OUR MISSION
Shaping a more inclusive food and media culture that values the planet and nourishes the communities.
OUR COMPANY
Food As Content is a creative storytelling studio specialized in content strategies and sustainable content production for businesses and organizations at the intersection of food, people & the planet.
We strive to be a catalyst for change, shaping a more conscious and inclusive food and media culture that values the planet and nourishes communities, as we engage local and global audiences through the transformative power of food and stories.
OUR STRATEGY
The strategy to accomplish our mission is designed around three cores.
1
LEADERSHIP
We combine our expertise in food media and content with a commitment to sustainability.
Training and Education Activities
Strategic Public Engagement
Research and Publications
2
STEWARDSHIP
We care for the planet and the communities, that commitment is evident in every aspect of our work.
Strategic Community Partnerships
Sustainable Production Framework
Revolutionary Workforce Approach
3
FORWARD VISION
We nourish the future, continuously pushing the boundaries of technology and storytelling for good.
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THE FOUNDER
David Manrique is a New York-based Colombian food photographer, filmmaker, and screenwriter born and raised in Medellin. His work has been featured in publications such as The New York Times and Thrillist, as well as on television, and film festivals.
For the past 6 years, David's work has been concentrated in the food space, working with restaurants, food makers, and brands, while also collaborating with local organizations that are fighting hunger, and supporting small business owners across New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut.
In 2023 he founded Food As Content with the mission of shaping a more conscious and inclusive food and media culture that values the planet and nourishes communities.
David is an advisee in the James Beard Foundation Legacy Network 2023-24 cohort and one of the recipients of Shutterstock’s Create Fund grant for diverse creators. He’s also a member of Food Tank, Film Independent, and Professional Photographers of America.