Future foods: what will we be eating in 20 years’ time? August
6, 2012 Volatile food prices and a growing population mean we
have to rethink what we eat, say food futurologists. So what
might we be serving up in 20 years’ time, asks BBC News? -
Insects will become a staple of our diet: a great source of
protein, cost less to raise than cattle, consume less water and
do not have much of a carbon footprint. - Sonic-enhanced food:
certain sounds could make things taste sweeter or more bitter. -
Lab-grown meat: a more efficient and environmentally friendly
way of putting meat on our plates. - Algae can be grown in the
ocean, a big bonus with land and fresh water in increasingly
short supply, and the biofuel derived from algae could help
reduce the need for fossil fuels.