Stuart Gillespie

A Food Fight Worth Having A Conversation with Stuart Gillespie

A food fight worth having isn’t about preferences — it’s about power. Dive into this week’s Tiny Ink convo with @stuartgillespie.bsky.social on why food systems change feels so hard (and what might break the logjam).

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This book grew out of work for a counter-report to the historic World Food Conference of 1974.

It's a classic...and that cover!

RIP Susan George

We can move beyond the capitalist model and save the climate – here are the first three steps | Jason Hickel and Yanis Varoufakis Capitalism cares about our species’ prospects as much as a wolf cares about a lamb’s. But democratise our economy and a better world is within our grasp, say Jason Hickel and Yanis Varoufakis

"The solution is staring us in the face...we are the producers of the goods, the services, the technologies. It is our labour and our planet’s resources that are at stake. And so we must claim the right to decide what is produced, how, and for what purpose." www.theguardian.com/environment/...

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The cost-of-crap-food index...inspiring!

Corporate Lobbying: The Dark Side of the Plate The latest Food Foundation briefing examines corporate lobbying and conflicts of interest in the food system

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our work showed disclosure re: Big Food lobbying is among worst re: transparency
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Photos of Alex Pretti with Sara’s caption: On August 16th at approximately 10:00 pm I received a call from the ICU at the VA saying my Dad had sepsis and needed to be intubated to stay alive so Josh and I headed in. We were greeted by the kindest, most calming and warm soul who helped us understand what was happening and showed deep care for us and my Dad. He continued to show utmost patience and kindness over the next few days as my Dad remained in the ICU and we were there continually. It was Alex Pretti, the man shot today by ICE. If you see this video and don't think it's murder, I don't understand your thinking and ask you to question your heart. He was out there trying to help and protect and from the little we knew of him, it doesn't surprise me he was not afraid to be on the front lines of this horrible scene in our Minneapolis. Weeping for his family and all those at the VA who no longer get to work with him or receive his care.

My friend Sara posted this about the superb care her father received from with Alex Pretti

Absolutely heartbreaking

🔥new substack

On the power of stories and radical realism

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new year, new cover....

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25 years after Fast Food Nation, Eric Schlosser returns...

@theguardian.com

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Late addition to my book list....a real tour de force!

The WHO learned to love ‘anti-obesity’ jabs in 2025. I don’t fully agree, but I get it | Devi Sridhar While GLP-1 drugs promise an easy fix, our bodies still need what they have always needed: healthy food and regular exercise, says chair of global public health at the University of Edinburgh, Prof De...

"For all the promise of GLP-1s, the body still needs what it has always needed: affordable and accessible nutritious food and daily movement."

Great column by @profdevisridhar.bsky.social @theguardian.com

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Happy new year....and don't give up!

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Check out the latest issue of The Mint Magazine on the economics and politics of the food system, including interviews with Million Belay and myself.

And happy new year Blueskyers!

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As we prepare for 2026, remember we have the power to make our future | Rebecca Solnit We enter 2026 with radical uncertainty about the fate of the US – but also with the clarity that people have the power to determine what it will be

As a year of institutionalised lying comes to a close...remember, a new one is about to begin!

Brilliant column, as ever, by @rebeccasolnit.bsky.social

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Interesting podcast...

You state:

"It is true that we eat a lot of shit in the US...but it’s not shit because it’s grown industrially."

Disagree...main goal is maximising profit which means UPFs which are the least healthy for people and planet.

Quality, health, politics strangely absent in pod.

changes in exercise being more important than changes in alcohol consumption...interesting

Haha...brilliant! 👍

no, but I saw them multiple times between '78-81 when I was (supposed to be) studying for a degree (..including at our post-gig party after we'd booked them for a college event :)

a brilliant album...and they were amazing live too

Cold but glorious Xmas ramble along Sussex coast....

Happy holidays!

Chatter that Matters: Dr. Stuart Gillespie - Food Fight Our global food system is feeding more people than ever, yet some argue it is also making more people sick, more unequal, and more vulnerable. How did we get here, and more importantly, how do we chan...

Revelation before revolution...

Really enjoyed this chat with Tony Chapman

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Nice post, as ever, Thin.....enjoy the break and good luck with that reading pile! 😊

Big step forward...

Check out @unicef.org new digital toolkit and world-first Model Legal Language for protecting children from unhealthy and ultra-processed food marketing

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The Food Programme - The Food Books of 2025 - BBC Sounds Leyla Kazim discusses some of the year's best food writing with Ruby Tandoh and guests.

Thanks @dansaladino.bsky.social for selecting 'Food Fight' as your book of the year!

(nice summary at 5.07 mins)

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Congrats, Seye...onwards and upwards!

Food & Nutrition Program End-Of-Year Book List The Global Health Advocacy Incubator changes policies to save lives.

fascinating list @incubatorghai.bsky.social and thanks!
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Follow the money How much does our food system cost? Who wins, who pays?

A pivotal moment?
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🔥 'Follow the money'

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