ReGen Brands Podcast

On this episode, we have Jason & Kristina Walker who are the Founders and Owners of Starwalker Organic Farms . Starwalker Organic Farms produces various beef, pork, and chicken products on a 3,000-acre Regenerative Organic Certified® farm in Northern California. They’re one of the biggest producers of organic pork in the United States, and they sell their regenerative organic products wholesal...

On this episode, we have Sara Delaney who is the Founder and CEO at Sarilla . Sarilla is supporting regenerative agriculture with its lineup of ready-to-drink spritzers that are all made with organic and regenerative ingredients. Sarilla sources the majority of its ingredients via direct trade relationships with farmer cooperatives in Rwanda that are USDA Organic and Fair Trade Certified and pursu...

On this episode, we have Tim Cornie who is a farmer and the Co-Owner of 1000 Springs Mill . Tim is supporting regenerative agriculture as a farmer managing more than 800 acres of regenerative organic land in Idaho, by owning and operating a processing facility sourcing from many farmers in his region, and by selling CPG products in the 1000 Springs Mill brand that contain regenerative organic ingr...

On this episode, we have John Strohfus who is the Founder and CEO of Field Theory and Minnesota Hemp Farms Incorporated . John is supporting regenerative agriculture as a row crop farmer managing 1,000 acres in Minnesota, by working as a broker and supply chain builder with multiple brands, and by selling CPG products in the Field Theory brand that contain regeneratively grown ingredients. In this...

In this episode, we’re bringing you into the new year with a first-of-its-kind format covering current events, new consumer research, and industry news. Kyle and I spend time talking about Trump winning the presidency and what that means for regenerative brands and the regenerative movement. How will tariffs affect cost of goods? Will mass deportations affect labor and cost of goods? Is MAHA for r...

On this episode, we are talking about all things related to our recently released State of Regenerative CPG Report . Many of you have already checked out the report or at least heard us talk about it briefly on Episode 81 where we unpacked the launch of our new ecosystem. The report synthesizes ReGen Brands' proprietary learnings from almost three years of studying regenerative CPG, including 80 p...

On this episode, we have Camilla Marcus who is the Founder & CEO at west~bourne . West~bourne is supporting regenerative agriculture with their chef-driven snacks and pantry staples - all impeccably sourced, utilizing regenerative, sustainable, and organic ingredients. The brand’s ethos is 'eat well. do better. gather often.' In this episode, Camilla shares her journey from chef to brand Found...

On this episode, we have Ryan Pintado-Vertner who is the Founder and CEO at Smoketown . Smoketown is a boutique brand consultancy that helps visionaries, mission-driven brands and nonprofits maximize their growth and positive impact without one compromising the other. They use empathy to help solve complex marketing challenges for their clients who are creating more justice, generosity, equity, an...

On this episode, we have Eric Gutknecht who is the President and CEO at Charcutnuvo . Charcutnuvo is supporting regenerative agriculture with their Regenerative Organic Certified® beef sausages and they are working to transition their entire product portfolio of beef, chicken, and pork sausage products to ROC™. In this episode, Eric gives us the real scoop on “how the sausage is made.” We cover hi...

On this episode, we have Heidi Diestel who is a fourth fourth-generation turkey farmer and executive at Diestel Family Ranch . Diestel Family Ranch has been raising turkeys since 1949, and they’re supporting regenerative agriculture with their Non-GMO, regeneratively raised turkeys that are certified Regenified™ . In this episode, Heidi schools us on their family’s journey raising turkeys and how...

On this episode, we have Kyle Sullivan & Jesse Smith from Figure Ate Foods and the White Buffalo Land Trust . Kyle serves as the Director of Marketing and Communications while Jesse serves as the Director of Land Stewardship. Figure Ate is supporting regenerative agriculture with their persimmon vinegar and beef biltong products, and the Figure Ate brand is a part of the larger White Buffalo L...

On this episode, we have Benina Montes who is the Founder and Co-Owner of Burroughs Family Farms . Burroughs Family Farms is supporting regenerative agriculture with their regenerative organic farm producing almonds, olives, and walnuts while raising pastured sheep and poultry. Their brand predominantly sells almond-based products like various nut butters and their new almond concentrate, along wi...

On this episode, we are celebrating some very big news. This week, we launched a new unprecedented, multifaceted support ecosystem for CPG brands supporting regenerative agriculture including two new non-profit organizations and one future for-profit organization. The three entities are called: ReGen Brands Institute, ReGen Brands Coalition, and ReGen Brands Capital. We’ve shared bits and pieces o...

On this episode, we have Samuel Taylor who is the Founder and CEO of Long Table . Long Table is supporting regenerative agriculture with their pancake and waffle mixes made with regeneratively grown heirloom grains.  In this episode, we learn how Samuel went from actor to CPG Founder due to the combination of a pancake obsession and an acrobatic love interest. He details how the brand went from th...

On this episode, we have Ben Mand who is the CEO at Guayakí . Guayakí is supporting regenerative agriculture with their various yerba mate-based products that are farmed in regenerative organic systems.  Yerba mate is a tree of the holly family that is native to the Atlantic Forest of South America, and the consumption of yerba mate is related to the unique relationship between Indigenous Peoples...

On this episode, we have James Arthur Smith who is the Founder and CEO of Seatopia .   Seatopia is supporting regenerative aquaculture with its direct-to-consumer business building consumer demand for innovative aquaculture practices in hopes of scaling a truly regenerative seafood supply chain to feed the planet and restore our oceans.    In this episode, James breaks down the massive problems wi...

On this episode, we have Jacob Muise who is a Co-Founder and the CEO of Maui Nui Venison .   Maui Nui Venison is supporting regenerative agriculture with its lineup of venison products made from wild-harvesting the invasive Axis deer population on the island of Maui.   Maui Nui Venison is the most nutrient-rich, and protein-dense red meat on the planet. Their stress-free, wild-harvesting methods e...

On this episode, we have Jessica Rubino and Douglas Brown from New Hope Network . Jessica serves as the Vice President of Content and Douglas serves as a Senior Retail Reporter & Analyst.   New Hope Network’s purpose is to cultivate a prosperous high-integrity CPG and retail ecosystem that creates health, joy, and justice for all people while regenerating the planet. New Hope Network is at the...

On this episode, we have Ladd Wahlen who is a fourth-generation potato farmer and Co-Owner of Roots Potato Chips .    Roots Potato Chips is supporting regenerative agriculture with its lineup of single-origin, regeneratively farmed potato chip products.   In this episode, we learn how a college research project catapulted Ladd into his regenerative journey, how radically different his farming oper...

On this episode, we have Johnny Hunter who is a third-generation farmer and the President of Castor River Habitat & Farm .   Castor River Habitat & Farm is supporting regenerative agriculture with its lineup of rice products grown on their own farm and produced in their on-farm milling facility.   In this episode, we learn about the Hunter family’s deep agricultural roots, how Johnny was f...

On this episode, we have Allie O’Brien who is the Vice President of Marketing at Harmless Harvest .   Harmless Harvest is supporting regenerative agriculture with its Regenerative Organic Certified® coconut supply chain which is now making its way into label claims across their product portfolio.   In this episode, we learn about Harmless’ unique supply chain in Thailand sourcing the nam hom cocon...

On this episode, we have Alison Czeczuga and Zach West from Gaia Herbs . Alison serves as the Director of Social Impact and Sustainability while Zach serves as the Farm Operations Manager.   Gaia Herbs is supporting regenerative agriculture with their 250-acre Regenerative Organic Certified® farm in North Carolina and their more than 200+ SKUs that contain various Regenerative Organic Certified® i...

On this episode, we have Dana Ehrlich who is the Founder of Verde Farms .   Verde Farms is supporting regenerative agriculture with its lineup of 100% USDA organic and grass-fed and grass-finished beef products. They have recently begun working with Land to Market to transition their supply to fully regenerative and have begun certifying certain SKUs.   In this episode, Dana shares the health and...

On this episode, we have Briana Buckles who is the Global Senior Sustainability Manager at Yogi Tea .   Yogi Tea is supporting regenerative agriculture with 9 global projects dedicated to increasing regenerative agriculture adoption in the supply chain for their Yogi Tea and Choice Organics brands.   Yogi has been around for more than 50 years, produces over 70 SKUs, and sources more than 150 ingr...

On this episode, we have Matthieu Kohlmeyer who is the Founder and CEO of La Tourangelle .   La Tourangelle is a French-American family-owned & operated culinary oil maker. They’re currently supporting regenerative agriculture with their Regenerative Organic Certified® Sunflower Oil and their soon-to-be-released regenerative olive oil.   In this episode, Matthieu shares La Tourangelle’s 20-yea...