An ad hoc planning committee will plan and convene a 1.5-day public workshop that will review the status of current and emerging knowledge about innovations for modern food systems, and strategies to meet future needs. Broadly, the workshop agenda will explore new consumer demands related to high-quality, nutritious, and sustainable foods, along with policy and marketplace strategies that are occurring in the system in response to such demands.
Workshop presenters may discuss topics on the supply side such as urban agriculture, food waste reduction and sustainability, and food access and affordability. On the demand side, consumer behavior and perceptions of health and wellness may be explored. Changing population dynamics, and economic growth and urbanization may be explored for their impact on sustainable food systems. Additionally, topics related to conveying information in the marketplace, such as traceability, transparency and communications may also be considered.
The planning committee will define the specific topics to be addressed, develop the workshop agenda, and select and invite speakers and discussants. After the workshop, proceedings of a workshop---in brief and full proceedings of the presentations and discussions at the workshop will be prepared by a designated rapporteur.