Series The Future of Food Leadership

Childhood friends Daniel Holzman and Michael Chernow are the guys behind the Meatball shop, a beloved NYC dining destination with now 6 locations. Hear their story in their own words.

Jamie Simpson's repertoire is more nuanced and imaginative than that of most seasoned chefs. So what's next?

When Jenni Harris left her small town Bluffton, Georgia to head for college, she wasn't sure that the agricultural life was for her. But years later, she returned and found her niche at her family's fifth generation White Oak Pastures. While the farm has been in her family since 1866, her father was integral in shifting its farming practices. ...

By Eliza LoehrAfter devoting herself to a career promoting Human Rights, Jessamyn Rodriguez had an idea. She would start a baking coalition that would empower immigrant, low-income women by teaching English and business management classes alongside technical baking skills. The now thriving Hot Bread Kitchen makes over $2 million a year in ...

James Beard nominated chef, author and Seafood Watch Ambassador Bun Lai talks about the culture of eating well while doing good.

Published September 3rd, 2014Running time: 22 Minutes What does it mean to be a local forager for Whole Foods Market? Elly Truesdel has what most foodies would call a dream job and we're proud to present her as a Future Food Leader. This program was brought to you by The Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board.

Published September 2nd, 2014Running time: 18 MinutesTrained in biochemistry, education and public policy, Imran Khan is not your typical foodie but his recent work could change the future of how we farm, eat and govern.

Published July 25th, 2014Running time: 20 Minutes Equal parts chef and socially-minded pioneer, Tara Norvell wants to change the way the American public conceives of the term waste.' In her role as co-executive chef at Okonomi in Williamsburg, Norvell inventively incorporates otherwise neglected parts of the animal or vegetable into her ...