Food. Justice. Work.
The Checkout centers the voices and efforts of essential workers on the frontlines of our food system. Now more than ever, our food system is in a constant state of flux, radical change and crisis. From political economy and supply chain analysis to public policy, labor organizing and community struggles, The Checkout will expand the horizon of what is necessary to create a just, equitable and progressive food system.
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Episode 172: Grocery Update: Reinventing Retail and Food Processing
The Checkout host Errol Schweizer returns with a deep dive grocery update on retail consolidation, scaling cooperatives and reinventing food processing.
Episode 168: Matriark Foods Is Reinventing Food Processing
The Checkout speaks with Anna Hammond of Matriark Foods about food processing, food waste and why packaged food brands need to invest in sustainable, regionalized supply chains.