EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT
Presentation of México Between Feast and Famine: Food, Corporate Power, and Inequality
By Enrique C. Ochoa, Professor of Latin American Studies and History at Cal State LA
Join us for the launch of México Between Feast and Famine, a groundbreaking analysis of Mexico’s food systems and the deep-rooted inequalities shaped by neoliberal policy and corporate influence. From the rise of mega food corporations like Bimbo, GRUMA, and Walmex to the spread of diet-related disease, Dr. Ochoa interrogates the economic, political, and cultural forces impacting how food is produced and consumed in Mexico today.
Featuring Panelists:
- Dr. Eileen Ford (Cal State LA)
- Dr. Oscar Márquez (Pomona College)
- Dr. Richard T. Rodríguez (UC Riverside)
- Dr. Claudia Serrato (University of Washington)
Come for an evening of critical conversation on food, inequality, and resistance.
Dive deeper into the conversation by listening to Dr. Ochoa’s interview on the New Books Network podcast, hosted by Dr. Miranda Melcher.
In the episode, Dr. Ochoa unpacks the historical and contemporary forces behind Mexico’s food system, offering critical insight into how we can envision a more just and sustainable future. Listen Here
