Grow Everything Biotech Podcast

33. Purple Reign, A Purple Tomato with a Genetic Twist, Nathan Pumplin of Norfolk Healthy Produce

Jul 14, 2023

01:04:45

Episode Description:

In this of the Grow Everything podcast, Karl and Erum sit down with Nathan Pumplin, a pioneer in the field of synthetic biology and food innovation. They delve into the fascinating world of genetically modified foods, with a special focus on a unique purple tomato. The conversation explores the intersection of biotechnology and agriculture, the challenges and opportunities of sustainable farming, and the role of culinary experiences in introducing new food products.

Grow Everything brings to life the bioeconomy when hosts Karl Schmieder and Erum Azeez Khan share stories from the field and interview leaders and influencers in the space. Life is a powerful force and it can be engineered. What are we creating?

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Topics Covered:

00:00:00 A Cultural Exchange: Indian Wedding in Canada
00:03:15 Career Journeys and Dispelling GMO Myths
00:06:58 A Milestone: FDA Greenlights Norfolk's Purple Tomato
00:08:27 Risk Assessment: USDA, FDA, and EPA on Plant Pests
00:11:01 Behind the Scenes: The Regulatory Path of the Purple Tomato
00:13:33 Changing the Narrative in Agriculture
00:18:29 Educating the Public: Shifting GMO Perceptions
00:20:08 A Taste of Innovation: Positive Reception for Purple Tomato Salsa
00:24:39 Science in Action: Creating Purple Tomatoes
00:26:18 Biotech Breakthrough: Engineering Purple Tomatoes
00:30:05 Biodiversity: From Heirloom Tomatoes to Drug Discovery
00:33:05 Fun Fact: Is Tomato a Fruit or a Vegetable?
00:34:28 The Future of Groceries: Innovation in Shopping
00:38:06 Climate Change Response: Crop Diversity and Speed Breeding
00:40:50 Indoor Farming: The Rise of Controlled Environment Agriculture in California
00:45:46 Controlled Environment Agriculture: Challenges and Opportunities
00:49:12 A New Player: Non-GMO Mycelium Product Sparks Excitement
00:51:53 Trust in Labels: Ensuring Accuracy in Bioengineered Labels
00:55:53 Embracing Change: Innovating for a Sustainable Future
00:58:39 A Fresh Look at Biotech: Embracing the Biological Aspect of Technology