
Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg (by Food Tank) (Food Tank)
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08 Jun 2023 | 381. From Policy to Progress: Unpacking the 2023 Farm Bill | 01:16:08 | |
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 is; finding the humanity in this complex, lengthy piece of legislation; and opportunities to create the policy change we want to see. 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. | |||
31 Aug 2022 | 339. Bonus Episode: Strengthening Food and Agriculture Systems with Better Food Policy | 00:44:29 | |
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 Systems in Chicago. U.S. Representatives Marie Newman, Jan Schakowsky, and Raja Krishnamoorthi discuss issues of national and global food insecurity, transparency in food supply chains; and opportunities to invest in sustainable technology to address the climate crisis. 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. | |||
10 Jun 2019 | 61. Policy Connecting Food and Health on the Ground: Live From the U.S. Capitol | 00:32:55 | |
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 food system that policies must address for improved health world-wide. Read our favorite highlights of this episode as you listen HERE. 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. Become a Food Tank member for exclusive benefits: join HERE! Follow Food Tank on Social Media:
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07 Jun 2021 | 265. One Health: Food Safety for All. #WorldFoodSafetyDay. | 01:00:53 | |
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 #WorldFoodSafetyDay. Speakers Include: Francesco Branca, Director of the Department of Nutrition and Food Safety at the United Nations World Health Organization. Tom Heilandt, Secretary of the FAO/WHO Codex Alimentarius Commission. Makaiko Khonje, The MwAPATA Institute in Lilongwe, Malawi. Professor Alan Reilly worked at the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) where he was responsible for setting up and managing this national food regulatory authority. 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. | |||
13 Jun 2019 | 63. Matt Wadiak: Raising the Best Chickens Means Honoring Their Ancestry | 00:45:05 | |
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 through better raising practices. Read our favorite highlights of this episode as you listen HERE. 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. Become a Food Tank member for exclusive benefits: join HERE! Follow Food Tank on Social Media:
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25 Dec 2019 | 79. Philanthropy for a Better Food Future | 00:14:00 | |
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 across the globe. Read our favorite highlights of this episode as you listen HERE. 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. Become a Food Tank member for exclusive benefits: join HERE! Follow Food Tank on Social Media:
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16 Jul 2020 | 187. Barton Seaver on Sustainable Seafood and Dennis Bagneris on Liberty’s Kitchen in New Orleans, LA | 01:08:03 | |
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 Bagneris, CEO of Liberty’s Kitchen in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dani and Barton discuss seafood literacy and what chefs and consumers should know about the differences between types of seafood, how to prepare and serve them, and humans’ relationships to seafoods’ environments. Then, Dani and Dennis discuss how Liberty’s Kitchen’s youth training program changes the lives of young people. They also talk about food justice in New Orleans and how Liberty’s Kitchen supports its participants beyond graduation. 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. | |||
26 Aug 2021 | 276. Evan Marks discusses the future of sustainable agriculture | 00:26:56 | |
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. 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. | |||
11 Apr 2024 | 429. Uncovering the Dark Matter of Food | 00:25:31 | |
On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg'' Dani moderates a discussion about the dark matter of food—the biomolecules found in our diets that researchers haven’t even discovered yet. They discuss why a term that might sound ominous is actually very exciting; the tools that will unravel the mysteries still present in our food, and what new research will enable as communities work to improve the health of humans and the planet. Speakers include Steven Watkins, Founder of Verso Biosciences; Tracy Shafizadeh, Director of Programs and Partnerships Director at Verso Biosciences; and J. Bruce German, Distinguished Professor and Chemist Emeritus at the University of California, Davis and Chair of the Periodic Table of Food Initiative Scientific Advisory Committee. 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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12 Apr 2024 | 430. Opening a New Area of Science to Benefit Society | 00:44:26 | |
On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg'' Dani moderates a discussion about new research and tools that can help the world adapt to a changing climate, protect agrobiodiversity, and transform our approach to and understanding of food and nutrition. Speakers dive into the architecture of a food system that will help eaters make sustainable choices, the recent work that aims to better understand diets around the globe, and measuring progress from farm to plate. Speakers include Jessica Fanzo, Professor of Climate and Director of the Food for Humanity Initiative at the Columbia Climate School; Anna Herforth, Senior Research Associate at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and a member of the Periodic Table of Food Initiative’s Scientific Advisory Committee; Gary Paul Nabhan, a writer, ethnobiologist, Research Social Scientist Emeritus at the University of Arizona, and the Co-Founder of Native Seeds/SEARCH; Andy Jarvis, Director of Future of Food at the Bezos Earth Fund; and Jonathan Lundgren, the Founder and Director of the Ecdysis Foundation. 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. | |||
08 Sep 2020 | 200. Suzanne Adely, Sonia Singh Discuss Food Workers’ Rights | 00:37:51 | |
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. They also discuss how the Black Lives Matter movement is highlighting racial inequities in the food system. Suzanne and Sonia outline their policy objectives and talk about how the pandemic might reshape workers’ rights long term. 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. | |||
21 Nov 2024 | 462. Betty Chinyamunyamu on the Generational Impacts of Gender Equity | 00:35:21 | |
On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani speaks with Betty Chinyamunyamu, the CEO of the While you’re listening, subscribe, rate, and review the show; it would mean the world to us to | |||
26 Jun 2020 | 177. Dr. Felix Kwame Yeboah on Youth-Powered Agricultural Development | 00:43:43 | |
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 Yeboah’s recent work at the intersection of land access, youth livelihoods and agricultural policy in sub-Saharan Africa. 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. | |||
30 Mar 2021 | 249. Raley's CEO Keith Knopf on Changing The Way We Eat | 00:43:47 | |
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 sustainability initiatives, as well as local charitable giving projects. 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. | |||
18 Dec 2023 | 407. Brent Loken on the Case for Optimism Coming Out of COP28 | 00:21:50 | |
On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani speaks with Brent Loken, Global Food Lead While you’re listening, subscribe, rate, and review the show; it would mean the world to us to | |||
22 Jul 2020 | 189. Teresa Romero discusses justice for farm workers | 00:28:31 | |
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. 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. | |||
02 Jul 2020 | 181. Kari Hamerschlag on Advocating for Worker Protections and Healthier Climate-Friendly Food. | 00:40:18 | |
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 discuss Kari’s work on plant-forward, climate-friendly food service initiatives, and advocacy efforts to protect the health and safety of frontline food workers. 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. | |||
02 Apr 2021 | 250. Pete Ritchie, Chantal Clement on transforming the food system through local movements | 00:33:42 | |
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 embolden local movements towards a sustainable food system. Pete Ritchie is the executive director of Nourish Scotland, an Edinburgh based organization working to ensure food security, climate change mitigation, and food justice in the UK country. Chantal Clément is the deputy director of IPES-Food, a Brussels-based NGO working with governance institutions across the world to set the agenda for sustainable food systems. The two organizations have come together to create the Glasgow Declaration, which may hold city and local governments accountable for leading the food system transformation. 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. | |||
23 May 2024 | 436. Eric Kessler on What to Expect from the Latest Farm Bill Negotiations | 00:37:25 | |
On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani speaks with Eric Kessler, the Founder and former Co-Head of Arabella Advisors and a board member, investor, and advisor to organizations working toward a better food system. They talk about the competing versions of the next Farm Bill and whether a bipartisan bill is possible, the power and influence of chefs as advocates, and helping investors think differently about food systems solutions. 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. | |||
18 Dec 2018 | 29. All Communities Deserve Innovative Approaches to Nutrition—Questlove, Thomas | 00:26:21 | |
Food advocates Questlove and Haile Thomas talk about the disparity between food waste and hunger, calling attention to the communities impacted most. Read our favorite highlights of this episode as you listen HERE. 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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23 Mar 2019 | 47. Gender Considerations are Central to Food Security, says Dr. Mariame Maiga | 00:44:35 | |
Mariame Maiga of the West and Central African Council for Agricultural Research and Development Discusses how her organization highlights gender in development and food security projects. Read our favorite highlights of this episode as you listen HERE. 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. Become a Food Tank member for exclusive benefits: join HERE! Follow Food Tank on Social Media: | |||
29 Dec 2022 | 356. Niyeti Shah and Lucy Shanker on Celebrating a Win for the Food Movement | 00:32:49 | |
On "Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg," Dani speaks with Niyeti Shah, Senior Manager of Social Impact and Lucy Shanker, Associate Manager of Social Impact at WeightWatchers International. They discuss the recent passing of the Food Donation Improvement Act, which will make it easier for businesses to donate surplus food; its potential for curbing both hunger and waste; and the work that went into what Shah calls "a monumental win for food policy.” 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. | |||
15 Nov 2018 | 23. Turning A Blind Eye To Farmer Poverty Must End, Says Hans Theyer | 00:32:37 | |
Executive Director of Fairtrade America Hans Theyer talks about both the poverty farmers face behind the scenes: and the new standards harnessing farmers' potential. Read our favorite highlights of this episode as you listen HERE. 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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21 Feb 2020 | 94. Hungry Explores Rene Redzepi’s Intoxicating Delight for Innovative Flavors | 00:19:23 | |
Jeff Gordinier talks about his experience following Rene Redzepi, chef of Noma, in his new book Hungry: exploring culinary innovation, personal growth, and more. 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. Become a Food Tank member for exclusive benefits: join HERE! Follow Food Tank on Social Media: | |||
23 Jun 2020 | 174. Emily Broad Leib and Doug O’Brien Talk International Food Donation, and Chef Pierre Thiam Calls for Fonio on American Tables | 01:06:08 | |
Today on “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani is joined by Emily Broad Leib, the director of the Harvard Food Law and Policy Clinic, and Doug O’Brien, the vice president for network programs at the Global FoodBanking Network. Together, they talk about the new Global Food Donation Policy Atlas, an interactive guide that maps food donation laws and recommends ways to further reduce food waste. Data for five countries—Argentina, Canada, India, Mexico, and the United States—was released this month, and the atlas will eventually cover 15 nations. Then, chef Pierre Thiam talks with Dani about the potential for the ancient African grain fonio to impact the lives of farmers in West Africa. He is the co-founder of Yolélé Foods, a company that imports fonio to the U.S. from countries like Thiam’s native Senegal, and helps support the smallholder farmers who grow it. Thiam says fonio can help address malnutrition, food and economic insecurity, and even climate change. 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. | |||
15 Jun 2021 | 268. Ricky Silver of Daily Harvest on a Zero Waste Future | 00:31:25 | |
Ricky Silver is the Chief Supply Chain Officer at Daily Harvest, a subscription-based startup that delivers nourishing, thoughtfully-sourced food. Founded in 2015, the company has quickly become one of the fastest growing direct-to-consumer brands. Daily Harvest is working toward a zero-waste future where everyone has access to nourishing and delicious food. 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. | |||
27 Sep 2018 | 10. A Healthy Diet Is More Than What We Eat, Says Dr. David Katz | 00:48:43 | |
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. Read our favorite highlights of this episode as you listen HERE. 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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13 Nov 2020 | 213. Chase Sova on the Global Food Security, Resilience, and the Nobel Peace Prize | 00:26:24 | |
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 Program USA. He talks about bipartisan support that exists to address international hunger issues, the relationship between food insecurity and conflict, and the recent disruptions to global food supply chains. 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. | |||
19 May 2022 | 323. Rosamond Naylor on the role of blue foods in sustainable, global food systems. | 00:45:26 | |
On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg”, Dani talks with Rosamond (Roz) Naylor about the blue foods, or foods captured and cultivated from the ocean, rivers, lakes, ponds, and more, and their role in global food systems. Roz Naylor, who is the Co-Chair of the Blue Food Assessment, works to better understand blue foods and help inform future policies that will shape the food system. 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. | |||
08 Aug 2024 | 447. Mark Kaplan on Forced Labor in the Seafood Industry—and How We Stop It | 00:43:17 | |
On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani speaks with Mark Kaplan, the Co-Founder of While you’re listening, subscribe, rate, and review the show; it would mean the world to us to | |||
30 Jun 2020 | 179. Rowen White Talks Indigenous Seed Sovereignty, and Viraj Puri Says Urban Greenhouses Can Transform Produce | 01:09:24 | |
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 keeper from the Mohawk community of Akwesasne and is an advocate for Indigenous seed sovereignty, and she talks to Dani about the important connections between seeds and people. Later, Viraj Puri, the CEO and co-founder of Gotham Greens, tells Dani why indoor urban greenhouses have the potential to transform the food system. Gotham Greens operates sustainable greenhouses in five states and supplies salad greens, herbs, and salad dressings nationally. Puri also talks about the company’s response to COVID-19, including their use of USDA grants. 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. | |||
16 Aug 2019 | 71. Defining the Line: Good, Bad, and Neutral Food Tech | 01:00:48 | |
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 for the future dividing good and bad food tech. Read our favorite highlights of this episode as you listen HERE. 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. Become a Food Tank member for exclusive benefits: join HERE! Follow Food Tank on Social Media:
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01 Sep 2022 | 340. Sam Acho on Supporting Community-Led Solutions to Food Apartheid | 00:28:02 | |
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 with Dani Nierenberg,” hear about Acho’s work to increase access to healthy food through community food marts, leveraging everyone’s unique strengths to advocate for food systems change, and increasing opportunities for future generations. 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. | |||
02 Nov 2023 | 401. Ira Wallace on the Stories Behind the Seeds We Grow | 00:46:11 | |
On "Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg," Dani speaks with Ira Wallace, a seed saver, writer, educator, and a co-owner of the cooperatively managed Southern Exposure Seed Exchange. They discuss how seed saving contributes to resilience in times of crisis, pushing back against corporate control of the seed industry, and why the story behind the seed is just as important as the seed itself. 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. | |||
05 Sep 2024 | 451. Nikiko Masumoto on Inheriting a Philosophy of Farming | 00:42:12 | |
On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani speaks with farmer, memory keeper, and artist While you’re listening, subscribe, rate, and review the show; it would mean the world to us to | |||
26 Sep 2024 | 454. Bill McKibben and Anna Lappé on Breaking Ties Between Food Systems and the Fossil Fuel Industry to Prevent Climate Catastrophe | 00:30:22 | |
During Climate Week NYC, Dani sat down with author, activist, educator, and the Founder of While you’re listening, subscribe, rate, and review the show; it would mean the world to us to | |||
04 Nov 2022 | 350. Rosalinda Guillen on Giving a Voice to Farm Workers through Collective Action | 00:54:47 | |
On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani speaks to Rosalinda Guillen, the Founder of Community to Community. They talk about confronting the harm caused by conventional agriculture, the effects of the worsening climate crisis on farm workers' health, and why depriving farm workers of the right to organize weakens the food system—and the country. 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. | |||
02 Mar 2021 | 242. Miles and Brie Reiter of Driscoll's on Their Multi-Generational Business | 01:10:34 | |
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’s Chairman and CEO, and Brie as Director of Quality Systems Design and Technology. 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. | |||
10 Apr 2025 | 483. A Nutritionist’s Thoughts on MAHA, Strengthening Indigenous Foodways, Staff Cuts at USDA, and a conversation with Andy Jarvis on the Creativity, Innovation, and Funding Needed for Food Systems Transformation | 00:40:00 | |
On Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg, Dani speaks with Andy Jarvis, Director for the Future of Food at the Bezos Earth Fund. They discuss the kind of solutions emerging in response to today’s crises, the need to re-orient existing money to drive food and agriculture systems transformation, and Jarvis’ faith in human ingenuity. Plus, hear about author and nutritionist Marion Nestle’s on the Make America Healthy Again movement, the steps that one chef is taking to strengthen Indigenous foodways, and the growing uncertainty about the future of USDA and the agricultural communities they serve. 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. | |||
11 Dec 2018 | 27. For Hari Pulapaka, Being A Chef Takes Place Beyond the Kitchen | 00:56:09 | |
Hari Pulapaka, Executive Chef and co-owner of Cress Restaurant tells a story on every plate, pushing for change in policy, waste, and sustainability. Read our favorite highlights of this episode as you listen HERE. 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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02 Apr 2020 | 121. Fatema Sumar Talks Oxfam America’s Response to COVID-19 | 00:30:50 | |
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. 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. | |||
02 May 2020 | 141. Kellee James and Victor Friedberg on how we can use agriculture technology to assist food and agriculture businesses during COVID-19. | 01:12:32 | |
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 COVID-19 could impact the livestock, grain, and crop markets in the agriculture market and FoodShot’s recent challenge, “Precision Protein.” 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. | |||
25 May 2020 | 157 - Lawrence Haddad on Promoting Nutritious Foods, Josef Schmidhuber on Agricultural Economics | 01:01:52 | |
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 organizations, and businesses to promote nutritious foods in areas of the world with malnutrition. Haddad describes to Dani the current state of countries facing malnutrition and the efforts GAIN is taking to improve those conditions. Then, Dani interviews Josef Schmidhuber, Deputy Director for the Division of Labor and Markets at the UN Food and Agriculture Organization to discuss the resilience of the agricultural sector. 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. | |||
09 Mar 2023 | 367. Tambra Raye Stevenson on the 'Food Sheroes' Changing the Trajectory of Their Communities | 00:51:50 | |
On "Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg," Dani speaks with Tambra Raye Stevenson, the Founder and CEO of Women Advancing Nutrition Dietetics And Agriculture (WANDA). They discuss what it means to be a storyteller who can uplift the voices of Black women in food, the importance of celebrating the diversity of Black American foodways, and why WANDA is advocating for a Food Bill of Rights that takes a comprehensive and holistic approach to food and agriculture systems in the United States. 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. | |||
31 Oct 2024 | 459. Liz Neumark on the Climate Action that Starts in the Kitchen | 00:29:19 | |
On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani speaks with Liz Neumark, Founder and CEO of Great Performances and the Founder of the Sylvia Center. They discuss how the climate crisis is affecting farmers and what that means for chefs, how the hospitality industry can lower greenhouse gas emissions, and the policies that can build resilience in our food and agriculture systems. 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. | |||
22 Feb 2024 | 420. Anna Lappé on Closing the Funding Gap for Food Systems Transformation | 00:38:15 | |
On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani speaks with Anna Lappé, Executive Director of the While you’re listening, subscribe, rate, and review the show; it would mean the world to us to | |||
29 Feb 2024 | 421. Regina (Anderson) Harmon on Turning Surplus into Solutions in the Food Recovery Movement | 00:33:00 | |
On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani speaks with Regina (Anderson) Harmon, Executive While you’re listening, subscribe, rate, and review the show; it would mean the world to us to | |||
24 Aug 2018 | Introducing Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg | 00:01:17 | |
Food Tank's Dani Nierenberg chats with the most important folks in the food industry about the most important food news twice a week. Submit questions to dani@foodtank.com Follow Dani: Follow Food Tank:
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18 Jul 2024 | 444. U.S. Representative Jim McGovern on Food and Farming Policies that Can Feed the Nation | 00:31:54 | |
On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” U.S. Congressmember Jim McGovern, who represents the 2nd Congressional District in Massachusetts. They discuss the state of food policy in America and the progress we have—and haven’t—made as a country; why hunger is a political condition that can be solved; and effective programs that can improve food and nutrition security for all eaters.
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18 Oct 2018 | 15. Food Is a Political Act, Says Allison Aubrey | 00:29:43 | |
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. Read our favorite highlights of this episode as you listen HERE. 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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22 Dec 2020 | 223. Sunny Parr on Building a More Sustainable Food System | 00:42:19 | |
Sunny Parr, the Executive Director of Kroger, talks about the role 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. | |||
03 May 2019 | 57. Women Are Champions of Farming Differently, Says Kivirist | 00:33:39 | |
“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 to forge their own paths collaboratively. Read our favorite highlights of this episode as you listen HERE. 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. Become a Food Tank member for exclusive benefits: join HERE! Follow Food Tank on Social Media: | |||
21 Jul 2022 | 333. Rini Greenfield on Rethinking Investments for a Better Food System | 00:37:48 | |
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 explosion of innovation in the food tech industry, sustainable investments, and balancing social and financial returns for a more equitable food system that benefits people 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. | |||
08 Sep 2022 | 341. Ertharin Cousin on Scaling Startups to Improve Nutrition Outcomes | 00:15:38 | |
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 on Global Affairs. On this episode of “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” listen to their discussion as they talk about moving beyond band-aid fixes for hunger, what it means for grocery stores to truly serve the community, and innovations that will serve the future of our food systems. 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. | |||
13 Sep 2018 | 6. Time—Not Thyme—Has Been Taken Out From Bread, Says Stephen Jones | 00:39:30 | |
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. Read our favorite highlights of this episode as you listen HERE. 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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15 Aug 2024 | 448. Jason Bade on Getting Beyond Reductionist Food Systems Fixes | 00:42:42 | |
On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani speaks with Jason Bade, a Lecturer at Stanford Law 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 | |||
07 May 2020 | 144. Nate Mook, CEO of World Central Kitchen Talks #ChefsForAmerica | 00:37:26 | |
Today on “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani interviews Nate Mook, CEO of World Central Kitchen. Dani and Nate Mook discuss how World Central Kitchen is mobilizing restaurants across the United States to serve 250,000 meals a day to people in need. 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. | |||
01 Feb 2021 | 229. UN Food Systems Champions Discussing Power Imbalances in Food and Agriculture | 00:50:14 | |
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 the first of seven discussions in the lead up to the UN Food Systems Summit and the first theme is “Addressing Power Imbalances Through Shared Power and Inclusivity.” Food Tank brings together incredible leaders from four continents for this discussion including Ajay Vir Jakhar of Bharat Krishak Samaj); Michelle Nunn, CEO of CARE USA; Jessica Vega Ortega of the Global Indigenous Youth Caucus); Mamadou Goita of the Institute for Research and Promotion of Alternatives in Development and special guest Christine Ciccone of The International Fund for Agricultural Development. Dani is moderating alongside Ruth Richardson of the Global Alliance on the Future of Food who is also the Chairwoman of the UN Food Systems Summit Champions Network. We’ve done our best to identify who is speaking throughout. The next discussion with five more UN Food Systems Champions will be on live on February 25 at 9AM EST themed “Public Research for the Public Good.” You can register at FoodTank.com/Events. If you find value in this work, please consider becoming a Food Tank member at FoodTank.com/Join. | |||
30 May 2020 | 161. Devon Klatell, Dr. Katie Wilson Talk the Role of Philanthropy, School Lunches, and Access to Healthy Food | 00:42:18 | |
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 Alliance talk about what is required to ensure children receive healthy, nutritious food. They discuss the role of philanthropy, school lunch distribution efforts, and the recent USDA-FNS nationwide waivers. 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. | |||
17 Apr 2020 | 130. Dan Barber and Luke Saunders on Keeping the Farm-to-Community Connection During COVID-19 | 00:57:43 | |
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 discuss how the pandemic is affecting our food supply chain and the steps their businesses are taking to offer farm fresh products to communities in need. 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. | |||
28 Sep 2023 | 396. Mark Bittman on Demonstrating that Viable Food Systems Solutions Are Possible | 00:30:25 | |
As part of Food Tank’s recent Summit in New York, journalist Deena Shanker of Bloomberg sat While you’re listening, subscribe, rate, and review the show; it would mean the world to us to | |||
07 Dec 2023 | 406. Irene Li on Fighting Food Waste with Creativity | 00:30:31 | |
On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Irene Li, Co-Founder of Mei Mei Dumplings, Co-Founder You can listen to “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg” wherever you consume | |||
25 Oct 2018 | 17. Harlem Grown Catches Children Falling Through the Cracks: Tony Hillery | 00:42:10 | |
Tony Hillery, Executive Director of Harlem Grown, talks about how urban farming can inspire communities to rise up for their education and nutrition. Read our favorite highlights of this episode as you listen HERE. 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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08 Jan 2021 | 225. Paul Newnham on ending global hunger with the UN Sustainable Development Goals | 00:38:36 | |
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 Hunger. 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. | |||
24 Feb 2021 | 239. Tahz Walker Talks Community Resilience and Collective Power | 00:33:34 | |
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 Color Network is working to help marginalized farmers, the need for capital investments in Black and Indigenous communities, and the benefits of a cooperative model. 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. | |||
02 Feb 2021 | 230. Food + Tech Panel Discussion: Empowering Consumers Through Transparency. | 00:56:01 | |
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.” Over the next five days we are featuring 20 speakers co-hosted by Danielle Nierenberg and Forbes Magazine’s Chloe Sorvino. You can also watch these conversations live at 2PM all week. Additionally, Food Tank and ReFresh just released a new policy platform on the intersection of food and technology. Please visit FoodTank.com to download your free copy. Today’s theme is Empowering Consumers Through Transparency. We are so excited to have these amazing panelists: Mark Kaplan of (en)visible; Matt Wadiak of Cooks Venture; Rick Whitted of Feeding Children Everywhere, and Dana Gunders of ReFed. | |||
11 Nov 2021 | 289. Claire Babineaux-Fontenot from Feeding America on Gender, Race, and Food Security | 00:53:26 | |
On "Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg," Dani interviews Claire Babineaux-Fontenot, CEO of Feeding America, the nation’s largest domestic hunger-relief organization and second-largest U.S. charity. They discuss Feeding America's efforts to address food insecurity and the role of race and gender in understanding food injustice. 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. | |||
22 May 2020 | 156: Rose Hayden-Smith on the Recent Rise in Home Gardening | 00:38:27 | |
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 Victory: American Gardening Programs of World War I. They talk about the history of crisis gardening in the U.S. and the growing interest in home gardens today. 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. | |||
01 Oct 2020 | 205. Dan Ahdoot Talks Food and the Stories it Tells | 00:30:01 | |
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 relationships with food, and what the contents of their refrigerators may say about them. 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. | |||
02 Feb 2023 | 362. Alice Waters on the Greatest Gift We Can Give the Next Generation | 00:48:10 | |
On "Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg" Dani speaks to award-winning chef, author, and food systems advocate Alice Waters. They discuss the remarkable evolution of the Edible Schoolyard Project that Waters founded in 1995, the power of eating together and cultivating local communities, and why supporting producers who grow food for schools is one of the best gifts we can give to the next generation. This conversation was part of a live conversation available only to Food Tank members, which featured a special Q&A session not included in the episode. To access these virtual events and have the chance to pose your own questions to changemakers transforming our food and agriculture systems, head to foodtank.com/join and find a membership level that works for you. New members also receive a special gift from Food Tank when they sign up. 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. | |||
21 May 2021 | 262. Carey Gillam on her book The Monsanto Papers: Deadly Secrets, Corporation Corruption, and One Man’s Search for Justice. | 00:35:40 | |
Dani talks with Carey Gillam, investigative journalist and author, who recently released her second book entitled The Monsanto Papers: Deadly Secrets, Corporation Corruption, and One Man’s Search for Justice. The book details a landmark case, Dwayne Johnson vs. Monsanto, which uncovers widespread corporate corruption and the dangers of Roundup, a commonly used herbicide. She talks with Dani about the implications of her research and the future of Roundup. 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. | |||
06 Oct 2022 | 346. Dr. Ashanté Reese on Research in Service of Activism | 00:58:45 | |
On "Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg," Dani speaks with Dr. Ashanté Reese, an Assistant Professor of African and African Diaspora Studies at the University of Texas at Austin, the author of Black Food Geographies, and co-editor of Black Food Matters. They discuss the need to redefine food and health systems challenges to develop solutions that work for communities, how Reese's work fits into larger activist projects to ensure people are fed more sustainably, and the ways care and affection both inform and strengthen her research. 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. | |||
02 May 2024 | 433. Dr. Rajiv Shah on Reenergizing the Fight for Justice and Equity at Scale | 00:32:12 | |
During a recent celebration of food diversity, scientific advances, and community innovation, This event was held in partnership with the Periodic Table of Food Initiative, Food EDU, The While you’re listening, subscribe, rate, and review the show; it would mean the world to us to | |||
30 May 2024 | 437. Estrella “Esther” Penunia on Unleashing the Potential of Small-Scale Farmers | 00:41:30 | |
On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani speaks with Estrella “Esther” Penunia, Secretary While you’re listening, subscribe, rate, and review the show; it would mean the world to us to | |||
03 Feb 2021 | 231. Food + Tech Panel Discussion: The Power of Connectivity: Broadband Expansion in Rural Communities | 00:58:41 | |
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.” Over the next five days we are featuring 20 speakers co-hosted by Danielle Nierenberg and Forbes Magazine’s Chloe Sorvino. You can also watch these conversations live at 2PM all week. Additionally, Food Tank and ReFresh just released a new policy platform on the intersection of food and technology. Please visit FoodTank.com to download your free copy. Today’s theme is “The Power of Connectivity: Broadband Expansion in Rural Communities" Panelists include Michelle Miller, UW-Madison Center for Integrated Agricultural Systems; Leanna Mulvihill, Farm Generations Coop; and Kim Olson, Retired US air force, Democratic nominee for Texas Agriculture Commissioner; and Ankita Raturi, Purdue University. | |||
20 Nov 2018 | 24. Sara Brito Defines What Really Is Good Food | 00:32:13 | |
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." Read our favorite highlights of this episode as you listen HERE. 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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27 Jun 2020 | 178. Birgit Cameron and Kurt Beardslee Talk Recent Executive Order and the Fight to Restore Wild Fish Populations | 00:41:36 | |
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 partnerships are working to create a fair workplace and use regenerative methods to restore the environment. Dani also speaks with Kurt Beardslee, a co-founder and Executive Director of the Wild Fish Conservancy. They discuss the recent Executive Order that allows for large scale fish farming and how this order could affect wild fish populations, human health, local fishermen, and coastal economies. 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. | |||
19 May 2020 | 153. Dr. Dariush Mozaffarian On Creating Healthier American Diets and Nutrition Programs | 00:29:53 | |
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 Science and Policy. Dr. Mozaffarian has written widely on the connections between diet and health, the food is medicine movement, and policy responses to obesity and malnutrition. In 2019, the 50th anniversary of the 1969 White House Conference on Food, Nutrition and Health, Dr. Mozaffarian co-chaired a conference to highlight modern health and nutrition challenges that need to be addressed. In March 2020, the conference co-chairs and report workgroup released a policy report, and Dr. Mozaffarian talks to Dani about the main recommendations. 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. | |||
26 Mar 2020 | 110. Mark Ritchie Talks Global Minnesota, COVID-19, and Expo 2027 | 00:28:04 | |
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 Ritchie’s bid to host the 2027 World Expo in Minnesota, with a proposed theme of Wellness and Well Being For All: Healthy People, Healthy 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. | |||
04 Sep 2018 | 3. Michel Nischan: Recognize Each Other's Humanity Through Sharing Food | 00:53:10 | |
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 communities. Read our favorite highlights of this episode as you listen HERE. 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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11 Aug 2022 | 336. Dr. Tarifa Alzaabi on Adapting Crops to Feed the Future | 00:39:07 | |
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 resource-efficient crops and technologies to adapt to the climate crisis, and ICBA's engagement with youth and women, and the upcoming U.N. Climate Change Conference (COP28) in the United Arab Emirates in 2023. 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. | |||
25 Jan 2019 | 37. Ensure Tech for Better Food Says James Collins of DowDuPont, Corteva Agriscience | 00:36:50 | |
James Collins, COO of the Agriculture Division of DowDuPont and CEO-Elect of Corteva Agriscience wants to change the narrative for global agriculture companies, with farmers and consumers at the center of their missions. Read our favorite highlights of this episode as you listen HERE. 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. Become a Food Tank member for exclusive benefits: join HERE! Follow Food Tank on Social Media: | |||
21 Oct 2021 | 286. Rupa Marya and Raj Patel on how injustice is making the world sick | 00:37:57 | |
Today on “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani interviews Rupa Marya and Raj Patel, authors of the new book Inflamed: Deep Medicine and the Anatomy of Injustice. They discuss the injustices of our modern political, social, and healthcare systems, and the impact these injustices have on our health. In turn, they propose the concept of deep medicine, an approach to medicine that focuses on restoring health and healing communities through decolonization. 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. | |||
01 Mar 2019 | 42. At Clover Sonoma, Supporting Farmers Brings Urbanites to the Farm | 00:40:57 | |
CEO of Clover Sonoma Marcus Benedetti talks about how in a tumultuous dairy industry, for city folk to stand with farmers requires them to step into their lives: on farmland and alongside their cows. Read our favorite highlights of this episode as you listen HERE. 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. Become a Food Tank member for exclusive benefits: join HERE! Follow Food Tank on Social Media: | |||
24 Jan 2024 | 413. The Transformative Impact of Food and Environmental Storytelling | 00:56:12 | |
At a recent Summit during the Sundance Film Festival, Food Tank and 360 Communications Speakers include Jared Lipworth, Head of HHMI Tangled Bank Studios and Executive Producer While you’re listening, subscribe, rate, and review the show; it would mean the world to us to | |||
10 Jun 2020 | 167. Chef Marc Murphy on the Restaurant Industry and Finding New Opportunities | 00:43:58 | |
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. 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. | |||
20 Apr 2021 | 253. A Countdown to Earth Day 2021 Featuring Chefs From Across The Planet. | 00:53:32 | |
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, health and climate. You can watch live daily until this Thursday at 9AM on Food Tank’s YouTube, Twitter and Facebook channels or hear the conversations the same day here on Food Talk. | |||
23 Feb 2021 | 238. Julie Kunen of Oatly on the intersections between food, culture, and the environment | 00:34:34 | |
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 concept of “sustainable gastronomy” and the importance of community-based conservation practices. She also discusses how consumers and businesses can drive demand for sustainably sourced foods. 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. | |||
24 Jul 2020 | 190. Jeff Huckaby and Laura Batcha on Organic Farming. | 00:40:21 | |
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 Batcha, CEO and Executive Director of the Organic Trade Association. They discuss the growth and importance of organic farming in creating sustainable food systems. 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. | |||
23 Jan 2025 | 471. Jessica Padula on Building a More Regenerative Coffee Industry | 00:25:17 | |
On Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg, Dani speaks with Jessica Padula, Vice President of Marketing and Head of Sustainability for Nespresso. They discuss the environmental and economic benefits of knowledge sharing between coffee farmers and agronomists, efforts to manage packaging waste and create a more circular economy, and initiatives that can help producers overcome challenges caused by natural disasters or political conflict to establish resilient coffee farms. 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. | |||
11 Apr 2020 | 126. Kathleen Finlay Discusses Regional Farming, COVID-19 | 00:25:52 | |
Today on “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani interviews Kathleen Finlay, President of the Glynwood Center for Regional Food and Farming. They discuss regional farming, community resilience, and the challenges COVID-19 poses to everyone in the supply chain, from farmers to restaurant workers. 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. | |||
30 Aug 2023 | 392. Lessons on Building Multigenerational Farming and Food Systems | 01:03:06 | |
During a recent Summit co-hosted by Food Tank and Niman Ranch, speakers gathered to Speakers include Gustavo Arellano, Columnist, Los Angeles Times; Helena Bottemiller Evich, Founder, FoodFix; Jamey Fader, Chef, Marczyk Fine Foods; Chris Green, Executive Director, Harvard University’s Brooks McCormick Jr. Animal Law & Policy Program; Julia Jordan, SeniorSustainability Director, Compass Group North America; Jo Lerma-Lopez, Chef, Luna Mexican Kitchen; Pushkar Marathe, Chef, Ela Curry Kitchen and Stage; Chris Oliviero, General Manager, Niman Ranch; and Michael Showers, Chef, High West. While you’re listening, subscribe, rate, and review the show; it would mean the world to us to | |||
13 Jan 2022 | 299. Pascale Joassart-Marcelli talks about her new book The $16 Taco, which examines the relationship between food and gentrification in San Diego | 00:31:58 | |
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 Diego State University, Pascale’s research focuses on urban poverty and social justice. The $16 Taco examines the relationship between food and gentrification, how food can transform neighborhoods, and its role in both emplace and displace immigrants and BIPOC communities in cities across the United States. 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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09 Jan 2019 | 33. Regina Northouse, FRN: Keep it Simple to Rally Around Food Loss | 00:33:50 | |
Executive Director of Food Recovery Network Regina Northouse talks about the coming wave of food waste recovery power-houses: young people with new creativity. Read our favorite highlights of this episode as you listen HERE. 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. Become a Food Tank member for exclusive benefits: join HERE! Follow Food Tank on Social Media: | |||
13 Jul 2019 | 67. New Ways to Sell and Produce Food Arising at WeWork | 00:32:02 | |
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. Read our favorite highlights of this episode as you listen HERE. 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. Become a Food Tank member for exclusive benefits: join HERE! Follow Food Tank on Social Media: | |||
07 Apr 2021 | 252. UN Food Summit 2021 UN Food Systems Champions Panel 4: Developing Sustainable Fiscal Policy for the Food System | 01:01:00 | |
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 talk about developing sustainable fiscal policy for the food system. Join us to listen to our guests: Gabriela Cuevas Barron (UHC2030/ Member of Mexican Congress), Kumar Vijay (Rythu Sadhikara Samstha), and Lasse Bruun (50by40). 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. | |||
28 Apr 2022 | 320. Chef Eric Adjepong on Combatting Food Apartheid and Celebrating Culinary Heritage | 00:25:07 | |
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 problem solving, and Chef Eric's new cookbook, Sankofa. 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. | |||
24 Feb 2022 | 305. Sofia Tingstorp on the Upcoming International Environmental Conference, Stockholm +50 | 00:23:51 | |
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 environmental action to develop a roadmap for a healthy and sustainable future, and accelerate action on the Sustainable Development Goals. 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. | |||
24 Nov 2022 | 351. Brent Loken on Getting to Work After the U.N. Climate Change Conference | 00:29:12 | |
On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani speaks to Brent Loken, Global Food Lead Scientist for WWF. They discuss the progress made by civil society organizations at the U.N. Climate Change Conference in Egypt, where global decision makers fell short, and why "we don't have the luxury of feeling cynical and jaded anymore." 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. | |||
20 Apr 2023 | 373. Leah Penniman on the Earth as Text, Teacher, and Kin | 00:46:03 | |
On "Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg" Dani speaks with Leah Penniman, a farmer, author, and food systems advocate who just released her new book Black Earth Wisdom: Soulful Conversations with Black Environmentalists. They discuss the power of listening to and learning from the earth, the urgency of the environmental justice movement, and the process of leaning into collaboration and co-creation. This conversation was part of a live, virtual event available only to Food Tank members, which featured a special Q&A session not included in the episode. To access these discussions and have the chance to pose your own questions to changemakers transforming our food and agriculture systems, head to foodtank.com/join and find a membership level that works for you. New members also receive a special gift from Food Tank when they sign up. 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. |