Decoding Seafood

In the face of the issues facing our planet, it’s hard to know what we can do to help protect our world, our livelihoods, our health and our future.  Issues like global warming and overfishing can feel too large and ever-changing to wrap our minds around, let alone feeling empowered to change.  In this episode, Nicole Condon, US program director of the Marine Stewardship Council (also known as the...

It’s a hidden world that most of us won’t think about, but it has a huge impact on the seafood that makes it to our plate.  Inside the seafood industry, is a vast network of producers, suppliers, manufacturers, and distributors, who truly hail from every corner of the globe.  How they conduct business, the trends that drive their industry, the technological innovations, the knowledge and push for...

When it comes to the world of food, Chef George Duran is a powerhouse as a chef, entertainer, and author.  George is known for his food network show Ham on the Street, as well as for hosting TLC's Ultimate kickoff as a guest. He's appeared on NBC's Today Show, CBS this Morning, the Wendy Williams Show. The Dr. Oz Show. The Nate Berker Show, and many others. Today we're thrilled to have George join...

There’s a lot of acronyms and fancy labels on seafood these days - what do they all mean?  Today, we decode the green ecolabel, which is the seal of approval given by the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (also known as the ASC). And we take the conversation straight to the top, as we are joined by ASC’s CEO, Chris Ninnes. Chris takes us behind the scenes into why the ASC exists, how it operates, an...

Katy is a former food blogger who found an opportunity to unite food + beverage brands with content creators. Today, she dives into the process of bringing influencers on board with brands, and what that means for what consumers can see and learn through these personalities online.  About Foodie Tribe Join the Tribe Follow then on Instagram @FoodieTribe

After GiGi (Genevieve) Ashworth almost lost her life (but was saved by a surgery that removed her large intestine), her diet went through a radical shift. A restrictive shift that meant that she couldn’t eat wheat, grains, dairy, gluten, sugar, nuts, or fruit. However, instead of crumpling under the restrictions that she would have to put on food, she turned her limitations into knowledge and is n...

When Kelly Powers decided to study abroad, she had no idea that her education in Italy would change the course of her life, and completely shift her towards a new career. Now, instead of working as a nurse, she’s on a mission to help Americans prevent the diseases and health complications that would have you end up in the hospital in the first place. A registered dietitian nutritionist, Kelly shar...

Welcome to Decoding Seafood Where we dive into the depths of one of the world’s most beloved but misunderstood foods, and the industry that drives its production, environmental impact, and cultural norms. Join us as we peel back the layers and speak to the players in the seafood industry - from chefs to scientists, influencers, and everyone in between. This is Decoding Seafood, brought to you by M...