Future Fork with Paul Newnham (Disruptive Consulting Solutions)
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| 18 Nov 2024 | The scope of global malnutrition with Dr Meera Shekar | 00:19:49 | |
Dr Meera Shekar is the Global Lead for Health, Nutrition and Population at the World Bank. Meera is the former Chair of the SUN Executive Committee, a key figure in shaping the movement, and a prominent voice in the fight for global food security. In this episode, Meera discusses global nutrition challenges and the World Bank’s updated Investment Framework for Nutrition. She provides insight into the scope of malnutrition worldwide and the importance of policy interventions in managing malnutrition.
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| 12 Aug 2024 | Creativity and curiosity are the keys to more sustainable food habits | 00:21:03 | |
Alejandra Schrader is a Chef, Author, and Activist. Alejandra is a founding member of the Chef’s Manifesto and has been an Ambassador for Oxfam America for over a decade, where she has had the opportunity to discuss food sustainability and policy with prominent political figures. Her book “The Low-Carbon Cookbook and Action Plan” highlights plant-based recipes designed to reduce food waste and combat climate change. In this episode, Alejandra delves into her multifaceted career promoting sustainable food practices. She opens up about how growing up in Venezuela influenced her approach to food and sustainability, how repurposing food can help to address health and environmental issues in America while reducing food waste, and emphasises the importance of creativity, curiosity, and preservation in sustainable cooking.
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| 29 Jul 2024 | Lessons from a lifetime of humanitarianism with Sir David Nabarro | 00:34:29 | |
Sir David Nabarro KCMG CBE is the Strategic Director and Co-founder of the 4SD Foundation. David has dedicated his life to providing care and improving health outcomes in communities worldwide. Through his work with the United Nations and the World Health Organization (WHO), David has been at the forefront of global health emergency responses for decades and was instrumental in responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. In this episode, David shares his journey from medicine to humanitarian work and his role in shaping the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). He discusses how the concept of ‘perma-crisis’ in poorer regions due to conflict, climate change, and economic strife requires an interconnected, multidisciplinary approach and emphasises why we must foster meaningful dialogue around these issues.
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| 16 Dec 2024 | How businesses and consumers can support sustainable food systems | 00:36:29 | |
Dorothy Shaver is the Global Food Sustainability Director for Unilever and a founding Board Member of the Food for Climate League. For over two decades, Dorothy has operated at the meeting point between nutrition, health, and sustainability. In this episode, Dorothy explains the unique questions that need to be addressed to create sustainable food systems on a global scale through regenerative agriculture. She reveals how businesses and consumers can support transitions to more sustainable food systems and shares how she has endeavoured to provide food options that are nutritious, sustainable, accessible and that people actually want to eat.
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| 24 Jul 2024 | Maximo Torero on the state of global hunger and malnutrition | 00:22:35 | |
Maximo Torero is the Chief Economist at the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) for the United Nations. The FAO is a highly specialised branch of the United Nations dedicated to defeating world hunger and the causes of food insecurity to ensure all people have access to safe and nutritious food. In this episode, Maximo joins us to discuss this year's State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World (SOFI) report, which was released today. He provides insights into the impact of financing for food security and nutrition, the need for better financial coordination, and innovative solutions to improve global food systems.
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| 04 Sep 2024 | Africa Food Systems Forum 2024 with Dr Agnes Kalibata | 00:22:31 | |
Dr Agnes Kalibata is the President of AGRA. AGRA aims to improve nutrition, reduce hunger, and adapt to climate change across Africa through rapid, inclusive, and sustainable agricultural growth. Agnes has dedicated her life to improving the livelihoods of smallholder farmers, sustainable agriculture, and food security as Special Envoy of the UN Secretary-General for the 2021 Food Systems Summit and during her time as the Rwandan Minister of Agriculture and Animal Resources (MINAGRI). In this episode, Agnes discusses this week’s Africa Food Systems Forum 2024 in Kigali, Rwanda and her journey from a farmer’s daughter to leading the charge in transforming Africa’s food systems. She examines the critical innovations needed to tackle food insecurity and climate change and emphasises the importance of youth, policy, and global cooperation in advancing sustainable food systems.
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| 24 Jun 2024 | In conversation with Professor Jacqueline McGlade | 00:18:54 | |
In today's episode, Paul is joined by Professor Jacqueline McGlade, the Co-founder and Chief Scientist of DownForce Technologies. Jackie has had a long career in public policy. Before founding DownForce Technologies, she was the Chief Scientist of the United Nations Environment Program and Head of the European Environment Agency. In the conversation, Jackie outlines her extensive career in environmental science, how her company uses technology to measure soil carbon, and the practical applications of this data for farmers. She also shares how her experiences living in Kenya have influenced her approach to environmentalism and her insights on the intersection between modern technology and traditional knowledge in the fight against climate change.
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| 21 Apr 2024 | Intersectional environmental education 101 | 00:23:52 | |
In today’s episode, Paul is joined by Isaias Hernandez, AKA Queer Brown Vegan. Isaias is an environmental justice educator and activist from Los Angeles, California. He creates content to bring environmental education to a wider audience. Today on the show, Isaias discusses his journey and how he blends creativity with environmentalism, he explains why intersectional environmental education is so important. And Isaias talks about how he’s seen partnerships with celebrities like Billie Elish help amplify environmental messages.
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| 06 Jan 2025 | Collaboration is vital to addressing global food issues | 00:21:51 | |
Asma Lateef is the Chief of Policy and Advocacy Impact for the SDG2 Advocacy Hub. The SDG2 Advocacy Hub coordinates global campaigning and advocacy to end hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition, and promote sustainable agriculture by 2030. In this episode, Asma discusses her work as an advocate for tackling global food issues, including sustainability, nutrition, and adapting to a changing climate. She emphasises the need for collaboration in addressing these issues and highlights insights from the G20 Summit in Rio.
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| 10 Jun 2024 | How to foster social change through food | 00:26:33 | |
For today’s episode, Paul caught up with Chef, Educator, and Social Impact Entrepreneur, Mark Brand. Mark has dedicated his life to developing restaurants and businesses that serve great food and the local community. In this episode, Mark shares his journey from Melbourne to Vancouver and how radical inclusion and social change have always been at the heart of his work. He discusses how he has attempted to foster social change through his restaurants and charities and emphasises the importance of passion, community engagement, and sustainable practices.
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| 30 Sep 2024 | The fight to end global malnutrition with Afshan Khan | 00:20:56 | |
Afshan Khan is the UN Assistant Secretary-General and Scaling Up Nutrition (SUN) Movement Coordinator. The SUN Movement aims to eliminate malnutrition in all its forms by 2030. For over thirty years, Afshan has served as an international public official in various roles such as UNICEF Regional Director for Europe and Central Asia and Special Coordinator for the Refugee and Migrant Response in Europe. In this episode, Afshan expounds on the mission to end malnutrition by 2030 and how SUN works with governments, businesses, and other groups to improve global nutrition. She also discusses the effect of climate change on nutrition, international efforts to improve nutrition policies such as better financing, and the value of locally available nutritious food.
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| 21 Oct 2024 | How school-based gardens changed the South Bronx | 00:28:50 | |
Stephen Ritz is an Educator, Author, Urban Farmer, and the Founder of Green Bronx Machine. Green Bronx Machine is an impact-driven, for-purpose organisation teaching kids to grow, eat, and love vegetables and improve student nutrition, school engagement, and academic performance. In this episode, Stephen shares his journey from aspiring basketball star to inexperienced teacher in the South Bronx in the 1980s to an advocate for food justice and urban agriculture. He explains how Green Bronx Machine started as an alternative to drugs and crime for his students and how growing food can be used as a pathway to improve school engagement, education, nutrition, food security, and community development.
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| 07 Oct 2024 | Ireland’s role in addressing global food security and malnutrition | 00:17:31 | |
Tom Arnold is an Agricultural Economist and Policy Advisor. He is the former CEO of Concern Worldwide and has held many positions with the Irish Department of Agriculture and the European Union Commission. He currently serves as Ireland’s Special Envoy on Food Systems and Chair of the EU Commission’s High Level Expert Group to assess the need for an International Platform for Food Systems Science (IPFSS). In this episode, Tom opens up about his extensive career, the importance of political action for change, and upcoming international forums on food and nutrition security in 2025. He explains how Ireland’s history contributes to its commitment to global food security and the influential role Ireland plays in developing and implementing policies to address global hunger and malnutrition.
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| 16 Sep 2024 | How bean parades are helping to rebuild New Orleans | 00:22:35 | |
Devin De Wulf is the Founder of Krewe of Red Beans. Krewe of Red Beans organises regular “bean parades” from their home base, Beanlandia, a community hub offering help to people in need, volunteer opportunities, music, culture, and a social space for the people of New Orleans. In this episode, Devin shares his inspiration for launching a bean parade and how it grew from a small event into an impactful community initiative that promotes sustainability and cultural unity. He also discusses how his not-for-profit, Krewe of Red Beans, supported the New Orleans community through crises like COVID-19 and Hurricane Ida and the significance of their home base and community centre, Beanlandia.
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| 02 Dec 2024 | Incorporating aquatic food systems to fight food insecurity | 00:17:38 | |
Shakuntala Thilsted is the Director of Nutrition, Health and Food Security Impact Area Platform at CGIAR. CGIAR supports and develops research and innovation in food, land, and water systems to create a sustainable, climate-resilient world. Shakuntala was also awarded the 2021 World Food Prize for her research and insights into developing holistic, nutrition-sensitive approaches to aquatic food systems. In this episode, Shakuntala opens up about her work pioneering aquatic food systems research and why she advocates for incorporating more aquatic foods such as fish, molluscs, and seaweed into the diets of people around the world to create more holistic food systems.
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| 03 Feb 2025 | Revolutionising sustainable food systems with The Original Green Chef | 00:23:12 | |
Arthur Potts Dawson is a Chef, Author, and Sustainable Food Innovator. Jamie Oliver calls him The Original Green Chef, and his work with the UN Food Programme and Feed Me Seymour Health is helping to revolutionise food systems. In this episode, Arthur reflects on the beginning of his culinary career and the evolution of his opinions about food. He emphasises the importance and impact of organisations such as the Chef’s Manifesto and the UN Food Programme and the valuable, humbling lessons he’s learnt.
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| 08 Jul 2024 | Food education with Alice Zaslavsky | 00:21:59 | |
Alice Zaslavsky is a Food Educator, Masterchef alum, and the author of three cookbooks such as "In Praise of Veg", which encourages people to embrace vegetables in a new and delicious way. In this episode, Alice tells the story of how she went from teaching middle school kids on camp how to dice an onion to the Masterchef Australia kitchen. She explains why she is passionate about teaching kids about food from a young age and engaging them in conversations about sustainable food and cultural understanding. She also shares how and why she developed a free digital toolkit, “Phenomenom”, for teachers who want to incorporate food and culture into their classrooms.
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| 21 Apr 2024 | What is a climate behavioural scientist with Sweta Chakraborty | 00:20:53 | |
In today’s episode, Paul is joined by Dr. Sweta Chakraborty. Sweta is a renowned Climate Behavioural Scientist and risk management expert. And Sweta is also the US CEO of ‘We Don’t Have Time’. We Don’t Have Time is a movement and a tech startup that leverages the power of social media to hold leaders and companies accountable for climate change. In today’s episode, Sweta breaks down what a climate behavioural scientist is, she takes us back to the origin of ‘We Don’t Have Time’. And, amongst all the big questions, Sweta shares her favourite thing to eat right now.
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| 26 Aug 2024 | The importance of agricultural diversity, with Chef Pierre Thiam | 00:34:57 | |
Pierre Thiam is an Author, Activist, and the Executive Chef at Teranga and NOK by Alara. His restaurants allow him to showcase West African cuisine with a focus on sustainability. He founded Yolélé to support smallholder farms in the Sahel region of Africa and advocate for the nutritious West African grain, Fonio. Pierre has also written four cookbooks so people can enjoy African cuisine at home. In this episode, Pierre shares how his passion for food took him from Dakar to New York City and how he uses his position to celebrate and preserve traditional food cultures. Pierre also shares how he promotes sustainable food systems, supports small farmers, and raises awareness about underutilised crops such as Fonio.
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| 13 May 2024 | Feeding the people of tomorrow means making changes today | 00:25:06 | |
Paul’s guest today is Oliver English. Oliver is the Co-founder and CEO of Common Table Creative. Oliver and his brother Simon worked together to create ‘Feeding Tomorrow’, a documentary about working to transform a broken food system. As a trained chef and advocate for food, Oliver has a unique perspective on the power of storytelling and food. In today’s episode, he shares his experiences making the film and interviewing farmers making a difference in the world. He also discusses how and why he transformed his front garden into a permaculture experiment.
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| 11 Nov 2024 | Spotlighting Brazilian food security initiatives on the global stage | 00:20:31 | |
Renato Godhinho is the Special Advisor for International Affairs at MDS - Brazil and Co-Chair of the G20 Task Force for the Establishment of a Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty. In this episode, Renato shares his career journey from journalist to diplomat and Brazil's role in global food security initiatives. He discusses the aims of the Global Alliance and how the task force keeps hunger and poverty high on the political agenda.
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| 14 Oct 2024 | Combating hunger across Africa with the Honourable Jérémy Lissouba | 00:23:15 | |
The Honourable Jérémy Lissouba is a Member of Parliament in the Republic of the Congo and a prominent voice in the African Food Systems Parliamentary Network, a coalition of lawmakers committed to tackling food insecurity across the continent. In this episode, Hon. Lissouba explains the social and agriculture initiatives he has collaborated on, the Malabo Declaration on Accelerated Agricultural Growth, and how many African nations are working together to tackle hunger on the continent. He touches on the intersecting challenges of nutrition and climate change and how parliamentarians are developing agricultural policies to address these issues. Hon. Lissouba also shares the insights he's gained from his own farming experiences and how he aims to help his neighbours and community.
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| 28 Oct 2024 | The power of African beans | 00:30:05 | |
Dr Jean Claude Rubyogo is the Director of the Pan-Africa Bean Research Alliance (PABRA). PABRA works with more than 350 members and partners across 30 countries to deliver better beans to the continent and improve the health and income of African smallholders. In this episode, Jean Claude dives into how PABRA is working with researchers across Africa to improve beans for everyone and describes how research has contributed to the development of beans with shorter growing times which provides people with food and money sooner than other varieties.
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| 21 Apr 2024 | Turning ideas into impact with Michael Sheldrick | 00:26:06 | |
In today’s episode, you’ll hear from Michael Sheldrick. Michael is the Author of "From Ideas to Impact: A Playbook for Influencing and Implementing Change in a Divided World". And he’s the co-founder of Global Citizen, an action platform dedicated to achieving the end of extreme poverty. In today’s conversation, Michael shares how he’s working at Global Citizen to help achieve its mission through policy advocacy and accountability. Paul asks Michael how fatherhood has impacted his work. Michael also shares some of the lessons he learned in writing his new book and how it helped him turn ideas into impact.
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| 23 Dec 2024 | Revolutionising the UAE’s agricultural landscape | 00:20:19 | |
Yazen Al Kodmani is the General Manager at Emirates Bio Farm. Emirates Bio Farm is the largest organic farm in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), founded on the principles of advocating for environmental protection and the health and wellbeing of all residents of the UAE and committed to establishing a secure and sustainable food system to support healthy living and the environment. In this episode, Yazen explains his pioneering approach to sustainable farming in the desert, the importance of water conservation, and how innovation is changing the face of the UAE’s food landscape. He also reflects on the future of organic agriculture and shares his advice for the next generation of agricultural entrepreneurs.
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| 23 Sep 2024 | How Big Mountain Foods is shaping the future of plant-based food | 00:21:09 | |
Kimberly Chamberland is the CEO and Founder of Big Mountain Foods. Big Mountain Foods is a leading producer of allergen-free, plant-based foods in the U.S. and Canada. In this episode, Kimberly discusses her journey from launching Big Mountain Foods in 1987 to where the company is today. She shares how they developed the world’s first fava bean tofu, the importance of sustainable ingredients, and how Big Mountain Foods overcomes supply chain challenges.
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| 06 May 2024 | Modernising millets and embracing traditional foods | 00:23:55 | |
Paul is joined today by Anahita Dhondy. Named ‘30 Under 30’ by Forbes Asia, Anahita is an award-winning Chef and Author of “The Parsi Kitchen: A Memoir of Food and Family”. She is a proud member of the Chefs’ Manifesto network, a champion for Parsi food, and advocates for ingredients that are good for people and the planet. Today, Chef Anahita will share her journey as an advocate. She discusses how it often takes time for a message to break through the noise and how Masterchef allowed her to speak to millions of viewers about her advocacy work. She also opens up about how embracing her culture led to her dedication to modernising millets.
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| 27 Jan 2025 | Best of chefs | 00:25:04 | |
For many chefs, cooking was a calling, but for others, it was a way to connect with culture. In this special episode, we’re revisiting what ignited the passion for food and cooking for Asma Khan of Darjeeling Express, Pierre Thiam from Teranga and NOK by Alara, and award-winning chef and author Anahita Dhondy. In this episode, Asma shares how her supper clubs changed the Soho foodie scene, Anahita opens up about embracing an oft-forgotten ancient Indian grain in a modern way, and Pierre discusses how a series of unfortunate events led to him discovering the wonder of chemistry in the kitchen. Resources and links:
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| 04 Nov 2024 | Live at SXSW Sydney: How Food Ladder is helping remote and Indigenous communities | 00:38:40 | |
Kelly McJannett is the CEO and Co-founder of Food Ladder. Food Ladder is an Australian not-for-profit that combines educational programs and agritech to teach children in remote and Indigenous communities how to grow their own food and fight food insecurity. In this episode, Kelly discusses how Food Ladder integrates agricultural education into school curriculums and uses AI-enabled hydroponic greenhouses to address food insecurity in remote and Indigenous communities. She highlights the many positive effects of the program for the children and their communities by reinstilling interest in agriculture, increasing food availability while reducing food waste, and building social enterprises to support local economies. This episode was recorded live at SXSW Sydney on 14 October 2024.
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| 09 Sep 2024 | Sustainable gastronomy in the UAE | 00:27:30 | |
Omar Shihab is the Founder of BOCA. BOCA is a multi-award-winning Modern Spanish restaurant with a deep commitment to sustainability in the heart of Dubai’s financial district. Under the guidance of Omar and his Executive Chef, Patricia Roig, BOCA has become a pillar for thoughtful, sustainable gastronomy. In this episode, Omar discusses BOCA’s commitment to locally sourced ingredients, sustainability, and culinary innovation, focusing on halophytes, a salt-resistant plant. He shares the challenges and benefits of creating an eco-friendly fine dining experience, recruiting staff with the right mindset, and providing ongoing training to achieve a shared vision.
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| 19 Aug 2024 | Combining health and climate action with Dr Hugh Montgomery OBE | 00:25:26 | |
Dr Hugh Montgomery OBE is a Physician, Professor of Medicine, and the Founder of Real Zero. Hugh has dedicated his life to helping people in need. In 2022, he was made an Officer for the Order of the British Empire for services to intensive care medicine and climate change. His organisation, Real Zero, aims to generate social and economic change to reduce greenhouse gas emissions at the speed and scale required to make a difference. In this episode, Hugh discusses how he got into medicine, how working as an intensive care doctor influenced his approach to climate issues and the benefits of low-carbon living. He highlights how Real Zero seeks to drive real environmental change and explains the changes people must make now.
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| 25 Nov 2024 | Why our current food systems need to change | 00:23:24 | |
Ambassador Ertharin Cousin is the Founder and CEO of Food Systems for the Future Institute (FSF) and the former Executive Director of the UN World Food Programme. FSF aims to ensure every family in every country has access to affordable, diverse, nutritious food. In this episode, Ambassador Cousin shares the challenges of leading the UN World Food Programme, her insights from inside the UN, and the impact of financial resources on improving food security. She emphasises the importance of innovative food systems to ensure worldwide access to nutritious food and how FSF is leading the charge on these changes.
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| 03 Jun 2024 | The importance of working in informal markets this World Food Safety Day | 00:23:00 | |
June 7th is World Food Safety Day! In this episode, Silvia discusses the importance of research for improving food safety in the global south, particularly in informal markets that comprise the majority of food supply systems in the developing world. She also explains how targeted interventions can benefit local communities and provides a rundown of a successful project she worked on in Kenya focusing on milk.
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| 21 Apr 2024 | Education and activism through filmmaking | 00:34:40 | |
On today’s episode of Future Fork, Paul is joined by Josh and Rebecca Tickell. Josh and Rebecca are award-winning documentarians and environmental activists known for their work in promoting sustainable energy and planetary solutions. In today’s episode, Josh and Rebecca talk about their latest film “Common Ground”, which follows the award-winning “Kiss the Ground”. They also discuss the power of storytelling and Soil! And Josh and Rebecca share the powerful impacts of regenerative agriculture that they’ve seen.
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| 01 Jul 2024 | Embracing sustainable food systems doesn’t mean eating bland food | 00:24:04 | |
Today, Paul’s guest is Conor Spacey, the Executive Chef and Culinary Director of FoodSpace. FoodSpace is a catering and hospitality company committed to making fresh, delicious food in a sustainable way with in-season ingredients sourced from local suppliers. Conor is also the author of “Wasted”, and unlike other cookbooks, it focuses on reducing food waste by creating tasty treats using the bits you might’ve otherwise thrown away. In this episode, Conor emphasises the importance of good food that’s also planet-friendly and shares his journey from focusing only on flavour to considering the entire food chain. He discusses how FoodSpace approaches sustainability, ethical sourcing of food, and minimising its carbon footprint. He also opens up about how he communicates changes to customers and the lessons he’s learnt throughout this venture.
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| 15 Jul 2024 | Plant-based cooking is as easy as bish, bash, BOSH! | 00:24:04 | |
Henry Firth and Ian Theasby are the Founders of 'BOSH!'. 'BOSH!' is the biggest plant-based online channel for everyone from the fully meatless to the veg-curious. Henry and Ian have sold over a million plant cookbooks and 'BOSH!' products are now sold in supermarkets worldwide. In today’s episode, Henry and Ian discuss how their lifelong friendship influenced their decisions to transition to a plant-based lifestyle and how that led to the creation of 'BOSH!' They dig into the recipe development process, the foods that excite them, and how fatherhood has changed their approach to food and social media.
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| 21 Apr 2024 | Shifting the perception around beans | 00:26:50 | |
In today's episode of Future Fork, Paul is joined by Eve Turow-Paul. Eve is the author of ‘Hungry: Avocado Toast, Instagram Influencers, and Our Search for Connection and Meaning. Eve is also the Executive Director of Food for Climate League, a women-led, trailblazing 501(c)3 nonprofit. It develops narrative strategies and behavioural design interventions to scale and democratise climate-smart food culture. In today’s chat Eve discusses her take on the rise of foodie culture, she shares insights on how to motivate sustainable food choices. Eve also talks about her efforts to change perceptions around beans and the potential of food as a solution to the health and environmental crisis.
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| 09 Dec 2024 | The role of NGOs in ending hunger in Brazil | 00:21:23 | |
Rodrigo “Kiko” Afonso is the CEO of Ação da Cidadania. Ação da Cidadania is Brazil’s largest NGO and is fighting to end hunger in Brazil and transform the lives of Brazilian people. In this episode, Kiko discusses the history and evolution of Ação da Cidadania and its strategies for achieving its goals. He emphasises the impact of technology in delivering aid to communities in need and the importance of political action to end hunger in Brazil.
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| 05 Aug 2024 | The key to fixing everything is collective community action | 00:24:24 | |
Jon Alexander is the Co-founder of The New Citizen Project and the author of ‘Citizens: Why the Key to Fixing Everything is All of Us’. The New Citizen Project’s mission is to create a stronger society by working with organisations to promote participatory projects that invite people to view themselves as citizens rather than consumers to create meaningful change. In this episode, Jon shares his journey from advertising to activism. He explains the goals of The New Citizen Project and how shifting our perspective to see ourselves as active citizens of the world would allow for collective efforts in the fight for food sustainability and climate action.
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| 20 Jan 2025 | The best of beans | 00:23:57 | |
In today's special episode of Future Fork, you'll hear a bean-themed retrospective featuring highlights from some of 2024's most fascinating conversations. Featuring the best bits of conversations with Eve Turow-Paul from the Food for Climate League, Dr Jean Claude Rubyogo from the Pan-Africa Bean Research Alliance (PABRA) and Devin De Wulf the creator of Bean Parade. In this episode, you'll hear why traditional solutions might be better than shiny innovations in solving food sustainability challenges, discover how breeding programs are creating beans that cook faster to reduce carbon emissions, and learn about New Orleans' extraordinary Bean Parade that draws 15,000 people annually and has become a force for community good.
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| 30 Dec 2024 | How a false banana can combat food insecurity in Africa | 00:18:55 | |
Shannon Fernando-Rubera is the Founder and CEO of Alabaster International. Alabaster International is an aid organisation that works closely with local agencies in Africa to identify communities of indigenous who are underresourced and isolated and provide them with the medical assistance they need to thrive. In this episode, Shannon shares how her experiences as a nurse led to the creation of Alabaster International. She explains how her organisation provides much-needed healthcare to women and children in Kenya, South Sudan, and Ethiopia. Shannon also discusses Enset, the ‘false banana’ capable of feeding millions across the continent.
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| 27 May 2024 | Keen as a bean | 00:18:08 | |
For today’s episode of Future Fork, Paul caught up with Amelia Christie-Miller. Amelia is the Founder and CEO of Bold Bean Co and the author of ‘Bold Beans’. Today, Amelia shares how a chance encounter with high-quality heirloom beans in Spain changed her long-held feelings about beans and put her on a path to bean advocacy. As a big believer in beans, she explains the cultural significance of beans in Spain, the journey to starting her own bean-based business, and how she hopes to generate more love for beans through Bold Beans Co and her cookbook ‘Bold Beans’.
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| 13 Jan 2025 | Is poverty natural or is it created? | 00:19:49 | |
Reverend Tim Costello is the Executive Director of Micah Australia and a lifelong advocate for social justice issues. Micah Australia aims to empower Australian Christians to advocate for change on the world’s most urgent social justice issues including poverty, climate change, and rising conflict. In this episode, Tim shares his lifelong mission in aiding social justice causes and highlights the fundamental role of food in human life and social justice. He discusses his career as a lawyer, minister, mayor, and CEO of World Vision and he explains how a question asked during his school years helped to shape the course of his life.
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| 21 Apr 2024 | The connection between food, culture, power and racism | 00:33:12 | |
In today’s episode, Paul is joined by the amazing Asma Khan. Asma is an icon of the food world. From starting private supper clubs in her home to founding the iconic restaurant Darjeeling Express. In today’s episode, Paul joins Asma in that very restaurant as she shares how she advocates for amplifying marginalised voices through food. She highlights the importance of community support, they discuss the challenges facing the restaurant industry at the moment and Asma shares her beliefs about the connection between food, culture, power and racism.
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| 29 Apr 2024 | Solving global food crises requires a global perspective | 00:21:17 | |
In today’s episode of Future Fork, Paul is joined by Ammad Bahalim. Ammad is a Senior Program Officer at the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation in the Global Policy and Multilateral Engagement team. In this episode, Ammad explains what the Gates Foundation does, the importance of agricultural research, and why addressing global food crises means focusing on big-picture issues such as global policy and sustainable development goals.
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