Chef and Restaurateur Tom Colicchio and CEO of Bowery Farming Irving Fain discuss vertical farming and the ways that a localized farming model can create community resilience.
Sustainable Business
New on the Podcast: Alex Morgan on the Rainforest Alliance’s Innovative 2020 Certification Program.
Alex Morgan describes the Rainforest Alliance’s revamped Certification Program.
New on the Podcast: GT Dave Discusses Preserving the Integrity of Kombucha
Founder and CEO of GT’s Living Foods, GT Dave, joins Dani today on Food Talk to discuss kombucha
New on the Podcast: Carlotta Mast on the Natural Products Industry and Russell Diez-Canseco talks Conscious Capitalism
Carlotta Mast with The New Hope Network joins the podcast to talk about the natural and organic products market and Russell Diez-Canseco of Vital Farms talks conscious capitalism.
New on the Podcast: Amy Senter on Leading Corporate Sustainability Strategy and Karen Lehman on Effective Ways to Fund Local Food Systems
According to Kellogg’s Amy Senter, the company is driving positive change in the food system through its commitment to a more sustainable supply chain. Fresh Taste director Karen Lehman describes her food system work and connecting large foundations with local communities, food producers and businesses.
New on the Podcast: Chef Marc Murphy on the Restaurant Industry and Finding New Opportunities
Renowned New York City Chef, Marc Murphy, joins Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg to discuss his career, new opportunities, food culture, and the restaurant industry emerging from the fallout of coronavirus
Brooklyn Nonprofit Rethinks Food Waste to Feed New Yorkers During COVID-19
Rethink Food, a nonprofit that reduces and reuses excess food from restaurants and grocery stores, launched several emergency programs to create jobs and distribute meals to people in need.
With Oprah and Katy Perry as Investors, Apeel Sciences Raises Millions To Fight Food Waste
Apeel Sciences creates a protective layer that keeps fruits and vegetables fresh longer and prevents waste. The funding will be used in part to expand Apeel as a replacement for cold-chain infrastructure in Sub-Saharan Africa and South America.
Upcycled Food Is Officially Defined, With a Goal of Paving the Way for Industry Food-Waste Reduction
Upcycled foods “use ingredients that otherwise would not have gone to human consumption, are procured and produced using verifiable supply chains, and have a positive impact on the environment,” according to the new definition.
Nate Mook, CEO of World Central Kitchen Talks #ChefsForAmerica
Nate Mook talks restaurants serving meals to people in need during COVID-19.
New on The Podcast: Chefs Amy Sins And Erik Bruner-Yang on Food And Community Relief Efforts
On “Food Talk”, Dani talks with chefs Amy Sins and Erik Bruner-Yang. They discuss their unique business models and inspiration, as well as their efforts to provide food and community relief efforts during coronavirus.
Entrepreneur Rachel Krupa on Supporting Sustainable Businesses
Rachel Krupa discusses how food and agriculture markets are responding to COVID-19.
30+ Restaurants Giving Back To Their Communities With Free Meals and Groceries During COVID-19
To respond to COVID-19, restaurants have gotten creative and transformed into community kitchens. Here’s a running list of restaurants around the U.S. that have begun donating meals, selling groceries, and assembling meal kits.
Locally-owned D.C. Restaurant Adopts CSA Model
D.C. restaurants sell CSA boxes as a way to adapt to COVID-19 restrictions and support farmers, their community, and their staff.
New Entrepreneurship Initiative Helps Empower Women Farmers in the Philippines
Value-added products of coconut processing provide a critical source of income for women farmers and their families.
How Winnow is Using Artificial Intelligence to Help Kitchens End Food Waste
Winnow’s artificial intelligence system, Winnow Vision, is using machine learning to give chefs tools to reduce food waste in their kitchens. Winnow CIO Peter Krebs talks with Food Tank about the economic and environmental potential of using AI to cut food waste.
The Ellen MacArthur Foundation Releases New Tool to Measure Businesses’ Circularity
A new tool developed by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation measures business’ circularity, helping them reduce waste and become more sustainable.
Liz Neumark Talks Teaching Healthy Habits to Kids, COVID-19
“Our waiters who at this time last year were at black tie galas, are now delivering food to a very different slice of New York”
Chef Steven Satterfield And Miller Union Respond to COVID-19
“It’s kind of like going through a grieving process, I would imagine. Because our restaurants are our second homes.”
New Lab Works to Help Bring Plant-Based Food Businesses to Life
New innovation lab helps entrepreneurs grow plant-based food businesses in North Carolina
