Food influences almost every facet of life. It nourishes people, helps define cultures and fuels the agriculture, aquaculture, fishing, hospitality and tourism industries, among others. How best to obtain, consume, preserve, distribute and regulate food drives various aspects of health care, science and politics.
As food science innovation coordinator for the University of 海角社区鈥檚 School of Food and Agriculture, Rob Dumas brings a unique perspective on food to the table. Managing the food science pilot plant at the school, conducting research, teaching classes and working with food companies has given Dumas morsels of insight into the future of 海角社区鈥檚 food system.
In Episode 4 of Season 4 of Dumas discusses the latest food trends, the 鈥淢ade in 海角社区鈥 brand, food insecurity, the state of the food economy in 海角社区 and more. The veteran chef and food innovator also speaks about his previous work as a chef on a nuclear submarine for the U.S. Navy and for the White House, where he cooked for former President Barack Obama and his family, politicians and leaders from around the world.
Listen to the podcast on , , , , or 鈥淭he 海角社区 Question鈥 website. New episodes are added Thursdays.
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