Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg (by Food Tank)

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What's Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg (by Food Tank) about?

Food Tank's Danielle Nierenberg chats with the most important folks in the food industry about the most important food news, released every Thursday.

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Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg (by Food Tank) episodes:

04.18.2024
431. Nourishing Communities through Diverse Models of Healthy Eating
Food Tank, in partnership with Emory University and Spelman College, recently hosted the “Empowering Eaters” Summit in support of the National Strategy on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health. This episode of “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg” features a panel from the...
04.12.2024
430. Opening a New Area of Science to Benefit Society
On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg'' Dani moderates a discussion about new research and tools that can help the world adapt to a changing climate, protect agrobiodiversity, and transform our approach to and understanding of food and nutrition. Speakers dive...
04.11.2024
429. Uncovering the Dark Matter of Food
On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg'' Dani moderates a discussion about the dark matter of food—the biomolecules found in our diets that researchers haven’t even discovered yet. They discuss why a term that might sound ominous is actually very exciting;...
04.10.2024
428. Mobilizing the Global Research Community to Transform Human Health
On this episode of “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg'' Dani moderates a discussion about the new Periodic Table of Food Initiative (PTFI), a global effort to analyze the more then 26,000 biomolecules found in food. Panelists explain what this research...
03.21.2024
427. Asking the Right Questions to Shape Resilient Food and Agriculture Systems
Food Tank, in partnership with Barr Mansion and Driscoll’s, recently hosted the All Things Food Summit at SXSW. This episode of “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg” features two conversations from the event. First, hear from Chef Olivia Hernandez, Founder of...
03.20.2024
426. Feeding Food Systems Change Through Documentary Film
Food Tank, in partnership with Barr Mansion and Driscoll’s, recently hosted the All Things Food Summit at SXSW. This episode of “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg” features two conversations from the event focused on activating people through the power of...
03.19.2024
425. Cultivating Innovative Partnerships for Thriving Communities
Food Tank, in partnership with Barr Mansion and Driscoll’s, recently hosted the All Things Food Summit at SXSW. This episode of “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg” features two conversations from the event focused on the health and wellbeing of future...
03.14.2024
424. Deena Shanker on the Innovations and Retail Trends Shaping the Foods We Eat
On "Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg," Dani speaks with Deena Shanker, a journalist who reports on food, agriculture, and health for Bloomberg. They discuss the future of lab grown and plant-based meat, how cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program...
03.07.2024
423. Building a Foundation for Resilience in Our Food and Agriculture Systems
Food Tank and Duke University’s World Food Policy Center recently hosted the “Empowering Eaters” Summit in support of the National Strategy on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health. This episode of “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg” features two fireside chats from the...
03.05.2024
422. The Fight to Protect and Expand Nutrition Assistance Programs for Healthy Communities
Food Tank and Duke University’s World Food Policy Center recently hosted the “Empowering Eaters” Summit in support of the National Strategy on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health. This episode of “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg” features two conversations from the event...
02.29.2024
421. Regina (Anderson) Harmon on Turning Surplus into Solutions in the Food Recovery Movement
On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani speaks with Regina (Anderson) Harmon, Executive Director of the Food Recovery Network (FRN), a nonprofit mobilizing young people to tackle food waste and hunger. They discuss the growing attention that food loss and...
02.22.2024
420. Anna Lappé on Closing the Funding Gap for Food Systems Transformation
On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani speaks with Anna Lappé, Executive Director of the Global Alliance for the Future of Food. They discuss how philanthropists can work in partnership with food producers to drive positive food systems transformation, the...
02.15.2024
419. Holly Freishtat on Scaling Food Is Medicine Solutions
On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani speaks with Holly Freishtat, Senior Director of Feeding Change at the Milken Institute. They discuss the growing interest around Food is Medicine programs and the challenges to scaling them, the benefits that can...
02.08.2024
418. Elevating the Role of Herbal Medicine in Food Systems
This week’s episode of “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg” features conversations from a recent herbal education summit, hosted by Food Tank and Traditional Medicinals, which focused on herbal medicines in the food system. Speakers discussed the notion of “herbalism as...
02.01.2024
417. Nancy Dalton on Fostering Community Wellness through Digital Grocery Solutions
On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani speaks with Nancy Dalton, the Head of Community Experience and Customer Marketing for Amazon Access. They discuss the benefits of online grocery shopping, which extend far beyond convenience for some eaters; the community...
01.27.2024
416. Documenting the Story of Failure and New Beginnings
At a recent Summit during the Sundance Film Festival, Food Tank and 360 Communications presented a day of programming focused on food, environment, and the arts. This episode of “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg” features a panel from the event...
01.26.2024
415. How Chefs Are Making Restaurants the Fabric of Their Communities
At a recent Summit during the Sundance Film Festival, Food Tank and 360 Communications presented a day of programming focused on food, environment, and the arts. This episode of “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg” features a panel about a chef’s...
01.25.2024
414. Building and Investing in Community through the Food System
At a recent Summit during the Sundance Film Festival, Food Tank and 360 Communications presented a day of programming focused on food, environment, and the arts. This episode of “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg” features two conversations from the event....
01.24.2024
413. The Transformative Impact of Food and Environmental Storytelling
At a recent Summit during the Sundance Film Festival, Food Tank and 360 Communications presented a day of programming focused on food, environment, and the arts. This episode of “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg” features two conversations from the event...
01.18.2024
412. Dr. Cary Fowler on Getting the Fundamentals of Food and Agriculture Systems Right
On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani speaks with Dr. Cary Fowler, Special Envoy for Global Food Security at the U.S. Department of State about the Vision for Adapted Crops and Soils, an initiative that aims to boost agricultural productivity...
01.11.2024
411. Saru Jayaraman on the Only Way Forward for the Restaurant Industry
On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani speaks with Saru Jayaraman, President of One Fair Wage, an organization working to end subminimum wages in the United States. They discuss the inspiring progress that workers have celebrated, why the only future...
01.04.2024
410. Building Resilience on the Ground: Investing in the Farmers of Today and the Future
This week’s episode of “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg” features two recent, live fireside chats, moderated by Dani. First, hear from Million Belay, General Coordinator of the Alliance for Food Sovereignty in Africa, who discusses the need to invest in youth,...
12.28.2023
409. A New Year and New Opportunities: What's Next for the Food Movement
On this special episode of "Food Talk With Dani Nierenberg," Dani reflects on some of the greatest achievements in food and agriculture systems in 2023 and what lies ahead. And hear from special callers Reverend Eugene Cho of Bread for...
12.21.2023
408. “We Don’t Have Time to Wait:” How the Public and Private Sectors Are Taking Action Now on Food Systems Transformation
During the recent U.N. Climate Change Conference, Food Tank participated in more than 30 conversations to underscore the importance of transforming food and agriculture systems to address the climate crisis. This week’s episode of “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg” features...
12.18.2023
407. Brent Loken on the Case for Optimism Coming Out of COP28
On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani speaks with Brent Loken, Global Food Lead Scientist for WWF. The discuss the wins the food movement saw at the U.N. Climate Change Conference (COP28) in Dubai, the strategic work that is needed...
12.07.2023
406. Irene Li on Fighting Food Waste with Creativity
On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Irene Li, Co-Founder of Mei Mei Dumplings, Co-Founder of Prepshift, and Co-Author of Perfectly Good Food: A Totally Achievable Zero Waste Approach To Home Cooking. They discuss what it was like to write a...
11.30.2023
405. Elizabeth Whitlow on a “Revolutionary” Certification for Soil, Animals, and People
On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani speaks with Elizabeth Whitlow, Executive Director of the Regenerative Organic Alliance. They discuss why the Regenerative Organic Certification touches on soil health, animal welfare, and workers, the greenwashing taking place in the regenerative...
11.23.2023
404. Tope Fajingbesi on Finding Allies and Creating Community in Food and Agriculture Systems
On "Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg," Dani speaks with Tope Fajingbesi, and agricultural and social impact entrepreneur, author, educator, and the Co-Owner of Dodo Farms in Maryland. They discuss the highly spiritual nature of agricultural work, how Dodo Farms is...
11.16.2023
403. Michelle Hughes on Giving Young Farmers a Seat at the Table
On "Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg," Dani speaks with Michelle Hughes, Co-Executive Director of the National Young Farmers Coalition. They discuss what motivates young farmers despite the challenges they face, wins around mental health for producers, and why the National...
11.09.2023
402. Katherine Miller on Becoming an Advocate for Food Systems Transformation
On "Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg," Dani speaks with Katherine Miller, the author of At the Table: The Chef’s Guide to Advocacy. Since 2012, Miller has focused on the interdisciplinary practices of politics, policy, advocacy, sustainability, and gender bias in...
11.02.2023
401. Ira Wallace on the Stories Behind the Seeds We Grow
On "Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg," Dani speaks with Ira Wallace, a seed saver, writer, educator, and a co-owner of the cooperatively managed Southern Exposure Seed Exchange. They discuss how seed saving contributes to resilience in times of crisis, pushing back...
10.26.2023
400. Adrian Lipscombe on Creating a Sacred Place to Tell the Story of Black Foodways
On "Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg," Dani speaks with Adrian Lipscombe, a chef, the Founder of the 40 Acres Project, and the Co-Founder of the Muloma Heritage Center. They discuss opportunities that allow chefs to reimagine what the hospitality sector...
10.19.2023
399. The Inseparable Link Between the Food and Water that Sustain Us
During a recent Summit in celebration of World Food Day, speakers gathered to explore this year’s theme “Water is Life. Water is Food. Leave no one behind.” This week’s episode of “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg” features two sessions from...
10.12.2023
398. Bleu Adams on Uplifting the Cultural Richness of Indigenous Communities
On Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg, Dani speaks with Bleu Adams, Director of IndigeHub, an organization working to empower Indigenous communities through culturally informed, sustainable solutions that prioritize self-sufficiency and long-term success. They discuss the influence of Indigenous foodways on...
10.05.2023
397. Rupa Bhattacharya on Building Empathy into a Culinary Curriculum
On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani speaks with Rupa Bhattacharya, Executive Director of the Strategic Initiatives Group for the Culinary Institute of America. They discuss the small adjustments that can have a big impact on the culture in the...
09.28.2023
396. Mark Bittman on Demonstrating that Viable Food Systems Solutions Are Possible
As part of Food Tank’s recent Summit in New York, journalist Deena Shanker of Bloomberg sat down with Mark Bittman the author of 30 books and the Editor-in-Chief of The Bittman Project. They discuss the importance of national policy that...
09.21.2023
395. Facing the Politics of Our Food System Head On
Following a sneak peek screening of the new Food, Inc. 2, Dani sat down with Michael Pollan of The Omnivore’s Dilemma, Marion Nestle of Food Politics, and the filmmakers Robert Kenner and Melissa Robledo. They discuss the biggest changes they...
09.21.2023
395. Michael Pollan, Eric Schlosser, and Marion Nestle on Facing the Politics of Our Food System Head On
Following a sneak peek screening of the new Food, Inc. 2, Dani sat down with Michael Pollan of The Omnivore’s Dilemma, Eric Schlosser of Fast Food Nation, and Marion Nestle of Food Politics. They discuss the biggest changes they have...
09.14.2023
394. Anna Hammond on Designing Waste Out of Our Food System
On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani speaks with Anna Hammond, the Founder and CEO of Matriark Foods, a social impact business producing Upcycled Certified foods. They discuss how the company is turning surplus food remnants into products for foodservice...
09.07.2023
393. Morgan Ody on Returning Power to the Hands of the People
On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani speaks with Morgan Ody, General Coordinator for La Via Campesina, the international peasant movement. They discuss why food sovereignty is the basis of people’s sovereignty, the connection between the struggle against the climate...
08.30.2023
392. Lessons on Building Multigenerational Farming and Food Systems
During a recent Summit co-hosted by Food Tank and Niman Ranch, speakers gathered to discuss the role that everyone can play to support independent family farmers, the changing meat sector, and the opportunities we can build through food. This week’s...
08.24.2023
391. Chef Sean Sherman on Building a Support System for Indigenous Food Operations
On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani speaks with the award-winning chef, educator, author, and activist Sean Sherman behind The Sioux Chef, Owamni, and North American Traditional Indigenous Food Systems (NATIFS). They discuss the importance of naming American colonialism for...
08.17.2023
390. Chicago’s Changemakers on Letting Communities Lead Us to a Just Food Future
As part of Food Tank’s recent Summit in Chicago, some of the city’s leading voices in food and agriculture came together to explore issues of food access and affordability. They called for investment in solutions led by communities who know...
08.10.2023
389. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin on Shaping the Future of Food Policy
As part of Food Tank’s recent Summit in Chicago, Dani sat down with U.S. Senator Dick Durbin of Illinois. They discuss farmers’ evolving views on the climate crisis, the Senator’s efforts to protect consumers by improving food safety, and where...
07.27.2023
388. Laura Carroll and Robin McKinnon on the FDA's Efforts to Prioritize Nutrition
On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani speaks with Laura Carroll, Senior Advisor to the Chief of Staff, and Robin McKinnon, Senior Advisor for Nutrition Policy, at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. They discuss the FDA's reorganization of the...
07.20.2023
387. Seth Goldman on Finding a Path to Activism through Entrepreneurship
On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani speaks with Seth Goldman, Co-Founder of Eat the Change. They discuss how businesses can be used to make food systems healthier and more sustainable, the lessons Goldman learned from his entrepreneurial journey that...
07.13.2023
386. Mavis-Jay Sanders on Playing the Long Game to Create the Change We Want to See
On "Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg," Dani speaks with Chef Mavis-Jay Sanders, a James Beard award-winning culinarian, storyteller, and the Founder of A Sanders Thing. They discuss the process of translating a sense of identity through food, the need for new...
07.06.2023
385. Milagros de Hoz on NYC's 10-Year Food Policy Plan
On "Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg," Dani speaks with Milagros de Hoz, the Food Policy Advisor at the New York City Mayor’s Office of Food Policy (MOFP), where she is responsible for advancing MOFP’s work in the intersection of food,...
06.29.2023
384. How Research Can Help Us Unlock Solutions to Our Current Health Challenges
In partnership with the White House and the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy, Food Tank recently co-hosted the "Advancing Food Is Medicine Approaches" Summit in support of the National Strategy on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health. On “Food Talk...
06.22.2023
383. Lakisha May on the Art of Accessibility and Advocacy
On "Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg," Dani speaks with Lakisha May, actor, producer, and advocate Her advocacy work includes being the Chair of the Leadership Awards Committee at the James Beard Foundation. She serves as Co-Vice Chair of the board...

What's Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg (by Food Tank) about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg (by Food Tank) episodes:

431. Nourishing Communities through Diverse Models of Healthy Eating

430. Opening a New Area of Science to Benefit Society

429. Uncovering the Dark Matter of Food

428. Mobilizing the Global Research Community to Transform Human Health

427. Asking the Right Questions to Shape Resilient Food and Agriculture Systems

426. Feeding Food Systems Change Through Documentary Film

425. Cultivating Innovative Partnerships for Thriving Communities

424. Deena Shanker on the Innovations and Retail Trends Shaping the Foods We Eat

423. Building a Foundation for Resilience in Our Food and Agriculture Systems

422. The Fight to Protect and Expand Nutrition Assistance Programs for Healthy Communities

421. Regina (Anderson) Harmon on Turning Surplus into Solutions in the Food Recovery Movement

420. Anna Lappé on Closing the Funding Gap for Food Systems Transformation

419. Holly Freishtat on Scaling Food Is Medicine Solutions

418. Elevating the Role of Herbal Medicine in Food Systems

417. Nancy Dalton on Fostering Community Wellness through Digital Grocery Solutions

416. Documenting the Story of Failure and New Beginnings

415. How Chefs Are Making Restaurants the Fabric of Their Communities

414. Building and Investing in Community through the Food System

413. The Transformative Impact of Food and Environmental Storytelling

412. Dr. Cary Fowler on Getting the Fundamentals of Food and Agriculture Systems Right

411. Saru Jayaraman on the Only Way Forward for the Restaurant Industry

410. Building Resilience on the Ground: Investing in the Farmers of Today and the Future

409. A New Year and New Opportunities: What's Next for the Food Movement

408. “We Don’t Have Time to Wait:” How the Public and Private Sectors Are Taking Action Now on Food Systems Transformation

407. Brent Loken on the Case for Optimism Coming Out of COP28

406. Irene Li on Fighting Food Waste with Creativity

405. Elizabeth Whitlow on a “Revolutionary” Certification for Soil, Animals, and People

404. Tope Fajingbesi on Finding Allies and Creating Community in Food and Agriculture Systems

403. Michelle Hughes on Giving Young Farmers a Seat at the Table

402. Katherine Miller on Becoming an Advocate for Food Systems Transformation

401. Ira Wallace on the Stories Behind the Seeds We Grow

400. Adrian Lipscombe on Creating a Sacred Place to Tell the Story of Black Foodways

399. The Inseparable Link Between the Food and Water that Sustain Us

398. Bleu Adams on Uplifting the Cultural Richness of Indigenous Communities

397. Rupa Bhattacharya on Building Empathy into a Culinary Curriculum

396. Mark Bittman on Demonstrating that Viable Food Systems Solutions Are Possible

395. Facing the Politics of Our Food System Head On

395. Michael Pollan, Eric Schlosser, and Marion Nestle on Facing the Politics of Our Food System Head On

394. Anna Hammond on Designing Waste Out of Our Food System

393. Morgan Ody on Returning Power to the Hands of the People

392. Lessons on Building Multigenerational Farming and Food Systems

391. Chef Sean Sherman on Building a Support System for Indigenous Food Operations

390. Chicago’s Changemakers on Letting Communities Lead Us to a Just Food Future

389. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin on Shaping the Future of Food Policy

388. Laura Carroll and Robin McKinnon on the FDA's Efforts to Prioritize Nutrition

387. Seth Goldman on Finding a Path to Activism through Entrepreneurship

386. Mavis-Jay Sanders on Playing the Long Game to Create the Change We Want to See

385. Milagros de Hoz on NYC's 10-Year Food Policy Plan

384. How Research Can Help Us Unlock Solutions to Our Current Health Challenges

383. Lakisha May on the Art of Accessibility and Advocacy