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Standout stories from The Foodscapes Collective.
Stories and insights from the world of agriculture.
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Experts Weigh In on COP30: What Worked, What Fell Short, and What Comes Next
Following COP30 in Belém, Brazil, The Foodscapes Collective spoke with four experts working at the frontlines of food systems. Their reflections unpack where the conference succeeded, where they fell short, and what must come next.
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The Food System: One Health in Action
Every meal tells the story of connection – between people, plants, animals and our environment. One Health Day is a celebration of this connection and a call to recognize this connection more broadly in our daily lives and in society. The One Health High Level Expert Panel (OHHLEP) defines One Health as “an integrated, unifying…
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Measuring What Matters: Water Footprints for a Sustainable Future
Less than one percent of the world’s water is safe and available for human use. As demand rises and resources shrink, how we use water today will shape the future of food, health, and entire economies.
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Not New To This, But True To This: Holly Farm’s Annual Black Cowboy Trail Ride
Each spring in East Texas, the Holly family hosts their annual trail ride—a celebration of Black heritage, horsemanship, and legacy. Don Holly writes this personal essay reflecting on this family event where riders of all ages gather to honor the generations who came before them.
Perspectives on food, cuisine, and everything in between.
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Likkle More: The Art of Bean-to-Bar Chocolate in Jamaica
The Kingston based atelier, Likkle More, is redefining Jamaican chocolate. Through a bean-to-bar process, close partnerships with farmers, and a deep commitment to sustainability, the company is helping revive Jamaica’s fine cacao tradition.
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La Chandeleur: A Celebration of Light, History and Crêpes
Every year on February 2nd, France celebrates “La Chandeleur”, a day that blends tradition, religion and food and has become synonymous with one beloved stable: crêpes.
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Bite-Sized Histories: Relleno Negro, A Spicy Taste from Yucatán
Rooted in the ancient milpa system of the Yucatán Peninsula, relleno negro is more than a dish—it is a living expression of Maya foodways. From charred chillies to communal celebrations, this smoky, deeply symbolic meal connects agriculture, memory, and culture across generations.
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Food Studies Conference 2025: Insights and Innovations
The Fifteenth International Conference on Food Studies brought together global academics and practitioners in Pretoria to explore the intersections of food, culture, and sustainability—celebrating indigenous crops, addressing food justice, and imagining more equitable, resilient food futures.
Upcoming Events:
Sixteenth International Conference on Food Studies
10-12 October 2026
University of Osaka
Osaka, Japan
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Suggested Reading:
Reclaiming Land: Lessons from Casiavera Movement
David E. Gilbert’s Countering Dispossession, Reclaiming Land presents a well-researched and insightful account of land reclamation in Casiavera, Indonesia.
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Resources:
Did you know that you can access hundreds of scholars interested in food studies? The European Institute for the History and Culture of Food (IEHCA) has compiled a directory of researchers specializing in food history and culture.
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The Foodscapes Collective has put together a comprehensive list of the top Food and Agriculture programs across Europe. Click on the link to access the Google spreadsheet and learn more about each opportunity.
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