Episode summary
The power sector goes renewable. Cars go electric. But food and agriculture? The world’s most impactful—and most damaging—industry still has no shared path to transformation. Food sustainability consultant and retail expert Mike Barry argues that the future of food hinges on one counterintuitive idea: simplification. And he explains how AI, smarter data, and design can potentially speed up change.
About Mike Barry
Mike Barry is the co-founder of Planeatry Alliance. He is a leader in sustainable change. One of the pioneers of green business in the corporate world he helped to develop, launch and implement Marks and Spencer’s ground-breaking sustainability programme, Plan A. In ten years, Plan A delivered £750m of net business benefit and over the years won 230 awards.
Related and recommended resources
Planeatery Alliance White paper (2025)
Report: Hidden costs of global agri-food systems (FAO, 2024)
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