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Eat For The Planet with Nil Zacharias

Eat For The Planet with Nil Zacharias

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Eat For The Planet features conversations with food industry leaders, health and sustainability experts, as well as entrepreneurs and creative minds who are redefining the future of food.2026 Eat For The Planet LLC Art Cooking Earth Sciences Economics Food & Wine Leadership Management & Leadership Science
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  • #199 - Michael Grunwald on What Regenerative Beef Gets Wrong (and Alt Proteins Might Get Right)

    #199 - Michael Grunwald on What Regenerative Beef Gets Wrong (and Alt Proteins Might Get Right)
    Jun 25 2025
    Journalist and author Michael Grunwald joins Eat For The Planet for a provocative conversation about land use, climate truth-telling, and why regenerative beef might not be the climate solution it claims to be. We dig into the uncomfortable tradeoffs most people ignore in food system debates—from the myths of “local and organic” to the surprising upsides of high-yield industrial farming. Grunwald, known for his sharp reporting and systems-level analysis, explains why sparing land—not just using it better—is the key to solving food and climate. We also talk about alternative proteins, bad science in food policy, and why fear of food tech might be holding back progress. If you’ve ever wondered whether your “sustainable” burger is helping or hurting, this episode will challenge what you think you know. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • #198 - The Third Wave of Plant-Based: Kerry Song on Wellness, Cravings, and the Middle Path

    #198 - The Third Wave of Plant-Based: Kerry Song on Wellness, Cravings, and the Middle Path
    Jun 18 2025
    Is plant-based food dying—or detoxing? In this episode, Kerry Song, founder and CEO of Abbot’s, returns to Eat For The Planet to unpack what she sees as the third wave of plant-based eating. We explore why consumers are walking away from ultra-processed mimicry, how trust is rebuilt through clean labels and transparency, and why the real opportunity lies in the space between imitation and compromise. Kerry shares what she’s learned from building a wellness-driven brand in a hype-driven category—and why satisfaction, simplicity, and real food are the future. This is a conversation about food, culture, trust—and the rise of the middle path. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    49 mins
  • #197 - Nature’s Fynd: Reimagining Protein in a Post-Agriculture World

    #197 - Nature’s Fynd: Reimagining Protein in a Post-Agriculture World
    Jun 2 2025
    What if food didn’t have to come from animals—or even plants? In this episode, Nil Zacharias sits down with Thomas Jonas, CEO and co-founder of Nature’s Fynd, to explore the origins of Fy, a microbial protein discovered in a Yellowstone hot spring that’s grown through fermentation without soil, sunlight, or traditional agriculture. They discuss the company’s unconventional path, why they stayed quiet while others chased the hype, and how Fy is powering a new category of food—from dairy-free cream cheese to meatless breakfast patties. It’s a conversation about building what comes after agriculture, the future of protein as a platform, and how to stay focused when the rest of the industry loses its way. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 2 mins
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