Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg (by Food Tank)

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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...

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), Christop...

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 ho...

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 Unive...

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...

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...

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 wo...

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 cookboo...

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...

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 ReF...

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....

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 f...

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.

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 worke...

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 th...

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, subs...

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 lis...

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 .  Whil...

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. Ecomoderni...

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. 

Today on "Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg," Dani interviews Helga Garza,  Director of Agri-Cultura Network.  Dani and Helga talk about how small farms are pooling labor and resources to access larger markets for their produce. They also discuss the unique challenges that Latinx farmers face and advice for small farms to build resilience. While you're listening, subscribe, rate, and review the show;...

Today on "Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg," restaurateur and celebrity chef Tom Colicchio talks about the Independent Restaurant Coalition's (IRC) work to help local restaurants. He also provides insight about how policymakers and the public can help the restaurant industry. Dani is also speaking with Irving Fain, the Co-Founder and CEO of Bowery Farming, to discuss the importance of vertical farmi...

Today on "Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg," Dani interviews Jeff Huckaby, President of Grimmway Farms and recently awarded Organic Farmer of the Year, and Laura Batcha, CEO and Executive Director of the Organic Trade Association. They discuss the growth and importance of organic farming in creating sustainable food systems. While you're listening, subscribe, rate, and review the show; it would mean...