Prof. Frédéric Leroy on Food Wars, Idealism, Shady Science, Money & Policy, the Dublin Declaration

I had an engaging and thought-provoking conversation with Prof. Frédéric Leroy, a leading scholar in food science and biotechnology, about the future of sustainable food systems and the pivotal role livestock still plays.We explored the tensions between aggressive climate and food policies, the push for plant-based diets, and the narratives promoted by groups such as the World Economic Forum and some environmentalist movements that envision a future without animals on the land. Prof. Leroy shared insights into the promises and pitfalls of lab-based meat and precision fermentation, emphasising the nuanced realities and limitations that are often glossed over by high-level idealism.Our discussion also touched on how these agendas intersect with predatory capitalism, the erosion of essential rights and freedoms, and what practical steps we can take to protect food sovereignty. We delved into the Dublin Declaration, which highlights the irreplaceable value of livestock in global food systems, both nutritionally and culturally.This was not only an interview about science and policy, but also about values, freedom, and the future we want to shape together.🔗 Links & Profiles🕊️ X (Twitter): @fleroy1974- Academic Profile (VUB – Research Portal):
https://researchportal.vub.be/en/persons/frederic-leroy- Academic Profile (IMDO Faculty Page):
https://imdo.research.vub.be/en/prof-dr-ir-frederic-leroy- ALEPH 2020 – Expert Profile:
https://www.aleph2020.org/experts/leroy-frederic- EAAP Leroy Award 2022:
https://eaap.org/eaap-leroy-award-2022-to-prof-frederic-leroy/- AMSA International Lectureship Award 2025:
https://meatscience.org/press/article/2025/03/14/renowned-food-scientist-fr%C3%A9d%C3%A9ric-leroy-announced-as-the-amsa-2025-international-lectureship-award-winner- The Conversation – Author Page:
https://theconversation.com/profiles/frederic-leroy-659117Google Scholar:
https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=tGuav7wAAAAJ- ResearchGate:
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