Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg (by Food Tank)

By 2050, experts predict that 10 million people will die of antibiotic-resistant infections—surpassing deaths from cancer. As the world continues to rebuild from the pandemic, it’s more critical than ever that we address this growing crisis. Together we can work to strengthen our food systems and reduce the misuse of antibiotics. Event brought to you by Food Tank and Applegate. —Lena Brook, the Director of Food Campaigns, Healthy People & Thriving Communities Program at the Natural Resources Defense Council —Tiffany Derry, an American chef well-known for her appearances on Top Chef —John Ghingo, the CEO of Applegate, a natural and organic meat brand —Joel Gindo, who runs Free Happy Farm in South Dakota, where he raises pigs —Ramanan Laxminarayan, the Founder and Director of the Center for Disease Dynamics, Economics & Policy —Ron Mardesen, a fifth-generation family farmer at A-Frame Acres in Iowa —Lance Price, a professor at George Washington University's Milken Institute School of Public Health and the Founding Director of GW's Antibiotic Resistance Action Center. Moderated by Jane Black, who is a nationally known food writer and journalist, and myself. After two years of declines, the number of antibiotics given to animals is rising, according to recent U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) research. Antibiotic resistance is a global health crisis, and it’s fueled by the overuse of antibiotics in livestock. In fact, more than 80% of antibiotics sold in the U.S. go to farm animals. And that number is growing: Sales jumped 11% between 2017 and 2019, according to the FDA.

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.

On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani talks with Bonnie McClafferty, who is head of food safety and director of the EatSafe nutrition program at the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition. The organization aims to end malnutrition and to make food safer and more nutritious for all. Bonnie discusses with Dani how the COVID-19 pandemic has forced us to reexamine the safety of food markets, and what consumers can do to demand safer 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.

On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani talks with Earlene Cruz about bringing stories of food insecurity and food culture to the forefront ahead of the UN Food Systems Summit. Earlene Cruz’s organization, Kitchen Connection, focuses on connecting chefs from around the world with home cooks to illuminate global food issues. Cruz discusses how cuisine and food culture can be a vehicle for important discussions about food system challenges. 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.

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.

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 creating enabling environments for agroecology and regenerative approaches where investments can flourish and benefit all. Join us to listen to our guests: Lana Weidgenant (Zero Hour), Helena Leurent (Consumers International), Denisa Livingston (Diné Community Advocacy Alliance/Slow Food International Council), Vijay Kumar (Rythu Sadhikara Samstha), Emile Frison (CIAT/IPES-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.

Matthew Wexler and Tesha Buss are the authors of the cookbook Uncommonly Good. Tesha is the owner of Good Commons, for which the book is named--a solar-powered wellness retreat in Vermont. Matthew is a lifestyle writer and former chef who helps develop dishes for Good Commons. 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.

Michelle Wolf, Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer of New Wave Foods, talks about how the company hopes to preserve ocean life with its plant-based shrimp alternative. 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.

A discussion about building solutions for more sustainable local food systems. Presented by Food Tank and the Danone Institute North America. Featuring confirmed speakers (alphabetical order): N. Diane Moss, Project New Village. Dariush Mozaffarian, Friedman School of Nutrition Science & Policy, Tufts University. Jose Oliva, HEAL Food Alliance. A-dae Romero-Briones (Cochiti/Kiowa), First Nations Development Institute. Tambra Raye Stevenson, MPH, Women Advancing Nutrition Dietetics and Agriculture (WANDA) 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.

In the fifth panel of a monthly series featuring 25+ members of the UN Food Systems Champions Network, Ruth Richardson and Danielle Nierenberg sit down with four UN Food Systems Champions to discuss funding a safer food system. Join us to listen to our guests: Andrew Mushita (Community Technology Development Trust), Bettina Prato (International Fund for Agricultural Development), Ndidi Nwuneli (LEAP Africa), and Geeta Sethi (The World Bank) 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.