Best EIT Food Podcasts (2024)

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The Big Takeaway Season Five 23:36

4M ago23:36

23:36

Our host, Matt Eastland, reflects on the highlights of Season 5 of The Food Fight Podcast, from discussions on farming roots to regenerative agriculture and sustainability innovations. Explore the world of automated pizza robots and the art of tasting Kraft chocolate with a flavour expert, and don’t miss our interview with ex-Love Islander and TikT…

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Revolutionising Regenerative Agriculture With Wildfarmed 44:46

5M ago44:46

44:46

Inspired by Andy Cato's awakening to agriculture's impact, Wildfarmed adopts practices like crop diversity and minimal chemical usage, promising environmental sustainability and profitability. Join co-founder Edd Lees and The Food Fight Podcast’s host Matt Eastland as they dive into regenerative farming's potential to reshape agriculture.…

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Unveiling the Cellular Wellness Solution with Dr. Bill Rawls 57:06

5M ago57:06

57:06

Welcome to this week’s episode of The Food Fight podcast, where Dr. Bill Rawls, author of "Unlocking Lyme” and “The Cellular Wellness Solution", shares his journey of overcoming chronic illness using food and plants. After facing the limitations of modern medicine, Dr. Rawls delved into alternative treatments and discovered a path to wellness. Join…

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WE Lead Food: Championing Women's Leadership in the Food System 52:52

5M ago52:52

52:52

To mark International Women's Day (IWD), The Food Fight podcast host Matt Eastland welcomes Dr. Shima Barakat and Dr. Maarten van der Kamp for a timely conversation on gender equality and women leadership within the food industry. With the 2024 IWD theme being "Inspire Inclusion,” join Matt, Shima, and Maarten to celebrate the fifth anniversary of …

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Crafting a Chocolate Revolution: Sustainability, Ethics, and Flavour in the Chocolate Industry 47:56

6M ago47:56

47:56

In this episode of the Food Fight podcast, Matt Eastland delves into the world of chocolate and its sustainability issues. The European chocolate market, valued at 42 billion euros in 2022, is growing rapidly. Spencer Hyman, co-founder of Cocoa Runners, shares insights on craft chocolate and ethical production practices. As consumers question the e…

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Regenerating the food system: a conversation with EIT Food CEO, Richard Zaltzman 1:00:39

6M ago1:00:39

1:00:39

In this episode of the Food Fight podcast, host Matt Eastland is joined by EIT Food’s new CEO, Richard Zaltzman. At the heart of Richard’s approach is the concept of regenerative leadership, which can create the culture for tackling systemic issues within the food system. In a wide-ranging conversation, Richard describes his personal journey to agr…

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Harnessing the Power of Online Communities How Sorted Food is Improving the Food System 43:33

6M ago43:33

43:33

In this episode of the Food Fight podcast, host Matt Eastland welcomes back Ben Ebbrell, co-founder of Sorted Food, to discuss the importance of online food communities and their role in improving our food. They explore how social media can serve as a source of consumer and product insights, and how AI software can be used to harness these insights…

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Unpacking the Pitfalls and Promises of Food Robotics and Automation 43:27

6M ago43:27

43:27

In this episode of the Food Fight podcast, host Matt Eastland explores the world of robotics and automation in the food industry. Joined by Jonah Bliss, founder of Curbivore and writer for OttoMate, they discuss the benefits and challenges of incorporating robots into the food industry. From robot deliveries to automated vending machines, they delv…

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Catalysing Climate Action 42:42

7M ago42:42

42:42

In this episode of the Food Fight podcast, host Matt Eastland explores the intersection of food systems and climate change. He highlights the recent United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) and how food finally took centre stage as a solution to the climate crisis. With food and agriculture responsible for a third of global greenhouse gas e…

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Unveiling the Secrets of a Food Futurist 52:19

7M ago52:19

52:19

Matt Eastland welcomes author, speaker, and food futurist Tony Hunter to discuss the future of food. With the current challenges in our food system, such as feeding a growing population and adapting to climate change, Tony provides insights and cutting-edge research on how we can sustainably address these issues. Drawing on his three decades of exp…

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Sowing Seeds of Change: Green Our Planet's Mission to Transform School Gardens 53:16

7M ago53:16

53:16

In this episode of the Food Fight podcast, host Matt Eastland speaks with Ciara Byrne, founder and co-CEO of Green Our Planet. They talk about the importance of involving young people in growing their own produce and how to increase access to fresh and healthy food for everyone. Tune in to learn more about empowering students to cultivate their own…

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Food Foresight: the food trends in 2024 that will shape the future 54:09

7M ago54:09

54:09

As we move into 2024, a dynamic blend of food trends and cutting-edge technologies are changing how we eat. Join Matt Eastland, along side Ben Ebbrell (Co-founder of Sorted Foods) and Matthew Kessler ('The Feed' podcast host), as they explore the potential impact of these changes on how we perceive, create, and enjoy food throughout this year and b…

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Harnessing Algorithms for Stress-Free Eating Choices 39:24

8M ago39:24

39:24

In this episode of the Food Fight podcast, hosts Matt Eastland and his guests, Fleur Passmann and Hein van Es from Verdify, discuss the importance of personalised nutrition and recipe plans. Fleur, who is not only the COO of Verdify but also a registered clinical dietitian, explains why tailored nutrition is crucial for individuals. They delve into…

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Decoding Food Product Sustainability 48:09

8M ago48:09

48:09

In this episode of the Food Fight podcast, hosts Matt Eastland and Lucy Wallace explore the topic of measuring sustainability in the food industry. They are joined by Ethan Solovyev, the Chief Innovation Officer at HowGood, a research company with a comprehensive database on food product sustainability.…

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The Hidden Weak Spots in Our Food Waste Epidemic 36:23

8M ago36:23

36:23

In this episode of the Food Fight podcast, hosts Matt Eastland and Lucy Wallace explore the issue of food waste and the challenges within the food supply chain. They are joined by Antony Yousefian today, Vice President of Climate and Circularity at Wiliot, who explores the staggering statistic that over a third of the food we produce never reaches …

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Will Young: The Realities of Farm Life and the Importance of Young Farmers 41:21

9M ago41:21

41:21

Welcome to a new Season of the Food Fight podcast! In this episode, our host Matt Eastland welcomes farmer and influencer Will Young. Will, known for his adventures on Love Island and the popular TikTok account @FarmerWill, discusses the shortage of young people choosing farming as a career and the importance of encouraging more young farmers. He s…

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SNV: Addressing the Challenges of Climate Change through Sustainable Food and Water Systems 8:02

9M ago8:02

8:02

In this mini episode of the Food Fight Podcast, Julius Rono, project manager at SNV in Kenya, discusses the efforts being made to improve water and food systems across the globe in preparation for COP28, the United Nations Climate Change Conference. SNV is a global development organisation focused on lifting rural communities out of poverty and bui…

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FOLU & The Role of Food and Land Use Coalition at COP28 8:49

9M ago8:49

8:49

In this mini-episode of the Food Fight Podcast, we talk to Katie McCoshan, Policy and International Engagement Manager at the Food and Land Use Coalition (FOLU). Katie discusses the importance of food systems and how they will be a key topic at COP28, the United Nations Climate Change Conference. FOLU aims to transform food systems by addressing is…

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FoodBanks: Collaboration and Innovation for Lasting Food System Change 7:23

9M ago7:23

7:23

In this mini-episode of the Food Fight Podcast, Ignacio Gavilan, Senior Director of Food Systems Partnerships at the Global Food Banking Network, discusses the urgent need to address the broken food systems that are leaving millions of people without access to food. Gavilan highlights the staggering amount of food that is lost or wasted, accounting…

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The Power of Youth Engagement in Climate Change: Insights from YPARD 8:52

9M ago8:52

8:52

In this mini-episode of the Food Fight Podcast, Glindys Virginia Luciano, the Strategic Network Engagement Manager at the Young Professionals for Agricultural Development (YPard), discusses the important role that young professionals play in building healthy and equitable food systems. YPard is a youth-led organisation that provides a platform for …

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Mosa Meat & Climate Resilience Through Protein Diversification 9:56

9M ago9:56

9:56

In this mini-episode of the Food Fight podcast, we talk to Robert E. Jones, Vice President of Global Public Affairs for Mosa Meat and President of Cellular Agriculture Europe. With the global population projected to reach 10 billion by 2050 and meat consumption expected to rise, the traditional methods of meat production are unsustainable. Jones us…

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The role of youth in transforming the food system 20:34

1+ y ago20:34

20:34

It’s been over a year since our FutureFoodMakers released their #MenuForChange - six clear action points the sector needs to address for a sustainable food system. For the last episode of series 4, we checked in with Júlia Montoliu and Chloé Dorin (two of our youth food system representatives) to hear about their journey so far and plans for prompt…

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Healthy soil, healthy people 12:07

1+ y ago12:07

12:07

Owner of Grand Farm and Vermigrand, Alfred Grand, talks to us about the importance of soil health and how his companies employ earth worms to regenerate soils.By EIT Food

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Upcycling fruit pits to cut food waste 8:08

1+ y ago8:08

8:08

Luca Fichtinger, Co-Founder of Kern Tec, highlights the huge opportunity in the food industry for repurposing wasted side streams, and explains how his startup is creating novel products from surplus fruit pits.By EIT Food

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AI-infused recipes with a personal twist 11:10

1+ y ago11:10

11:10

Jochem Bossenbroek, CEO of Verdify, highlights the role that artificial intelligence can play in personalised nutrition – enabling people to make better food choices.By EIT Food

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Circular coffee – can we make coffee sustainable? 44:29

1+ y ago44:29

44:29

Coffee is close to many people’s hearts, but the coffee industry needs fixing. Deforestation, water scarcity and poverty are among the issues associated with coffee’s global supply chain. This poses the question: can we reinvent our coffee production processes to make them totally circular? To discuss the future of coffee – and positive changes alr…

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Tackling root issues in vertical farming 8:06

1+ y ago8:06

8:06

HAI TECH LTD is developing a solution for monitoring the health of crop roots in vertical farms. The technology could help farmers to reduce wastage, predict crop yields and increase profitability within this emerging sector of agriculture. To find out more, EIT Food’s Matt Eastland is joined by HAI TECH LTD’s Diego Corona, Andrea Izquierdo and Vas…

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Investing in a fairer food system 49:17

1+ y ago49:17

49:17

Stefan Wilhelm of the Bayer Foundation and Lisa Jordan from the Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation join EIT Food’s Matt Eastland, following the EVPA Annual conference in Brussels. They discuss how food system solutions are supported by a range of philanthropic finance mechanisms, and the opportunities to invest in positive change.…

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Designing the reusable packaging of tomorrow 9:35

1+ y ago9:35

9:35

Can Lewandowski, Co-founder of Crafting Futures, talks to us about the issue of single-use plastics and how his company is attempting to change consumer habits through systems change and material science innovations.By EIT Food

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Plastic-eating larvae 6:32

1+ y ago6:32

6:32

Nathalie Berezina, Founder and CEO of Norbite, describes their unique approach of turning plastic waste into sustainable goods with their insect-based biorefinery.By EIT Food

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The sustainable insect revolution 9:34

1+ y ago9:34

9:34

Marc Bolard, Co-Founder of Nasekomo, highlights how using sustainably farmed insects across our food system, could be an efficient way of solving the worlds protein dependency.By EIT Food

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Whats on the menu? Food Trends for 2023 50:29

1+ y ago50:29

50:29

It’s that time of the year again! Matt is back with Ed Bergen (Senior Analyst for Food & Nutrition at FutureBridge) and Sam Newman (Senior Enterprise Account Executive and ‘Chief Cheese Officer’ at TasteWise) looking back on the past year to predict the trends we can expect to see in our food system throughout 2023 and beyond.…

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The impact of grocery shopping 9:23

1+ y ago9:23

9:23

Hélène Saurais, Co-founder and Head of Marketing at Inoqo, highlights the environmental issues of grocery shopping and how they have created a solution to help retailers measure the impact of their products.By EIT Food

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On the breadline - tips for saving money on food 43:04

1+ y ago43:04

43:04

Matt is joined by TikTok Chef MealsbyMitch, and Head of Customer Relation and Business Development at Gander, Stacey Williams, who are sharing all their grocery saving tips so you can keep your bills low and stomachs full.By EIT Food

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Predictive technology - a solution for water scarcity? 7:54

1+ y ago7:54

7:54

Antonella Maggioni, Co-Founder and CEO at Agrow Analytics, highlights the global issue of water scarcity and how they designed a solution to optimise farming productivity and help farmers monitor their water use.By EIT Food

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How can we stop wasting fish? 51:37

2y ago51:37

51:37

Both fish farms and wild capture fisheries understand the importance of sustainable production, but will it ever be possible to have a fully circular system where we use 100% of the fish we catch or farm? Thor Sigfusson (Founder and Chairman of Iceland Ocean Cluster) and Emil Linfors (Aquaculture Innovation Researcher at the University of Norway) h…

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Sky's the limit for urban farming 9:32

2y ago9:32

9:32

Jens Juul Krogshede, CEO and Co-Founder of Nabofarms, highlights how city centres can be used to grow fresh and sustainable crops to feed local communities.By EIT Food

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Is algae the new superfood? 52:03

2y ago52:03

52:03

As our population grows, innovators are turning their attention to sustainable ways of feeding the world. One new solution emerging is Algae! But could this micro plant be the answer our food system is looking for? Isaac Berzin, the Founder and Chief Technology Officer of VAXA, and David Bassett, the Secretary General for the European Aquaculture T…

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Breeding better plants 8:03

2y ago8:03

8:03

Sebastian Schultheiss, Managing Director of Computomics, teaches us all about plant breeding and how they are streamlining the industry with their new hybrid plant prediction technology.By EIT Food

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Responsible fishing - are we in too deep? 47:32

2y ago47:32

47:32

Is there an urgent need for us to look at fish farming with fresh eyes and fresh ideas? Matt Eastland is joined by Dan Watson (CEO and Co-Founder of SafetyNet Technologies) and Tony Chen (CEO and Co-Founder of Manolin) to discuss whether the fishing industry needs change and how their new technologies are helping usher in a new era of responsible f…

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Reading between the wines: the art of viticulture 9:41

2y ago9:41

9:41

Sushma Shankar, Co-Founder of Deep Planet, discusses vineyard care and how their new technology is helping to increase sustainability at the farm level.By EIT Food

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The Future of Food: Skills for the future 19:01

2y ago19:01

19:01

After a busy summer, The Food Fight Podcast is back! In June 2022, EIT Food held the Future of Food conference in Brussels. In today’s episode, we will be hearing pitches from the conference by talented young Europeans involved in the Skills4TheFuture Project, which is empowering youth entrepreneurs to innovate in the agrifood sector and to develop…

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Building a successful German food startup during COVID with Mathyas Lopez Redetzki 26:28

2y ago26:28

26:28

Mathyas is the founder of El Origen a German food startup bringing healthy snacks from Latin America to Europe! They produce and distribute tasty organic plantain and manioc chips which are currently available in over 6000 stores in Germany. Unfortunately, this episode got interrupted by connection issues and I lost the first 20 minutes. But this s…

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3 simple steps to start your own company with Alan 14:18

2y ago14:18

14:18

This week's podcast is a clip from an event I hosted together with Forge Accelerator in 2021. Most first-time entrepreneurs get overwhelmed in the beginning and struggle to know what their next steps should be. In this podcast, I go through 3 simple steps that you can use from TODAY to start building your own business. Each of the steps includes a …

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The most overlooked step in building a business with Adam Forbes 59:59

2y ago59:59

59:59

If you're struggling with how to start building a start then look no further than this podcast! Developing deep relationships with your future customers as early as possible is absolutely critical for business success. And Adam Forbes is an expert in this area helping startups to accelerate their path to product market fit, spend efficiently on mar…

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25: Bootstrapping during times of war with Alyona Mysko 43:11

2y ago43:11

43:11

If you're looking for a real-life example of how to build a startup, look no further than Alyona Mysko from Ukraine. She's the founder and CEO of FuelFinance a FinTech startup making finance cool again for startups and small businesses. Her journey to date has involved persevering through both COVID and the war in Ukraine. Throughout that time she …

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The Big Takeaway Series 3 39:59

2+ y ago39:59

39:59

It’s that time again! Matt is back with another Big Takeaway Episode, picking out some of the standout moments in Series 3 from food loss and regenerative agriculture, to protein diversification and tackling inequality in the food system.By EIT Food

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Spotlight: The Consumer Trust Grand Challenge 6:47

2+ y ago6:47

6:47

Richard Bennett, Activity Leader for the EIT Food Consumer Trust Grand Challenge, highlights how they are developing new initiates to increase consumer trust throughout the food system.By EIT Food

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Spotlight: TRACOD on fresh fish transparency 6:52

2+ y ago6:52

6:52

Dov Dori, Co-ordinator of the TRACOD Project, highlights how they are improving trust and transparency in the food system with their technology that identifies species of fish.By EIT Food

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Spotlight: uFraction8 on biotechnology 6:50

2+ y ago6:50

6:50

Monika Tomecka, Founder and Director of uFraction8, highlights how they are optimising biotech processes with their scalable and high yield filtration systems for bio manufactures.By EIT Food

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