A Food Forward Future: New York City’s Food Policy is Feeding Change

In this special episode of Cities at the Table, we turn to New York City with one of the world’s leading voices in urban food policy. Recorded during the Food Capitals Annual General Meeting in Lyon, the conversation brings us together with Kate MacKenzie, Executive Director of the NYC Mayor’s Office of Food Policy.  From the city’s ambitious 10-year strategy Food Forward NYC to school meals, food education, plant-based initiatives, and cross-department collaboration, this episode dives into how New York is reimagining plates, offering valuable insights for cities shaping the future of their food systems.Note: This episode was recorded in June 2025; the program “Plant-Powered Fridays” mentioned in the podcast has since become “Plant-Powered On the Move.”Whether you’re a city leader or a food lover, pull up a chair and join us at the table !Subscribe on your favourite podcast platform and leave us a review to let us know what you think of Cities at the Table 🎧About the Food Capitals by Délice NetworkThe Food Capitals is the international network of cities committed to using food and gastronomy as powerful tools for economic and sustainable urban development, cultural identity, urban well-being, and city attractiveness.Founded by Lyon in 2007, this non-profit organisation gathers cities, working together on food culture, food sector, food policies, and food scene development. Through annual gatherings, study tours, collaborative projects and year-round dialogue, the network fosters a global community dedicated to learning, sharing, and connecting through food.www.thefoodcapitals.comPhoto credit: © NYC Food PolicyHosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.