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Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg (by Food Tank)

Food Tank’s Danielle Nierenberg chats with the most important folks in the food industry about the most important food news, released every Thursday.

Latest Episodes:

576. A New Approach to Childhood Obesity, Food Worker Exploitation, and Cat Oakar on Farmers Markets as Community Infrastructure Oct 15, 2026

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On Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg, Dani speaks with Catherine Oakar, Executive Director of FRESHFARM. They talk about the mounting pressure eaters face after federal funding cuts, how farmers markets serve as community gathering spaces and economic engines, and why supporting our local food systems helps us build resilience.

Plus, clean energy may be out of reach for farmers, a report exposes the widespread exploitation of food workers, the WHO calls for a new approach to tackle childhood obesity, tens of millions may face crisis-level hunger, and one organization connects food banks with protein- rich seafood.

While you're listening, subscribe, rate, and review the show; it would mean the world to us to have your feedback. You can listen to "Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg" wherever you consume your podcasts.

575. Medically Tailored Groceries Transform Health, African Union Pushes Climate-Resilient Seeds, and Ertharin Cousin on Building Community-Centered Food Retail Oct 08, 2026

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On Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg, Dani speaks with Ambassador Ertharin Cousin, CEO of Food Systems for the Future Institute. They answer the question if the next food crisis has begun, the forces putting groceries out of reach for families, and where publicly-supported supermarkets and strong policy fit into food access solutions.

Plus, new research shows the benefits of medically tailored grocery programs, food scrap programs convert waste into compost, businesses fail to grasp supply chain vulnerabilities, and calls grow for more food systems investment, from dryland farming to climate-resilient seeds.

While you're listening, subscribe, rate, and review the show; it would mean the world to us to have your feedback. You can listen to "Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg" wherever you consume your podcasts.

574. A Conversation with Dr. Columbus Batiste on Building Nutritional Resiliency Oct 01, 2026

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On Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg, Dani speaks with Dr. Columbus Batiste, a board-certified interventional cardiologist, lifestyle advocate, and the Co-Founder of Healthy Heart Nation. They discuss the link between stress and chronic illness, overcoming distrust of scientists and medical professionals, and how we build nutritional resiliency.

While you're listening, subscribe, rate, and review the show; it would mean the world to us to have your feedback. You can listen to "Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg" wherever you consume your podcasts.

Where Food Education Meets Food Systems Change Sep 27, 2026

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Food Tank is live all week at WNYC-NPR's The Greene Space to talk solutions for food, agriculture, and environment during Climate Week NYC.

In this episode, we're sharing three conversations from our Summit, "The Future of Food Education." First, Dani and Alexandra DeSorbo-Quinn (Pilot Light) talk about the work being done to expand access to food education in classrooms. Next, Dani and award-winning Chef Marcus Samuelsson talk about mentorship and fueling connection through food. Then, Kim Severson (New York Times) and farmer and advocate Karen Washington (Rise & Root Farm) talk about what's happening in the food justice movement and building collective power.

This event was held in partnership with Pilot Light, with support from Nielsen Massey.

The Waters that Sustain Us Sep 25, 2026

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Food Tank is live all week at WNYC-NPR's The Greene Space to talk solutions for food, agriculture, and environment during Climate Week NYC.

In this episode, we're sharing three conversations from our "Water and Blue Foods Summit." First, Dani sits down with Sara Roversi, Founder of the Future Food Institute to talk about building sustainable aquatic ecosystems. Next, Dani and Kaveh Madani (U.N. University Institute for Water, Environment and Health) talk about the state of water bankruptcy and how we move forward. Then, Dani speaks with

Simone Venturini, Mayor of Venice and Riccardo Luna (Venice Climate Week) about the growing focus on water-based solutions to solve the climate crisis.

This event was held in partnership with Future Food Institute, Monterey Bay Aquarium, and Venice Climate Week.

Marion Nestle's 90th Birthday Party Sep 25, 2026

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Food Tank is live all week at WNYC-NPR's The Greene Space to talk solutions for food, agriculture, and environment during Climate Week NYC.

Food systems leaders celebrate author, nutritionist and NYU Professor Emerita Marion Nestle for her 90th birthday. Dani is joined by speakers including author Ruth Reichl, Kathleen Finlay (Glynwood Center for Regional Food and Farming), New York Times reporter Kim Severson, Culinary Historian and Food Studies Scholar Cathy Kaufman, author Francis Moore Lappé, and singer-songwriter Amber Rubarth.

This event was held in partnership with NYU and Rodale Institute.

Meeting the Urgency With Faster Food Security Action Sep 25, 2026

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Food Tank is live all week at WNYC-NPR's The Greene Space to talk solutions for food, agriculture, and environment during Climate Week NYC.

In this episode, we're sharing conversations from our Summit, "Acting at the Speed of Crisis: Challenges & Opportunities for Food Security Rapid Response." First Dani talks about early warnings for global food security with Inbal Becker-Reshef (Microsoft AI for Good Lab and Co-Director NASA Harvest), Evan Fraser (Arrell Food Institute), and Simon Winter (RF Catalytic Capital). Then, Dani speaks with H.E. Minister Taras Vysotskyi (Minister of Agrarian Policy and Food of Ukraine) about strengthening food security during conflict. Next, Dani talks about the power of geopolitics and food with Michael Werz (Council on Foreign Relations), Máximo Torero (U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization), Ambassador Ertharin Cousin (Food Systems for the Future), and Andrew Zolli (Planet). Finally Adam Met (AJR and Planet Reimagined) and Dave Turk (Flora Hewlett Foundation) talk to Dani about AI-powered solutions for better policy.

This event was held in partnership with RAAPID and Arrell Food Institute.

Chefs on the Front Lines of Food Systems Change Sep 24, 2026

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Food Tank is live all week at WNYC-NPR's The Greene Space to talk solutions for food, agriculture, and environment during Climate Week NYC.

In this episode, we're sharing three conversations from our Summit, ""Chefs Save the World." First, Dani and Chef Sean Sherman (North American Traditional Indigenous Food Systems) talk about The Regional Indigenous Nutritional Guide—a tool for understanding how to eat that centers Indigeneity over colonial food systems. Then a panel of chef advocates talk about their approaches to food systems transformation. Speakers include Ellie Krieger (Healthy Appetite with Ellie Krieger and Ellie's Real Good Food); Bleu Adams (Black Lamb Group and IndigeHub); Grace Ramirez (La Latina Cocina); Fariyal Abdullahi (Hav & Mar); and moderator Anne McBride (James Beard Foundation).

This event was held in partnership with The James Beard Foundation and CARE.

Building a Healthier, More Resilient Food System Sep 24, 2026

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Food Tank is live all week at WNYC-NPR's The Greene Space to talk solutions for food, agriculture, and environment during Climate Week NYC.

In this episode, we're sharing three conversations from our Summit, "The Roots of Organic: From Soil to Shelf." First, Dani speaks with Gary Hirshberg (Stonyfield and Organic Voices) about how far the organic movement has come and where it needs to go. Next, Dani talks about urban food systems resilience and community leadership with Sheryll Durrant (Just Food and the International Rescue Committee's New York New Roots Program). Then, Dani and Selena Ahmed (Periodic Table of Food Initiative / American Heart Association) talk about the link between healthier land and more nutritious food.

This event was held in partnership with the Organic Trade Association, Organic Valley, Once Upon a Farm, Handsome Brook Farms, Stonyfield, and Amy's Kitchen, and in collaboration with Organic Voices, Lundberg Family Farms, Tradin Organic, and Rodale Institute.

Building the Future of Organic Sep 24, 2026

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Food Tank is live all week at WNYC-NPR's The Greene Space to talk solutions for food, agriculture, and environment during Climate Week NYC.

In this episode, we're sharing three conversations with sustainable food business leaders from our Summit, "The Roots of Organic: From Soil to Shelf." First, Dani speaks with Paul Schiefer (Amy's Kitchen) on the shift away from ultra-processed foods. Next, Suzanne Sengelmann (Lundberg Family Farms) joins Dani to talk about expanding the organic market. Then, Shawna Nelson (Organic Valley) and Dani talk about creating climate and economic resilience for producers.

This event was held in partnership with the Organic Trade Association, Organic Valley, Once Upon a Farm, Handsome Brook Farms, Stonyfield, and Amy's Kitchen, and in collaboration with Organic Voices, Lundberg Family Farms, Tradin Organic, and Rodale Institute.

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