Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg (by Food Tank)

240. UN Food Systems Champions Panel 2

In the second panel of a monthly panel series featuring 25+ members of the UN Food Systems Champions Network, Ruth Richardson and Danielle Nierenberg sit down with four UN Food System Summit Champions to talk about research in food and agriculture for the public good. Join us to listen to our guests: Jemimah Njuki (IFPRI, Kenya), Dr. Kanayo Nwanze (CGIAR, Nigeria), Claudia Martínez Zuleta, (FOLU and E3, Colombia) and Prof. João Bosco Monte (Brazil Africa Institute, Brazil). While you’re li...

239. Tahz Walker Talks Community Resilience and Collective Power

Dani talks with Tahz Walker, Program Manager for the Farmers of Color Network and Co-founder of Earthseed Land Collective. They talk about the ways that the Farms of Color Network is working to help marginalized farmers, the need for capital investments in Black and Indigenous communities, and the benefits of a cooperative model.  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 Nierenb...

238. Julie Kunen of Oatly on the intersections between food, culture, and the environment

Writer, conservationist, and the Director of Sustainability at Oatly North America Julie Kunen talks about the intersections between food, culture, and the environment. Dr. Kunen explains the concept of “sustainable gastronomy” and the importance of community-based conservation practices. She also discusses how consumers and businesses can drive demand for sustainably sourced foods. While you’re listening, subscribe, rate, and review the show; it would mean the world to us to have your fee...

237. Michael Hamm on Food Security, Sustainable Food Systems

Dr. Michael Hamm is a C.S. Mott Professor of Sustainable Agriculture at Michigan State University, where he teaches and conducts research and outreach on community food security and community, regional, and sustainable food systems.  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.

236. Daisy Freund, Vice President of the ASPCA’s Farm Animal Welfare program

Today on the podcast, Dani talks with Daisy Freund, Vice President of the ASPCA’s Farm Animal Welfare program, about a new survey of consumer attitudes towards industrial animal agriculture amid the COVID-19 pandemic. They also discuss two bills that seek to reform animal agriculture in the interest of animal and human health. 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”...

235. Helena Norberg-Hodge Talks Indigenous Knowledge

This week on the podcast, Dani sits down with Founder and Director of Local Futures. Helena Norberg-hodge. Listen as the two discuss topics surrounding indigenous knowledge, global economic systems, and alternatives to capitalist, globally dependent systems of production.  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.

234. Brigette Wolf on SnackFutures’ new CoLab start-up engagement program

On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani talks with Brigette Wolf, Global Head of SnackFutures. SnackFutures is Mondelēz International’s innovation and venture hub, which has just launched a new start-up engagement program. 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.

233. Food + Tech Panel Discussion: Strengthening Supply Chains to Build Trust and Improve Food Security

For the rest of this week Food Tank alongside the ReFresh working group will be airing daily podcasts with panelists discussing “The Intersection of Food + Tech.” Over the next five days we are featuring 20 speakers co-hosted by Danielle Nierenberg and Forbes Magazine’s Chloe Sorvino. You can also watch these conversations live at 2PM all week. Additionally, Food Tank and ReFresh just released a new policy platform on the intersection of food and technology. Please visit FoodTank.com to do...

232. Food + Tech Panel Discussion: Reducing Inequities Through a Digitally Skilled Workforce

For the rest of this week Food Tank alongside the ReFresh working group will be airing daily podcasts with panelists discussing “The Intersection of Food + Tech.” Over the next five days we are featuring 20 speakers co-hosted by Danielle Nierenberg and Forbes Magazine’s Chloe Sorvino. You can also watch these conversations live at 2PM all week. Additionally, Food Tank and ReFresh just released a new policy platform on the intersection of food and technology. Please visit FoodTank.com to do...

232. Food + Tech Panel Discussion: Protection and Accessibility: Ensuring the Fair Use of Data in the Food System

For the rest of this week Food Tank alongside the ReFresh working group will be airing daily podcasts with panelists discussing “The Intersection of Food + Tech.” Over the next five days we are featuring 20 speakers co-hosted by Danielle Nierenberg and Forbes Magazine’s Chloe Sorvino. You can also watch these conversations live at 2PM all week. Additionally, Food Tank and ReFresh just released a new policy platform on the intersection of food and technology. Please visit FoodTank.com to do...

231. Food + Tech Panel Discussion: The Power of Connectivity: Broadband Expansion in Rural Communities

For the rest of this week Food Tank alongside the ReFresh working group will be airing daily podcasts with panelists discussing “The Intersection of Food + Tech.” Over the next five days we are featuring 20 speakers co-hosted by Danielle Nierenberg and Forbes Magazine’s Chloe Sorvino. You can also watch these conversations live at 2PM all week. Additionally, Food Tank and ReFresh just released a new policy platform on the intersection of food and technology. Please visit FoodTank.com to do...

230. Food + Tech Panel Discussion: Empowering Consumers Through Transparency.

For the rest of this week Food Tank alongside the ReFresh working group will be airing daily podcasts with panelists discussing “The Intersection of Food + Tech.” Over the next five days we are featuring 20 speakers co-hosted by Danielle Nierenberg and Forbes Magazine’s Chloe Sorvino. You can also watch these conversations live at 2PM all week. Additionally, Food Tank and ReFresh just released a new policy platform on the intersection of food and technology. Please visit FoodTank.com to do...

229. UN Food Systems Champions Discussing Power Imbalances in Food and Agriculture

Food Tank has partnered with the International Fund for Agriculture Development (IFAD), the Global Alliance on the Future of Food to interview 25+ United Nations Food Systems Champions. Today is the first of seven discussions in the lead up to the UN Food Systems Summit and the first theme is “Addressing Power Imbalances Through Shared Power and Inclusivity.” Food Tank brings together incredible leaders from four continents for this discussion including Ajay Vir Jakhar of Bharat Krishak Sama...

228. Barron Segar on the Global Hunger Crisis

On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani talks with Barron Segar, World Food Program USA’s President and CEO. World Food Program USA (WFP USA) provides resources and develops policies needed to alleviate global hunger in affiliation with the U.N. World Food Programme, winner of the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize. He describes WFP USA’s role and work, the Global Hunger Crisis, and funding resources in the fight to Zero Hunger. While you’re listening, subscribe, rate, and review the show; it would ...

227. Tanya Fields Talks The Black Feminist Project

On this week’s episode, Dani sits down with Tanya Fields, the Founder and Executive Director of the Black Feminist Project. Listen along as the two talk about inequalities of the food system and how it affects single mothers and black womxn around the world. 

226. Timothy Childs on Deploying Nutrition for Humanity

This week on the podcast, Dani speaks with Timothy Childs, the founder of Treasure8, a food tech solutions company dedicated to deploying nutrition for humanity.  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.

225. Paul Newnham on ending global hunger with the UN Sustainable Development Goals

On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani talks with Paul Newnham, Director of the SDG2 Advocacy Hub. The Hub coordinates global campaigns to support UN Sustainable Development Goal 2: Zero Hunger. 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.

224. Reflecting on 2020's Highs and Lows

On today's episode, Dani looks back on the last 365 days and celebrates what our friends and allies were able to accomplish in an unprecedented year. 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.

223. Sunny Parr on Building a More Sustainable Food System

Sunny Parr, the Executive Director of Kroger, talks about the role retailers can play in building a more sustainable food system. She discusses Kroger’s “Zero Hunger, Zero Waste” plan, which includes goals to donate 3 billion meals and eliminate food waste by 2025. 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.

222. Cornell-Led Nature Sustainability Expert Panel

In this episode,  Dani talks with the authors of the new report on Socio-Technical Innovation Bundles for Agri-Food Systems Transformation led by Cornell University. Listen to Christopher Barret, Tim Benton, Jessica Fanzo, Mario Herrero, and Rebecca Nelson discuss topics ranging from climate-smart agri-food systems, health and nutrition, and actionable recommendations that have the ability to create a more sustainable, climate friendly, and equitable food system. While you’re listening, su...

221. Rhonda Perry from the Missouri Rural Crisis Center Talks About the Importance of Family Farmers

Today on “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” the Executive Director of the Missouri Rural Crisis Center (MRCC), Rhonda Perry, talks about the importance of family farmers and how they can create a more equitable and sustainable food system. She also provides insight into how policymakers can engage with the rural community and what actions policymakers can take to help family farmers. While you’re listening, subscribe, rate, and review the show; it would mean the world to us to have your fe...

220. Rocky Dawuni on Using Music to Promote Social Change

Today on “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Grammy-nominated artist, Rocky Dawuni, joins Danielle and talks about his work as a Global Ambassador for the United Nations (UN) and a Foundation Ambassador for the Global Alliance for Clean Cookstoves. He also discusses how music can provide a space for activism and how artists can use their platform to create social change. While you’re listening, subscribe, rate, and review the show; it would mean the world to us to have your feedback. You ca...

219. Tanya Steel on Growing the Next Generation of Culinary Leaders

On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani talks with Tanya Steel, VP Strategic Development of Careers through Culinary Arts Program (C-CAP). C-CAP is an organization preparing underserved youth for college and careers in the restaurant and hospitality industry. Steel, a global leader in food media who previously helped conceive the Healthy Lunchtime Challenge & Kids’ “State Dinner” with First Lady Michelle Obama, has recently joined C-CAP and brought her wealth of knowledge to grow the next ...

218. Young Farmers Can Revitalize Rural Food Systems, Says Kathleen Merrigan

Today on “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dr. Kathleen Merrigan, Director of the Swette Center for Sustainable Food Systems at Arizona State University, talks about the importance of bringing young people into agriculture. She also discusses how the incoming administration can help support young farmers. 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...

217. Stef de Haan on Agrobiodiversity and Diet Diversity Reshaping the Food System

Today on “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Stef de Haan Ph.D., the Senior scientist on Andean Food Systems at the International Potato Center (CIP), talks about the relationship between agrobiodiversity and diet diversity in the Andes region in Peru. He also discusses how markets and short circuits can reshape the food system. 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 Nierenbe...

216. A Conversation With Asma Khan

Today’s conversation was recorded as part of the Resetting the Food System summit, cohosted by the Barilla Foundation and Food Tank, where more than thirty speakers shared inspiring insight on how to make the transition to a more sustainable food system. On today’s episode, we’re sharing a conversation between Food Tank’s own Danielle Nierenberg and Asma Khan, chef and owner of Darjeeling Express. Asma is the first British chef to feature in Netflix's Emmy nominated Chef's Table. Her episode...

215. Dan Curtin on Carbon-Neutral Vegan Meat Alternatives

Today on “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani Dan Curtin, President of Greenleaf Foods. Dani and Dan talk about how Lightlife plans to achieve carbon-neutrality, why affordable and accessible healthful foods are as important as ever, and what makes their products stand out in the emerging meat alternative market. 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 ...

214. A Special Live Chat: What’s Next for Restaurants Post-COVID?

Join these incredible leaders: Camilla Marcus, Naama Tamir, Chef JJ Johnson, Tom Colicchio, Andrew Rigie, and Salil Metah. 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.

213. Chase Sova on the Global Food Security, Resilience, and the Nobel Peace Prize

In 2020, the World Food Programme received the Nobel Peace Prize. On "Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg" Dani speaks with Chase Sova, Senior Director of Public Policy and Research at World Food Program USA. He talks about bipartisan support that exists to address international hunger issues, the relationship between food insecurity and conflict, and the recent disruptions to global food supply chains.  While you’re listening, subscribe, rate, and review the show; it would mean the world to us...

212. What Are the Implications of the Election Results on the Food Movement?

Today, Danielle Nierenberg and Food Tank hosted a special interactive live chat to help make sense of the election results and discuss what it means to the food system. Her special guests included: Katherine Miller (Table 81), Navina Khanna (Heal Food Alliance), Kathleen Merrigan (Arizona State University-Swette Center), Robert Martin (John Hopkins University-Center for a Livable Future), Christopher Bradshaw (Dreaming Out Loud), Patricia Griffin (NVG), and Devita Davison (Food Lab Detroi...

211. Jeff Dunn on the Food Industry, Carrots, and Going Plant-Based

On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani talks with Jeff Dunn, Bolthouse Farms Chairman and CEO. Bolthouse Farms, a leading carrot grower and distributor in the U.S., has branched out to functional beverages, dressings, and plant-powered meal “swaps,” which Dunn believes can help Americans eat more plant-based diets and live healthier lifestyles. He describes Bolthouse’s latest innovations and how they are addressing discrepancies in the food system and industry. While you’re listening, s...

210. How Can A Stronger Food System Reverse Climate Change?

Climate change is disrupting ecosystems and displacing communities. On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani talks about the latest in climate change news and hears from experts who say that we must aim to not just mitigate, but reverse, climate change. Hear from Dr. Jack Kittinger of Conservation International’s Center for Oceans, 2020 World Food Prize Laureate Dr. Rattan Lal of Ohio State University, and Paul Hawken of Project Drawdown. While you’re listening, subscribe, rate, and revie...

209. A Conversation With Chef José Andrés (World Central Kitchen)

On this week’s episodes, we’ll be sharing interviews that were presented on World Food Day as part of the Smithsonian's Food History Weekend, "Food Futures: Striving for Justice." The panel was a collaboration among Food Tank, the Smithsonian, the Julia Child Foundation, and the United Nation's Food and Agriculture Organization. The interview is shared courtesy of the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History. https://foodhistoryweekend.si.edu/ Todays interview features Chef José A...

208. A Conversation With Leah Penniman (Author, Farming While Black)

On this week’s episodes, we’ll be sharing interviews that were presented on World Food Day as part of the Smithsonian's Food History Weekend, "Food Futures: Striving for Justice." The panel was a collaboration among Food Tank, the Smithsonian, the Julia Child Foundation, and the United Nation's Food and Agriculture Organization. The interview is shared courtesy of the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History.  https://foodhistoryweekend.si.edu/ Todays interview features farmer, ed...

207. Honoring Indigenous Food Ways With A-dae Romero-Briones

On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani talks with First Nations Development Institute’s A-dae Romero-Briones, the Director of Programs - Native Agriculture and Food Systems Initiative. Join Dani and A-dae as they discuss indigenous food ways, food sovereignty, and what A-dae has been working on at First Nations.  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 y...

206. How Writers and Journalists Shape the Food System

On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani discusses the important works that journalists and scholars are publishing about the food system. Tom Philpott discusses his book Perilous Bounty, Michael Pollan talks about Omnivore's Dilemma 14 years later, Marion Nestle explains the inspiration for her latest book Let's Ask Marion, and Hari Pulapaka discusses perceptions of vegetarianism and his cookbook Sinfully Vegetarian.  While you’re listening, subscribe, rate, and review the show; it would...

205. Dan Ahdoot Talks Food and the Stories it Tells

Today on “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani interviews comedian, actor, writer, and podcast host Dan Ahdoot Dani and Dan talk about Dan’s podcast, Green Eggs and Dan, their relationships with food, and what the contents of their refrigerators may say about 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.

204. Food Waste Is a Solvable Problem

In 2019 the United Nations General Assembly designated September 29 as the International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste. On "Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg," Dani discusses the challenges to reducing food waste and the organizations that are working to redirect food from landfills to people in need. Hear from Regina Anderson of the Food Recovery Network, Alex Coari and Dana Gunders of ReFED, and Doug O'Brien of the Global FoodBanking Network.  While you’re listening, subscribe, ra...

203. Farm Workers Are Facing Two Crises as Wildfires Burn in the West

As COVID-19 cases continue to rise around the country, wildfires in the western United States are compounding problems for the region’s farm workers. “Whether it’s climate change, whether it’s farm worker poverty, whether it’s this pandemic - who’s suffering the most? It’s Blacks and Latinos,” Baldemar Velásquez, Founder and President of the Farm Labor Organizing Committee (FLOC) tells Food Tank. This year, wildfires have burned over 4.7 million acres of land, primarily in California, ...

202. Marion Nestle Discusses Her New Book and the Current State of Food Politics

On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani talks with Dr. Marion Nestle about her new book Let’s Ask Marion: What You Need to Know about the Politics of Food, Nutrition, and Health. The book covers topics ranging from supplements, superfoods, and fake meat to school lunches and nutrition science. Listen with Dani and Marion as they discuss the current state of food politics and the future of the food system. While you’re listening, subscribe, rate, and review the show; it would mean the wor...

201. A Conversation with Michael Pollan: The Omnivore’s Dilemma in 2020.

Dani moderates a conversation with Best-Selling Author Michael Pollan, Niman Ranch's Paul Willis, and Tanka Bar’s Dawn Sherman. They discuss how we can achieve a more balanced, resilient food system that is better for our health, communities, animals and food and agriculture sector workers.

200. Suzanne Adely, Sonia Singh Discuss Food Workers’ Rights

Today on “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Food Chain Worker Alliance Co-Directors Suzanne Adely and Sonia Singh discuss how institutions are failing to protect food workers during COVID-19. They also discuss how the Black Lives Matter movement is highlighting racial inequities in the food system. Suzanne and Sonia outline their policy objectives and talk about how the pandemic might reshape workers’ rights long term.  While you’re listening, subscribe, rate, and review the show; it would ...

199. Why Are Women Still Left Out of the Conversation?

On "Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg," Dani discusses a new report on the growing hunger crisis and gender inequality. Then hear from Maureen Muketha of Tule Vyema, Dr. Maureen Miruka of CARE, and writer and farmer Lisa Kivirist. They discuss the role women play in agriculture as protectors of biodiversity, seed savers, land stewards, and more.  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...

198. How Educators are Continuing to Support Student Wellness

On "Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg," Dani talks about the teachers who are working to ensure that their students remain healthy and engaged while they're home. Hear from New York City educators Stephen Ritz of the Green Bronx Machine and Tony Hillery of Harlem Grown as well as Alice Waters of the Edible Schoolyard Project and Mara Fleishman of the Chef Ann Foundation.  While you’re listening, subscribe, rate, and review the show; it would mean the world to us to have your feedback. You can...

How Educators are Continuing to Support Student Wellness

On "Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg," Dani talks about the teachers who are working to ensure that their students remain healthy and engaged while they're home. Hear from New York City educators Stephen Ritz of the Green Bronx Machine and Tony Hillery of Harlem Grown as well as Alice Waters of the Edible Schoolyard Project and Mara Fleishman of the Chef Ann Foundation.  While you’re listening, subscribe, rate, and review the show; it would mean the world to us to have your feedback. You can...

197. New on the Podcast: Tom Philpott, food and agriculture correspondent for Mother Jones Magazine, discusses his new book Perilous Bounty: The Looming Collapse of American Farming and How We Can Prevent It.

On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani talks with Tom Philpott, author of the new book Perilous Bounty: The Looming Collapse of American Farming and How We Can Prevent It. They discuss the many perils the U.S. agricultural industry faces and solutions that can save it. 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.

196. What does better food policy look like?

Today on "Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg," Dani talks about food and agriculture policy and its impact on climate change, food insecurity, and food chain workers' livelihoods. Hear from experts including Ted Nordhaus of the Breakthrough Institute, Luis Guardia of the Food Research Action Center, and Tom Philpott, a writer for Mother Jones and author of the recently released Perilous Bounty.  While you’re listening, subscribe, rate, and review the show; it would mean the world to us to have...

195. Ted Nordhaus of The Breakthrough Institute on How Tech and Intensification Can Save Agriculture

Today on “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani is joined by Ted Nordhaus, founder and executive director of The Breakthrough Institute, an organization that aims to promote technological solutions to environmental challenges.  Nordhaus and The Breakthrough Institute are leaders in the ecomodernist movement, and Nordhaus is a co-author of An Ecomodernist Manifesto, published in 2015. Ecomodernism holds that humans can reduce their environmental impact by increasing the intensity and effi...

The Youth

On today's episode, Dani focuses her spotlight on some of the young people who are shaping our food future, as well as the ways our current pandemic is impacting our children's access to food. 

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