When I planted the seed for what would become Real Food Media more than ten years ago, I did so inspired by the stories I was hearing around the country and the world: of people working together for a food system that puts health, the environment, and social justice before profits. I was inspired, too, by what I had been tracking as billions being spent every year by the food industry—from processed food companies to agribusiness giants—to try to shape our dietary demands.
Real Food Media was also born out of a passion for storytelling and food myth-busting. Thanks to the incredible leadership of Tiffani, Christina, and Tanya, the work has continued that legacy and grown Real Food Media into so much more: a trusted community partner, helping co-create communication strategies and design for radical food systems change. As I take on my new role as Executive Director of the Global Alliance of the Future of Food, I couldn’t be more excited to see what comes next for Real Food Media while being so proud of what we created together.
In this special issue of the Real Food Scoop, we share some highlights from my work with Real Food Media over the past decade. Thank you for supporting people-powered food and media.
—Anna
