How the fridge changed food | Nicola Twilley

This episode of TED Talks Daily features Nicola Twilley discussing the global cold chain, the network of refrigeration that keeps food fresh and economies running. She highlights how refrigeration has transformed the world, enabling access to perishable foods year-round but also creating significant environmental costs, including high energy consumption and emissions. Twilley explores innovative solutions to rethink freshness, such as advanced materials, edible coatings, and alternative delivery methods, to reduce reliance on traditional refrigeration and build a more sustainable food future.