Food Loves Tech Returns to NYC

Food Loves Tech (FLT), an education-by-entertainment expo powered by Edible Manhattan and Edible Brooklyn, returns to Brooklyn. A celebration for the future of food and drink, FLT will unite consumers, food-enthusiasts and industry professionals alike. Taking place at Industry City (220 36th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11232) on November 2 and November 3, attendees will test drive food technologies and innovations from present to next gen frontiers. The expo is arranged in a series of experiential exhibits, linking immersive installations, technologies, tastings, leadership panels and dining experiences to explore food/drink technology and innovation.

Featured Chefs + Panelists

Featured chefs will showcase their talents and top culinary innovations through demos and tastings. This year’s chefs include:

• Chef Michael Anthony of Gramercy Tavern, will be hosting a Gramercy Tavern pop up exclusively for Food Loves Tech

• Chef Bill Telepan of Oceana

• Chef Suzanne Cupps of Untitled

•  Chef Brad Farmerie from Saxon + Parole

•  Chef Sohui Kim of Insa Brooklyn

• David Barber Barber, the co-owner of Blue Hill, a working farm, restaurant and consulting company that larger supports the agriculture industry and positively contributes to the world’s food system.

•   Danielle Nierenberg, the president of Food Tank,a non-profit organization focused on building a global community for safe, healthy and nourished eaters.

  Examples of panel topics include:

• Online Reservations to Robot Chefs: What’s the Future of the Restaurant?

• CRISPR, GMO or No: Genetics’ Role in the Food Supply

• How Can Technology Make Us Better Home Cooks?

2018 Expo Line Up:

In the FIELD
Digging up the dirt on more innovative growing techniques, harvesting and farm raising.Bowery Farming
Edenworks
Gotham Greens
The Honest Bison
SproutsIO

In the Sea

Taking a deeper dive into safer and more sustainable consumption of fish and other sea creatures.

Australis Barramundi

Billion Oyster Project

In Good Health

More than just superfoods and super greens, here are the companies using food to improve our overall health and wellbeing.
Brodo
The Food Print

Health-Ade Kombucha mēle shake
Seek Food

In the City

Yes, you do have more options! These companies are helping you make better choices in the city.

Aero Farms
Design Within Reach
Oatly
Chowbotics
Raisin: The Natural Wine App

On the Horizon

Showcasing the companies leading the way to the next generation of food and beverage consumption. A large initiative for us in this area this year, is the subject of Food Waste. Stay tuned, these companies could be the next big thing!
Bread Alone

Loacker USA ReThink Toast Ale

Incubator Alley

Our innovation alley will give you the chance to taste and test our favorite incubators.

Chobani Food Incubator PieShell

In The Home

Innovation and best practices you can take home with you.

Real Eats

SeedSheet

Renewal by Anderson LI Urban Leaf

Future of the Cocktail

“Future of the Cocktail” returns as the opening night celebration on Friday, November 3, sponsored byBluepoint Brewing Co. and Belvedere Vodka. The evening will showcase the skills of most creative bartenders and mixologists in New York City.

Food Loves Tech is a zero waste event. This includes food excess. Food Loves Tech’s 2018 charity partner is, ReThink. Based out of the Brooklyn Navy Yard, ReThink utilizes excess food for those in need. All food excess from Food Loves Tech will be collected by ReThink.

Tickets can be purchased online at www.foodlovestech.com.