"The future of food and how we move this industry forward is a combination of celebrating the old and the new. The one thing we can't do is continue treating the earth, the animals, and our bodies as commodities to be used up as quickly as possible. But we're doing all three at the same time." -David Benzaquen

 

“There are many fishes in the sea.” in a literal sense, no longer seems to be true. It’s a good thing we’re not talking about your love life today. But what’s more alarming and sadder to hear than a failed relationship, is this global crisis that we’re faced with. Sea creatures going extinct means a threat to our environment and eventually, to our existence. Don’t worry, we’re not telling you what to do. We’re providing you solutions you’ll fall in love with. In this first episode of our fresh series, NEW MEAT FOCUS, we’re going to find better, cheaper, kinder alternatives to meat. Yvette Yi Yuan, NextGenChef’s Marketing Analyst joins Justine to interview animal welfare and environmental advocates and entrepreneurs. For our first guest: David Benzaquen, Founder of Mission: Plant LCC. Listen to David’s wisdom, projects, tips, and advice to solve the growing problem with our ocean, the creatures living in it, and the industries connected to the sea. This topic goes from fishing practices to establishments, and lastly, to your plate! Don’t miss out and see what’s cookin’!

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Episode Highlights:

• 02:47 What’s More Life-Changing Than Telling People What to Do
• 06:19 The Ocean is Sicker than You Think!
• 11:26 The Ocean Hugger
• 15:00 Global vs Domestic Perception 
• 22:07 Understand the Usage Occasion
• 30:31 Make Your Own Pet Food!
• 35:35 Business Insiders!
• 45:04 Resources for Plant-Based Entrepreneurs