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 169: Why Your Groceries Are So Damn Expensive
Another inflation update from Errol Schweizer. You are not going crazy. Grocery prices are 30% higher than a few years ago. Some categories are up over 50%. And food companies have leveraged global crises to raise prices and rake in huge profits while selling less actually products. What an amazing hustle, if you are an executive or a shareholder! As for the rest of us, we now pay more for less food.
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.
Episode 167: Common Ground
The Checkout speaks with Rebecca and Josh Tickell about their groundbreaking new film, Common Ground.