Babson Food Days

Food means different things to different people, but it touches each and every one of us every single day.

On October 23rd and 24th, Babson defined and celebrated food Entrepreneurship of All Kinds with Entrepreneur in Residence Andrew Zimmern (creator, host, and producer of Travel Channel’s Bizarre Foods) and an extraordinary cast of local food innovators, pioneers, policy makers, and entrepreneurs.

Here’s just some of what happened ...

Tuesday, October 23, 2012

2:00 - 4:00 PM, "Food is Everybody's Business," Needham-Wellesley Room, Olin Hall
Local leaders and pioneers share their food journeys and desires for change in our food system.

Andrew Zimmern (Bizarre Foods, AZ Canteen, Go Fork Yourself)
Catherine D'Amato (The Greater Boston Food Bank)
Brandy Brooks (The Food Project)
David Waters (Community Servings)
Dr. Frederick Douglass Opie (Babson College)
JD Kemp (Organic Renaissance, Food Ex)

5:30 - 7:00 PM, "Entrepreneurship and Innovation in the World of Food," Sorenson Auditorium
Sponsored by: First Republic Bank
Andrew Zimmern and some of New England's top chefs and restaurateurs chat about the world of food.

Andrew Zimmern (Bizarre Foods, AZ Canteen, Go Fork Yourself)
Michel Nischan (Wholesome Wave, Dressing Room)
Skip Bennett (Island Creek Oysters)
Jamie Bissonnette (Toro, Coppa)
Tim and Nancy Cushman (O Ya)
Todd Heberlein (Volante Farms)

Wednesday, October 24, 2012

12:00 - 1:30 PM, "The Marketplace of Great Food and Great Ideas," Park Manor Lawn
A dynamic fair of locally-sourced food, fresh ideas, and food entrepreneurs right here at Babson!

NOTE: Lunch is $5 cash for non-Babson attendees. (Babos - bring your One Card.)

Andrew Zimmern (Bizarre Foods, AZ Canteen, Go Fork Yourself)
DUNK THE JUNK led by pediatrician turned food education innovator Dr. Kevin Strong
YouthTrade
Andrew Zimmern book-signing for Field Guide to Exceptionally Weird, Wild and Wonderful Foods
Gail Simmons book-signing for Talking With My Mouth Full
Food Drive sponsored by B-Cause (bring non-perishable food items to donate!)
Local food entrepreneurs, innovators and leaders of all kinds

2:00 - 4:00 PM, "Quick-Service Incubator," Olin 120
Quintessential Babson, this rapid-fire action tank features an expert panel and teams of Babson students at the ready to support selected entrepreneurs on challenges they are facing today.