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On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani speaks with Dr. Sara Roszak, Senior Vice President of Health and Wellness Strategy and Policy for the National Association of Chain Drug Stores and President of the National Association of Chain Drug Stores Foundation. They talk about why pharmacists are so well positioned to support Food Is Medicine initiatives, the infrastructure that can scale these programs faster, and how the Association is contributing to the White House’s efforts to tackle diet-related illnesses.
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On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani speaks with Betty Chinyamunyamu, the CEO of the
National Smallholder Farmers' Association of Malawi (NASFAM). They discuss what the
Association is doing to ensure food producers receive a fair price for their food, the impact of
extreme weather events on the country’s farmers, and the far-reaching social and economic
benefits that can be seen when space is created for women to assume leadership roles.While you’re listening, subscribe, rate, and review the show; it would mean the world to us to
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On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani speaks with author and journalist Carey Gillam.
They discuss a recent investigation that reveals how agrochemical industry leaders are
downplaying the risks of pesticides and working to discredit journalists, scientists, and others
who have been critical of pesticides or genetically modified organisms (GMOs). The
conversation dives into the shocking findings that a team of journalists uncovered, the harms
caused by exposure to pesticides and herbicides, and the policies that are — or aren’t — in
place to protect people from them.While you’re listening, subscribe, rate, and review the show; it would mean the world to us to
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On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani speaks with Dr. Christine Going, Senior Advisor in
the Food Security Office at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. They discuss the barriers
that can prevent veterans from seeking support, what the Veterans Health Administration is
doing to help those experiencing hunger, and the innovative partnerships the Office of Food
Security is developing to advance their mission.While you’re listening, subscribe, rate, and review the show; it would mean the world to us to
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On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani speaks with Liz Neumark, Founder and CEO of Great Performances and the Founder of the Sylvia Center. They discuss how the climate crisis is affecting farmers and what that means for chefs, how the hospitality industry can lower greenhouse gas emissions, and the policies that can build resilience in our food and agriculture systems.
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Food Tank recently traveled to Toronto Canada for the official 2024 North America World Food Day Celebration. This episode of “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg” features three fireside chats from the event, moderated by Dani, that dive into the right to food, financing food systems transformation, and the need to center equity in everything we do. You’ll hear from Thomas Pesek, Senior Liaison Officer for FAO North America; Jahan-Zeb Chowdhury, a Lead Technical Specialist and the Environment & Climate Cluster Coordinator at the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD); and Lasse Bruun, Director of Climate and Food at the UN Foundation.
This event was hosted by Food Tank, the Arrell Food Institute at the University of Guelph, and the U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization.
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On this episode of “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani sits down with Dr. Marion Nestle, an author, nutritionist and the Paulette Goddard Professor of Nutrition, Food Studies, and Public Health, Emerita, at New York University and Dr. Dariush Mozaffarian, a cardiologist and the Director of the Food is Medicine Institute at the Friedman School at Tufts University for a conversation about Food is Medicine. During the fireside chat, they dive into how effectively the U.S. healthcare system can help us address food and nutrition security through Food is Medicine programs, the politicization of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, and the latest class of weight-loss drugs known as GLP-1s.
This conversation was part of a Summit at Climate Week NYC hosted by Food Tank, Flashfood, ReFED, Apeel, and Divert.
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During Climate Week NYC, Food Tank hosted a series of Summits to position food and
agriculture as a key solution to the Climate Crisis. This episode features two conversations from
these events.First, hear from John Kerry the 68th U.S. Secretary of State and former U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate, moderated by John Piotti, President and CEO of American
Farmland Trust. During their fireside chat, which was part of a Summit hosted by Food Tank and American Farmland Trust, they discuss the efforts to put food and agriculture front and center at the U.N. Climate Change Conference, how to hold onto current gains that support the health of the environment, and why the upcoming election is so important to the future of climate action.Then, Dani speaks with Dr. Cary Fowler, Special Envoy for Global Food Security at the U.S. Department of State, as part of an event hosted by Food Tank and the World Food Program USA. They discuss the tendency to underestimate the impacts of the climate crisis, the potential of the Vision for Adapted Crops and Soils, and why we need bolder solutions.
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During Climate Week NYC, Dani sat down with Jason Buechel, CEO of Whole Foods Market.
They discuss how emerging companies can differentiate themselves from their competitors in
the marketplace, the value of a clear and powerful story when trying to reach eaters, and how
brands can navigate an acquisition without losing sight of their mission.
This conversation was part of a Summit for mission-driven brands co-hosted by Food Tank,
Oatly, Vital Farms, Tony’s Chocolonely, and King Arthur Baking Company.While you’re listening, subscribe, rate, and review the show; it would mean the world to us to
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During Climate Week NYC, Dani sat down with author, activist, educator, and the Founder of
Third Act, Bill McKibben and the Executive Director of the Global Alliance for the Future of Food
Anna Lappé. During the fireside chat, they discuss the link between our food and agriculture
systems and fossil fuel industry, how storytelling can be used for both good and bad, and the
limited time remaining to act and stop the worst of the climate crisis from unfolding.
This conversation was part of a Summit, co-hosted by Food Tank and the James Beard
Foundation in partnership with Protein Pact, Planet Forward, Guckenheimer, Brightly, and
Astanor.While you’re listening, subscribe, rate, and review the show; it would mean the world to us to
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On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani speaks with Chef Valerie Chang, the Chef and
Owner of Maty’s in Miami, Florida and the recipient of the 2024 James Beard Award for Best
Chef: South. They discuss what a sustainable career in the hospitality industry looks like, what it
means to be a part of a culinary team that succeeds collectively, and why honesty and
transparency matter both inside and out of the kitchen.
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On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani speaks with Ken Cook, President and Co-Founder
of Environmental Working Group. They talk about getting around the partisan politics that so
often stymie progress, a roadmap to reduce contamination from forever chemicals, and why
support for climate-smart farming must be preserved.While you’re listening, subscribe, rate, and review the show; it would mean the world to us to
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On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani speaks with farmer, memory keeper, and artist
Nikiko Masumoto of Masumoto Family Farm. During the conversation, they discuss the
philosophy of farming, grounded in inclusivity, that Masumoto inherited; the synergy that can
emerge when working with family units on the farm; and why tenderness is fierce and should be
seen as a strength, not a weakness.While you’re listening, subscribe, rate, and review the show; it would mean the world to us to
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Food Tank, in partnership with Niman Ranch, recently hosted their Education Summit at the
annual Hog Farmer Appreciation Celebration, an event that recognizes and honors the contributions of independent family farmers in the U.S. This episode features two conversations from the day.First, Dani speaks with Ambassador Ertharin Cousin, Founder and CEO of Food Systems for the Future about the infrastructure that agriculture communities need, the kind of capital required to overcome the pain points in food and agriculture systems, and why investors in the food system must learn that change won’t come in a single season.
Then Eric Schmid, Economic Development Reporter with the St. Louis Public Radio, sits down with Maisie Ganzler, an advisor and the author of the new book You Can't Market Manure at Lunchtime: And Other Lessons from the Food Industry for Creating a More Sustainable Company. They discuss how food companies can begin setting and working toward sustainability goals, why these initiatives must be baked into every aspect of the company, and the business case for implementing changes that are better for eaters and the planet.
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On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” author and journalist Roger Thurow talks about his new
book Against the Grain: How Farmers Around the Globe Are Transforming Agriculture to
Nourish the World and Heal the Planet. During the conversation, they discuss the link between
the environmental and hunger crises, how farmers around the world are turning to practices that
heal the soil and restore biodiversity, and becoming comfortable with new relationships that will
put the Earth back in balance.While you’re listening, subscribe, rate, and review the show; it would mean the world to us to
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On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani speaks with Jason Bade, a Lecturer at Stanford Law
School and the Board Chair for the Alice Waters Institute and Edible Schoolyard Project. They
discuss what can be accomplished if eaters learn to become more flexible in their expectations
of the food system; the problem with many current approaches to financing food and agriculture solutions, and how a great first customer can change an entire paradigm.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
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On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani speaks with Mark Kaplan, the Co-Founder of
Wholechain. They discuss the shocking level of exploitation in seafood supply chains; the importance of blue food for the sustainability of the world’s food systems; and why traceability
and transparency matter for the wellbeing of workers, food safety, and food waste prevention.While you’re listening, subscribe, rate, and review the show; it would mean the world to us to
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Food Tank, in collaboration with The Germeshausen Foundation, and Oatly, recently hosted a
special luncheon event on Capitol Hill to explore issues of food access and affordability, Food is
Medicine, and food loss and waste prevention. Discussions explore the interagency
collaboration that is moving the needle on food loss and waste, the importance of federal
nutrition programs to food is medicine solutions, and the momentum that continues to build
around food systems transformation.Speakers include U.S. Congressmembers Jim McGovern, Chellie Pingree, and Ayanna
Pressley; Catherine Oakar, The White House; Admiral Rachel Levine, The U.S. Department of
Health and Human Services; Jean Buzby, USDA Office of the Chief Economist; Alberto
Gonzalez Jr., USDA Food and Nutrition Service; Ruth Petersen, Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention; Sophia Adelle, Farmlink; Alexandra Ashbrook, Food Research and Action
Center; Caron Gremont, FRESHFARM; Regina Harmon, Food Recovery Network; Steven
Jennings, Ahold Delhaize USA; Mandy Katz, Giant Food; and Amanda Oenbring, Upcycled
Food Association.While you’re listening, subscribe, rate, and review the show; it would mean the world to us to
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On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani speaks with Dr. Veronica Womack, the inaugural Executive Director of the Rural Studies Institute at Georgia College & State University and a Professor of Political Science and Public Administration. They discuss the reasons behind the underdevelopment of the Black Belt in the American South—and the resilience that has persisted in spite of it; the storytelling that is essential to amplifying people’s voices and connecting one another; and how Womack is working to use the resources of her institution to encourage rural development, support entrepreneurs from farmers to food businesses, and best meet the needs voiced by the community.
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On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” U.S. Congressmember Jim McGovern, who represents the 2nd Congressional District in Massachusetts. They discuss the state of food policy in America and the progress we have—and haven’t—made as a country; why hunger is a political condition that can be solved; and effective programs that can improve food and nutrition security for all eaters.
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