Eat the Future: Radical Ways to Feed Ourselves and Save the Planet

Chloë Dunnett is Sitopia Farm’s founder and Chief Growing Officer.Sitopia Farm is a modern, urban farm in Greenwich, London, growing vegetables and flowers using organic, regenerative principles and selling direct to their local community, to chefs and to florists. Through their farming and events, courses and community volunteering, they reconnect people to the soil, the joy of good food and flowers, and to each other. Before pursuing a long-held secret dream of being a farmer Chloë was a senior civil servant in central government and before that worked overseas in international development. She has an MSc in food policy from London’s City University.

Dan Saladino, a food journalist for nearly 20 years, is the presenter and producer of BBC Radio 4’s The Food Programme. His first book, Eating to Extinction, explores the history, culture, and future of rare foods and has won multiple awards, including the Wainwright Prize and the Jane Grigson Trust prize. It has been translated into over 10 languages. Dan’s second book, From the Sea, on endangered biodiversity, will be published in Spring 2025. He has reported for BBC World Service, Today Programme, From Our Own Correspondent, and written for The Guardian and BBC News. Recently, he covered the Neal’s Yard Dairy cheese heist and food crimes globally.

Daniel Tristao is the CEO of Crate to Plate, a pioneering indoor vertical farming business based in London. His company is dedicated to delivering high-quality, nutrient-dense, and locally grown leafy greens, herbs, and mushrooms – promoting sustainable and efficient food production in the UK. Before founding Crate to Plate, Daniel built a successful career in investment banking, where he specialised in advising technology businesses on mergers and acquisitions. His expertise in finance, combined with his passion for innovation and sustainability, drives his mission to revolutionise urban agriculture and enhance food security.

Thomas Washington and Sorawut Kittibanthorn, co-founders of Kera Protein, bring together expertise in design, branding, and material innovation to create sustainable solutions. Tom has a strong foundation in branding and public perception. He has experience in retail, understanding consumer behavior and market trends to craft effective strategies. His expertise includes designing marketing events, negotiations, and forming key partnerships. He brings a broad business perspective, setting priorities and shaping the company’s direction to align with the adaptation of Kera products. Sorawut, a material designer, integrates science with design to explore the transformation of materials, particularly in food crafting processes. His work focuses on sustainability, utilising natural resources to create closed-loop systems with zero waste.

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