Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg (by Food Tank)
Food Tank's Danielle Nierenberg chats with the most important folks in the food industry about the most important food news, released every Thursday.
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 41 minutes
- Episodes
- 512
- Years Active
- 2018 - 2025
467. Dr. Bram Govaerts on Getting the Right Information to Farmers to Build Climate Resilience
On Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg, Dani speaks with Dr. Bram Govaerts, the Director General of the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT). They talk about the information and other…
466. Minister Jose Mai and Dr. Rattan Lal on Healthy Soils as the Foundation of Healthy Communities
On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani speaks with Jose Mai, the Minister of Agriculture, Food Security, and Enterprise for Belize and Dr. Rattan Lal, a Distinguished Professor of Soil Science at …
465. Dr. Andrew Bremer on Building the Evidence Base to Guide Food Systems Transformation
On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani speaks with Dr. Andrew Bremer, Director of the Office of Nutrition Research at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). They talk about the concerning state …
464. Sophia Hosain on Creating a Zero Waste Future
On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani speaks with Sophia Hosain, Zero Waste Manager for Baltimore City’s Department of Public Works. They talk about how Baltimore is creating the programs and too…
463. Dr. Sara Roszak on Empowering Pharmacists in the Food is Medicine Movement
On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani speaks with Dr. Sara Roszak, Senior Vice President of Health and Wellness Strategy and Policy for the National Association of Chain Drug Stores and President…
462. Betty Chinyamunyamu on the Generational Impacts of Gender Equity
On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani speaks with Betty Chinyamunyamu, the CEO of the National Smallholder Farmers' Association of Malawi (NASFAM). They discuss what the Association is doing to e…
461. Carey Gillam on the Industry Tactics Used to Silence and Discredit Pesticide Critics
On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani speaks with author and journalist Carey Gillam. They discuss a recent investigation that reveals how agrochemical industry leaders are downplaying the risks …
460. Dr. Christine Going on Improving Food Security for U.S. Veterans
On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani speaks with Dr. Christine Going, Senior Advisor in the Food Security Office at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. They discuss the barriers that can pr…
459. Liz Neumark on the Climate Action that Starts in the Kitchen
On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani speaks with Liz Neumark, Founder and CEO of Great Performances and the Founder of the Sylvia Center. They discuss how the climate crisis is affecting farmers…
458. Farmers on the Frontlines: Tackling Hunger, Climate, and Gender Inequality
Food Tank recently traveled to Toronto Canada for the official 2024 North America World Food Day Celebration. This episode of “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg” features three fireside chats from the e…
457. Dr. Marion Nestle and Dr. Dariush Mozaffarian on the Politics of our Food and Healthcare Systems
On this episode of “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani sits down with Dr. Marion Nestle, an author, nutritionist and the Paulette Goddard Professor of Nutrition, Food Studies, and Public Health, E…
456. Secretary John Kerry and Dr. Cary Fowler on Holding onto Optimism in the Face of Climate Challenges
During Climate Week NYC, Food Tank hosted a series of Summits to position food and agriculture as a key solution to the Climate Crisis. This episode features two conversations from these events.
Firs…
455. Jason Buechel on Finding Success as a Mission-Driven Food Brand Without Compromising on Sustainability
During Climate Week NYC, Dani sat down with Jason Buechel, CEO of Whole Foods Market. They discuss how emerging companies can differentiate themselves from their competitors in the marketplace, the v…
454. Bill McKibben and Anna Lappé on Breaking Ties Between Food Systems and the Fossil Fuel Industry to Prevent Climate Catastrophe
During Climate Week NYC, Dani sat down with author, activist, educator, and the Founder of Third Act, Bill McKibben and the Executive Director of the Global Alliance for the Future of Food Anna Lappé…
453. Chef Valerie Chang on Reshaping the Hospitality Industry through Honesty
On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani speaks with Chef Valerie Chang, the Chef and Owner of Maty’s in Miami, Florida and the recipient of the 2024 James Beard Award for Best Chef: South. They dis…
452. Ken Cook on Why There’s No Better Time to Be an Environmentalist
On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani speaks with Ken Cook, President and Co-Founder of Environmental Working Group. They talk about getting around the partisan politics that so often stymie prog…
451. Nikiko Masumoto on Inheriting a Philosophy of Farming
On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani speaks with farmer, memory keeper, and artist Nikiko Masumoto of Masumoto Family Farm. During the conversation, they discuss the philosophy of farming, groun…
450. From Investing in Rural Communities to Corporate Responsibility: Paving the Way for Regenerative Food Systems
Food Tank, in partnership with Niman Ranch, recently hosted their Education Summit at the annual Hog Farmer Appreciation Celebration, an event that recognizes and honors the contributions of independ…
449. Roger Thurow on Trusting the Wisdom of the World’s Smallholder Farmers
On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” author and journalist Roger Thurow talks about his new book Against the Grain: How Farmers Around the Globe Are Transforming Agriculture to Nourish the World and …
448. Jason Bade on Getting Beyond Reductionist Food Systems Fixes
On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani speaks with Jason Bade, a Lecturer at Stanford Law School and the Board Chair for the Alice Waters Institute and Edible Schoolyard Project. They discuss what…