Kate Strobel

Kate Strobel operates at the intersection of comedy and food systems analysis from her base in St. Louis, Missouri. She performs stand-up comedy and contributes to the Firecracker Comedy collective, which released its debut album in 2017. The collective's latest project, FIRECRACKER, launched in June 2024 featuring multiple comedic collaborators. Her Substack newsletter and blog focus on developments in food technology, alternative proteins, and cellular agriculture. The publication examines emerging trends in sustainable farming practices and agricultural innovation. Her coverage spans technical advancements, market developments, and systemic changes in global food production. Strobel's dual expertise bridges entertainment and food industry analysis through distinct channels. Her stand-up performances explore social observations and cultural commentary. Her food systems writing serves industry professionals tracking technological developments in agriculture, protein production, and sustainability initiatives.