long difference in the child's future. Whi...

Over time, food systems have changed and adapted to attend the needs of an expanding population, mostly in urban contexts. There are increasing concerns about how the current food systems can sustain the human population in the future, specifically when 1 in 2 people do not have access to a healthy diet. So, to what extent do we have a healthy food system?  In the first episode of this podcast ser...

Food systems are under increasing pressure. In this podcast, we discuss the innovations necessary to feed the future. During the past 15 years, food fortification has become a game-changer, but progress is slow and much still needs to be done. Who will drive innovation, and more importantly, who will foot the bill?   Countries and the global community alike need to ensure that food fortification r...