We conducted an interview with Mrs Fabienne Michel. She studied food science at the ETH and is now doing a doctorate at the institute for environmental decisions and consumer behavior.
Summary of questions and answers
1. Close you eyes and describe the world in 100 years according to your personal imagination and research knowledge
Most buildings will be renovated to store heat in winter and keep out the heat in summer. Via sensors in the body we are informed if something is missing or unusual happens. Personalized nutritional recommendations will enable us to provide our body with exactly the substances it needs at any given time.
2. How will the food develop?
In the future, nutrition will be more personalised than today. Everyone will know exactly how many carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins and other things their body needs. Your own needs for these substances will be covered with drinks and food specially produced for one. In order to limit climate change, to take care of the environment and out of the conviction that animals should not suffer, the majority of people will eat vegetable food.
3. Do you think the insects will play an important role in human nutrition?
The insects wil not prevail as food in our culture. But it can be for the production of dog and cat food. So that no other animals would have to be slaughtered for this feed.
4. How will artificial food develop and will people in the future eat more and more of this kind of food?
For her as a food scientist it is difficult to answer this question. Because the term "artificial food" is very difficult to grasp. For example, it will be possible to buc meat from the laboratory. Provided that the laboratory meat is cheaper, tasted at least as good and if possible healthier than conventional meat.
5. Could you imagine it will develop in a completely different direction? If yes, which?
With the current ecological efforts, it could be that more people will grow and cook their own food again. In this way, awareness of food and its ingredients is increased and the responsible use of food is promoted.
Here you can find the whole interview.
Emanuela D'Andrea und Vanessa Nauer