We buy food on trust. We trust the label, the origin and the ingredients inside. But olive oil, cheese, wine and countless everyday products can become targets for fraud when there is money to be made. Sometimes the deception is small. Sometimes it involves organised crime. So how do we know that what is on the label is really what is on our plate?

CREDITS
"Atlante Talks" is a podcast by Atlante, hosted by CEO Natasha Linhart and narrated by Emma Taylor.  Produced by Podcast Italia Network. 
Sound design by Matteo Ranzi.
Editorial coordination by Igor Principe.
Developed by Natasha Olive.
Music licensed by Envato and Epidemic Sound. 

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Any use, whether total or partial, of the content included in this podcast "Atlante Talks - Stories behind the shelf" is prohibited, including the storage, reproduction, reworking, dissemination, or distribution of such content by any offline means or technological platform, medium, or telematic network, without the prior written authorization of Alante Srl, which holds all rights thereto. The reproductions of excerpts of works made within this podcast are for the exclusive purpose of criticism, discussion, and research, within the limits established by Article 70 of Law 633/1941 on copyright.

This episode includes AI-generated content.

Some flavours we love immediately. Others, like matcha, take time. Matcha can taste strange, bitter or even grassy at first – and then gradually become something we actively seek out. Taste is not just biological. It is also shaped by culture and identity. Through the lens of acquired taste, what we learn to enjoy can tell us something about who we are, and even who we want to be.

CREDITS
"Atlante Talks" is a podcast by Atlante, hosted by CEO Natasha Linhart and narrated by Emma Taylor.  Produced by Podcast Italia Network.
Sound design by Matteo Ranzi.
Editorial coordination by Igor Principe.
Developed by Natasha Olive.
Music licensed by Envato and Epidemic Sound. 

RIGHTS
Any use, whether total or partial, of the content included in this podcast "Atlante Talks - Stories behind the shelf" is prohibited, including the storage, reproduction, reworking, dissemination, or distribution of such content by any offline means or technological platform, medium, or telematic network, without the prior written authorization of Alante Srl, which holds all rights thereto. The reproductions of excerpts of works made within this podcast are for the exclusive purpose of criticism, discussion, and research, within the limits established by Article 70 of Law 633/1941 on copyright.

This episode includes AI-generated content.

Plant-based meat alternatives divide opinion. Not only because of what they are, but because of what they represent. Some see them as a step towards a more sustainable food system, whereas others see something overly processed and artificial. The real question is not simply whether to eat them. It is understanding what we are choosing, and why.

CREDITS
"Atlante Talks" is a podcast by Atlante, hosted by CEO Natasha Linhart and narrated by Emma Taylor.  Produced by Podcast Italia Network. 
Sound design by Matteo Ranzi.
Editorial coordination by Igor Principe.
Developed by Natasha Olive.
Music licensed by Envato and Epidemic Sound. 

RIGHTS
Any use, whether total or partial, of the content included in this podcast "Atlante Talks - Stories behind the shelf" is prohibited, including the storage, reproduction, reworking, dissemination, or distribution of such content by any offline means or technological platform, medium, or telematic network, without the prior written authorization of Alante Srl, which holds all rights thereto. The reproductions of excerpts of works made within this podcast are for the exclusive purpose of criticism, discussion, and research, within the limits established by Article 70 of Law 633/1941 on copyright.

This episode includes AI-generated content.

A can of pineapple looks simple. Finding the right one is anything but. Tariffs, climate, factory standards, working conditions and availability can turn an everyday product into a global search. For Atlante, good sourcing is not about finding the cheapest option. It is about understanding which compromises are acceptable, and which opportunities are worth investing in.

CREDITS
"Atlante Talks" is a podcast by Atlante, hosted by CEO Natasha Linhart and narrated by Emma Taylor.  Produced by Podcast Italia Network.
Sound design by Matteo Ranzi.
Editorial coordination by Igor Principe.
Developed by Natasha Olive.
Music licensed by Envato and Epidemic Sound. 

RIGHTS
Any use, whether total or partial, of the content included in this podcast "Atlante Talks - Stories behind the shelf" is prohibited, including the storage, reproduction, reworking, dissemination, or distribution of such content by any offline means or technological platform, medium, or telematic network, without the prior written authorization of Alante Srl, which holds all rights thereto. The reproductions of excerpts of works made within this podcast are for the exclusive purpose of criticism, discussion, and research, within the limits established by Article 70 of Law 633/1941 on copyright.

This episode includes AI-generated content.

In recent years, the price of cocoa has gone through a dramatic rollercoaster. Not because of one simple shortage, but because climate, concentrated supply chains and financial markets all collide in the same commodity. Chocolate has become a case study in volatility – signalling a new norm in the world of food. And when prices move so fast, the usual rules become much harder to follow.

CREDITS
"Atlante Talks" is a podcast by Atlante, hosted by CEO Natasha Linhart and narrated by Emma Taylor.  Produced by Podcast Italia Network.
Sound design by Matteo Ranzi.
Editorial coordination by Igor Principe.
Developed by Natasha Olive.
Music licensed by Envato and Epidemic Sound.
 
RIGHTS
Any use, whether total or partial, of the content included in this podcast "Atlante Talks - Stories behind the shelf" is prohibited, including the storage, reproduction, reworking, dissemination, or distribution of such content by any offline means or technological platform, medium, or telematic network, without the prior written authorization of Alante Srl, which holds all rights thereto. The reproductions of excerpts of works made within this podcast are for the exclusive purpose of criticism, discussion, and research, within the limits established by Article 70 of Law 633/1941 on copyright.

This episode includes AI-generated content.

Greek yogurt went from a local tradition to a global craze. But demand has grown faster than one small country can supply. So what makes Greek yogurt truly Greek: where it comes from, or how it is made? The question is not only about authenticity. It is about what happens when place-based traditions meets global demands.

CREDITS
"Atlante Talks" is a podcast by Atlante, hosted by CEO Natasha Linhart and narrated by Emma Taylor. 
Produced by Podcast Italia Network. 
Sound design by Matteo Ranzi.
Editorial coordination by Igor Principe.
Developed by Natasha Olive.
Music licensed by Envato and Epidemic Sound.

RIGHTS
Any use, whether total or partial, of the content included in this podcast "Atlante Talks - Stories behind the shelf" is prohibited, including the storage, reproduction, reworking, dissemination, or distribution of such content by any offline means or technological platform, medium, or telematic network, without the prior written authorization of Alante Srl, which holds all rights thereto. The reproductions of excerpts of works made within this podcast are for the exclusive purpose of criticism, discussion, and research, within the limits established by Article 70 of Law 633/1941 on copyright.

This episode includes AI-generated content.