Summary of Google's Helene York Reflects on Biggest Food Supply Chain Disruptions of 2015

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In the video, Helene York discusses the importance of preparing for food supply chain disruptions and provides insights into how individuals can have an impact on the issue. She also previews her upcoming course on the topic, which is designed to help food systems leaders understand how to find and use resources to meet demand.

• 00:00:00 In 2015, food supply chain disruptions were widespread and significant, with major consequences for both the food industry and consumers. Helene York, who has extensive experience in the food industry and is currently the head of sustainability and corporate responsibility at Google, discusses some of the biggest disruptions and their potential sources. She also provides insights into how chefs, producers, and consumers can best prepare for and respond to future supply chain disruptions.
• 00:05:00 In her video, Helene York, Google's vice president for food policy and sustainability, discusses the variety of food supply chain disruptions that occurred in 2015. She notes that these disruptions can have a significant impact on businesses and consumers, and that it is important to be prepared for them. York also discusses the importance of having a resilient supply chain.
• 00:10:00 Google's Helene York discusses the biggest food supply chain disruptions of 2015, which included the avian flu. She discusses the importance of economic efficiency and other values, but emphasizes the importance of building relationships with different suppliers. York highlights an example of how she tried to change a supplier that she had worked with, and how innovation is key to evolving the food supply chain.
• 00:15:00 Google's Helene York provides a glimpse into her upcoming course, which aims to help individuals create sustainable food supply chains. The course emphasizes the importance of trade-offs and nuance in food choices, and provides an overview of York's approach to teaching. The five courses in the course are designed to provide a comprehensive overview of food supply chains, from environmental impact to animal welfare.
• 00:20:00 This five-week online course is designed to help food systems leaders understand how to find and use resources to meet demand, and how to influence industries where there is tight supply.
• 00:25:00 Helene York, a Google employee, discusses the company's efforts to improve the food supply chain and how individuals can have an impact on the issue. She also discusses a course she is taking on the topic.