

Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg (by Food Tank)
Food Tank
Food Tank's Danielle Nierenberg chats with the most important folks in the food industry about the most important food news, released every Thursday.
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Sep 14, 2023 • 31min
394. Anna Hammond on Designing Waste Out of Our Food System
On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani speaks with Anna Hammond, the Founder and CEO of Matriark Foods, a social impact business producing Upcycled Certified foods. They discuss how the company is turning surplus food remnants into products for foodservice retail and emergency food aid, the ways the private sector is changing in response to demands from young consumers, and what businesses and organizations can do to help more eaters understand and embrace the upcycled food movement. 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.

Sep 7, 2023 • 35min
393. Morgan Ody on Returning Power to the Hands of the People
On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani speaks with Morgan Ody, General Coordinator for La Via Campesina, the international peasant movement. They discuss why food sovereignty is the basis of people’s sovereignty, the connection between the struggle against the climate crisis and the fight for social justice, and why peasants are the future. 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.

Aug 30, 2023 • 1h 3min
392. Lessons on Building Multigenerational Farming and Food Systems
During a recent Summit co-hosted by Food Tank and Niman Ranch, speakers gathered to discuss the role that everyone can play to support independent family farmers, the changing meat sector, and the opportunities we can build through food. This week’s episode of “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg” features two discussions from the event. First, hear why a strong relationship between chefs and food producers is so important to building a sustainable food system. Then, dive into a policy discussion as experts unpack the recent decision to uphold Proposition 12 and protect animal welfare. 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 have your feedback. You can listen to “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg” wherever you consume your podcasts.

Aug 24, 2023 • 34min
391. Chef Sean Sherman on Building a Support System for Indigenous Food Operations
Dani Nierenberg interviews Sean Sherman, an award-winning chef, educator, author, and activist. They discuss the importance of decolonizing food systems, exploring indigenous foods and historical disparities, embracing indigenous perspectives, and surviving and thriving during the pandemic.

Aug 17, 2023 • 55min
390. Chicago’s Changemakers on Letting Communities Lead Us to a Just Food Future
Chicago's Changemakers discuss food access, affordability, and community-led solutions in the city. Topics include investing in community wealth, challenges faced by local businesses, the power of partnerships, the importance of teamwork, initiatives to promote access to fresh food, and making a difference on a small scale.

Aug 10, 2023 • 26min
389. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin on Shaping the Future of Food Policy
As part of Food Tank’s recent Summit in Chicago, Dani sat down with U.S. Senator Dick Durbin of Illinois. They discuss farmers’ evolving views on the climate crisis, the Senator’s efforts to protect consumers by improving food safety, and where the next Farm Bill stands. 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.

Jul 27, 2023 • 48min
388. Laura Carroll and Robin McKinnon on the FDA's Efforts to Prioritize Nutrition
On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani speaks with Laura Carroll, Senior Advisor to the Chief of Staff, and Robin McKinnon, Senior Advisor for Nutrition Policy, at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. They discuss the FDA's reorganization of the human foods program to strengthen their nutrition initiatives, the societal costs of poor nutrition, and the agency's recent work around labeling to help consumers make healthy food choices. 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.

Jul 20, 2023 • 49min
387. Seth Goldman on Finding a Path to Activism through Entrepreneurship
On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani speaks with Seth Goldman, Co-Founder of Eat the Change. They discuss how businesses can be used to make food systems healthier and more sustainable, the lessons Goldman learned from his entrepreneurial journey that shaped the launch of his new brand Just Ice Tea, and what it means when every meal offers an opportunity to take climate action. 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.

Jul 13, 2023 • 1h 7min
386. Mavis-Jay Sanders on Playing the Long Game to Create the Change We Want to See
On "Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg," Dani speaks with Chef Mavis-Jay Sanders, a James Beard award-winning culinarian, storyteller, and the Founder of A Sanders Thing. They discuss the process of translating a sense of identity through food, the need for new institutions in the hospitality industry that don't replicate oppressive models, and Sanders' work to build a world where everyone "can feed themselves in a way that is not killing 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

Jul 6, 2023 • 41min
385. Milagros de Hoz on NYC's 10-Year Food Policy Plan
On "Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg," Dani speaks with Milagros de Hoz, the Food Policy Advisor at the New York City Mayor’s Office of Food Policy (MOFP), where she is responsible for advancing MOFP’s work in the intersection of food, environment, and climate. de Hoz is also responsible for reporting on progress towards the goals set in Food Forward NYC, the city’s ambitious 10-year food policy plan. 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