Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg (by Food Tank)

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278. Dan Riegler explains how food startups can support food system transformation. Sep 08, 2021

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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, uses jackfruit to create pork alternatives for restaurants and cafes across Singapore and Hong Kong, aiming to help the transition to a more sustainable food system.

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277. Dr. Roland Bunch on the Promise of Regenerative Land Management in Sub-Saharan Africa Sep 06, 2021

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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 initiative aims to increase food security for 70 percent of Sub-Saharan farmers by helping them double their agricultural productivity in the next 20 years. They discuss the promise of green manure/cover crops and how regenerative practices can restore soil quality, boost food security, and support local economies.

276. Evan Marks discusses the future of sustainable agriculture Aug 26, 2021

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Dani talks with Evan Marks, a 20-year veteran of sustainable agriculture. Evan is the Founder and Executive Director of The Ecology Center, a 28-acre Regenerative Organic Certified farm in San Juan Capistrano, California. They discuss Evan's vision for the future of sustainable agriculture, the benefits of Ecology Center's hands-on programming, and recommendations for beginning farmers and gardeners.

275. Claire Cummings Bogle discusses a new chef-driven app created to slash food waste Aug 19, 2021

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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 and make the food system more sustainable. Dani speaks with Claire about Waste Not, a chef-driven app created to change kitchen culture and reduce food waste.

274. Rayan Kassem on the Food System's Impact on Climate Change Aug 16, 2021

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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, a campaign calling for businesses and policymakers to help build a more sustainable food system for future generations. As part of a series highlighting some of the youth leaders of the campaign, Dani speaks with Kassem about the initiative, how food systems change is necessary to reduce the human impact on climate change, and the important role youth play in the food movement.

273. Kai Nortey discusses her plant-based ice cream company, kubé, and the company's mission to address systemic racism in the food system. Aug 12, 2021

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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 company, kubé, focuses on creating healthy, plant-based coconut ice cream, providing employment opportunities for underprivileged and underrepresented groups, and addressing systemic racism in the food system.

272. Ndidi Nwuneli Talks Changing Narratives Africa Aug 09, 2021

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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 Africa, a new initiative Nwuneli launched in 2021 to celebrate Africa's contributions to the global food ecosystem and shift conversations surrounding the continent.

271. Lana Weidgenant Discusses the Fight for Youth Representation in the Food System Aug 05, 2021

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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 calling for businesses and policymakers to help build a more sustainable food system for future generations. As part of a series highlighting some of the youth leaders of the campaign, Dani speaks with Weidgenant about the initiative, the potential of the U.N. Food Systems Summit, and the fight for better youth representation in decision making processes.

270. Maureen Muketha discusses youth activism and campaigning for food system change Jul 30, 2021

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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 campaign, which is bringing together young people from around the world to discuss and vote on actions they want businesses and policymakers to take to change the food system. As part of a series highlighting some of the youth leaders of the campaign, Dani speaks with Muketha about youth activism, food security, and the importance of local, indigenous foods.

269. Larissa Zimberoff on the Intersection of Food, Tech, and Business Jun 29, 2021

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Larissa Zimberoff is a freelance journalist who covers the intersection of food, technology, and business. Dani speaks with Larissa about her new book Technically Food: Inside Silicon Valley's Mission to Change What We Eat to understand how food tech is impacting our diets, our health, and the planet. 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.

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