In this special episode of the Bites and Bytes Podcast, host Kristin Demoranville is joined by Kyle King, Managing Director of Capacity Building International and founder of Crisis Lab. Unlike our typical episodes focused on food industry experts, this conversation explores broader themes such as food insecurity, crisis management, and food security during global crises. Kyle shares his extensive experience in emergency services and international security, discussing the impact of global conflicts, such as the Russian invasion of Ukraine, on our food supply chains. Learn how food insecurity leads to mass migration and the innovative ways communities build resilience. Kyle also sheds light on the crucial role technology plays in both the challenges and opportunities of modern farming. This episode is part one of a special two-part series. Stay tuned for part two on the Crisis Lab Podcast, where Kyle and Kristin will discuss practical steps communities can take to be more resilient in the face of food supply challenges and technological disruptions.  You can listen to that episode here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/integrating-digital-safety-in-the-food-industry/id1607644712?i=1000662173951 More information about Part Two can be found here: https://www.crisislab.io/podcasts/crisis-lab/episodes/2148742285 ___________________________________________________ Episode Key Highlights: (00:37 - 01:14) Exploring Kyle's Favorite Food (03:27 - 04:27) Memorable Texas Restaurant Experience (08:48 - 09:53) Navigating Crisis With Clear Communication (19:56 - 21:28) Community Food Supply Preparedness (26:33 - 28:13) Implementing Technology in Agriculture (36:03 - 37:58) Technology, Labor Shortage, and Vulnerability (48:20 - 49:44) Building Resilience Through Community Engagement ___________________________________________________ Show Notes: Food waste statistic: https://www.theworldcounts.com/challenges/people-and-poverty/hunger-and-obesity/food-waste-statistics https://www.usda.gov/foodwaste/faqs Fires with electric vehicles: https://www.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1168490/FULLTEXT01.pdf German EV Sales after tax cut removed:  https://www.msn.com/en-ca/money/markets/ev-sales-run-out-of-juice-in-europe-as-germans-tighten-belts/ar-AA1nbdJG Baltic Sea Infrastructure Incident:  https://carnegieendowment.org/research/2024/05/nato-baltic-sea-security-nord-stream-balticconnector?lang=en&center=india Russian ships off the coast of Florida, USA: https://www.newsweek.com/us-navy-shadowing-russian-flotilla-off-florida-coastsatellite-data-1911106 https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/us/why-is-there-a-russian-nuclear-submarine-just-200-miles-off-the-coast-of-florida/articleshow/110977652.cms?from=mdr Deep Sea Mining for Minerals for EV batteries: https://www.npr.org/2021/09/03/1031434711/your-next-car-may-be-built-with-ocean-rocks-scientists-cant-agree-if-thats-good https://www.instituteforenergyresearch.org/renewable/deep-sea-mining-of-critical-minerals-for-ev-battery-production/ ___________________________________________________ Crisis Lab Podcast:  https://www.crisislab.io/podcasts/crisis-lab Crisis Lab:  https://www.crisislab.io/ Crisis Lab Newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/7197166347129139200/ Capacity Building International:  https://www.capacitybuildingint.com/ Kyle King LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylek-us/ ___________________________________________________ Bites and Bytes Podcast Info: TikTok:  @bitesandbytespodcast Website:  Explore all our episodes, articles, and more on our official website.  Visit Now Merch Shop:  Show your support with some awesome Bites and Bytes gear! 🧢👕 Shop Now Blog:  Stay updated with the latest insights and stories from the world of cybersecurity in the food industry.  Read Our Blog Audience Survey:  We value your feedback!  Please help us make the podcast even better.  Take the Survey Schedule a Call with Kristin:  Want to s