The impact of pandemics on food supply chains, agricultural production, and consumption behavior.
At first glance, food security might seem like a rather academic subject, but it is fundamentally tied to the dietary health and nutrition of every individual on a daily basis. I will begin by unpacking the concept itself, tracing how this comprehensive framework took shape and the key developments it…
“People never enjoy fermented drinks alone.” — *Undercooked: A History of Fermentation and Civilization* I. Meeting It was early summer in Beijing, 2020, during the initial phase of pandemic restrictions; everything still seemed manageable. The chaos of the new year and the hardship unfolding overseas had gradually receded into the…
I. I. First Snow It was the eleventh lunar month. A light first snow dusted the town, accompanied by a sudden drop in temperature that caught even the weather forecasters off guard. We had only just emerged from a temporary lockdown a week earlier. Though local shops and courier services…
