Ep 465: Seed Oil Alternatives: TerViva's Regenerative Food Approach

Dec 16, 2024

Ashley Kleckner, Chief Growth Officer at TerViva, discusses the innovative Pongamia oil, a sustainable seed oil alternative derived from the regenerative Pongamia tree. This oil is rich in omega-9 fatty acids, perfect for various culinary uses. She highlights the environmental benefits, like soil restoration and economic opportunities for farmers. The conversation also addresses industry challenges, including scalability and cost, while showcasing successful B2B partnerships, like Aloha Bars, that integrate sustainable ingredients without compromising quality.

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Intro

00:00 • 3min

Reevaluating Seed Oils: Sustainable Alternatives

02:52 • 21min

Navigating the Complexities of Food Choices and Consumer Trust

23:43 • 2min

Championing Sustainable Food Choices Within Organizations

26:11 • 3min

Navigating Seed Oil Alternatives in Food Products

28:43 • 5min

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Introducing Pongamia Oil: A Sustainable Seed Oil Alternative

In this episode of the DTC Podcast, we’re joined by Ashley Kleckner, Chief Growth Officer at TerViva, a company revolutionizing sustainable agriculture with Pongamia oil. TerViva transforms beans from the regenerative Pongamia tree into sustainable food ingredients, offering healthier and eco-friendlier alternatives to traditional seed oils.

Key Takeaways:

What is Pongamia Oil? A mid-oleic oil rich in omega-9 fatty acids, perfect for culinary applications from bars to salad dressings.

Sustainability Benefits: Pongamia trees restore degraded soils, require minimal resources, and provide economic opportunities for farmers.

Industry Challenges: Learn how TerViva tackles scalability and cost pressures while maintaining sustainability goals.

B2B Partnerships: Examples like Aloha Bars showcase how brands can integrate impactful ingredients while maintaining quality and consumer appeal.

Discover why functional, sustainable food systems start with better ingredient choices and scalable solutions. Learn more at https://terviva.com/

Timestamps:

[00:00] Introducing Ponova Oil and the Seed Oil Debate

[02:00] TerViva's Regenerative Pangamia Super Tree

[05:00] Comparing Ponova Oil to Traditional Seed Oils

[09:00] Scaling Sustainable Food Ingredients with Partners

[15:00] Challenges in Food Supply Chains and Procurement

[21:00] Functional Benefits of Ponova Oil and Flour

[28:00] Empowering Sustainable Decisions in the Food Industry

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#Sustainability #SeedOilAlternatives #RegenerativeFarming #PonovaOil #HealthyFats #DTCBrands #FoodInnovation #CPGMarketing #CleanIngredients #TerViva

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