In this fourth episode of Batch & Scale, we're jumping right into the trends that are remaking our plates: The Future of Food: Trends and Innovations. We’re talking about the huge financial bets being placed on food trends and how food finance is innovating. [00:02:07] Segment 1: Our first guest is Caroline Howe, Director of Food Policy at the DC Office of Planning. The Food Policy Division conducts research, engages with residents, and collaborates with other DC agencies to create a more just, healthy, and sustainable food system. We discuss:How city initiatives and financial planning are responding to the wave of new food trendsThe role of public policy in guiding food innovation toward equitable outcomes and better accessStrategies for integrating sustainable practices into a growing urban food system[00:26:36] Segment 2: We continue to follow Dreaming Out Loud's project to open a new grocery store in the Anacostia neighborhood of Washington DC. Christian Riddick, Dreaming Out Loud’s Program Manager, gives us more insight and updates on the project:How the grocery store will show the potential for healthy food trends to drive equitable outcomesHow the grocery store will transform their organization and the community[00:33:16] Segment 3: We speak with Jessica Sidman, food editor at Washingtonian magazine, one of the leading sources for restaurant reviews, dining news, and food culture coverage for the Washington DC metropolitan area. We discuss:The impact of shifting consumer preferences on the future of food retailThe financial and logistical challenges for restaurants and retailers adapting to these new trendsFollow our show so you never miss a new episode about healthy food financing!

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