The Future of Food

The Future of Food, directed by Deborah Koons Garcia, tells the story behind genetically engineered food that ends up on grocery store shelves in the United States. It investigates how these products can remain unlabelled and patented, criticising the fact that living organisms can be patented.

The film examines the effects that international corporations in the now globalised food industry are having on farmers. Some farmers in North America have even been sued by these large companies. Furthermore, it argues that if the world becomes dependent on multinational corporations, biodiversity could be negatively affected.

The Future of Food also offers hope and solutions in the form of sustainable organic agriculture. This approach would not only support farmers who are being forced off their land, but also reduce society’s dependence on global food giants seeking complete control of the food supply.