When examining food trends, it's important to explore where these ideas originated. Books like Michael Pollan's The Omnivore's Dilemma, and Marion Nestle's Food Politics certainly come into play, as do manufacturer and retailer education initiatives. But let us not forget the documentaries, presentations and even commercials that sparked modern food ideologies—videos that are vital because they measure popular societal values and interests.

These top influential videos, organized in chronological order, are largely to thank for the modern food movement that lauds healthy eating and conscious sourcing.

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