Best PFood Labelling Podcasts (2025)

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Eat More Beans 54:33

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4d ago54:33

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If we all ate less meat and more beans, it would be a terrific win for the environment. And that’s not the only thing to love about them! They are very good for you. And satisfying. And versatile. They are also culinary mainstays for a huge number of people from a wide variety of cultures. Beans have all the protein that the protein obsessives want…

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Lives on the Line 37:24

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Ever wondered how chicken nuggets are made? There’s the question of what’s actually in them — a continual source of jokes since the dawn of their existence — but the ingredients aren’t the only mystery. According to the United States Department of Agriculture, about half a million people work in meat-processing plants, slaughtering livestock and cu…

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30 Years of S&P: Introduction to the Health Team 5:56

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It's our 30th Anniversary! To celebrate, we're catching our colleagues across our impact areas for a quick catchup. This time, take the chance to hear about the work of our Life Sciences and Healthy Living team with Rob Henst and Iris Gombert. Interviewed by their very own colleague, Jack Templeton, the team give an insight into the background and …

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Going Nuts for Pistachios 1:11:39

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Suddenly, it feels like pistachios are everywhere. From Dubai chocolate to pistachio lattes, croissants, nut butters and more … For two years now, pistachio has appeared on several lists of upcoming food trends. How do these food and flavor trends start? How does a product — once mostly eaten by Middle Eastern Americans but stuck on the sidelines w…

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You’re Probably a Vegan in Waiting 56:00

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If becoming a vegan ever sounded to you like a joy-less task — like you’d have to give up too much, that you’d miss meat too much, that you’d have to transform into an entirely different person — Matt Halteman has some advice. As he writes in his book, Hungry Beautiful Animals: The Joyful Case for Going Vegan: "The destination of this journey is an…

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Buzzkill Epsiode 1: Save Which Bees? 31:08

8M ago31:08

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The American bumblebee was once the most common bee species in the United States. Its numbers have declined by 90 percent in the last two decades. The problem is bigger than just the loss of an iconic species. Three-fourths of the food crops humans grow depend on pollinators – bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and more. Industrial monocultures sap t…

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Black Land Loss 33:38

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After the death of her grandfather, writer Brea Baker went looking to understand him and, through him, her lineage. In rebuilding and reckoning with her family tree, she pieced together a personal story that reflected the greater history of Black America. In this episode we talk to her about her book, Rooted: The American Legacy of Land Theft and t…

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Sustainability Bites - Hosts Jack and Felix on the Young Professionals Network (YPN) 6:53

9M ago6:53

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Welcome to a new year of Sustainability Bites! In the light of the 30 years anniversary of parent company Schuttelaar & Partners, we are starting the year with a special on the Young Professionals Network (YPN). Hosts Jack and Felix explain what YPN stands for and give you an insight on their backgrounds. This episode is part of a mini-series on th…

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What We Feed Our Pets 1:05:44

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We love our pets — a lot. And there’s a booming business — around $136.8 billion worth of pet food, treats and more reflecting that deep love and connection. Of course, as our pets become more central to our families, we become more and more interested in feeding them well. Gone are the days when kibble and cans were the only foods on offer: Caring…

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Refrigeration: From Farm to Table 52:00

10M ago52:00

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When refrigerators became commonplace in our kitchens, they changed the way we shopped, cooked and ate. But home refrigerators are just “the tip of the iceberg,” as they say — the last step in a long, cold, technologically impressive supply chain of refrigerated warehouses, trucks, trains, boats and planes that brings our produce, milk, meat and mo…

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Sustainability Bites - Chris Bruntlett on Exporting Dutch Cycling 33:17

1y ago33:17

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This week, Jack is joined by Chris Bruntlett, International Relations Manager at the Dutch Cycling Embassy, for an in-depth conversation to unpack just what makes the Netherlands a global leader in cycling and urban infrastructure. They explore the evolution of Dutch cycling culture, its worldwide influence, and the concept of "bycitecture" - aka c…

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Sustainability Bites - Erik Ruiz on Pharmaceutical Pollution 28:22

1y ago28:22

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In this episode, Jack sits down with Erik Ruiz from Healthcare Without Harm to talk to about the growing threat of antibiotic resistance and pharmaceutical pollution. With the significant breakthroughs in biomedicine in the past century also comes significant challenges, including the waste generated by the health and pharma industries which is fur…

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Sustainability Bites - Oskar Bonte on the Youth Politics 21:04

1y ago21:04

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In this episode, Jack sits down with Oskar Bonte from Vlaamse Jeugdraad (the Flemish Youth Council) to discuss the priorities of young people, the routes of action, and what's coming next. Covering climate change, active transport like cycling, and mental health, Oskar sheds a light on how youth politics works in Belgium, the influence on politics …

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Sustainability Bites - New Genomic Techniques (NGTs) 12:57

1+ y ago12:57

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This episode is part of a series on the Belgian Presidency of the EU. In this episode of Sustainability Bites, we talk with GMO-expert Mathias de Mesmaeker from the Presidency about the ongoing discussions on new genomic techniques, also known as NGTs. Next to this, we discussed also about the importance of involving and cooperating with stakeholde…

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Cruel & Unusual: Veal, Foie Gras, Octopus 59:29

1+ y ago59:29

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There are a lot of ways to raise animals for consumption — and while some would argue we shouldn’t be eating animals at all, others advocate rooting out the cruelest practices, the ones that cause the most suffering. But how do you measure cruelty? Do some animals deserve to suffer less than others because they’re especially cute or smart? And does…

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Vanilla and Chocolate: Foundational Flavors 51:45

1+ y ago51:45

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Vanilla and Chocolate — the two most beloved flavors in the world — have been linked since the beginning. Both products, the vanilla bean and the cacao pod, originated in Mexico, thousands of years ago, where Aztecs used vanilla to make the bitter cocoa powder in their sacred chocolate drink more palatable. Today these two flavors, in both natural …

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Sustainability Bites - Flaminia Marchetti on Queerness in Sport 27:43

1+ y ago27:43

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In this episode of the podcast, we sit down with Flaminia Marchetti from ISCA (International Sport and Culture Association) to discuss queerness and queer people in sport. With discrimination still a significant reason why many people don't participate in sport, Flaminia walks us through what she thinks could bring about a positive change outside o…

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The All-American Hot Dog 44:16

1+ y ago44:16

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For well over a century, the hot dog has been the quintessential dirt cheap, flavorful, all-American meal — a kind of meaty blank slate on which to slather your regional preferences, like slaw, chili, relish or onions. But can a person who cares about what they're eating and the impact their food has on the environment — and animals, and meatpackin…

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Sustainability Bites - Jason Pettiaux on Sustainability in Healthcare 29:39

1+ y ago29:39

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Health is a key part of our life and accordingly, healthcare is a key component of our society. Our healthcare systems in the West are suffering: healthcare staff burns out or quits before they can, public health in general is no longer making significant improvements, chronic diseases are on the rise, and our governments agree that we won’t be abl…

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The Small but Mighty Oyster 56:46

1+ y ago56:46

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Why does the oyster — amorphous, slimy, hidden in a shell that’s craggier and stranger than that of a scallop or a clam — capture so many food-lovers’ hearts? What exactly is an oyster? Why are most of the oysters we eat farmed? And why, unlike other farmed seafood, are they considered such a benefit to their environment? In this episode, we head t…

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Sustainability Bites - Plant-based and novelty foods 20:16

1+ y ago20:16

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This episode is part of a series on the Belgian Presidency of the EU. In this episode of Sustainability Bites, we discuss the priorities of the Presidency surrounding plant-based and novelty foods with Karolien Byttebier from Bond Beter Leefmilieu, an expert in food and nutrition. How can we put plant-based foods higher on the EU agenda? Check out …

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Sustainability Bites - Innovatie in landbouw 10:15

1+ y ago10:15

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Deze aflevering maakt onderdeel uit van een serie afleveringen over het Belgisch voorzitterschap van de Raad van de Europese Unie. In deze aflevering praten we over innovatie in de landbouwsector met Jurgen Vangeyte, Wetenschappelijk Directeur Agrotechniek bij ILVO en een expert in landbouwinnovatie. Hoe zorg je ervoor dat agrarische technologische…

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Sustainability Bites - Wallonia and the Belgian Presidency 30:03

1+ y ago30:03

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This episode is part of a series on the Belgian Presidency of the EU. In this episode of Sustainability Bites, we discuss the environment and agriculture with Bénédicte Heinrichs of the SPW (Government of Wallonia).By Schuttelaar & Partners

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Sustainability Bites - Gail Rego on Intersectionality, Allyship, and Impact 26:29

1+ y ago26:29

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More and more attention is being brought to intersectionality, but what are words worth without the concrete actions that follow. How, where, and why we should start caring and more are discussed in this episode!By Schuttelaar & Partners

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Sustainability Bites - Sustainable food systems and choices 21:18

2y ago21:18

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This episode is part of a series on the Belgian Presidency of the EU. In this episode of Sustainability Bites, we discuss the priorities of the Presidency surrounding food sustainability with Tessa Avermaete from KU Leuven and SFERE, who is known for her research in sustainable food systems and diets. How can we achieve more ecological production a…

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Sustainability Bites - Low and no-alcoholic drinks 6:56

2y ago6:56

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Happy holidays! This is a time of joy and cheers, and often cheers comes with a clink of glasses. In this episode, Jack Templeton and Margaux Plurien bring together our health and Agrifood team to discuss the EU Beating Cancer Plan, Irish warning labelling and the impact of alcoholic beverages on overall health.…

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Column Break met Ad Nagelkerke: Alle plantaardige beetjes helpen 2:14

2y ago2:14

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Onderzoek toont aan dat vleesvervangers vaak gezonder zijn dan echt vlees, een bemoedigend feit voor productontwikkelaars. Tegelijkertijd wordt het argument aangevoerd dat deze vervangers de vleeseetgewoonte in stand houden, vergelijkbaar met hoe vapen het roken in stand houdt. Desondanks pleit Ad voor een pragmatische 'én én' benadering voor het v…

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Column Break met Suzanne van der Pijll: Het hoe en het waarom 3:41

2y ago3:41

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Dat het voedselsysteem tegen zijn grenzen aanloopt en dus zal moeten veranderen, kan iedereen wel zien. Die veranderingen gaan vaak over een stapje terug doen, zoals minder vlees, minder verpakking. Suzanne ziet al veel goede voorbeelden van bedrijven die die stap al, maar die krijgen niet altijd de aandacht die ze verdienen. Zonde, want wat je aan…

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Losing Biodiversity, Losing Flavors 54:25

2y ago54:25

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We can see the causes and effects of biodiversity loss all around us: only one variety of banana or pineapple for sale in every grocery store. Or the miles and miles or corn and soy you pass as you drive the roads of Iowa, Minnesota and Illinois. Or the windshield effect: that there are far fewer dead insects on our windshields as we drive those co…

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Coffee: From Seed to Cup 53:20

2y ago53:20

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For the conscious consumer, buying local products is a way to shorten that distance between us and what we eat or drink, and maybe even learn more about how it was produced by talking to the people who made it. But what about something like coffee, which doesn’t grow anywhere near those of us living in the continental United States? Do you know whe…

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The History and Future of Plant-based Eating 39:40

2y ago39:40

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Maybe you’re concerned about climate change. Maybe you’re worried about how most livestock is raised in inhumane conditions. Or possibly you’re looking to make a change to your diet to be healthier. Whatever your reasons for eating less meat, whatever anyone’s reasons, it’s adding up to significant growth in what is now pretty universally being cal…

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PFAS: The "Forever Chemicals" In Your Food 53:22

2y ago53:22

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What do you know about a class of chemicals called PFAS? You can’t see them, and you can’t smell them, but they’re there, providing water-resistance and grease-proof protection to burger wrappers and pizza boxes. But PFAS are used for lots more than transporting takeout. They’re used by manufacturers in items ranging from raincoats to contact lense…

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Sustainability Bites - Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive 8:12

2y ago8:12

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On the 21st of April 2021, the EU Commission announced the adoption of the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) in line with the commitment made under the European Green Deal. The CSRD will amend the existing Non-Financial Reporting Directive (NFRD) and will substantially increase reporting requirements on the companies falling withi…

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Sustainability Bites - Week without Meat 13:33

2y ago13:33

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In the past decade, the popularity of vegan and vegetarian diets has skyrocketed. In this interview, we invite Isabel Boerdam, a pioneer in the Netherlands. Best known for her blog "The Trendy Vegetarian", she has successfully launched and sustained a national campaign funded by a wide range of food producers and retailers: "Week Zonder Vlees". Str…

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Sustainability Bites - Spanish Presidency of the Council of the European Union 11:07

2+ y ago11:07

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On July 1, 2023, Spain takes over the Presidency of the Council of the European Union. It will do so for a six-month period, until December 31, 2023. In this episode, our Public Affairs expert Arturo Esclarin Ortiz provides us with a concise review of the Spanish Presidency priorities, the impact of the national elections and the future European pa…

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Sustainability Bites - Green Claims 16:38

2+ y ago16:38

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The Green Claims Directive was published on 22 March by the European Commission. It aims at combatting “greenwashing” and enabling consumers to contribute to accelerating the green transition by making informed purchasing decisions based on credible environmental claims and labels. In a nutshell, it will impose stricter requirements for companies t…

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Sustainability Bites - Pride Month 10:55

2+ y ago10:55

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Did you know that more diverse teams are more profitable and have overall better performance? As we celebrate Pride Month, our colleague Jack Templeton shares with us insights on the impact of a good Diversity, Equality and Inclusion strategy along with actionable recommendations to implement more inclusive communication. Climate change impacts mor…

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Sustainability Bites - Wereldmelkdag 29:12

2+ y ago29:12

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Op 1 juni vieren we Wereldmelkdag! Een initiatief van de FAO dat in het leven is geroepen om het belang van zuivel extra onder de aandacht te brengen. Het zuivelteam van Schuttelaar & Partners gaat daarom met elkaar in gesprek over de toekomst van de sector. Collega’s Ynske van Zundert, Milou Peperkamp en Joëlle de Pee delen hun gedachten over de t…

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Sustainability Bites - Stakeholder management & supply chain, CSRD & more 8:56

2+ y ago8:56

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In this episode, managing partner Tijmen de Vries, a sustainability reporting expert, dives into the importance of stakeholder management. When it comes to the upcoming EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive, stakeholder management becomes even more critical. The directive emphasizes the need for companies to engage with a broad range of s…

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Sustainability Bites - Pesticides 9:55

2+ y ago9:55

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In this episode, Senior Consultant Arturo Esclarin Ortiz provides us with a quick update on the SUR - the Regulation on the Sustainable Use of Pesticides. With other 6 years of experience at the heart of agricultural policy in Brussels, Arturo has unique insights on the makeup of the regulation and its potential impact on farmers.…

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Sustainability Bites : Food Labelling #2 - Nutri-Score 17:34

2+ y ago17:34

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In recent years, there has been a growing concern about the rising obesity rates in the Netherlands and the EU, and the negative impact of unhealthy diets on public health. With the upcoming revision of rules on information provided to consumers planned by the Farm to Fork strategy, we see a growing interest in nutritional front-of-pack labels at t…

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Sustainability Bites - Mental Health 14:59

2+ y ago14:59

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This year is the European Year of Skills - but did you know that stakeholders were advocating for it 2023 to be the year of mental health? In this podcast, we delve into the consequences of the pandemic, including the challenges and opportunities facing mental health professionals, policymakers, and advocates. Our colleague Joyce Pepe shares with u…

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Sustainability Bites - International Women's Day 10:05

2+ y ago10:05

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In this episode, our Managing Partner Lorena van de Kolk gives us insights on gender equality projects supported by S&P. This year's theme for International Women's Day is DigitALL, which aims at supporting a more inclusive digital transition. This is the perfect time to introduce GAIA, the Gender Alliance for Innovation in Agriculture. Built upon …

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Sustainability Bites - Healthy Lifestyle 4 All 13:31

2+ y ago13:31

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How can we encourage key players to get involved in the promotion of healthy lifestyles? In this episode, our colleague Bea Rofagha tells us more about HealthyLifestyles4All, an initiative promoted by Schuttelaar & Partners, ISCA and JOGG. 70 organizations have now signed their support to the #HealthyLIfestyle4All initiative. Find out more on our w…

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Column Break met Marcel Schuttelaar: Doorbijten 6:38

2+ y ago6:38

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In zijn laatste column vertelt Marcel Schuttelaar over inspirerende ontmoetingen met verschillende klimaatactivisten. Of zoals Gerrit Hiemstra - gast bij onze lunchlezing zichzelf liever noemt: actief voor het klimaat. Naast Gerrit noemen ook Tim van Hattum en Sven Jense voorbeelden en projecten om anderen te inspireren in actie te komen voor het k…

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Column Break met Ad Nagelkerke: Insecten eten is politiek geworden 2:18

2+ y ago2:18

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In deze column onderzoekt Ad Nagelkerke het eten van insecten als politieke kwestie. Hij bekijkt de rol van overheidsbeleid bij het bevorderen van insectenconsumptie en het aanpakken van belemmeringen voor adoptie, met waardevolle inzichten in het creëren van een duurzaam voedselsysteem.By Schuttelaar & Partners

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Sustainability Bites: Food labelling #1 - EcoScore 21:43

3y ago21:43

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In this first episode of our series on food labelling, we interview Antoine Thill, the coordinator of the European Citizen Initiative for a "European EcoScore". For 1 year, Antoine and his team travelled across Europe to collect 1 million signatures. Their goal was for their petition to then be examined by the European Commission, and for a new sor…

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The Golden Arches in Black America 47:30

3y ago47:30

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The good food movement, when it has talked about fast food, has focused on what’s wrong with the industrialized system that produces the burgers and buns and fries, or sometimes the food’s negative health impacts. Occasionally, criticisms have noted the deep ties between McDonald’s and the Black community, sometimes blaming communities of color for…

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Keeping It Local: Avoiding Big Box Stores 49:41

3y ago49:41

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The proliferation of big box stores and giant supermarket chains has changed the face of grocery shopping, taking the place of many locally owned, independent stores and sending profits out to corporate headquarters. Recently, those stores have even started to offer a wide variety of natural and organic foods, threatening the unique contributions o…

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Endless Shrimp 53:32

3y ago53:32

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Americans love shrimp. And one of the exciting developments of the past 20 years or so is that shrimp has gotten really affordable. It used to be a luxury food in the form of shrimp cocktails served at a steakhouse or a fancy wedding. Something for special occasions, slightly out of reach. Today, shrimp is the number one most popular seafood in Ame…