Podcasts by Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg (by Food Tank)
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406. Irene Li on Fighting Food Waste with Creativity from 2023-12-07T08:05
On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Irene Li, Co-Founder of Mei Mei Dumplings, Co-Founder
of Prepshift, and Co-Author of Perfectly Good Food: A Totally Achievable Zero Waste Approach
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405. Elizabeth Whitlow on a “Revolutionary” Certification for Soil, Animals, and People from 2023-11-30T08:05
On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani speaks with Elizabeth Whitlow, Executive Director of
the Regenerative Organic Alliance. They discuss why the Regenerative Organic Certification
404. Tope Fajingbesi on Finding Allies and Creating Community in Food and Agriculture Systems from 2023-11-23T08:05
403. Michelle Hughes on Giving Young Farmers a Seat at the Table from 2023-11-16T08:05
402. Katherine Miller on Becoming an Advocate for Food Systems Transformation from 2023-11-09T08:05
On "Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg," Dani speaks with Katherine Miller, the author of At the
Table: The Chef’s Guide to Advocacy. Since 2012, Miller has focused on the interdisciplinary
401. Ira Wallace on the Stories Behind the Seeds We Grow from 2023-11-02T07:05
400. Adrian Lipscombe on Creating a Sacred Place to Tell the Story of Black Foodways from 2023-10-26T07:05
On "Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg," Dani speaks with Adrian Lipscombe, a chef, the Founder of the 40 Acres Project, and the Co-Founder of the Muloma Heritage Center. They discuss opportunities ...
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399. The Inseparable Link Between the Food and Water that Sustain Us from 2023-10-19T07:05
During a recent Summit in celebration of World Food Day, speakers gathered to explore this year’s theme “Water is Life. Water is Food. Leave no one behind.” This week’s episode of “Food Talk wit...
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398. Bleu Adams on Uplifting the Cultural Richness of Indigenous Communities from 2023-10-12T07:05
On Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg, Dani speaks with Bleu Adams, Director of IndigeHub, an organization working to empower Indigenous communities through culturally informed, sustainable solution...
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397. Rupa Bhattacharya on Building Empathy into a Culinary Curriculum from 2023-10-05T07:05
On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani speaks with Rupa Bhattacharya, Executive Director
of the Strategic Initiatives Group for the Culinary Institute of America. They discuss the small...
396. Mark Bittman on Demonstrating that Viable Food Systems Solutions Are Possible from 2023-09-28T07:05
As part of Food Tank’s recent Summit in New York, journalist Deena Shanker of Bloomberg sat
down with Mark Bittman the author of 30 books and the Editor-in-Chief of The Bittman Project.
395. Facing the Politics of Our Food System Head On from 2023-09-21T19:26
Following a sneak peek screening of the new Food, Inc. 2, Dani sat down with Michael Pollan of The Omnivore’s Dilemma, Marion Nestle of Food Politics, and the filmmakers Robert Kenner and Meliss...
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394. Anna Hammond on Designing Waste Out of Our Food System from 2023-09-14T07:05
On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani speaks with Anna Hammond, the Founder and CEO
of Matriark Foods, a social impact business producing Upcycled Certified foods. They discuss
h...
393. Morgan Ody on Returning Power to the Hands of the People from 2023-09-07T07:05
On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani speaks with Morgan Ody, General Coordinator for
La Via Campesina, the international peasant movement. They discuss why food sovereignty is
t...
392. Lessons on Building Multigenerational Farming and Food Systems from 2023-08-30T07:05
During a recent Summit co-hosted by Food Tank and Niman Ranch, speakers gathered to
discuss the role that everyone can play to support independent family farmers, the changing
meat s...
391. Chef Sean Sherman on Building a Support System for Indigenous Food Operations from 2023-08-24T07:05
On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani speaks with the award-winning chef, educator,
author, and activist Sean Sherman behind The Sioux Chef, Owamni, and North American
Traditiona...
390. Chicago’s Changemakers on Letting Communities Lead Us to a Just Food Future from 2023-08-17T07:05
As part of Food Tank’s recent Summit in Chicago, some of the city’s leading voices in food and
agriculture came together to explore issues of food access and affordability. They called for...
389. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin on Shaping the Future of Food Policy from 2023-08-10T07:05
As part of Food Tank’s recent Summit in Chicago, Dani sat down with U.S. Senator Dick Durbin
of Illinois. They discuss farmers’ evolving views on the climate crisis, the Senator’s efforts ...
388. Laura Carroll and Robin McKinnon on the FDA's Efforts to Prioritize Nutrition from 2023-07-27T07:05
387. Seth Goldman on Finding a Path to Activism through Entrepreneurship from 2023-07-20T12:00
386. Mavis-Jay Sanders on Playing the Long Game to Create the Change We Want to See from 2023-07-13T07:05
On "Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg," Dani speaks with Chef Mavis-Jay Sanders, a James Beard award-winning culinarian, storyteller, and the Founder of A Sanders Thing. They discuss the process of...
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385. Milagros de Hoz on NYC's 10-Year Food Policy Plan from 2023-07-06T07:05
384. How Research Can Help Us Unlock Solutions to Our Current Health Challenges from 2023-06-29T07:05
383. Lakisha May on the Art of Accessibility and Advocacy from 2023-06-22T07:05
382. Yazen Al Kodmani on Creating an Ecosystem of Sustainable Agriculture in the UAE from 2023-06-15T07:05
381. From Policy to Progress: Unpacking the 2023 Farm Bill from 2023-06-08T07:05
During a special virtual event hosted by Food Tank, food policy experts sat down to discuss the upcoming Farm Bill. Panelists discuss why the Farm Bill is structured the way it ...
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380 A Special Conversation with Below Deck's Chef Dave White from 2023-06-02T07:05
379. Mercedes Diane Griffin Forbes on Bridging the Gender Gap in Agriculture from 2023-05-25T07:05
378. Dr. M. Jahi Johnson-Chappell on the Link Between Ending Hunger and Deepening Democracy from 2023-05-18T07:05
On "Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg," Dani speaks with Dr. M. Jahi Johnson-Chappell, the Director of the Center for Regional Food Systems at Michigan State University. They discuss the ...
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377: Bonus Episode: Seeds of Success: Investing in Farmers for a Sustainable Future from 2023-05-12T07:05
As part of a recent event recorded live from Capitol Hill, policymakers and food systems leaders discussed the importance of centering farmers’ voices, connecting the dots between agriculture an...
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376. Mohamed Attia on Advocating for Street Vendors from 2023-05-11T07:05
On "Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg," Dani speaks with Mohamed Attia, the Managing Director of the Street Vendor Project, an organization that fights for the rights of str...
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375. Keith Agoada and Craig Cogut on the New Coalition for Farmers and Food Security from 2023-05-04T07:05
374. Noreen Springstead on Breaking Down Structural Barriers to Healthy Eating from 2023-04-27T07:05
373. Leah Penniman on the Earth as Text, Teacher, and Kin from 2023-04-20T07:05
372. Sally Worley on Cultivating a Farmer-Led Network to Build Resilient Farms and Communities from 2023-04-13T07:05
371. Richard Trumka Jr. on Uncovering the Hidden Health Hazards of Gas Stoves from 2023-04-06T07:05
370. Stuart Appelbaum and Michael Foster on Stories of Courage and Collective Action in the Food Industry from 2023-03-30T07:05
As part of a recent event, Dani sat down with Stuart Appelbaum, President of the Retail,
Wholesale and Department Store Union (RWDSU) and Michael “Big Mike” Foster, a lead
organizer ...
369. Dr. Abdou Tenkouano on Empowering Local Actors of Change for Locally Focused Solutions from 2023-03-23T07:05
On "Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg" Dani speaks with Dr. Abdou Tenkouano, Executive Director of CORAF (the West and Central Africa Council for Agricultural Research and Development). They discus...
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368. Congressmember Earl Blumenauer on Food and Farming Policy that Meets the Needs of People and Planet from 2023-03-16T07:05
As part of Food Tank’s recent event at SXSW, in partnership with Huston-Tillotson University
and Driscoll’s, Dani sat down with Congressmember Earl Blumenauer, who has represented
Or...
367. Tambra Raye Stevenson on the 'Food Sheroes' Changing the Trajectory of Their Communities from 2023-03-09T08:05
366. Sally McGee on the Shellfish Growers Uniting in the Face of the Climate Crisis from 2023-03-02T08:05
365. Dr. Mark Hyman on Why Your Body is Your Best Doctor from 2023-02-23T08:05
On "Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg" Dani speaks Dr. Mark Hyman, the founder and director of The UltraWellness Center, the Founder and a fourteen-time New York T...
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364. Ted Matthews on Why You Can’t Understand Farming if You Don’t Understand Farmers from 2023-02-16T10:03
363. Rev. Eugene Cho on Addressing Hunger and Acknowledging the Common Bond of Humanity from 2023-02-09T08:05
362. Alice Waters on the Greatest Gift We Can Give the Next Generation from 2023-02-02T08:05
361. Mark Schleusener on the Data that Shapes Food and Farming Systems from 2023-01-26T08:05
360. Diane Holdorf on Corporate Accountability for Climate Action from 2023-01-20T08:05
359. Michael Fakhri on Good Food as a Human Right from 2023-01-12T08:05
358. Kim Nace on Framing Urine as an Agricultural Resource, not Waste from 2023-01-05T08:05
357. Meeting the Momentum of the Food Movement in 2023 from 2023-01-01T12:00
356. Niyeti Shah and Lucy Shanker on Celebrating a Win for the Food Movement from 2022-12-29T08:05
355. Lewis Perkins on Bridging the Worlds of Food and Fashion from 2022-12-22T08:05
354. Verónica Mazariegos-Anastassiou on the Legacy Today's Young Farmers Can Leave Behind from 2022-12-15T08:05
353. Helena Bottemiller Evich on Reaching a Tipping Point in Food and Ag Journalism from 2022-12-08T17:43
352. Christopher Carter on Soulful Eating and Food as a Spiritual Practice from 2022-12-01T08:05
351. Brent Loken on Getting to Work After the U.N. Climate Change Conference from 2022-11-24T08:05
350. Rosalinda Guillen on Giving a Voice to Farm Workers through Collective Action from 2022-11-04T07:05
349. Elysabeth Alfano on Investing in Plant-Based Innovation from 2022-10-27T07:05
348. Clare Reichenbach on Chef Advocacy and Restaurants as a Nexus for Change from 2022-10-20T07:05
347. Miyoko Schinner on Business Leaders' Responsibility to the Planet from 2022-10-13T07:05
346. Dr. Ashanté Reese on Research in Service of Activism from 2022-10-06T07:05
345. Bonus Episode: Edie Mukiibi on Reconnecting with Our Food System from 2022-09-30T07:05
As part of Terra Madre Salone del Gusto, Slow Food's flagship international festival, Dani sat down with Edie Mukiibi, President of Slow Food International's President. They discuss how Mukiibi ...
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344. Kamal Bell on Using Agriculture to Inspire Hope in Young People from 2022-09-29T07:05
343. Alysia Reiner on Using Her Voice as an Artivist to Tackle the Climate Crisis from 2022-09-22T07:05
342. Kim Severson and June Jo Lee on Gen Z Food Trends from 2022-09-15T07:05
341. Ertharin Cousin on Scaling Startups to Improve Nutrition Outcomes from 2022-09-08T07:05
During Food Tank’s recent Summit in Chicago, journalist Brett Chase spoke with Ertharin Cousin, Founder and CEO of Food Systems for the Future and a Distinguished Fellow with the Chicago Council...
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340. Sam Acho on Supporting Community-Led Solutions to Food Apartheid from 2022-09-01T07:05
During Food Tank’s recent Summit in Chicago, author, ESPN Sports Analyst, and NFL veteran Sam Acho sat down with journalist Ariel Cheung of the Chicago Tribune. On this episode of “Food Talk wit...
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339. Bonus Episode: Strengthening Food and Agriculture Systems with Better Food Policy from 2022-08-31T07:05
On this special episode of “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” hear from three members of Congress who joined Food Tank on stage for the recent Summit, Technology and the Future of Our Food System...
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338. Denise O'Brien on Centering the Voices of Women Farmers from 2022-08-25T07:05
337. Dr. Psyche Williams-Forson on Eating While Black from 2022-08-18T07:05
336. Dr. Tarifa Alzaabi on Adapting Crops to Feed the Future from 2022-08-11T07:05
On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani speaks with Dr. Tarifa Alzaabi, Acting Director General of International Center for Biosaline Agriculture (ICBA). They discuss the importance of using r...
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335. Tamar Haspel on the Joy of Getting Your Food First-Hand from 2022-08-04T07:05
On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani speaks to Tamar Haspel, a columnist for the Washington Post and author of the new book To Boldly Gr...
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334. Dan Saladino on the World’s Rarest Foods and How we Get them Back from 2022-07-28T07:05
Today on “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani interviews Dan Saladino, a radio host on BBC’s radio 4 and the author of Eating to Extinction. The...
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333. Rini Greenfield on Rethinking Investments for a Better Food System from 2022-07-21T07:05
On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani speaks to Rini Greenfield, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Rethink Food, which invests in entrepreneurs building the future of food. They discuss the...
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332. Chefs Tonya and David Thomas on Uplifting the Black Food Narrative from 2022-07-14T07:05
On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani talks with Chefs Tonya and David Thomas of H3irloom Food Group. H3irloom Food G...
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331. Chef Ismail Samad on Systemic Strategies to Reduce Food Waste from 2022-07-07T07:05
On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani speaks with Chef Ismail Samad about The Gleanery, a Community Supported Restaurant he co-owns in Putney,...
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330. Dorothy Shaver on Pushing the Private Sector Toward a Holistic Approach to Sustainability from 2022-06-30T07:05
On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani speaks with Dorothy Shaver, Global Food Sustainability Director for Unilever and a Founding Board Member of the Food for Climate League. They discuss th...
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329. TemuAsyr Martin Bey Talks Policy Change, Young Farmers, and Support for BIPOC Farmers from 2022-06-23T07:05
On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani speaks with Timothy (TemuAsyr) Martin Bey, Land Advocacy Fellow for the National Young Farmers Coalition and member of the BIPOC Advisory Committee for ...
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328. Gerda Verburg Explains Why Failing to Address Nutrition Prevents Us from Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals from 2022-06-16T07:05
On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani speaks to Gerda Verburg, U.N. Assistant Secretary General and Coordinator of the SUN Movement. They discuss the impact of rising food prices and supply ...
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327. Shaza Saker on Culinary-based Opportunities that Support Economic Independence from 2022-06-09T07:05
On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani talks with Shaza Saker about her cooperative catering business, Hummustown. Founded in 2017, Hummustown of...
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326. Pete Pearson on Ending Food Waste and Connecting the Dots Between Food Systems and Climate Change from 2022-06-02T07:05
On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani talks with Pete Pearson, Senior Director of Food Loss and Waste for WWF. An estimated 2.5 billion tonnes of food goes uneaten each year contributing to 10 ...
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325. Maximo Torero on What Rising Food Prices Mean for Global Food Insecurity from 2022-05-27T07:05
On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani speaks with Maximo Torero, Chief Economist for the U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization. They discuss the ways Russia's war against Ukraine is affecti...
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324. Congressmember Salud Carbajal on Addressing Equity Through Better Food Policy from 2022-05-26T07:05
During a special event in Santa Barbara, Dani sits down with Congressmember Salud Carbajal. They discuss the next Farm Bill, equipping farmers with tools to address the climate crisis, expanding SN...
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323. Rosamond Naylor on the role of blue foods in sustainable, global food systems. from 2022-05-19T07:05
On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg”, Dani talks with Rosamond (Roz) Naylor about the blue foods, or foods captured and cult...
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322. Ankita Raturi discusses her work designing methods and tools to create sustainable food systems. from 2022-05-12T07:05
On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg”, Dani talks with Ankita Raturi about her work designing methods and tools to support increased resilience in food and agricultural syste...
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321. Mily Trevino-Sauceda on the Movement to End Gender-Based Violence Against Women Farm Workers from 2022-05-05T07:05
On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani talks with Mily Trevino-Sauceda, the Executive Director and Co-Founder of Alianza Nacional de Campesinas. As the first national wom...
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320. Chef Eric Adjepong on Combatting Food Apartheid and Celebrating Culinary Heritage from 2022-04-28T07:05
Chef Eric Adjepong sits down with Tim Carman of the Washington Post. They discuss solutions to address food apartheid and improve public health, the importance of engaging community members in prob...
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319. Amy Healy on Leveraging Policy and the Private Sector to Fight Hunger and Food Waste from 2022-04-26T07:05
On "Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg," Dani talks with Amy Healy, GrubHub's Vice President & Head of Government Relations about the new Food Donation ...
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318. David Lobell on the Effects of the Climate Crisis on Global Crop Production and Winning the 2022 NAS Prize for Food and Agriculture Science from 2022-04-21T07:05
On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” David Lobell joins Dani to talk about climate change and its effect on global crop productivity. Listen
317. Liz Carlisle and Neil Thapar on Liz’s New Book, Healing Grounds, and a Holistic Approach to Regenerative Farming that Values Both People and the Planet from 2022-04-14T07:05
On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani talks with Liz Carlisle and Neil Thapar on holistic approaches to regenerative farming that values relationships between people and nature. Liz Carlisle is...
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316. Tom Colicchio on the Independent Restaurant Coalition and the Future of Hospitality from 2022-04-07T07:05
On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani talks with Tom Colicchio, chef and food advocate, working to revitalize the way people eat. In March 2020, Colicchio, along with other chefs, formed the In...
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315. Raphaël Podselver on the Urgency of Changing the Way We Eat from 2022-03-31T07:05
314. Chef Marc Murphy on Feeding Refugees Fleeing Russia's War on Ukraine from 2022-03-25T07:05
Following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Chef Marc Murphy knew he had to do what he could to help those fleeing violence. Upon arriving in Poland, he joined the efforts of World Central Kitchen, an ...
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313. Future of Food with Andrew Zimmern (Live at SXSW) from 2022-03-24T07:05
During a recent conversation at the Future of Food @ SXSW in Austin, Texas, chef, restaurateur, and television personality Andrew Zimmern discussed the future of the restaurant industry and the int...
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312. "Man in the Field" with Jim Denevan and Patrick Trefz (Live at SXSW) from 2022-03-23T07:05
In partnership with Huston-Tillotson University and Driscoll’s, Food Tank kicked off the “Nourishing America” tour at SXSW 2022 in Austin, Texas, with a screening of “Listen
311. "Gather" with A-dae Romero-Briones and Sanjay Rawal (Live at SXSW) from 2022-03-22T07:05
In partnership with Huston-Tillotson University and Driscoll’s, Food Tank kicked off the “Nourishing America” tour at SXSW 2022 in Austin, Texas, with a screening of “Listen
310. Toni Tipton-Martin (Live at SXSW) from 2022-03-17T07:05
Toni Tipton-Martin is an award-winning food and nutrition journalist and Editor-in-Chief of Cook’s Country Magazine. At a recent summit in c...
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309. Future of Food With Adrian Grenier (Live at SXSW) from 2022-03-16T07:05
At The Future of Food @ SXSW in Austin, Texas, Food Tank President Danielle Nierenberg sat down with Adrian Grenier, actor and Goodwill Ambassador for the U.N. Environment Programme North America, ...
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308. Tamara Melton on the Need to Diversify the World of Nutrition and Dietetics from 2022-03-10T08:05
On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani talks with Tamara Melton, registered dietitian nutritionist and co-founder and Executive Director of Diversify Dietetics. A non-profit organization, Divers...
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307. Baldemar Velasquez on Changing Perceptions of Farm Workers from 2022-03-03T08:05
On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg”, Dani talks with Baldemar Velasquez, Founder and President of the Farm Labor Organizing Committee about supporting migrant farm workers. They discuss challenges ...
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306. Chris Ramsaroop on the Power of Canada’s Farm Worker Movement from 2022-02-28T08:05
On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani talks with Chris Ramsaroop, the founding member of Justicia for Migrant Workers in Ontario, Canada. They discuss the lack of support for migrant farm worke...
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305. Sofia Tingstorp on the Upcoming International Environmental Conference, Stockholm +50 from 2022-02-24T08:05
On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani talks with Sofia Tingstorp about the Stockholm +50 international environmental conference. The United Nations conference will draw on 50 years of global en...
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304. Felipe Villela on Supporting Farmers in the Transition to Regenerative Agriculture from 2022-02-17T06:05
On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani talks with Felipe Villela, co-founder and Chief Commercial Officer of reNature, a Dutch organization working to support the transition to regenerative agri...
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303. Michelle Miller talks about ensuring equitable access to food supply chain data. from 2022-02-10T08:05
On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg”, Dani talks with Michelle Miller about the role of the government in ensuring equitable access to food supply ch...
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302. Chef, author and food activist Alejandra Schrader on her new book, The Low-Carbon Cookbook. from 2022-02-03T08:05
On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg”, Dani talks with Chef Alejandra Schrader about her new book, The Low-Carbon Cookbook. The book provid...
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301. Kim Severson on Food Trends to Watch in the New Year from 2022-01-27T08:05
On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani talks with Kim Severson about her predictions for a new year in food. The award-winning New York Times journalist...
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300. Marshall Johnson talks about the National Audubon Society’s Conservation Ranching Initiative. from 2022-01-20T08:05
On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani talks with Marshall Johnson about the National Audubon Society’s Conservation Ranching Initiative. The initiative is a market-ba...
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299. Pascale Joassart-Marcelli talks about her new book The $16 Taco, which examines the relationship between food and gentrification in San Diego from 2022-01-13T08:05
On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani talks with Pascale Joassart-Marcelli about her new book The $16 Taco. As a Professor of Geography and Director of Urban Studies Program at San ...
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298. Lasse Bruun on the future of the meat sector and industrialized animal agriculture. from 2022-01-06T08:05
On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani talks with Lasse Bruun about industrialized animal agriculture. As the Chief Executive Officer of 50x40, Lasse helps develop strategy and advocacy proje...
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297. Growing Solutions in 2022 from 2021-12-30T08:05
On this special episode of Food Talk With Dani Nierenberg, Danielle shares her favorite (and not so favorite) memories from 2021.
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296. Fighting Food Waste Through the Emerson Act from 2021-12-23T08:05
Every year, $408 billion is spent processing, transporting, storing, and disposing of food that never gets eaten. That’s millions of pounds of fresh food—24% of all food in the U.S.—going to was...
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295. Gaelle Le Gelard and Eliot Beeby on redesigning nature-positive food to address the climate crisis and biodiversity loss from 2021-12-16T08:05
On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg”, Dani talks with Gaelle Le Gelard and Eliot Beeby about the “Big Food Redesign” plan at the Ellen MacArthur Foundation. The plan appli...
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294. Good Food That’s Good for Climate from 2021-12-09T08:05
Join Award winning Chef Tom Colicchio, Sam Kass former White House chef and Senior Policy Advisor for Nutrition and the former US Secretary of Agriculture Ann Veneman along with Do Good Foods co...
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293. Arlin Wasserman on Changing Tastes in the Food Industry from 2021-12-02T08:05
Today on “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani interviews Arlin Wasserman, Founder and Managing Director of Changing Tastes, a consultancy that helps guide clients from ...
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292. Food Systems Change Takes a Community: “No One Can Do This Alone” from 2021-11-26T08:00
During an event co-hosted by Food Tank and the Clover Sonoma, panelists highlight paths forward to create a more sustainable dairy industry and strengthen local food systems.
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291. Myra Foster on Sustainable Solutions for Food Packaging from 2021-11-25T08:05
Today on “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani interviews Myra Foster, Global Director of Sustainability Strategy and Advocacy at Seal...
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290. Priya Fielding-Singh on Inequality and the Meaning of Food in Her New Book from 2021-11-18T08:05
On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani talks with Dr. Priya Fielding-Singh, a sociologist and Assistant Professor in t...
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289. Claire Babineaux-Fontenot from Feeding America on Gender, Race, and Food Security from 2021-11-11T08:05
On "Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg," Dani interviews Claire Babineaux-Fontenot, CEO of Feeding America, the nation’s largest domestic hunger-relief organization and secon...
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288. Chef Chew Talks About Making Healthy Foods Affordable and Accessible to Everyone. from 2021-11-04T07:05
On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani talks with Chef Chew about making healthy foods affordable and accessible to everyone. The founder and CEO of Something Better Foods Inc., and The Veg H...
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287. Global Action Platform on Sustainable Consumption and Diets from 2021-10-28T07:05
Brent Loken is the Global Food Lead Scientist for WWF. WWF recently launched the Global Action Platform on Sustainable Consumption and Diets, which convenes key stakeholders working on food syst...
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286. Rupa Marya and Raj Patel on how injustice is making the world sick from 2021-10-21T07:05
Today on “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani interviews Rupa Marya and Raj Patel, authors of the new book Inflamed: Deep Medicine and the ...
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285. Mike Salguero on ButcherBox and Better Meat from 2021-10-14T07:05
Today on “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani interviews Mike Salguero, the CEO and co-founder of ButcherBox, a Boston-based company bringing su...
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284. Sustainable Livestock Systems with Dr. Jude Capper from 2021-10-07T17:12:10
On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani talks with Dr. Jude Capper, a sustainable livestock consultant and researcher at Harper Adams University. Dr. Capper describes to Dani how animal agricu...
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283. Monique Coombs on offshore wind farms and the future of Maine’s fishing industry. from 2021-09-30T07:05
On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani talks with Monique Coombs about the challenges faced by Maine’s fishing industry. Coombs...
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282. Frances Moore Lappe on the Book that Started a Revolution from 2021-09-24T07:05
Today on “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani interviews author Frances Moore Lappe, co-founder of Small Planet Institute, a nonprofit organization that aims to use communication tools to spre...
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281. Ryland Engelhardt and Finnian Makepeace Discuss Soil Health and Kiss The Ground’s Regenerate America Campaign from 2021-09-23T07:05
Dani talks with Ryland Engelhardt and Finnian Makepeace about their organization Kiss the Ground and their 2020 documenta...
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280. Richard McCarthy and Carmelo Troccoli on the World Farmers Market Coalition from 2021-09-14T07:05
On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani talks with Richard McCarthy and Carmelo Troccoli about the World Farmers Market Coalition. The newly launched coalition aims to promote and support farm...
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279. Kimbal Musk and Frank Giustra on their quest to help plant 1 million gardens from 2021-09-10T07:05
On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani talks with Kimbal Musk and Frank Giustra on their project Million Gardens Movement. The project, launched during the COVID-19 pandemic, aims to inspire ...
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278. Dan Riegler explains how food startups can support food system transformation. from 2021-09-08T16:49:17
On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani talks with Dan Riegler about his Singapore-based food startup and the plant-based meat movement in the Asia-Pacific region. Riegler’s company, Karana, u...
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277. Dr. Roland Bunch on the Promise of Regenerative Land Management in Sub-Saharan Africa from 2021-09-06T07:05
On this episode of Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg, Dani speaks with Dr. Roland Bunch, a leader in regenerative land management systems and the Founder and CEO of Better Soils, Better Lives. The ...
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276. Evan Marks discusses the future of sustainable agriculture from 2021-08-26T07:05
Dani talks with Evan Marks, a 20-year veteran of sustainable agriculture. Evan is the Founder and Executive Director of T...
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275. Claire Cummings Bogle discusses a new chef-driven app created to slash food waste from 2021-08-19T07:05
Claire Cummings Bogle is an expert on food waste and serves as the Waste Programs Manager at Bon Appétit Management Company. She works with chefs, farmers, businesses and more to reduce waste an...
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274. Rayan Kassem on the Food System's Impact on Climate Change from 2021-08-16T07:05
Rayan Kassem is the West Asia Regional Director for Youth4Nature, an international, youth-led biodiversity and climate non-profit organization. He is also a youth leader with Act4Food Act4Change...
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273. Kai Nortey discusses her plant-based ice cream company, kubé, and the company’s mission to address systemic racism in the food system. from 2021-08-12T07:05
On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani talks with Kai Nortey about plant-based ice cream and her small business’s mission to build a more sustainable, equitable food system. Kai Nortey’s comp...
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272. Ndidi Nwuneli Talks Changing Narratives Africa from 2021-08-09T07:05
On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani speaks with Ndidi Nwuneli, an agribusiness entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience in international development. They discuss Changing Narratives ...
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271. Lana Weidgenant Discusses the Fight for Youth Representation in the Food System from 2021-08-05T07:05
Lana Weidgenant is the Deputy Partnerships Director at Zero Hour, an international, youth-led climate justice organization. She is also a youth leader with Act4Food Act4Change, a campaign callin...
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270. Maureen Muketha discusses youth activism and campaigning for food system change from 2021-07-30T07:05
Youth nutrition advocate and founder of Tule Vyema, Maureen Muketha is fighting to end malnutrition, hunger, and poverty in Kenya. Muketha is a youth leader involved in the Act4Food Act4Change c...
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269. Larissa Zimberoff on the Intersection of Food, Tech, and Business from 2021-06-29T07:05
270. Putting Hunger Prevention Back on the Global Agenda from 2021-06-25T20:50:07
Today on Food Talk, Dani talks to Máximo Torero, the Chief Economist of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). They discuss the importance of putting hunger prevention back on the global a...
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269. Peter Byck discusses his documentary filmmaking project Carbon Nation from 2021-06-22T07:05
On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani talks with Peter Byck about regenerative agriculture and filmmaking through his project, Carbon Nation. Peter Byck’s filmmaking focuses on telling the s...
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268. Ricky Silver of Daily Harvest on a Zero Waste Future from 2021-06-15T07:05
Ricky Silver is the Chief Supply Chain Officer at Daily Harvest, a subscription-based startup that delivers nourishing, thoughtfully-sourced food...
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267. UN Food Summit 2021 UN Food Systems Champions Panel 7: Enriching and Diversifying Diets. from 2021-06-11T07:05
In the seventh panel of a monthly series featuring 25+ members of the UN Food Systems Champions Network, Ruth Richardson and Danielle Nierenberg sit down with three UN Food Systems Champions to ...
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267. UN Food Summit 2021 UN Food Systems Champions Panel 7: Enriching and Diversifying Diets. from 2021-06-11T07:05
In the seventh panel of a monthly series featuring 25+ members of the UN Food Systems Champions Network, Ruth Richardson and Danielle Nierenberg sit down with three UN Food Systems Champions to ...
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266. Squashing Superbugs: Building Resilience in Livestock Production from 2021-06-08T16:30:22
By 2050, experts predict that 10 million people will die of antibiotic-resistant infections—surpassing deaths from cancer.
As the world continues to rebuild from the pandemic, it’s ...
265. One Health: Food Safety for All. #WorldFoodSafetyDay. from 2021-06-07T22:47:09
Food safety requires a holistic approach which recognizes the connection between the health of people, animals, plant, and the environment. Join us for this unforgettable panel discussion this #...
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264. Bonnie McClafferty Discusses The Safety of Food Markets from 2021-06-04T07:05
On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani talks with Bonnie McClafferty, who is head of food safety and director of the EatSafe nutrition program at the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition. T...
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263. Earlene Cruz discusses her organization Kitchen Connection, a platform for connecting global chefs with home cooks, and its new alliance with the United Nations ahead of the UN Food Systems Summit. from 2021-05-26T07:05
On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani talks with Earlene Cruz about bringing stories of food insecurity and food culture to the forefront ahea...
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262. Carey Gillam on her book The Monsanto Papers: Deadly Secrets, Corporation Corruption, and One Man’s Search for Justice. from 2021-05-21T07:05
Dani talks with Carey Gillam, investigative journalist and author, who recently released her second book entitled The Monsanto Papers: Deadly Secrets, Corporation Corruption, and On...
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261. Podcast: UN Food Summit 2021 UN Food Systems Champions Panel 6: Create enabling environments for agroecology and regenerative approaches where investments can flourish and benefit all from 2021-05-20T07:05
In the fourth panel of a monthly series featuring 25+ members of the UN Food Systems Champions Network, Ruth Richardson and Danielle Nierenberg sit down with three UN Food Systems Champions to t...
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260. Matthew Wexler and Tesha Buss on Uncommonly Good recipes from 2021-05-14T07:05
Matthew Wexler and Tesha Buss are the authors of the cookbook Uncommonly Good. Tesha is the owner of Good Commons, for which the book is named--a...
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259. Michelle Wolf of New Wave Foods on Preserving Ocean Life With its Plant-Based Shrimp Alternative from 2021-05-11T07:05
Michelle Wolf, Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer of New Wave Foods, talks about how the company hopes to preserve ocean life with its plant-based shrimp alternative.
While you’r...
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258. One Planet. One Health. Solutions for Sustainable Local Food Systems. from 2021-05-06T23:19:27
A discussion about building solutions for more sustainable local food systems. Presented by Food Tank and the Danone Institute North America.
Featuring confirmed speakers (alphabetical or...
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257. Investing in a More Resilient Food System – UN Food Systems Champions Network Panel Series from 2021-04-28T07:05
In the fifth panel of a monthly series featuring 25+ members of the UN Food Systems Champions Network, Ruth Richardson and Danielle Nierenberg si...
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256. African Chefs Mahlomola Thamae and Ozoz Sokoh discussing food culture, health&climate. from 2021-04-22T19:12:55
Happy Earth Day! All week Dani is taking us on a global culinary journey, interviewing Chefs from around the world, to discuss the intersection of food culture, health and climate.
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255. Chefs Sharon Bond-Hogg and Ori Shavit discussing food culture, health&climate. from 2021-04-21T20:04:59
Every day this week as we countdown to EarthDay 2021 (which is tomorrow!) Dani is taking us on a global culinary journey, interviewing Chefs from around the world, to discuss the intersection o...
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254. Chefs Vincent Medina, Valerie Segrest,&Mariana Tejerina discussing food culture, health&climate. from 2021-04-20T19:08:03
Join Food Tank president Danielle Nierenberg as she takes us on a global culinary journey, interviewing Chefs from around the world this week, to discuss the double pyramid and the intersection ...
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253. A Countdown to Earth Day 2021 Featuring Chefs From Across The Planet. from 2021-04-20T00:11:51
Every day this week as we countdown to EarthDay 2021 — Dani is taking us on a global culinary journey, interviewing Chefs from around the world, to discuss the intersection of food culture, hea...
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252. UN Food Summit 2021 UN Food Systems Champions Panel 4: Developing Sustainable Fiscal Policy for the Food System from 2021-04-07T07:05
In the fourth panel of a monthly series featuring 25+ members of the UN Food Systems Champions Network, Ruth Richardson and Danielle Nierenberg sit down with three UN Food Systems Champions to t...
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251. Dr. Mark Hyman on the Pegan Diet, Food as Medicine from 2021-04-03T07:05
Dani interviews Dr. Mark Hyman, an American physician and fourteen- time New York Times best-selling author. His new book, The Pegan Diet: 21 Practical Principles for Reclaiming Your Health in a...
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250. Pete Ritchie, Chantal Clement on transforming the food system through local movements from 2021-04-02T07:05
On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani talks with Pete Ritchie and Chantal Clément on the Glasgow Food and Farming Declaration, an international declaration for sub-national groups seeking to...
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251. Dr. Mark Hyman on the Pegan Diet from 2021-04-02T07:05
On today's episode, Dani interviews
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249. Raley's CEO Keith Knopf on Changing The Way We Eat from 2021-03-30T07:05
Keith Knopf is President and CEO of Raley’s Family of Fine Stores, a chain of 126 grocery stores across northern California and Nevada. Raley’s leads a number of consumer health and sustainabili...
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248. Soleil Ho and Justin Phillips of The San Francisco Chronicle’s Extra Spicy Podcast from 2021-03-25T07:05
Dani talks with Soleil Ho and Justin Phillips, co-hosts of the podcast Extra Spicy. Soleil and Justin are writers for The San Francisco Chronicle who focus on food, race, ethnicity, and culture....
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247. Sam Fulton of Nomad Foods on Sustainability, Frozen Food from 2021-03-23T07:05
Sam Fulton is the Group Corporate Affairs Director for Nomad Foods, Europe’s largest frozen foods company. She has more than 20 years of experienc...
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246. Kashi's Melanie Hall on Supporting Farms, Organic Crops from 2021-03-16T07:05
Melanie Hall, Director of Brand Marketing at Kashi, talks about the company’s new keto cereal line and Kashi’s ongoing efforts to support farmers ...
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245. UN Food System Champions Panel 3 - “The Hidden Costs of Food Systems” from 2021-03-12T08:05
In the third panel of a monthly panel series featuring 25+ members of the UN Food Systems Champions Network, Ruth Richardson and Danielle Nierenberg sit down with four UN Food System Summit Cham...
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244. Gero Leson: Honor Thy Label. Dr. Bronner's Unconventional Journey from 2021-03-09T08:05
Danielle Nierenberg talks with Gero Leson about his new book, "Honor Thy Label. Dr. Bronner's Unconventional Journey to a Clean, Green, and Ethical Supply Chain."
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243. Michael Moss on Hooked: Food, Free Will,&How the Food Giants Exploit Our Addiction from 2021-03-05T08:05
Pulitzer Prize Winning journalist and author Michael Moss discusses his latest book Hooked: Food, Free Will, and How the Food Giants Exploit Our ...
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242. Miles and Brie Reiter of Driscoll's on Their Multi-Generational Business from 2021-03-02T00:52:37
Father and daughter Miles and Brie Reiter— fourth and fifth-generation growers at the global berry company Driscoll’s—discuss their family’s multi-generational business. Miles serves as Driscoll...
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241. A Reckoning in Boston with James Rutenbeck and Kafi Dixon from 2021-02-28T08:05
A special Food Tank Live discussion with "A Reckoning in Boston" director James Rutenbeck, along with Kafi Dixon of The Common Good Co-op.
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240. UN Food Systems Champions Panel 2 from 2021-02-25T22:54:48
In the second panel of a monthly panel series featuring 25+ members of the UN Food Systems Champions Network, Ruth Richardson and Danielle Nierenberg sit down with four UN Food System Summit Cha...
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239. Tahz Walker Talks Community Resilience and Collective Power from 2021-02-24T08:05
Dani talks with Tahz Walker, Program Manager for the Farmers of Color Network and Co-founder of Earthseed Land Collective. They talk about the ways that the Farms of Colo...
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238. Julie Kunen of Oatly on the intersections between food, culture, and the environment from 2021-02-23T08:05
Writer, conservationist, and the Director of Sustainability at Oatly North America Julie Kunen talks about the intersections between food, culture, and the environment. Dr. Kunen explains the co...
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237. Michael Hamm on Food Security, Sustainable Food Systems from 2021-02-21T08:05
Dr. Michael Hamm is a C.S. Mott Professor of Sustainable Agriculture at Michigan State University, where he teaches and conducts research and outr...
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236. Daisy Freund, Vice President of the ASPCA’s Farm Animal Welfare program from 2021-02-18T08:05
Today on the podcast, Dani talks with Daisy Freund, Vice President of the ASPCA’s Farm Animal Welfare program, about a new survey of consumer attitudes towards industrial animal agriculture amid...
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235. Helena Norberg-Hodge Talks Indigenous Knowledge from 2021-02-12T08:05
This week on the podcast, Dani sits down with Founder and Director of Local Futures. Helena Norberg-hodge. Listen as the two discuss topics surrounding indigenous knowledge, global economic syst...
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234. Brigette Wolf on SnackFutures’ new CoLab start-up engagement program from 2021-02-10T23:49:19
On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani talks with Brigette Wolf, Global Head of SnackFutures. SnackFutures is Mondelēz International’s innovati...
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233. Food + Tech Panel Discussion: Strengthening Supply Chains to Build Trust and Improve Food Security from 2021-02-06T08:05
For the rest of this week Food Tank alongside the ReFresh working group will be airing daily podcasts with panelists discussing “The Intersection of Food + Tech.”
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232. Food + Tech Panel Discussion: Reducing Inequities Through a Digitally Skilled Workforce from 2021-02-05T08:05
For the rest of this week Food Tank alongside the ReFresh working group will be airing daily podcasts with panelists discussing “The Intersection of Food + Tech.”
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232. Food + Tech Panel Discussion: Protection and Accessibility: Ensuring the Fair Use of Data in the Food System from 2021-02-04T08:05
For the rest of this week Food Tank alongside the ReFresh working group will be airing daily podcasts with panelists discussing “The Intersection of Food + Tech.”
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231. Food + Tech Panel Discussion: The Power of Connectivity: Broadband Expansion in Rural Communities from 2021-02-03T08:05
For the rest of this week Food Tank alongside the ReFresh working group will be airing daily podcasts with panelists discussing “The Intersection of Food + Tech.”
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230. Food + Tech Panel Discussion: Empowering Consumers Through Transparency. from 2021-02-02T08:05
For the rest of this week Food Tank alongside the ReFresh working group will be airing daily podcasts with panelists discussing “The Intersection of Food + Tech.”
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229. UN Food Systems Champions Discussing Power Imbalances in Food and Agriculture from 2021-02-01T08:05
Food Tank has partnered with the International Fund for Agriculture Development (IFAD), the Global Alliance on the Future of Food to interview 25+ United Nations Food Systems Champions. Today is...
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228. Barron Segar on the Global Hunger Crisis from 2021-01-23T08:05
On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani talks with Barron Segar, World Food Program USA’s President and CEO. World Food Program USA (WFP USA) provides resources and develops policies needed to...
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227. Tanya Fields Talks The Black Feminist Project from 2021-01-19T23:04:10
On this week’s episode, Dani sits down with Tanya Fields, the Founder and Executive Director of the Black Feminist Project. Listen along as the two talk about inequalities of the food system and...
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226. Timothy Childs on Deploying Nutrition for Humanity from 2021-01-15T08:05
This week on the podcast, Dani speaks with Timothy Childs, the founder of Treasure8, a food tech solutions company dedicated to deploying nutrition for humanity.
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225. Paul Newnham on ending global hunger with the UN Sustainable Development Goals from 2021-01-08T08:05
On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani talks with Paul Newnham, Director of the SDG2 Advocacy Hub. The Hub coordinates global campaigns to support UN Sustainable Development Goal 2: Zero Hung...
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224. Reflecting on 2020's Highs and Lows from 2021-01-01T08:05
On today's episode, Dani looks back on the last 365 days and celebrates what our friends and allies were able to accomplish in an unprecedented year.
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223. Sunny Parr on Building a More Sustainable Food System from 2020-12-22T08:05
Sunny Parr, the Executive Director of Kroger, talks about the role
retailers can play in building a more sustainable food system. She discusses Kroger’s “Zero Hunger, Zero Waste” plan, whi...
222. Cornell-Led Nature Sustainability Expert Panel from 2020-12-21T17:37:33
In this episode, Dani talks with the authors of the new report on Socio-Technical Innovation Bundles for Agri-Food Systems Transformation led by Cornell University. Listen to Christopher Barret...
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221. Rhonda Perry from the Missouri Rural Crisis Center Talks About the Importance of Family Farmers from 2020-12-18T08:05
Today on “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” the Executive
Director of the Missouri Rural Crisis Center (MRCC), Rhonda Perry, talks about the...
220. Rocky Dawuni on Using Music to Promote Social Change from 2020-12-13T08:05
Today on “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Grammy-nominated artist, Rocky Dawuni, joins Danielle and talks about his work as a
Global Ambass...
219. Tanya Steel on Growing the Next Generation of Culinary Leaders from 2020-12-11T08:05
On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani talks with Tanya Steel, VP Strategic Development of Careers through Culinary Arts Program (C-CAP). C-CAP...
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218. Young Farmers Can Revitalize Rural Food Systems, Says Kathleen Merrigan from 2020-12-07T19:00:34
Today on “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dr. Kathleen Merrigan, Director of the Listen
217. Stef de Haan on Agrobiodiversity and Diet Diversity Reshaping the Food System from 2020-12-06T08:05
Today on “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Stef de Haan Ph.D.,
the Senior scientist on Andean Food Systems at the International
Potat...
216. A Conversation With Asma Khan from 2020-12-02T08:05
Today’s conversation was recorded as part of the Resetting the Food System summit, cohosted by the Barilla Foundation and Food Tank, where more than thirty speakers shared inspiring insight on h...
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215. Dan Curtin on Carbon-Neutral Vegan Meat Alternatives from 2020-11-18T22:13:54
Today on “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani Dan Curtin, President of Greenleaf Foods.
Dani and Dan talk about how Lightlife plans to achieve carbon-neutrality, why affordable and acce...
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214. A Special Live Chat: What’s Next for Restaurants Post-COVID? from 2020-11-18T04:17:45
Join these incredible leaders: Camilla Marcus, Naama Tamir, Chef JJ Johnson, Tom Colicchio, Andrew Rigie, and Salil Metah.
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213. Chase Sova on the Global Food Security, Resilience, and the Nobel Peace Prize from 2020-11-13T08:05
In 2020, the World Food Programme received the Nobel Peace Prize. On "Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg" Dani speaks with Chase Sova, Senior Director of Public Policy and Research at World Food Pro...
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212. What Are the Implications of the Election Results on the Food Movement? from 2020-11-04T18:55:23
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211. Jeff Dunn on the Food Industry, Carrots, and Going Plant-Based from 2020-10-30T00:47:40
On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani talks with Jeff Dunn, Bolthouse Farms Chairman and CEO. Bolthouse Farms, a leading carrot grower and distributor in the U.S., has branched out to functi...
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210. How Can A Stronger Food System Reverse Climate Change? from 2020-10-23T07:05
Climate change is disrupting ecosystems and displacing communities. On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani talks about the latest in climate change news and hears from experts who say that we...
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209. A Conversation With Chef José Andrés (World Central Kitchen) from 2020-10-22T07:05
On this week’s episodes, we’ll be sharing interviews that were presented on World Food Day as part of the Smithsonian's Food History Weekend, "Food Futures: Striving for Justice." The panel ...
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208. A Conversation With Leah Penniman (Author, Farming While Black) from 2020-10-21T07:05
On this week’s episodes, we’ll be sharing interviews that were presented on World Food Day as part of the Smithsonian's Food History Weekend, "Food Futures: Striving for Justice." The panel ...
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207. Honoring Indigenous Food Ways With A-dae Romero-Briones from 2020-10-13T07:05
On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani talks with First Nations Development Institute’s A-dae Romero-Briones, the Director of Programs - Native Agriculture and Food Systems Initiative. Join D...
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206. How Writers and Journalists Shape the Food System from 2020-10-09T07:05
205. Dan Ahdoot Talks Food and the Stories it Tells from 2020-10-01T07:05
Today on “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani interviews comedian, actor, writer, and podcast host Dan Ahdoot
Dani and Dan talk about Dan’s podcast, Green Eggs and Dan, their relationsh...
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204. Food Waste Is a Solvable Problem from 2020-09-28T07:05
In 2019 the United Nations General Assembly designated September 29 as the International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste. On "Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg," Dani discusses the challeng...
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203. Farm Workers Are Facing Two Crises as Wildfires Burn in the West from 2020-09-21T07:05
As COVID-19 cases continue to rise around the country, wildfires in the western United States are compounding problems for the region’s farm workers.
“Whether it’s cli...
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202. Marion Nestle Discusses Her New Book and the Current State of Food Politics from 2020-09-18T07:05
On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani talks with Dr. Marion Nestle about her new book Let’s Ask Marion: What You Need ...
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201. A Conversation with Michael Pollan: The Omnivore’s Dilemma in 2020. from 2020-09-09T18:52:55
Dani moderates a conversation with Best-Selling Author Michael Pollan, Niman Ranch's Paul Willis, and Tanka Bar’s Dawn Sherman. They discuss how we can achieve a more balanced, resilient food sy...
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200. Suzanne Adely, Sonia Singh Discuss Food Workers’ Rights from 2020-09-08T16:00
Today on “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Food Chain Worker Alliance Co-Directors Suzanne Adely and Sonia Singh discuss how institutions are failing to protect food workers during COVID-19. The...
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199. Why Are Women Still Left Out of the Conversation? from 2020-09-04T07:05
On "Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg," Dani discusses a new report on the growing hunger crisis and gender inequality. Then hear from Maureen Muketha of Tule Vyema, Dr. Maureen Miruka of CARE, and...
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198. How Educators are Continuing to Support Student Wellness from 2020-08-28T07:05
On "Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg," Dani talks about the teachers who are working to ensure that their students remain healthy and engaged while they're home. Hear from New York City educators ...
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197. New on the Podcast: Tom Philpott, food and agriculture correspondent for Mother Jones Magazine, discusses his new book Perilous Bounty: The Looming Collapse of American Farming and How We Can Prevent It. from 2020-08-24T07:05
On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani talks with Tom Philpott, author of the new book Perilous Bounty: Listen
196. What does better food policy look like? from 2020-08-21T07:05
195. Ted Nordhaus of The Breakthrough Institute on How Tech and Intensification Can Save Agriculture from 2020-08-19T07:05
Today on “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani is joined by Ted Nordhaus, founder and executive director of Listen
Will Plant Based Meat Save the World? from 2020-08-07T07:05
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192. Helga Garza Talks Latinx Farmers and Agricultural Cooperatives from 2020-07-30T07:05
Today on “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani interviews Helga Garza, Director of Agri-Cultura Network. Dani and Helga ...
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191. Tom Colicchio on the Fight to Save Independent Restaurants, Irving Fain on Vertical Farming to Create a Sustainable and Safe Food from 2020-07-27T07:05
Today on “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” restaurateur and celebrity chef Tom Colicchio talks about the Independent Restaurant Coalition’s (IRC) work to help local res...
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190. Jeff Huckaby and Laura Batcha on Organic Farming. from 2020-07-24T07:05
Today on “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani interviews Jeff Huckaby, President of Grimmway Farms and recently awarded Organic Farmer of the Year, and Laura Ba...
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189. Teresa Romero discusses justice for farm workers from 2020-07-22T07:05
President of the largest farmworker labor union in the United States, United Farm Workers, Teresa Romero, talks advocacy, fair wages, and implications of COVID-19 on farm workers.
Whi...
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188. Dr. William Dietz on the Epidemic of Obesity, Venkatesh Mannar on the 2020 Global Nutrition Report from 2020-07-17T07:05
Today on “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani interviews Dr. William Dietz, one of the world’s leading experts on obesity. They discuss why effectively tackling obesity is taking so long and w...
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187. Barton Seaver on Sustainable Seafood and Dennis Bagneris on Liberty’s Kitchen in New Orleans, LA from 2020-07-16T07:05
Today on “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani interviews Barton Seaver, a chef, author, educator, and leading expert on seafood literacy and sustainable seafood. Then she talks with Dennis Bag...
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186. James Rogers and Lauren Baker on Turning Big Ideas into Food System Realities from 2020-07-14T07:05
Today on Food Talk With Dani Nierenberg, James Rogers, the founder of Apeel Sciences, talks with Dani about how Apeel uses plant-based materials to extend the shelf life of produce and reduce fo...
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185. Alex Morgan on the Rainforest Alliance’s Innovative 2020 Certification Program from 2020-07-10T07:05
On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani talks with Alex Morgan, Chief Markets Officer of Rainforest Alliance. They discuss the potential impacts of the Rainforest Alliance’s 2020 Certification...
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184. Didier Toubia on Cultivated Meat and Paula Daniels on Good Food Purchasing Policies from 2020-07-09T07:05
Today on “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani interviews Didier Toubia, Co-Founder and CEO of Aleph Farms. Then, she talks with Paula Daniels, Co-Founder, Chair of the Board, and Chief of What...
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183. GT Dave Discusses Preserving the Integrity of Kombucha from 2020-07-08T07:05
Founder of GT’s Living Foods, GT Dave, talks about the rise of kombucha and the future of the industry.
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182. Dr. Rattan Lal on Soil-Centric Approach to Food Security and Climate Change from 2020-07-03T07:05
On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg”, Dani talks with Dr. Rattan Lal, a world renowned soil scientist and recipient of the 2020 World Food Prize, whose decades of research have changed the wa...
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181. Kari Hamerschlag on Advocating for Worker Protections and Healthier Climate-Friendly Food. from 2020-07-02T07:05
Today on “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani interviews Kari Hamerschlag, Deputy Director of the Food and Agriculture Program at Friends of the Earth. They dis...
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180. Ricardo Salvador talks Science Advocacy from 2020-07-01T07:05
Ricardo Salvador, Director of the Food and Environment program at the Union of Concerned Scientists joins the podcast to talk about experience with research and a...
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179. Rowen White Talks Indigenous Seed Sovereignty, and Viraj Puri Says Urban Greenhouses Can Transform Produce from 2020-06-30T07:05
Today on “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani is joined by Rowen White, the director and founder of organic seed cooperative Sierra Seeds. White is a seed kee...
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178. Birgit Cameron and Kurt Beardslee Talk Recent Executive Order and the Fight to Restore Wild Fish Populations from 2020-06-27T07:05
Today on “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Managing Director of Patagonia Provisions, Birgit Cameron talks about Patagonia’s recent film “Artifishal.” Cameron also shares how Patagonia’s partner...
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177. Dr. Felix Kwame Yeboah on Youth-Powered Agricultural Development from 2020-06-26T07:05
Today on “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani interviews Dr. Felix Kwame Yeboah, social science researcher and professor of international development at Michigan State University. They discuss...
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176. Curt Ellis on FoodCorps and Food and Nutrition Education and Rebecca Eyre on Equity in Eating Disorder Treatment from 2020-06-25T07:05
Today on “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani interviews Rebecca Eyre, CEO of Pr...
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175. Carlotta Mast on the Natural Products Industry and Russell Diez-Canseco talks Conscious Capitalism from 2020-06-24T07:05
Today on Food Talk, Carlotta Mast joins Dani to talk about her role as VP of Content and the Market Leader for the New Hope Network and how the natural products industry is adapting to market di...
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174. Emily Broad Leib and Doug O’Brien Talk International Food Donation, and Chef Pierre Thiam Calls for Fonio on American Tables from 2020-06-23T07:05
Today on “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani is joined by Emily Broad Leib, the director of the Harvard Food Law and Policy Clinic, ...
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173. Olivier De Schutter on Democratic Food Policy Reform from 2020-06-22T07:05
Today on “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani interviews Olivier De Schutter, former UN Special Rapporteur on the Right to Food and current Co-Chair for the International Panel of Experts on S...
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172. Dr. Jack Kittinger on Small-Scale Fisheries from 2020-06-21T07:05
Today on “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani interviews Dr. Jack Kittinger, Senior Director of the Blue Production Program at Conservation International’s Center for Oceans He is also a Profe...
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Bringing Agrobiodiversity to Your Dinner Table: Ann Thrupp and Douglas Gayeton from 2020-06-20T07:05
We at Food Tank want to share with you a special limited series of conversations on the important topic of agrobiodiversity, created in partnership with Food Tank and FACT - the Food Agrobiodive...
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171. Baldemar Velasquez on Amplifying the Voices of Migrant Farmworkers from 2020-06-17T07:05
Baldemar Velasquez, Founder and President of the Farm Labor Organizing Committee, joins the podcast to discuss labor unions, farmworkers’ rights, and advocating for change.
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170. Labor Leader Marc Perrone Explains Why Food Workers Are Still at Risk for COVID-19 from 2020-06-16T07:05
Today on “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani is joined by Marc Perrone, the international president of the United Food and Commercial Workers International U...
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Bringing Agrobiodiversity to Your Dinner Table: Stefano Padulosi from 2020-06-14T07:05
We at Food Tank want to share with you a special limited series of conversations on the important topic of agrobiodiversity, created in partnership with Food Tank and FACT - the Food Agrobiodive...
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169. Sara Roversi Talk Future Food Institute and Food Technology from 2020-06-13T07:05
Today on “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” the founder of Future Food Institute Sara Roversi talks about the Future Food Institute’s usage of technology and research to create a sustainable agri...
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168. Amy Senter on Leading Corporate Sustainability Strategy and Karen Lehman on Effective Ways to Fund Local Food Systems from 2020-06-12T07:05
Today on “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani interviews Amy Senter, Chief Sustainability Officer for multinational food corporation, Kellogg. They discuss the company’s commitments to respons...
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167. Chef Marc Murphy on the Restaurant Industry and Finding New Opportunities from 2020-06-10T07:05
Chef Marc Murphy joins the podcast to talk about his culinary style, advocacy in the food system, the future of the restaurant industry, and exciting new opportunities in his career.
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166. On World Oceans Day, Mark Zimring and Niaz Dorry Talk About Building Sustainable Fisheries of All Sizes from 2020-06-09T07:05
Today on “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” in honor of World Oceans Day, Dani is joined by two expert advocates for more sustainable fishing practices and better conservation of our oc...
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165. Emily Simoness Talks the Intersection of Food and the Arts, Feeding Food-Insecure Families from 2020-06-06T07:05
Today on “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Founder and Executive Director of SPACE on Ryder Farm, Emily Simoness, talks about SPACE’s intentions to support food-insecure families, the intersecti...
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164. Marc Oshima on Innovations in Urban Vertical Farming and Frida Herrera-Endinjok on Nutrition Justice from 2020-06-05T07:05
Today on “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani interviews Marc Oshima, Co-Founder and Chief Marketing Officer for AeroFarms, a technology company that operates indoor vertical farms around the ...
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163. Nancy Roman on Fresh Food Distribution and Promoting Healthy Eating Among Children from 2020-06-04T07:05
Dani and Nancy Roman, CEO and President of Partnership for a Healthier America (PHA) discuss PHA’s new food distribution initiative, the importan...
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162. Panera’s Sara Burnett and Farmer Ron Mardesen on Building Healthy, Humane Supply Chains from 2020-06-02T07:05
Today on “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani is joined by Sara Burnett, the vice president for wellness and food policy at Panera, and Ron Mardesen, an Iowa farmer who sells humanel...
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161. Devon Klatell, Dr. Katie Wilson Talk the Role of Philanthropy, School Lunches, and Access to Healthy Food from 2020-05-30T07:05
Today on “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Devon Klatell, Managing Director of Food Initiative at The Rockefeller Foundation and Dr. Katie Wilson, Executive Director at Urban School Food Allianc...
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160. New on the Podcast: Marcus Benedetti on the Future of Dairy Farming and Robert Jones on Sustainable Aquaculture from 2020-05-29T07:05
Today on “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani interviews Robert Jones, Global Lead for The Nature Conservancy’s Aquaculture Program and Marcus Benedetti, CEO and third-generation owner of dair...
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159. Colby Duren Talks Indigenous Food and Agriculture Policy from 2020-05-28T07:05
Today on “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani interviews Colby Duren, Director of the Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative.
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158. Chris Barrett Discusses the Ways Research Can Inform Agricultural Policy from 2020-05-27T07:05
Chris Barrett, professor at Cornell University, discusses his how his economic research can help reduce malnutrition and poverty.
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157 - Lawrence Haddad on Promoting Nutritious Foods, Josef Schmidhuber on Agricultural Economics from 2020-05-25T07:05
On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani talks with Lawrence Haddad, the Executive Director of the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN). GAIN works with governments, nonprofit organiza...
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156: Rose Hayden-Smith on the Recent Rise in Home Gardening from 2020-05-22T07:05
Today on “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani speaks with Rose Hayden-Smith Emeritus University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources Advisor and author of Sowing the Seeds of Victor...
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155. Dr. Maureen Miruka Discusses Women and Agriculture and Roger Thurow Talks Global Food Insecurity Amid American Abundance from 2020-05-21T07:05
Today on “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani interviews Dr. Maureen Miruka, Director for Gender, Youth & Livelihoods at CARE USA and Roger Thurow, Senior Fellow at The Chicago Council on Glob...
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154. Tony Hillery Discusses Food Justice and Chandani Punia Talks About the Connection Between Hunger and Education from 2020-05-20T07:05
On Food Talk today: Tony Hillery of Harlem Grown talks about the importance of understanding food justice at a young age; Chandani Punia of Akshaya Patra discusses the connection between hunger,...
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153. Dr. Dariush Mozaffarian On Creating Healthier American Diets and Nutrition Programs from 2020-05-19T07:05
Today on “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani is joined by Dr. Dariush Mozaffarian, a cardiologist, professor, and the dean of the Tufts University Friedman School of Nutrition Scien...
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152. Rob Larew Talks Corporate Consolidation in the Food System from 2020-05-18T07:05
Today on “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani speaks with the president of the National Farmers Union (NFU), Rob Larew. They discuss the import...
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151. LaDonna Sanders-Redmond on the Importance of Co-ops from 2020-05-16T07:05
Today on “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Director of Soul Food Monologues LaDonna Sanders-Redmond talks about co-ops’ role in the food system. Sanders-Redmond also disc...
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150. Patrick Holden on Sustainable Agriculture from 2020-05-15T07:05
Today on “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani interviews Patrick Holden of the Sustainable Food Trust. They discuss recent trends in the sustainable food and agriculture sectors.
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149. Lauren Cox and Jeff Moyer Talk Organic Food and Agriculture from 2020-05-14T07:05
Today on “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani interviews Lauren Cox, Organic Procurement at GA Organics and Jeff Moyer, CEO of the Rodale Institute.
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148. John Piotti discusses a farmers’ relief fund and Ruben Echeverria talks global food policy from 2020-05-13T07:05
John Piotti of the American Farmland Trust joins the podcast to discuss efforts to help small farmers and the environment, and Ruben Echeverria with the International Food Policy Research Instit...
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147. Local Food Leaders Gwen Kokes and Lori Cochran-Dougall Share How to Boost Access to Fresh Crops from 2020-05-12T07:05
Today on “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani speaks with two leaders in their cities' local food systems.
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146. Frances Moore Lappe on using living democracy to build a sustainable food system from 2020-05-09T07:05
Today on “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani interviews author Frances Moore Lappe, co-founder of Small Planet Institute, a nonprofit organization that aims to use com...
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145. Stephen Ritz on urban farming and food access in the Bronx from 2020-05-08T07:05
Today on “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani interviews Stephen Ritz, South Bronx Educator and Founder of Green Bronx Machine. They discuss foo...
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144. Nate Mook, CEO of World Central Kitchen Talks #ChefsForAmerica from 2020-05-07T07:05
Today on “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani interviews Nate Mook, CEO of World Central Kitchen. Dani and Nate Listen
143. Chefs Amy Sins and Erik Bruner-Yang on food and community relief efforts from 2020-05-06T07:05
Today on “Food Talk”, Louisiana chef, Amy Sins, discusses work with Second Harvest Food Bank and the food culture in Louisiana. Washington, D.C. ...
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142. Maureen Muketha Discusses Tule Vyema’s Efforts to Boost Food Security in Kenya with Sack Farming from 2020-05-05T07:05
Today on “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani is joined by Maureen Muketha, a nutritionist in Kenya and the founder of the food security organization Tule Vye...
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141. Kellee James and Victor Friedberg on how we can use agriculture technology to assist food and agriculture businesses during COVID-19. from 2020-05-02T07:05
Today on “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani interviews Mercaris CEO Kellee James and Victor Friedberg, founder of FoodShot Global. They discuss Mercaris’ report on C...
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140. Entrepreneur Rachel Krupa on supporting sustainable businesses from 2020-05-01T07:05
Today on “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani interviews entrepreneur Rachel Krupa, Founder of The Goods Mart, a convenience store focused on making sustainab...
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139. Kristen Suokko Talks Small Farms, COVID-19 from 2020-04-30T07:05
Today on “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani interviews Kristen Suokko, Executive Director of Local Food Hub.
They discuss the impact the impact COVID-19 is having on small farms in Vi...
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138. Sean Pessarra on sustainable farming and Ben Lilliston on pro small-scale farming policy during COVID-19 from 2020-04-29T07:05
Sean Pessarra, of Heifer Ranch, and Ben Lilliston, of the Institute of Agriculture and Trade Policy, talk with Dani about the impact of coronavirus on sustainable farming and the policy implicat...
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137. Nate Kleinman and Albie Miles on Community Food Sovereignty During COVID-19 from 2020-04-28T07:05
What do community food systems look like during COVID-19?
On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani talks with Nate Kleinman, an activist and farmer who co-founded th...
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136. Eric Adams and Vimlendra Sharan Talk Food Policy Response, COVID-19 from 2020-04-25T07:05
Today on “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani interviews Eric Adams, President of Brooklyn Borough in N.Y.C., and Vimlendra Sharan, Director of the FAO Liaison Office for North America. They d...
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135. Cummins talks Green New Deal, Regenerative Agriculture, COVID-19 from 2020-04-24T15:08:35
Today on “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani interviews activists Ronnie Cummins, Executive Director and Co-Founder of the Organic Consumers Association. They discuss how a Green Ne...
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134. Jeff Gordinier and Leah Lizarondo Talk About How Restaurants Will Survive and Food Recovery from 2020-04-23T07:05
Today on “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani interviews Jeff Gordinier, the Food and Drink editor at Esquire about whether independent restaurants can survive COVID-19 and how large ...
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133. Pekka Pesonen and Daniel Katz Talk Supporting Farmers During COVID-19 from 2020-04-22T07:05
Pekka Pesonen, Secretary General of Copa-Cogeca, and Daniel Katz, Vice President of Environment programs at the Overbrook Foundation talk about how their companies can he...
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132. Fabrice De Clerck and Amy Wu on Innovating a Better Food System from 2020-04-21T07:05
Today on “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani interviews Fabrice De Clerck, the science director at EAT, about how eating within the planet’s limits can help save the global food system. Later...
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131. Maximo Torero Discusses Food Security and COVID-19 from 2020-04-18T07:05
Today on “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani interviews Maximo Torero, Chief Economist at the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. They discuss the need to keep global sup...
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130. Dan Barber and Luke Saunders on Keeping the Farm-to-Community Connection During COVID-19 from 2020-04-17T16:24:40
Today on “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani interviews Dan Barber, Executive Chef and Co-Founder of Blue Hill at Stone Barns, and Luke Saunders, Founder and CEO of Farmer’s Fridge. They disc...
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129. Marc Zornes, Devin De Wulfe Talk Food Waste, Food Delivery, COVID-19 from 2020-04-16T04:00
Today on “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani interviews Marc Zornes, Co-founder and CEO of Winnow and Devin De Wulfe, Co-founder of Feed the Front Line NOLA. Dani and Marc Zornes di...
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128. Christina Ferzli and Britt Lundgren talk sustainable food business and COVID-19 from 2020-04-15T04:00
Christina Ferzli, Director of Corporate Global Affairs at Ocean Spray, and Britt Lundgren, Director of Organic and Sustainable Agriculture at Stoneyfield Organic talk with Dani about how their c...
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127. Dan Glickman Talks Food Security, Diet, and COVID-19 from 2020-04-14T04:00
Today on “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” former Secretary of Agriculture Dan Glickman talks about how our diets can help flatten the curve of C...
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126. Kathleen Finlay Discusses Regional Farming, COVID-19 from 2020-04-11T21:14:02
Today on “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani interviews Kathleen Finlay, President of the Glynwood Center for Regional Food and Farming. They ...
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125. Jim Perdue, Tom McDougall Talk Supply Chain, COVID-19 from 2020-04-10T06:00
Today on “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani interviews Jim Perdue, Chairman and Advertising Spokesman of Perdue Farms and Tom McDougall, Founder and CEO of 4P Foods. They discuss the importa...
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124. Louisa Burwood-Taylor on Food Technology During COVID-19 from 2020-04-08T06:00
Dani Nierenberg talks with Louisa Burwood-Taylor, Head of Media & Research for AgFunder and chief editor of their news site AFN.
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123. Eleanor Kuntz Talks Cannabis Appellations, Herbalism from 2020-04-04T00:05:45
Dani Nierenberg talks with Eleanor Kuntz, co-founder and CEO of LeafWorks Inc, to discuss how they want to help customers identify the cannabis they are buying.
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122. Dr. Mark Hyman Talks Functional Medicine, COVID-19 from 2020-04-03T04:00
Dani Nierenberg talks with Dr. Mark Hyman, Director, Cleveland Clinic Center for Functional Medicine, to discuss the steps needed to stop the spread of COVID-19.
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121. Fatema Sumar Talks Oxfam America’s Response to COVID-19 from 2020-04-02T22:42:47
Dani Nierenberg talks with Fatema Sumar, Vice President of Global Programs at Oxfam America, about the actions they are taking to fight COVID-19 globally.
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120. Mike Curtin Talks DC Central Kitchen, COVID-19 from 2020-04-01T23:33:48
Dani Nierenberg talks with Mike Curtin, CEO of DC Central Kitchen, to discuss their efforts to combat hunger and poverty in the face of COVID-19.
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119. Holly Rippon-Butler Talks Young Farmers, COVID-19 from 2020-04-01T21:07:22
Dani Nierenberg talks with Holly Rippon-Butler, Land Access Program Director at the National Young Farmers Coalition, about what we need to do to support young farmers in the face of COVID-19. Listen
118. Purdue University’s Jayson Lusk Discusses The Economics of COVID-19 from 2020-04-01T04:26:15
117. Garry Michael Talks Fresh Food Delivery, COVID-19 from 2020-04-01T00:25:50
Dani Nierenberg talks with Garry Michael, Co-Founder and CEO of Farm2Me, a food e-delivery service that specializes in local food, about how fresh food delivery is more important than ever in th...
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116. Jenique Jones From City Harvest Talks COVID-19 Impact from 2020-03-31T20:26:22
Dani Nierenberg talks with Jenique Jones, Senior Director of Program Operations at City Harvest, a food rescue organization based in New York. They discuss City Harvest’s efforts to get excess f...
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115. Caesaré Assad On The Food System, COVID-19 from 2020-03-31T01:39:42
Dani Nierenberg talks with Caesaré Assad, CEO of Food System 6 (FS6), about the solutions that FS6 and other accelerators are creating to support farmers and entrepreneurs in the face of COVID-1...
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114. Liz Neumark Talks Teaching Healthy Habits to Kids, COVID-19 from 2020-03-30T04:05
Dani Nierenberg talks with Liz Neumark, Founder and CEO of Great Performances and Founder and Board Member of The Sylvia Center, about the impact of COVID-19 on the catering industry. They also ...
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113. Saru Jayaraman Talks Fair Wages, COVID-19 from 2020-03-29T20:34:08
Dani Nierenberg talks with Saru Jayaraman, President of One Fair Wage and Director of the Food Labor Research Center at the University of California, Berkeley about the possible catastrophic eff...
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112. Regina Anderson Talks Food Recovery Network, COVID-19 from 2020-03-29T03:15:27
Dani Nierenberg talks with Regina Anderson, Executive Director of the Food Recovery Network, about the surplus food problem that the COVID-19 pandemic will create.
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111. Katherine Miller from the James Beard Foundation Talks COVID-19, the impact on restaurants, the future of food from 2020-03-28T00:54:17
Dani Nierenberg talks with Katherine Miller, Vice President of Impact at the James Beard Foundation and founding executive director of the Chef Ac...
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110. Mark Ritchie Talks Global Minnesota, COVID-19, and Expo 2027 from 2020-03-26T20:29:12
Dani Nierenberg talks with Mark Ritchie, President of Global Minnesota, a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that connects individuals, organizations and communities to the world. They discuss ...
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109. Emily Broad Leib talks Food Law and COVID-19 from 2020-03-26T06:00
Dani Nierenberg talks with Emily Broad Leib, Clinical Professor at Harvard Law School & Director of Harvard Law School's Food Law & Policy Clinic, about protecting and promoting better wages for...
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108. Mill City Farmers Markets Innovates Around COVID-19 from 2020-03-25T20:17:55
Dani Nierenberg Talks with Martha Archer, executive director of Mill City Farmers Markets, about supporting local farmers during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the concept of physical distancing ver...
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107. Chef Steven Satterfield And Miller Union Respond to COVID-19 from 2020-03-25T06:00
Dani Nierenberg Talks with James Beard award winning chef Steven Satterfield, executive chef and co-owner of Miller Union, about how the restaurant industry is handling the COVID-19 pandemic. Listen
106. School Lunches Are As Important As Ever, Says Fleishman from 2020-03-24T20:27:33
Dani Nierenberg Talks with Mara Fleishman, CEO of the Chef Ann Foundation, about the vital need to feed food insecure children during school closures.
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105. Gene Baur Talks Farm Animals In Crisis from 2020-03-24T06:00
Dani Nierenberg Talks with Gene Baur, President and Co-Founder of Farm Sanctuary, about plant based proteins and how factory farms can lead to disease.
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104. Bob Martin Talks About Citizen Eaters and COVID-19 from 2020-03-22T06:00
Dani Nierenberg Talks with Bob Martin, Director of Food Systems Policy, at the Johns Hopkins Center For a Liveable Future, about the origin of COVID-19 and the effect of animal production on hum...
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103. Joi Chevalier from the Cook’s Nook talks about how COVID-19 is impacting food start ups from 2020-03-21T06:00
Dani Nierenberg Talks with Joi Chevalier, Founder and CEO of The Cook’s Nook, about how COVID-19 is impacting food start ups.
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102. We Must Meet The Needs Of Those Most Affected By COVID-19, Says Kimbal&Christiana Musk from 2020-03-20T06:00
Dani Nierenberg talks with Kimbal and Christiana Musk about the importance of feeding food insecure children while schools are closed.
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101. Food Workers Are On The Front Line In The Fight Against COVID-19, Says Patel from 2020-03-19T06:00
Dani Nierenberg talks with Raj Patel, Research Professor in the Lyndon B Johnson School of Public Affairs at the University of Texas, about the impact o...
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100. Being Healthy Isn’t a Fad (especially in the face of COVID-19), says Katz from 2020-03-16T23:09:23
Dani Nierenberg talks with Dr. David L. Katz, founding director of Yale University’s Yale-Griffin Prevention Research Center, about eating healthy by staying away from diet fads. He also touches...
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99. Helping Local Farmers in Madagascar Create Sustainable (And Profitable) Businesses from 2020-03-11T06:00
Dani Nieremberg chats with Tim McCollum, founder and CEO of Beyond Good, an organic chocolate company that exclusively sources cacao from local farmers in Madagascar.
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98. Accelerating the Local Food Industry from 2020-03-06T07:00
Journalist Dawn Reiss and Jim Slama, founder and CEO of Chicago non-profit Listen
97. The Impact of Food on Economic Development from 2020-03-04T07:00
Dalton Barker of Crain’s Chicago Business and Walter Burnett Jr, Alderman of Chicago’s 27th Ward discuss the effect of expensive but high quality restaurants opening in previously underserved ne...
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96. Supporting Organic Farms at the Market and the Bank from 2020-02-28T07:00
Raya Carr, Events Coordinator and Shepherdess at Mint Creek Farms, shares new ways that we as consumers and investors can support local organic farmers, and those who want to start their own far...
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95. Collective power can help us buy better food, says Jose Oliva from 2020-02-26T07:05
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94. Hungry Explores Rene Redzepi’s Intoxicating Delight for Innovative Flavors from 2020-02-21T07:05
Jeff Gordinier talks about his experience following Rene Redzepi, chef of Noma, in his new book Hungry: exploring culinary innovation, personal growth, and more.
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93. Young People Are the Future of Innovative Agriculture, Says Musk from 2020-02-19T07:05
Kimbal Musk tells Gabriella Gershenson of the Wall Street Journal about creating opportunities for young people in farming—and disrupting current agricultural practices—with indoor farming.
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92. Regeneratively Grown and Biodiverse Ingredients Should Be For Everyone, Says Erik Oberholtzer from 2020-02-14T08:00
Tender Greens co-founder and CEO Erik Oberholtzer wants chefs to feel guided by regenerative farmers—and source locally and regionally unique ingredients for their kitchens.
91. Sustainable Wine Starts Irrigation Free At Dry Farm Wines from 2020-02-12T17:45:03
90. Food News Is Changing and Inspiring Action from 2020-02-07T08:00
Lucy Biggers of NowThis News and Amelia Nierenberg of the New York Times join Dani to talk about the challenges of...
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89. Creating Sustainable Cold-Brew Brings Tech to Coffee-Producing Communities from 2020-02-05T08:00
Amelia Nierenberg of the New York Times hosts Matt Swenson, Director of Coffee at Chameleon Cold-Brew, to talk about the tech, standards, and youth that are creating an exciting future for susta...
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88. “From Scratch” Wants to Show Everyone The Faces Behind Their Food from 2020-02-03T08:00
David Moscow talks about his adventures sourcing ingredients in his new show “From Scratch”—from slaughtering cows to spear-hunting an octopus.
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87. Snacking for Well-Being with Mondelēz’s Chris McGrath from 2020-01-22T08:05
A new definition of well-being is changing the way Mondelēz approaches snacking, with more humility about their portion sizes, ethical sourcing, and mindfulness says Chris McGrath.
86. The Wisdom of Indigenous Foodways from 2020-01-20T08:05
Kathleen Merrigan, Executive Director of the Swette Center for Sustainable Food Systems at Arizona State University, talks about ASU and Food Tank's Summit on the wisdom of indigenous food ways....
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85. We Need More Biodiversity in Our Food System from 2020-01-17T19:20
Ann Tutwiler commends the women who use biodiversity as a powerful tool for global nutrition, soil enrichment, water quality, and climate adaptation.
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84. Food System Vision Prize Pushes for Solutions—and Hope from 2020-01-15T08:05
The Food System Vision Prize is an opportunity to cut through dystopian depictions of the future and create a positive vision for local food system change, says Roy Steiner, Senior Vice Presiden...
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83. From Sea to Site: Tracking Sustainable Fish for Consumers Nationwide from 2020-01-10T08:05
Mike Spindler of FultonFishMarket.com talks about the key to sustainable, fresh seafood and the importance of technology for the future of fish.
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82. We’re Too Close to the Edge of Planetary Boundaries, Says Walter Willett from 2020-01-08T05:00
Alex Sammon of The New Republic and Walter Willett of EAT Lancet and Harvard host an inter-generational conversation about transforming diets to protect the planet’s boundaries.
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81. Integrating Sustainability Into Supply Chains—It Takes Data from 2020-01-03T05:00
Tina May of Land O’Lakes and Dan Sonke of the Campbell Soup Company talk about the Truterra Insights Engine—a data source for all farmers and sustainability leaders alike.
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80. Food: Cause—And Cure—For Health and Environment, Says Dr. Hyman from 2020-01-01T05:00
Dr. Mark Hyman tells Lucy Biggers of NowThis about the food choices that are harming biodiversity, depleting water sources, and ramping up climate change—and offers food choices for a more susta...
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79. Philanthropy for a Better Food Future from 2019-12-25T05:00
Devon Klatell of the Rockefeller Foundation talks about the important role philanthropic organizations play in the food systems: not only funding innovative solutions, but connecting communities...
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78. Break Economic and Nutrition Policy Out of Their Silos For Real Change from 2019-12-20T05:00
Dr. Sara Bleich of the Harvard Chan School of Public Health sits down with Sarah Blackburn of Edible Boston to talk about the key to effective nutrition policies.
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77. Everything Is Relational in Food Allyship, Says Denisa Livingston from 2019-12-18T05:00
Denisa Livingston of the Diné Community Advocacy Alliance talks about struggles and successes in the Navajo community—and how others can be good allies.
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76. Being A Democracy Activist Is Part of Food Work from 2019-12-13T05:00
Frances Moore Lappé discovers why hunger exists: because agribusiness dollars are fueling politics.
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75. How to Fix Food: Fix Everything Else, Says Bittman from 2019-12-11T05:00
Mark Bittman, author of the book How to Cook Everything and editor-in-chief of Heated, sits down with Bloomberg journalist Deena Shanker to talk about the key to making good, a...
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74. A New Era for Whole Foods: Going Beyond Organic from 2019-12-06T05:00
Beth Kowitt of Fortune and A.C. Gallo of Whole Foods discuss Whole Foods’ evolution from organic food supplier to a leader in fair trade, environmental protection, and more.
73. Dairy and Plant-Based: Not a Zero-Sum Game at Clover Sonoma from 2019-11-30T19:08:18
At Clover Sonoma, Danielle sits down with experts in the dairy and plant-based industries not to debate the future of milk, but to collaborate on nutrition education and protecting the planet. Listen
72. Jacob Pechenik on Giving People Power Through Produce from 2019-08-27T10:00
Hollywood producer Jacob Pechenik and his wife, actress Zooey Deschanel, started The Farm Project and Lettuce Grow to bring people closer to farms—and place hydroponic farms in backya...
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71. Defining the Line: Good, Bad, and Neutral Food Tech from 2019-08-16T19:33:52
Food isn’t immune from technology’s influence as AI and Big Data create new opportunities for innovation. At Food Tank’s second monthly conversation at NYU, experts evaluate the fork in the road...
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70. Partnerships to End Eating Disorders at Project HEAL from 2019-08-13T18:35:17
Project HEAL Co-founder and CEO Kristina Saffran talks about the key to fostering better relationships with food ...
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69. Trading Land for Lab: Cultivating Clean Meat from 2019-08-07T07:00
The Good Food Institute’s Bruce Friedrich talks about the options that may convince consumers to eat with the planet’s health in mind.
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68. The Bronner Mom Behind the Movement from 2019-07-14T08:00
Lisa Bronner transformed the curious costumers contacting Dr. Bronner’s into a movement demanding healthier products that better support farmers.
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67. New Ways to Sell and Produce Food Arising at WeWork from 2019-07-13T10:02:37
At WeWorks across the world, startups not only share space; they share a role in shaping the future of food and a drive for transparency, says Tessa Price.
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66. Five Ways You’re Responsible for Change in the Food System from 2019-07-05T07:00
For these leaders in L.A., the trigger for change in the food system is not startups, corporations, or policies—it is a newly conscious and passionate general public refusing to accep...
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65. Selecting the Right Language and Stories to Transform Food from 2019-06-25T08:00
Food Tank’s San Francisco Food For Thought challenged the Bay Area to think more critically about the language and stories we choose to call for change in the food system. The results? More dive...
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64. Food Is No Longer the Hunger Solution: Food Tank at NYU from 2019-06-20T09:47:07
At NYU, Food Tank hosted experts and changemakers for a series of conversations about food equity, access, and ...
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63. Matt Wadiak: Raising the Best Chickens Means Honoring Their Ancestry from 2019-06-13T08:00
CEO of Cooks Venture Matt Wadiak talks about what even cautious eaters don’t know about how their chickens are raised and the potential for happier, more nutrient-dense chickens throu...
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62. Snacking Can Be Sustainable With Mindful Corporations in Milan from 2019-06-11T08:00
Food Tank, Seeds&Chips, and Mondelēz International co-hosted a panel in Milan, Italy to challenge corporations to embrace sustainability in their business models, to generate better p...
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61. Policy Connecting Food and Health on the Ground: Live From the U.S. Capitol from 2019-06-10T09:00
As part of Food Tank's first bi-monthly event on Capitol Hill, moderator Frank Sesno sat down with Congresswoman Chellie Pingree, Geeta Sethi, and Norbert Wilson to talk about the areas of the f...
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60. Live From the U.S. Capitol: Break Silos Between Health and Ag from 2019-05-22T08:03:48
Food Tank visited the U.S. Capitol, joining experts like Kathleen Merrigan, Robert Graham, Gregory Cooper, and Rep. James P. McGovern to define the connection between agriculture and health for ...
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59. In Immokalee, Food Provides A Platform for Future Professionals from 2019-05-17T22:50:18
Yvelande Astreide, Office Manager of Taste of Immokalee, talks about the reverberation effects of the entrepreneurship program: professional development for high school students and c...
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58. More Crop Per Drop, Better Lives for Farmers with Lotus Foods from 2019-05-08T09:00:26
Caryl Levine and Ken Lee, co-founders and co-CEOs of Lotus Foods, talk about supporting smallholder rice farmers through promoting System Rice Intensification.
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57. Women Are Champions of Farming Differently, Says Kivirist from 2019-05-03T21:06:16
“Women all across the food system are doing things differently,” says farmer, author, and entrepreneur, Lisa Kivirist, whose approach to agricultural learning gives women the tools and resources...
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56. Riana Lynn: Partner Across the World, Across Genders for Food Change from 2019-05-01T21:20:45
Technology, data, and automation need to come into play to create a food system that improves the lives of communities, farmers, and consumers, says Riana Lynn—and, we’ll get there with women-dr...
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55. Wise: “We” Won’t Feed the World by Giving Up on Small-Scale Farmers from 2019-04-26T05:21:37
Timothy A. Wise describes the findings of his new book Eating Tomorrow: agribusiness highjacks policy tables, while governments neglect the small-scale farmers with solutions to feed the world.<...
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54. General Mills Brings Kinetic Energy to Regenerative Ag, Says Carla Vernon from 2019-04-24T10:41:45
For better environmental strategy, General Mills is cultivating a new consciousness among consumers and farmers for true stewardship and environmental enhancement through regenerative agricultur...
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53. Pashon Murray’s Detroit Dirt and Food Waste: A Solution for Industrial Problems from 2019-04-20T09:47:18
A city known for industry, Detroit is now rallying individuals and corporations around waste and dirt: Pashon Murray is leading the composting collaboration for the climate, economy, ...
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52. Cancer Schmancer: “We Are the Boss” in Our Health Says Drescher from 2019-04-20T01:48:55
Cancer Schmancer President and actress Fran Drescher exposes a health system that downplays the roles of nutrition, spiritual happiness, and whole-body wellbeing in cancer and disease...
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51. Maxfield Kaniger’s Kanbe Markets: A Piece for the Food Insecurity Puzzle from 2019-04-13T01:54:30
“I want to be able to say that there is at least access to healthy food in every part of the city—that we can eliminate that food swamp. We can do that here in Kansas City,” says Max ...
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50. Celebrating A Diversity of Opinions Is Key to Collaboration, Says Erin Fitzgerald from 2019-04-09T18:02:52
To boost transparency in the agricultural industry, Erin Fitzgerald of the U.S. Farmers and Ranchers Alliance calls upon people to learn more from farmers and the diversity of ways th...
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49. Stephanie Race: Preparing for Future Farming Hurdles Requires Multidisciplinary Data from 2019-04-05T11:59:55
The urgency to transform agricultural research and data into cutting-edge solutions for growers “is as if someone turned the volume up on the stereo,” says Stephanie
48. Malnutrition: A Global Problem That Requires a Global Solution from 2019-03-26T20:16:53
“No country has a monopoly on the problem [of malnutrition], so no country has a monopoly on the solution: we all have to work together,” says Lawrence Haddad, Executive Director of t...
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47. Gender Considerations are Central to Food Security, says Dr. Mariame Maiga from 2019-03-23T04:04:59
46. South by Southwest: Young People Will Save the Future Food System from 2019-03-20T21:45:47
45. Paul Newnham: Breaking Down Silos to Achieve Sustainable Food Security from 2019-03-15T09:43:21
Paul Newnham, director of the SDG2 Advocacy Hub, talks about the importance of having difficult conversations to end hunger and build a more sustainable food system.
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44. Karen Karp: Working With All Stakeholders for a Better Food System from 2019-03-14T00:19:11
Karen Karp, owner of Karen Karp and Partners, talks about how her consulting company works with diverse groups—...
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43. It Isn’t Waste, It Is Simply Spare: Adam Kaye of Spare Food Co. from 2019-03-05T12:08:17
Co-Founder of Spare Food Company Adam Kaye talks about transforming the destiny industrialization has determine...
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42. At Clover Sonoma, Supporting Farmers Brings Urbanites to the Farm from 2019-03-01T20:12:29
CEO of Clover Sonoma Marcus Benedetti talks about how in a tumultuous dairy industry, for city folk to stand wi...
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41. Project Drawdown’s New Narrative for Climate Change: 100 Solutions from 2019-02-26T19:28:12
Paul Hawken, founder of Project Drawdown, talks about the “right” way to create a model for reversing climate change: first acknowledg...
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40. We Don’t Want to Be Bigger, We Want Farmers With Values—Niman Ranch’s Jeff Tripician from 2019-02-20T12:14:22
At Niman Ranch, keeping the family farming tradition alive takes anything but stagnation: General Manager Jef...
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39. It Takes a Village to Support a Young Farmer with Lindsey Lusher Shute from 2019-02-07T12:45:52
Lindsey Lusher Shute, Executive Director and co-founder of the National Young Farmers Coalition, talks about th...
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38. Technology May Change The Entire Food System For Good and Bad—Refresh Working Group from 2019-02-05T14:26:27
The Refresh Working Group joins U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack to discuss the role of technology—g...
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37. Ensure Tech for Better Food Says James Collins of DowDuPont, Corteva Agriscience from 2019-01-25T03:00:42
James Collins, COO of the Agriculture Division of DowDuPont and CEO-Elect of Corteva Agriscience wants to cha...
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36. Meal Kit Deliveries Can Optimize the Food System, Says Uwe Voss from 2019-01-19T10:00
Uwe Voss, COO and Managing Director of Hello Fresh, talks about the ways meal kits transform the ways consumers approach food and the food system.
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35. Regenerative Organic Systems Perform Better Beyond the Field—Jeff Tkach from 2019-01-19T04:46:12
At the Rodale Institute, Chief Growth Officer Jeff Tkach is helping farmers understand the powerful ripple effect of healthy soil.
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34. Dariush Mozaffarian: Academic Institutions Need to Act for the Food System from 2019-01-11T20:50:49
The future of the food system requires training new experts to treat the industry differently, says Dean of Tuf...
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33. Regina Northouse, FRN: Keep it Simple to Rally Around Food Loss from 2019-01-09T22:39:11
Executive Director of Food Recovery Network Regina Northouse t...
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32. Samuel Fromartz—More Voices Are Exposing the Food System from 2019-01-04T17:40:33
Co-founder and Editor-in-Chief of the Food and Environment Reporting Network Samuel Fromartz talks about the demand for reporting in the food system and new controver...
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31. Jules Pretty's Re-Imagined Agriculture: Sustainable Intensification from 2018-12-28T04:47:05
Author and sustainability advocate Jules Pretty talks about his vision for the future of agriculture, achieving the best of both worlds: efficiency and the environment.
30. Food&Water Watch's Wenonah Hauter On Taking Back Food, Water, and Climate from 2018-12-21T05:45:45
Founder and Executive Director of Food & Water Watch Wenonah Hauter talks about the biggest powerhouse behind political activism for the climate.
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29. All Communities Deserve Innovative Approaches to Nutrition—Questlove, Thomas from 2018-12-18T16:50:53
Food advocates Questlove and Haile Thomas talk about the disparity between food waste and hunger, calling attention to the communities impacted most.
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28. For Health and Environment, Food Culture Needs a New Direction Says Sam Kass from 2018-12-14T12:55:06
Food entrepreneur, former White House Chef, and former Senior Policy Advisor for Nutrition Sam Kass looks to coming innovations to move the food system forward.
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27. For Hari Pulapaka, Being A Chef Takes Place Beyond the Kitchen from 2018-12-11T17:32:29
Hari Pulapaka, Executive Chef and co-owner of Cress Restaurant tells a story on every plate, pushing for change in policy, waste, and sustainability.
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26. Regenerative Agriculture is Dr. Bronner's Commitment to Cosmic Responsibility from 2018-12-06T18:07:58
David Bronner, Cosmic Engagement Officer (CEO) of Dr. Bronner's is passionate about the company's place in the global market and agriculture, setting new standards for business.
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25. Thomas McQuillan Erases Food Waste at Baldor from 2018-11-22T17:20:38
Food waste is getting a new ending to its story at Baldor Specialty Foods, in a special program led by Thomas McQuillan.
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24. Sara Brito Defines What Really Is Good Food from 2018-11-20T16:05:09
Co-founder of the Good Food 100 Restaurants List Sara Brito tells the whole story behind food, celebrating the chefs and restaurants keeping it "good."
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23. Turning A Blind Eye To Farmer Poverty Must End, Says Hans Theyer from 2018-11-15T08:00
Executive Director of Fairtrade America Hans Theyer talks about both the poverty farmers face behind the scenes: and the new standards harnessing farmers' potential.
22. Food Is A Right: And Chefs Must Advocate for Change Says Spike Mendelsohn from 2018-11-14T01:28:42
Chef, restaurateur, and advocate Spike Mendelsohn believes chefs have a job on their shoulders to advocate for better food and nutrition policies.
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21. Climate and Sustainability Leaders Can Be Found In An Unlikely Place from 2018-11-08T19:41:24
Margaret Zeigler, Executive Director of the Global Harvest Initiative, sees huge potential in a sustainable future with businesses leading the way.
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20. Sustainable Care Includes the Land, Soil, and Farmers Says George Siemon from 2018-11-06T16:01:31
George Siemon, CEO and Founding Farmer of Organic Valley, talks about the co-ops ambitious energy plans, led by farming families, for farming families.
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19. Hunter Lovins Calls For Businesses to Rewrite the Economy from 2018-11-01T07:00
With an economy that results in inequality and ecosystem loss, Hunter Lovins demands a new economy that replaces neoliberalism with commitments to serving life.
18. Justin Whitmore: Reshape the Global Food System with Big Food Companies from 2018-10-30T16:19:03
Justin Whitmore of Tyson Foods talks about directing big food companies toward creating positive change in the food system and increasing transparency along the way.
17. Harlem Grown Catches Children Falling Through the Cracks: Tony Hillery from 2018-10-25T15:51:18
Tony Hillery, Executive Director of Harlem Grown, talks about how urban farming can inspire communities to rise up for their education and nutrition.
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16. Build a Network of Uncommon Collaborations For Food System Solutions from 2018-10-23T10:17:44
Chief Agricultural Officer of Mars, Inc., Howard-Yana Shapiro, talks about the potential of uncommon collaborations in supporting agricultural communities, farmers, and plant breeders.
15. Food Is a Political Act, Says Allison Aubrey from 2018-10-18T12:27:14
NPR News Correspondent and James Beard Award-winner Allison Aubrey talks about the new surge in food reporting and storytelling and where it is headed next.
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14. The Equation Behind Food Production, Nutrition, and Environment Does Not Add Up: Marion Nestle from 2018-10-16T10:00:22
Marion Nestle uncovers the causes of food waste and the ways everyone can prevent food waste in consumption and policy.
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13. Food System Innovations Must Be Democratized, Says Barber from 2018-10-11T16:16:12
Chef and Co-Owner of Blue Hill and Blue Hill at Stone Barns, Dan Barber, talks about breeding seeds not for size, travel, yield, or storage: but for flavor.
Debate About Food Issues Should Be Uncomfortable and Kind Says Haspel from 2018-10-09T07:00
Washington Post columnist and James Beard Award-winning writer Tamar Haspel talks about the way public discourse around food issues has transformed, inspiring her unconventional writing.
12. Leah Penniman: The Food System Is Not a Level Playing Field from 2018-10-04T07:00
Leah Penniman, co-founder and Co-Director of Soul Fire Farm, talks about how everyone can support justice for people of color: go "from knowing to not knowing, and from speaking to li...
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11. Baldemar Velasquez Proves It Is Possible to Organize Migrant Farm Workers from 2018-10-02T16:00:41
Baldemar Velasquez, founder and President of the Farm Labor Organizing Committee (FLOC) talks about defying expectations organizing migrant farm workers, leading effective boycotts, and forming ...
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10. A Healthy Diet Is More Than What We Eat, Says Dr. David Katz from 2018-09-27T07:00
Dr. David Katz talks about nutritionists' consensus on a healthy diet, how everyone can reassess what they eat, and how to attain health beyond maintaining a diet.
9. Perdue: Food System Change Must Involve Farmers With Great Practices from 2018-09-25T19:20:57
Perdue aims to support family farmers that carry generations of wisdom about better farming practices, including Bruce and Aaron Williams of Niman Ranch.
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8. Robert Graham: Integrative Health Models Empower Patients To Heal from 2018-09-25T08:10:53
Founder of FRESHMed NYC Dr. Robert Graham combines mainstream medical practices with therapies inspired by ancient wisdom to help address the root causes of today's diseases.
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7. Family Farmers Work Hard To Take Care of the Land, Animals at Niman Ranch from 2018-09-18T11:59:01
Paul Willis, founder of Niman Ranch Pork Company, and Elle Gadient, intern at Niman Ranch, talk about their love for the farmers using better hog raising practices.
6. Time—Not Thyme—Has Been Taken Out From Bread, Says Stephen Jones from 2018-09-13T07:00
Stephen Jones, founder and Director of The Bread Lab, leads a team reclaiming nutritious, tasty bread by breeding grains that perform better for farmers, bakers, millers, chefs, and more.
5. DeClerck: Changing Diets Translate to A Changing Planet from 2018-09-11T07:00
Science Director at EAT Fabrice DeClerck talks about the link between the environmental and health epidemics—and the changes needed to feed a new story for the planet.
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4. Social Enterprises In Nutrition Need a Bit of Rock and Roll Says Robert Egger from 2018-09-06T07:00
Founder and President of L.A. Kitchen Robert Egger talks about how redistributing food is not enough to end hunger and young people carry great potential into the food system.
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3. Michel Nischan: Recognize Each Other's Humanity Through Sharing Food from 2018-09-04T10:10:08
Co-founder and CEO of Wholesome Wave Michel Nischan talks about his commitment to join people around the table in sharing nutritious food and providing healthier produce to low-income communitie...
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2. Karen Washington: Change The Narrative of Farming from 2018-08-30T07:00
Karen Washington—a community activist, farmer, and co-owner of Rise and Root Farm—talks about how agriculture can become more inclusive of farmers of all races, genders, and sexualities.
1. Doing It Better: A Brennan Family Tradition from 2018-08-28T07:00
Dickie Brennan, a world-famous restaurateur, talks about his methods combining traditional and modern techniques to elevate the presence of Creole food in New Orleans.
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