Tasting the Future is a purpose and values driven consultancy which aims to transform food systems so they are sustainable, healthy, equitable and fair.
Tasting the Future was established in 2018 by its Founder and Director, Mark Driscoll. I am a confident, motivational and inspirational leader who is passionate about the need to transform food systems to address some of the most pressing social, economic, environmental and health challenges we confront in the 21st century. I use a food systems approach to support NGOs, intergovernmental organisations, funders and food businesses in strategy development, managing complex projects, stakeholder engagement, research and policy development.
Over 25 years’ experience of leading a diverse range of innovative sustainable food strategies, projects, and programmes
I bring together expert teams of trusted associates to deliver strategies, projects, policy and practice which can drive action for a healthy and sustainable food system.
I have over 25 years experience of leading a diverse range of innovative sustainable food strategies, projects and programmes for a range of organisations, including the National Trust, WWF-UK and Forum for the Future. I champion the concept of ‘sustainable nutrition‘ and manage a number of innovative, collaborative initiatives which catalyse action and innovation, working with funders, innovators, food and beverage businesses and civil society organisations.
I provide a wide variety of services including thought leadership, strategy development, project management, stakeholder engagement, desktop based research, food trends insights, facilitation & workshop services. I also provide expert subject matter talks/presentations on a range of sustainability trends and topics including regenerative agriculture, sustainable diets, plant-based innovation, food waste and sustainable commodities.
My clients include the Global Alliance for the Future of Food, WWF, The World Health Organisation, The Stockholm Environment Institute, The European Commission, EIT Food, World Animal Protection, Compassion in World Farming, Eating Better, The Food Foundation, M&S, McDonalds, Quorn Foods and Dairy Farm International.
I donate 3% of income received to two food and agriculture charities – The Trussell Trust and Farm Africa.
Stockholm Environment Institute
Latest from the Blog
Factory farms contribute at least 11% of emissions causing climate disasters which impact on vulnerable communities in the Global South
At COP28 a new report, which I authored on behalf of World Animal Protection, was released. How Factory Farming Emissions are Worsening Climate Disasters in the Global South details how 11% of greenhouse gas emissions stem from factory farming operations, resulting in worsening heat waves, wildfires, floods and droughts – with devastating consequences for vulnerable communities in the Global South.
Tasting the Future: Top 12 Sustainable Food Trends for 2024
Based on conversations with a wide variety of food system actors including businesses, farming groups, and civil society organisations, my latest blog outlines my top 12 sustainable food trends which I predict will come to the fore during 2024.
Five Reflections on 5 Five Years of Running Tasting the Future
It’s now been over 5 years since I took the plunge and established my own sustainable food systems consultancy business, Tasting the Future. This blog outlines five of my own reflections and lessons on going freelance.
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