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. 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 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 have your feedback. You can listen to “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg” wherever you consume your podcasts.

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 have your feedback. You can listen to “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg” wherever you consume your podcasts.

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 have your feedback. You can listen to “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg” wherever you consume your podcasts.

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. 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.

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. 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 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.  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.

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. 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.

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 have your feedback. You can listen to “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg” wherever you consume your podcasts.

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 have your feedback. You can listen to “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg” wherever you consume your podcasts.

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. 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 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 have your feedback. You can listen to “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg” wherever you consume your podcasts.

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 have your feedback. You can listen to “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg” wherever you consume your podcasts.

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. 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,” 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 have your feedback. You can listen to “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg” wherever you consume your podcasts.

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 your podcasts.

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 have your feedback. You can listen to “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg” wherever you consume your podcasts.

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 have your feedback. You can listen to “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg” wherever you consume your podcasts.

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. 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,” 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.    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 speaks with Michael Kotutwa Johnson, a member of the Hopi Tribe in Northern Arizona, and an Assistant Professor in the School of Natural Resources and the Environment at the University of Arizona. They talk about the spiritual and cultural importance of seeds and the process of their rematriation, the challenges of securing resources for Indigenous communities, and the importance of data sovereignty. 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 speaks with Catherine Piccoli, Curatorial Director for the Museum of Food and Drink (MOFAD) in New York City. They discuss how exhibits can inspire curiosity in eaters about where food comes from and how they experience it, why our understanding of food cannot be divorced from historical context, and the collaborative process behind MOFAD’s recent exhibit African/American: Making the Nation’s Table. 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 speaks with Christine White, Chief Program Officer for the National FFA Organization. They discuss how the organization is connecting students with career paths that span the agriculture industry, the factors contributing to a shortage of teachers in U.S. schools as well as opportunities to support educators, and why it’s important to provide a setting that allows students to fail forward. 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 speaks with Edward Mukiibi, President of Slow Food International, and Bilal Sarwari, the interim Executive Director of Slow Food USA. They discuss what happens when a food system is designed on fragility, the biodiversity that creates the foundation of the world’s food and agriculture systems, and why they both feel hopeful in spite of the many challenges we face. This interview is part of a series of live conversations, which feature a special Q&A segment not included in the episode, available only to Food Tank members. To access these virtual events and have the chance to ask your own questions to changemakers transforming our food and agriculture systems, head to foodtank.com/join and find a membership level that works for you. New members also receive a special gift from Food Tank when they sign up. 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 speaks with Leah Garces, the CEO and President of Mercy for Animals. They discuss the harm that industrial animal agriculture causes to people, the animals, and the environment; why this approach to farming essentially traps producers; and solutions that can help farmers sustainably transition away from factory farming while supporting themselves and their families. 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 speaks with Alex Amouyel, the President and CEO of the Newman’s Own Foundation. They discuss the model of the Foundation, which utilizes 100 percent of the profits from the sale of Newman’s Own products to transform the lives of children who face adversity; how the Foundation’s Food Justice for Kids Prize is being used advance Indigenous food justice and improve nutrition education and school food; and the value of peer- to-peer learning. This interview is part of a series of live conversations, which feature a special Q&A segment not included in the episode, available only to Food Tank members. To access these virtual events and have the chance to ask your own questions to changemakers transforming our food and agriculture systems, head to foodtank.com/join and find a membership level that works for you. New members also receive a special gift from Food Tank when they sign up. 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 speaks with Estrella “Esther” Penunia, Secretary General of the Asian Farmers’ Association for Sustainable Rural Development. They discuss the importance of small-scale farmers to global food security, the unique challenges that women food producers face, and the need for innovation and experimentation in the face of the climate crisis. 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 speaks with Eric Kessler, the Founder and former Co-Head of Arabella Advisors and a board member, investor, and advisor to organizations working toward a better food system. They talk about the competing versions of the next Farm Bill and whether a bipartisan bill is possible, the power and influence of chefs as advocates, and helping investors think differently about food systems solutions. 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 speaks to Barbara Kowalcyk, an Associate Professor at the Milken Institute School of Public Health. They discuss the recent spread of avian influenza to cattle, what it means for the safety of beef and dairy products, and the holistic solutions that can help us monitor and and reduce the risk of infectious diseases to protect both animals and public 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” wherever you consume your podcasts.

During a recent event, speakers came together to celebrate food diversity, scientific advances, and community innovation. This week’s episode of “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg” features two panels from the program moderated by Dani. First, panelists discuss the power and privilege that shape food and agriculture systems, what we can learn from looking back at traditional foodways, and why communities must be engaged in growing their own food. Then, speakers explore the educational approaches that are nurturing the next generation of food systems leaders, the value of bringing culturally relevant ingredients into the classroom, and how programs can connect food, nutrition, and planetary health.  Speakers include Rachel Atcheson, Deputy Director for the New York City Mayor's Office on Food Policy; Sheryll Durrant, Board President of Just Food and the Food and Agriculture Coordinator for the International Rescue Committee; Jessica Harris, an author and journalist, leading expert on foodways of the African Diaspora and Professor Emeritus at Queens College; Tony Hillery, CEO and Founder of Harlem Grown; Michael Kotutwa Johnson, a member of the Hopi Tribe in Northern Arizona, an Indigenous Resilience Specialist at the School of Natural Resources and the Environment and an Associate Faculty at the Indigenous Resilience Center at the University of Arizona; Stephen Ritz, Executive Director of Green Bronx Machine; Karen Washington, a farmer and activist with Rise and Root Farm; and Marion Williams, National Program Director for Wellness in the Schools. This event was held in partnership with the Periodic Table of Food Initiative, Food EDU, The Rockefeller Foundation, the American Heart Association, and the Alliance of Bioversity International - CIAT.  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.    

During a recent celebration of food diversity, scientific advances, and community innovation, Dani sat down with Dr. Rajiv Shah, President of The Rockefeller Foundation and author of Big Bets: How Large-Scale Change Really Happens. They discuss the scaleable ideas that can address the most pressing global challenges, the scientific inquiry that can change the world’s sense of what is possible, and why it’s realistic to stay an optimist. This event was held in partnership with the Periodic Table of Food Initiative, Food EDU, The Rockefeller Foundation, the American Heart Association, and the Alliance of Bioversity International - CIAT. 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 this episode of “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” hear a special panel conversation on developing healthier meals for young eaters, featured during a recent Summit hosted by Food Tank, Emory University, and Spelman College. Panelists discuss efforts at the federal level to make school food healthier for students, working at the intersection of physical activity and nutrition, and how schools are integrating gardens into the cafeteria and the classroom. healthy consumption patterns that go beyond the Mediterranean diet, cultivating a generation of compassionate scholars, and why we can’t lose sight of the joy that food brings. Speakers include Kelliann Blazek, Special Assistant to the President for Agriculture and Rural Policy; Alastair Pullen, Executive Director of the Atlanta Neighborhood Charter School; Will Sellers, Executive Director of Wholesome Wave Georgia; Diane Harris, Senior Health Scientist and Team Lead at the Centers for Disease Control; Lysa Ratliff, CEO of KABOOM!; and moderator Rose Scott, award winning journalist and host of a “Closer Look” on Atlanta's NPR.  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.

Food Tank, in partnership with Emory University and Spelman College, recently hosted the “Empowering Eaters” Summit in support of the National Strategy on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health. This episode of “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg” features a panel from the Summit focused on food as medicine and the approaches that nutrition experts, researchers, and private sector leaders are taking to ensure that all eaters have access to affordable, nutritious, and culturally relevant foods. Panelists discuss healthy consumption patterns that go beyond the Mediterranean diet, cultivating a generation of compassionate scholars, and why we can’t lose sight of the joy that food brings.  Speakers include Tamara Melton, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Diversify Dietetics; Tambra Raye Stevenson, Founder and CEO of Women Advancing Nutrition Dietetics and Agriculture (WANDA); Dr. Kimberly Jackson, Director of Food Studies at Spelman College; Karuna Rawal, Chief Revenue Officer and Chief Marketing Officer for Nature’s Fynd; and Steven Jennings, Stakeholder Relations and Brand Lead for Health & Sustainability at Ahold Delhaize USA. 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 moderates a discussion about new research and tools that can help the world adapt to a changing climate, protect agrobiodiversity, and transform our approach to and understanding of food and nutrition. Speakers dive into the architecture of a food system that will help eaters make sustainable choices, the recent work that aims to better understand diets around the globe, and measuring progress from farm to plate.  Speakers include Jessica Fanzo, Professor of Climate and Director of the Food for Humanity Initiative at the Columbia Climate School; Anna Herforth, Senior Research Associate at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and a member of the Periodic Table of Food Initiative’s Scientific Advisory Committee; Gary Paul Nabhan, a writer, ethnobiologist, Research Social Scientist Emeritus at the University of Arizona, and the Co-Founder of Native Seeds/SEARCH; Andy Jarvis, Director of Future of Food at the Bezos Earth Fund; and Jonathan Lundgren, the Founder and Director of the Ecdysis Foundation. 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 moderates a discussion about the dark matter of food—the biomolecules found in our diets that researchers haven’t even discovered yet. They discuss why a term that might sound ominous is actually very exciting; the tools that will unravel the mysteries still present in our food, and what new research will enable as communities work to improve the health of humans and the planet.  Speakers include Steven Watkins, Founder of Verso Biosciences; Tracy Shafizadeh, Director of Programs and Partnerships Director at Verso Biosciences; and J. Bruce German, Distinguished Professor and Chemist Emeritus at the University of California, Davis and Chair of the Periodic Table of Food Initiative Scientific Advisory Committee. 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 this episode of “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg'' Dani moderates a discussion about the new Periodic Table of Food Initiative (PTFI), a global effort to analyze the more then 26,000 biomolecules found in food. Panelists explain what this research may mean for human health and biodiversity, the ways the initiative is leveraging the expertise of researchers around the world, and how partners are coming together to amplify the findings from the PTFI and make them more accessible.  Speakers include Selena Ahmed, Global Director of the Periodic Table of Food Initiative; John de la Parra, Director of the Global Food Portfolio for the Food Initiative at The Rockefeller Foundation; and Gina Kennedy, Director of Research for the Periodic Table of Food Initiative with the Alliance of Bioversity International - CIAT.  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.  

Food Tank, in partnership with Barr Mansion and Driscoll’s, recently hosted the All Things Food Summit at SXSW. This episode of “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg” features two conversations from the event. First, hear from Chef Olivia Hernandez, Founder of HER Hospitality, and Paul Newnham, Executive Director of the SDG2 Advocacy Hub as they sit down with Dani to talk about the role that chefs play in driving food systems change. They discuss the power of chefs as connectors as well as the many expectations placed on them and the fair wages that are an essential piece of a sustainable food system. Then Dani speaks with A-dae Romero-Briones, Vice-President at the First Nations Development Institute and Principal at Manzanita Capital Collective. They discuss the important role that Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) play in food and agriculture systems, the disconnect between consumers and the foods they eat, and the diversity that builds resilience. 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.

Food Tank, in partnership with Barr Mansion and Driscoll’s, recently hosted the All Things Food Summit at SXSW. This episode of “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg” features two conversations from the event focused on activating people through the power of film. First, Ben Collier, CEO and Co-Founder of The Farmlink Project and Mike Meyer, Head of Advocacy for The Farmlink Project and a 5th Generation Cattle Rancher, sit down with Dani to discuss the documentary “Abundance,” which follows a group of college students who catalyze a national movement to end hunger in the United States. They discuss the early days of their food rescue efforts during the pandemic, launching and sustaining a movement, and what lies ahead when their work is only beginning to scratch the surface. Then, filmmakers Rebecca and Josh Tickell talk with Dani about their new documentary “Common Ground,” the followup to “Kiss the Ground.” They discuss how raising children introduced a sense of urgency and new meaning to their work, a new era of documentary filmmaking , and why sometimes, all it takes to make a difference is for one person to see a film. 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.

Food Tank, in partnership with Barr Mansion and Driscoll’s, recently hosted the All Things Food Summit at SXSW. This episode of “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg” features two conversations from the event focused on the health and wellbeing of future generations in policy. First, Admiral Rachel L. Levine, Assistant Secretary for Health for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, sits down with Dani to discuss the collaborative, whole of government approach that is being implemented to support healthy, nourished, and thriving communities. Then, Dani moderates a conversation on access, affordability, and healthier food environments which touches on federal programs that need protection and expansion to ensure that people can feed their families and the innovative partnerships that are helping the federal government advance their National Strategy to end hunger and support the wellbeing of all eaters. Speakers include Will McIntee, Senior Advisor for Public Engagement in The White House Office of Public Engagement; Kelliann Blazek, Special Assistant to the President for Agriculture and Rural Policy; Judy A. Monroe, MD, President and CEO of the CDC Foundation; and Hartina M. "Tina" Flournoy, an American political advisor who served as Chief of Staff to Vice President Kamala Harris from 2021 to 2022. 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 speaks with Deena Shanker, a journalist who reports on food, agriculture, and health for Bloomberg. They discuss the future of lab grown and plant-based meat, how cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) have affected grocery retail sales, and the changing landscape of food journalism.   This conversation was part of a live conversation available only to Food Tank members, which featured a special Q&A session not included in the episode. To access these virtual events and have the chance to pose your own questions to changemakers transforming our food and agriculture systems, head to foodtank.com/join and find a membership level that works for you. New members also receive a special gift from Food Tank when they sign up.  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.

Food Tank and Duke University’s World Food Policy Center recently hosted the “Empowering Eaters” Summit in support of the National Strategy on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health. This episode of “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg” features two fireside chats from the event. First, hear from award-winning chef, author, educator, and advocate Sean Sherman, who sits down with Dani to discuss the harm colonization has caused to Indigenous food systems, the investment needed to undo this damage and support Native communities, and why it’s more important than ever before to build resilience. Then, Dani speaks with Baldemar Velasquez, the International President and Founder of the Farm Labor Organizing Committee (FLOC). They explore the false division that exists between farmers and farm workers, the skill and effort required of farm workers, and the potential benefits of minimum commodity prices for growers. 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.

Food Tank and Duke University’s World Food Policy Center recently hosted the “Empowering Eaters” Summit in support of the National Strategy on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health. This episode of “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg” features two conversations from the event focused on policies and programs that nourish eaters and ensure that they can reach their fullest potential. First, Luis Guardia, President of the Food Research & Action Center (FRAC), sits down with Dani to discuss the barriers to enrolling in nutrition assistance programs; the importance of protecting and expanding SNAP, the country’s first line of defense against hunger; and ongoing efforts to ensure that all children have access to healthy meals in schools. Then, hear a fireside chat between Dani and U.S. Congressmember Valerie Foushee, who represents North Carolina’s 4th Congressional District. They discuss the work of the bipartisan House Hunger Caucus; the value of programs like WIC, which help to nourish mothers, infants, and young children; and the need to vote for policymakers who are passionate about the communities they serve and represent the values we believe in. 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 speaks with Regina (Anderson) Harmon, Executive Director of the Food Recovery Network (FRN), a nonprofit mobilizing young people to tackle food waste and hunger. They discuss the growing attention that food loss and waste is receiving and how that’s affecting the movement, the organization’s gleaning projects that focus on diverting fresh surplus food to those most in need, and why recovering food to feed people today is just one piece of the puzzle in today’s anti-hunger efforts. 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 speaks with Anna Lappé, Executive Director of the Global Alliance for the Future of Food. They discuss how philanthropists can work in partnership with food producers to drive positive food systems transformation, the link between the fossil fuel industry and global food and agriculture systems, and why Lappé thinks of herself as neither an optimist nor a pessimist, but a possibilist. 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 speaks with Holly Freishtat, Senior Director of Feeding Change at the Milken Institute. They discuss the growing interest around Food is Medicine programs and the challenges to scaling them, the benefits that can come by leveraging the reach of pharmacists, and why Food is Medicine isn’t a panacea but part of a broader treatment 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.

This week’s episode of “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg” features conversations from a recent herbal education summit, hosted by Food Tank and Traditional Medicinals, which focused on herbal medicines in the food system. Speakers discussed the notion of “herbalism as activism,” the many benefits that plants offer to physical and mental wellbeing, and ways for eaters to incorporate more herbal medicines into their own lives. Speakers include Taryn Forrelli, chief science officer at Traditional Medicinals; Guido Masé, principle scientist and chief formulator at Traditional Medicinals; Deborah Vorhies, CEO of FairWild; Jocelyn Boreta, executive director of The Botanical Bus: Bilingual Mobile Herb Clinic; Dr. Nadja Cech, professor of chemistry at the University of North Carolina Greensboro; Dr. Holly Johnson, chief science officer at the American Herbal Products Association; Dr. Kevin Spelman, Founder of Health, Education & Research; and moderator Chloe Sorvino, food journalist at Forbes. 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 speaks with Nancy Dalton, the Head of Community Experience and Customer Marketing for Amazon Access. They discuss the benefits of online grocery shopping, which extend far beyond convenience for some eaters; the community outreach work that has helped to guide Dalton and her team; and what the private sector is doing to advance food is medicine initiatives. 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.

At a recent Summit during the Sundance Film Festival, Food Tank and 360 Communications presented a day of programming focused on food, environment, and the arts. This episode of “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg” features a panel from the event about the new documentary “Susan Feniger. FORKED.” The film follows award-winning Chef Susan Feniger’s passionate struggle and quest to bring global street food under one roof in the form of a new LA restaurant: STREET. During the panel, Chef Feniger, Liz Lachman, the film’s Writer, Director, and Producer; and Lisa Donmall-Reeve, Producer and Creative Director at LDR Creative LLC, discuss the male-dominated culinary industry that Chef Feniger navigated throughout her career; the friendship between Chef Feniger and Chef Mary Sue Milliken that is central to the documentary; and the story of how the film came to be. 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.

At a recent Summit during the Sundance Film Festival, Food Tank and 360 Communications presented a day of programming focused on food, environment, and the arts. This episode of “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg” features a panel about a chef’s perspective on food systems change. Chef Adrian Lipscombe, Founder of the 40 Acres Project; Chef Eric Gephart, Director of Culinary Inspiration for Kamado Joe; and Chef Dave White, author of Salted: A Recipe Book with a Story to Tell discuss the leadership role that chefs play in times of uncertainty, the work being done to address the toxic environment fostered in many restaurants, and the mental health challenges that many hospitality workers face. 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.