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The Politics of Urban Food Systems
Food safety isn't just about what happens in the kitchen. It's shaped by decisions that take place in state and federal legislative buildings as well.
Darin Detwiler
Sep 161 min read
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Changes – Then and Now (part 2)
One thing that is consistent in the world of food safety … is change! This video looks at more changes throughout the 20th Century – particularly those around fast food.
Darin Detwiler
Sep 151 min read
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Changes – Then and Now (part 1)
One thing that is consistent in the world of food safety … is change! In this early lecture, food policy professor and author Dr. Darin Detwiler explains how seven main characteristics of American society at the turn of the 20th Century impacted the food industry.
Darin Detwiler
Sep 141 min read
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The Parallels between Food’s Journey and that of Information: Security and GDPRs
Food safety isn't just about what happens in the kitchen. It's shaped by global regulations, data systems, and security protocols across the supply chain.
Darin Detwiler
Sep 131 min read
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From Numbers to Nourishment: Data Analytics Shaping the Future of Food Safety
September is National Food Safety Education Month, a time to raise awareness about food safety practices and prevent foodborne illnesses. While much of the conversation centers on regulations, compliance, and science, there’s another crucial tool transforming the way we protect our food systems: data analytics.
Darin Detwiler
Sep 52 min read
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Empire on a Plate: How Imperialism Shaped the American Food Industry
September is National Food Safety Education Month, a time to focus on food safety practices that protect public health today. But to truly understand the state of food safety in America, we must also look back at the forces that shaped the very foundation of our food system.
Darin Detwiler
Sep 42 min read
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Food Safety Shouldn’t Be a Privilege: Equity, Access, and the Future of Food
September is National Food Safety Education Month — a time to elevate awareness around food safety practices, reduce foodborne illness, and reinforce the shared responsibility of everyone in the food system. But one issue remains glaringly underdiscussed: What happens when food safety is only available to those who can afford it?
Darin Detwiler
Sep 32 min read
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From Superheroes to Safe Food: What Immigration, WWII, and Culture Teach Us About Food Systems
September is National Food Safety Education Month, a time to spotlight the crucial role food safety plays in public health, industry standards, and everyday lives. But ensuring a safe food supply isn’t just about science and sanitation … it’s also about people, history, and perception
Darin Detwiler
Sep 21 min read
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From Farm to Global Future: Why Food Safety and the UN SDGs Go Hand-in-Hand
Because September is National Food Safety Education Month (a time dedicated to raising awareness about preventing foodborne illness and promoting best practices in food handling, production, and policy)Â we are here to highlight that food safety goals are more than simply clean kitchens and safe temperatures.Â
Darin Detwiler
Sep 11 min read
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