America is one of the world’s largest agricultural suppliers. Its farms, manufacturers and supply chains are essential on domestic and international markets. Yet the need for resilience in its food system is more important than ever. Extreme weather, trade disruption and changing consumer tastes are upending the value chain, forcing businesses to rethink how they produce and get food to market.
• How can America sustain its position as a leader in the global food industry?
• Which innovations can deliver greater value and what prevents them from being implemented widely?
• How can businesses, policymakers and investors balance resilience with efficiency and affordability?
Join The Economist Group on October 22nd for "Americaʼs food future: building a more connected and resilient food system", a virtual event sponsored by Cargill. The discussion will bring together leaders from across the food value chain to explore the future of food production, trade and investment in America. Speakers include: GFN member Jennie Schmidt, USA, who grows grains, vegetables and wine grapes on the Eastern Shore of Maryland; Marcelo Stefani, Global chief procurement officer, PepsiCo; Gonzalo Petschen, President, North America food business, Cargill; Brendan A. Niemira, Chief science and technology officer, Institute of Food Technologists.
October 22nd 2026 | 8am PDT | 10am CDT | 11am EDT • virtual | Register HERE.
