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#199 - Michael Grunwald on What Regenerative Beef Gets Wrong (and Alt Proteins Might Get Right)
Jun 25, 2025
1h 14m 05s
#198 - The Third Wave of Plant-Based: Kerry Song on Wellness, Cravings, and the Middle Path
Jun 18, 2025
49m 19s
#197 - Nature’s Fynd: Reimagining Protein in a Post-Agriculture World
Jun 2, 2025
1h 02m 26s
#196 - Ethan Brown's Fight to Reclaim the Beyond Meat Story
May 14, 2025
56m 51s
#195 - Default Settings, Radical Outcomes: Katie Cantrell and the Quiet Power of Institutional Change
May 8, 2025
56m 49s
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| 6/25/25 | ![]() #199 - Michael Grunwald on What Regenerative Beef Gets Wrong (and Alt Proteins Might Get Right) | 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 | 1h 14m 05s | ||||||
| 6/18/25 | ![]() #198 - The Third Wave of Plant-Based: Kerry Song on Wellness, Cravings, and the Middle Path | 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 | 49m 19s | ||||||
| 6/2/25 | ![]() #197 - Nature’s Fynd: Reimagining Protein in a Post-Agriculture World | 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 | 1h 02m 26s | ||||||
| 5/14/25 | ![]() #196 - Ethan Brown's Fight to Reclaim the Beyond Meat Story | Ethan Brown returns to Eat For The Planet eight years after his first appearance for a raw and timely conversation about what it means to lead Beyond Meat through public scrutiny, shifting consumer narratives, and a changing food landscape. We talk about the limits of frictionless adoption, the company’s strategic reset, and why storytelling is now central to Beyond’s mission. Ethan shares what he’s learned from adversity, how he draws strength from history, and why he still believes plant-based meat can transform the plate—and the planet. Subscribe to The Main Dish, where I make sense of what we eat, why it matters, and how the systems behind our food are changing—or not. Learn more about the Eat For The Planet Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 56m 51s | ||||||
| 5/8/25 | ![]() #195 - Default Settings, Radical Outcomes: Katie Cantrell and the Quiet Power of Institutional Change | Katie Cantrell, co-founder of Greener by Default, joins the Eat For The Planet Podcast to explore how subtle changes in choice architecture—like making plant-based meals the default—can drive massive impact across institutional food systems. From working with Sodexo to scaling plant-forward menus in hospitals, Katie unpacks the behavioral science behind her nonprofit’s work, reflects on what she’s learned from years of advocacy, and makes the case for why quiet change can be the most powerful kind. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 56m 49s | ||||||
| 5/1/25 | ![]() #194 - Food Systems Don't Disrupt, They Evolve: Dan Altschuler on Playing the Long Game | In this episode, Dan Altschuler Malek returns to Eat For The Planet for a wide-ranging, honest conversation about the state of food innovation. We dig into the lessons learned from the early rise—and recalibration—of alternative proteins, and why building a resilient food system requires patience, scrappiness, and a willingness to rethink success. Dan reflects on why food systems rarely "disrupt" the way tech industries do, how investors and entrepreneurs must evolve their strategies, and why he remains optimistic about the future of food. From manufacturing challenges to consumer culture shifts to the hidden power of blended products, this is a conversation about playing the long game—and why that's the only game worth playing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 56m 04s | ||||||
| 4/23/25 | ![]() #193 - Finding What’s Real in Food Tech’s Next Chapter, with Larissa Zimberoff | Journalist and author Larissa Zimberoff joins Eat For The Planet to break down what went wrong in food tech—and what still gives her hope. From the collapse of vertical farms to the backlash against plant-based meat, we explore why hype wasn’t enough, how ultra-processed narratives took over, and where innovation might still thrive. A candid, clear-eyed look at the future of food beyond the buzzwords. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 48m 36s | ||||||
| 4/1/25 | ![]() #192 - Is a Plant-Rich Food System a Lost Cause? Tilt Collective’s Sarah Lake Thinks Not | With declining sales, cultural backlash, and growing skepticism around alt-proteins, many are asking: Is the plant-based movement already past its peak? In this episode, Sarah Lake, CEO of Tilt Collective, makes the case that this moment is less a dead end and more a turning point. She shares the real forces shaping what we eat—from corporate power and public policy to culture and consumer psychology. They unpack why meat reduction remains such a political and emotional minefield, and why changing food environments—not just minds—may be the key to shifting diets at scale. Sarah shares Tilt’s approach to funding high-impact solutions globally and explains why success will look different in New York, Brazil, or Thailand. If you’re tired of shallow optimism or hand-wringing despair, this conversation offers a third way: honest, grounded hope. Sarah Lake's TED Talk: The Hidden Forces Behind Your Food Choices Music: Endless Inspiration (Vibe Street Mix) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 1h 03m 47s | ||||||
| 2/13/25 | ![]() #191 - Next Level Burger: Expansion, Plant-Based Backlash, and the Future of Sustainable Fast Food | In this episode of Eat for the Planet, Matt de Gruyter, CEO and co-founder of Next Level Burger, discusses the brand’s significant progress since 2018, including the acquisition and turnaround of Veggie Grill, its ambitious expansion goals, and the evolving plant-based food landscape. Matt reflects on combating misinformation, balancing operational discipline with a strong work culture, and creating a sustainable, compassionate food system while emphasizing the critical role of leadership and persistence in driving long-term change. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 1h 00m 18s | ||||||
| 1/27/25 | ![]() #190 - Challenging Meat’s Dominance: From Counterculture to Systems Change with Alicia Kennedy | In this episode of the Eat for the Planet podcast, Nil Zacharias speaks with Alicia Kennedy, author of No Meat Required, about challenging meat’s dominance in the food system and exploring the cultural, culinary, and systemic shifts needed to create meaningful change. They discuss how plant-based eating, rooted in countercultural movements, can serve as a force for transformation while navigating the challenges of identity, desirability, and accessibility. Alicia critiques the focus on hyper-realistic meat substitutes and advocates for a return to celebrating vegetables, grains, and whole foods as a path to reimagining food systems. She emphasizes the importance of community-driven food and the need for systemic solutions that address labor, access, and sustainability. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 50m 16s | ||||||
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| 1/16/25 | ![]() #189 - Winning the Consumer Mindset: Indy Kaur on Driving Plant-Based Adoption and Building Trust | In this episode of Eat for the Planet, Nil Zacharias engages with Indy Kaur, founder of Plant Futures Collective, to discuss her path in the food industry, her pivotal work at Tesco, and her current mission to drive plant-based adoption. The conversation highlights the challenges and opportunities in the plant-based food sector, emphasizing trust-building, storytelling, and collective action to overcome barriers to consumer adoption and create a sustainable future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 46m 50s | ||||||
| 1/9/25 | ![]() #188 - Cultivated Meat and the American Dream: Sami Nabulsi on Innovation, Politics, and Progress | In this episode of Eat for the Planet, Sami Nabulsi, founder of Pythag Tech, explores the intersection of innovation, politics, and progress in the cultivated meat industry. Drawing from his transition from finance to food tech, Sami shares his vision for the future of cultivated meat, including its potential to reshape global food systems and address critical challenges like sustainability, scalability, and national security. The discussion delves into overcoming technical and regulatory hurdles, combating misinformation and political resistance, and fostering collaboration with traditional meat industry players to unlock new opportunities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 1h 01m 16s | ||||||
| 1/1/25 | ![]() #187 - The Plant-Based Reset: Lessons, Challenges, and a Path Forward with Maisie Ganzler | In this episode of Eat for the Planet, Maisie Ganzler, former Chief Strategy and Brand Officer at Bon Appétit Management Company (BAMCO), reflects on her 30 years of leadership at the forefront of sustainability. She discusses BAMCO’s approach to balancing customer needs with supplier realities, lessons learned from the company’s early adoption of plant-based alternatives, and the critical role of storytelling in driving meaningful change. Drawing on her book, You Can’t Market Manure at Lunchtime, Maisie shares insights into the successes and missteps of the plant-based movement, the potential of ingredient-focused innovations, and the importance of defining clear sustainability values. With candid reflections, she offers lessons and hope for building a more resilient and sustainable food system. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 53m 38s | ||||||
| 12/22/24 | ![]() #186 - Meat, Culture, and the Identity of Food with Chef Palak Patel | Palak Patel is an award-winning chef, best-selling author, and a dynamic force in the movement for sustainable food systems. In this episode, Palak reflects on her personal and professional evolution, highlighting food’s role as an emotional and cultural connector. Drawing from her cookbook Food is Love, she discusses how emotion drives her cooking and offers insights into the challenges of transitioning from traditional meat-based diets to plant-based alternatives while preserving cultural identity. Palak also delves into pressing food system issues like waste reduction and the role of chefs in driving innovation and sustainability. She emphasizes the importance of bridging culinary expertise with systems thinking to create meaningful impact. The conversation touches on meat’s deep cultural ties, the need for emotional storytelling in food, and her hopes for the future of food systems. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 57m 18s | ||||||
| 12/20/24 | ![]() #185 - Crossover Meats: Not Plant-Based. Not Lab-Grown. Just Real Meat, Made Smarter. | In this thought-provoking episode of Eat for the Planet, Nil Zacharias is joined by Michelle Adelman, an entrepreneur and innovator in the food industry. Michelle reflects on her journey from leading the plant-based food platform Infinite Foods in Africa to founding Crossover Meats, a company that blends chicken and beef to create a more sustainable and scalable meat product. Through candid insights, Michelle discusses the challenges, opportunities, and complexities of reshaping the global food system. #95 - Infinite Foods: How Plant-Based Protein Can be a Positive Catalyst for Change in Africa Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 1h 15m 41s | ||||||
| 12/15/24 | ![]() #184 - Has Overthrow Hospitality Cracked the Code on Plant-Based Dining? | Overthrow Hospitality is an award-winning plant-based food and beverage hospitality group with ten unique venues offering elevated dining and drinking experiences to the socially conscious consumer. In this episode, Ravi Derossi, Founder and CEO of Overthrow Hospitality discusses the company's evolution into a fully plant-based hospitality group with an innovative approach to dining. He reflects on the challenges and triumphs of creating exceptional dining experiences that resonate with both plant-based and meat-eating audiences, while sharing insights on the broader food landscape and their ambitious plans for expansion. Overthrow Hospitality is currently fundraising on StartEngine. Find out how you can become an investor. Related Episodes: #21 - Art Meets Purpose: Designing Conscious Food Experiences With Ravi DeRossi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 58m 54s | ||||||
| 12/12/24 | ![]() #183 – Cheese, Reimagined: Sorosh Tavakoli on Challenges and Change | In this episode, Sorosh Tavakoli, the CEO of Stockeld Dreamery shares his journey from tech to founding Stockeld Dreamery, a plant-based cheese company. He highlights the shortcomings of plant-based cheese—poor taste, texture, and nutrition—and discusses Stockeld’s innovative approach using fermented legume proteins to create better products. Sarosh reflects on industry challenges, from manufacturing delays to shifting market dynamics, emphasizing the importance of authenticity and adaptability in overcoming obstacles. He also reflects on the complexities of balancing innovation with the practical challenges of transforming consumer habits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 1h 18m 09s | ||||||
| 12/8/24 | ![]() #182 – Alternative Protein...a Big Nothing Burger? With Steve Molino | This episode features Steve Molino, Partner & Head of Investments at Clear Current Capital, an early-stage venture capital firm focused on catalyzing sustainable change in the food system. The conversation focuses on the state of the alternative protein industry and its potential to transform the global food system. Steve shares his journey into impact investing, insights into the challenges facing plant-based and cultivated meats, and his perspective on the future of sustainable food innovation. The discussion explores consumer demand, global market dynamics, and the importance of refining investment strategies to drive real impact. Music: Endless Inspiration (Vibe Street Mix) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 1h 24m 20s | ||||||
| 9/8/24 | ![]() #181 – Plant-Based Brands: High on Purpose, Low on Vibes | If vibes can play a big role in the 2024 U.S. Presidential Elections, shouldn't we examine their role in food choices? This episode discusses why the plant-based food industry's focus on branding plant-based meat by emphasizing environmental and health benefits has failed to resonate with a consumers. A more effective branding strategy for alternative protein involves focusing on the "vibes"—the emotional and cultural context associated with food—rather than just facts and figures, aiming to make plant-based options feel more appealing and culturally relevant to diverse consumer groups. Companies mentioned in this episode: Plantega Beyond Meat – “Serve Love” Campaign / Beyond Meat (BYND) Q2 2024 Earnings Call Transcript Impossible Foods – Recipe for Disaster: Impossible Foods CEO Says Plant-Based Meat Marketing's 'Wokeness' Hurt the Category / Hot dog eating champ Joey Chestnut barred from competing in this year’s contest Music: Endless Inspiration (Vibe Street Mix) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 20m 24s | ||||||
| 5/15/23 | ![]() #180 - Zero Egg: Meet The New, Great-Tasting, Cleaner-Label, Plant-Based Egg | This episode features Liron Nimrodi, the Co-Founder and CEO of Zero Egg. Animal friendly, sustainable, and a healthier alternative, Zero Egg is the plant-based egg for everyone. Zero Egg’s products are 100% plant-based, gluten-free, non-GMO, low in calories and fat, have zero cholesterol and are cleaner in terms of ingredient list (compared to other existing plant-based egg products) making them suitable for a range of dietary needs. Founded in 2018, the company believes the plant-based egg should be an everyday choice and is on a mission to make plant-based food accessible to everyone. With a feather-light footprint, Zero Egg offers the taste and texture of an ordinary egg, has better-for-you attributes, and is easy on the planet. It is made of plant proteins including soy, potatoes, peas, and chickpeas. Manufacturing Zero Egg uses radically less land, water, and energy, and produces significantly less greenhouse gas emissions than eggs from hens. Zero Egg is determined to meet the growing demand for egg alternatives that taste, cook, and function like traditional eggs, specifically in foodservice and food manufacturing. In addition to the United States, Zero Egg is also distributed in Israel and Europe. The company received early accolades at launch, including Calcalist’s 2019 Food Innovation competition in Israel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 57m 49s | ||||||
| 5/9/23 | ![]() #179 - Plantega: Nudge Theory and Plant-Based Food | The episode explores Nudge Theory, a behavioral economics concept used to guide better decisions through minor environmental changes. Plantega, a company making plant-based food accessible via a unique plant-based-deli-in-store model in New York City bodegas, employs Nudge Theory through strategic locations, appealing signage, choice architecture, simplification, sampling events, social proof, and incentives. By incorporating these tactics, Plantega has successfully launched across the city, encouraging thousands of consumers to choose plant-based options daily. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 11m 35s | ||||||
| 4/18/23 | ![]() #178 - Climbing the Plant-Based Slope of Enlightenment | This episode discusses the plant-based food industry's evolution and future prospects, following the Gartner Hype Cycle. Despite a disillusionment phase, consumer demand remains strong, with plant-based food sales growing in 2022. To ensure continued growth, we need to focus on three pillars: Innovation (addressing nutritional concerns and offering global flavors), Accessibility (emphasizing foodservice and prepared frozen meals), and Sustainability (commitment to sustainable sourcing and regenerative agriculture practices). Alongside these pillars, changing public perceptions and raising awareness of the health and environmental benefits of plant-based food is crucial for the industry's ongoing growth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 16m 33s | ||||||
| 3/9/23 | ![]() #177 - Elena Devis of Deliveroo on the Unstoppable Rise of Plant-Based in Takeout and Food Delivery | Elena Devis is on a mission to make Deliveroo the go-to delivery platform for plant-based food. As the Head of the Vegan Category, she works cross functionally with the Commercial, Marketing, Product and Sustainability teams to make it easier for consumers to find, and confidently order, plant-based food anytime, anywhere. Elena follows a plant-based diet and is really passionate about all things human and planetary health. Outside Deliveroo, she teaches meditation and hosts a Podcast in Spanish (Positivamente Presente), where she discusses different aspects of well-being with inspiring individuals from all walks of life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 51m 41s | ||||||
| 3/6/23 | ![]() #176 - Strong Roots: Tasty, Plant-Based Food Designed for Busy Lives | Samuel Dennigan is Founder and CEO of Strong Roots, a leading plant-based brand committed to planet-friendly food. Launched in 2015, Strong Roots are on a mission to provide tasty and environmentally responsible food for busy lives. Since its beginnings Strong Roots has become a firm favorite of consumers globally listing its Cauliflower Hash Browns, Sweet Potato Fries, Kale-and-Quinoa Burgers and other innovative products in over 10,000 stores worldwide including major retailers in the U.S., UK, and Ireland. Shop Strong Roots' New Frozen Meal Entrées here: shop.strongroots.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 1h 14m 56s | ||||||
| 12/13/22 | ![]() #175 - Wildtype: Seafood Without Fishing or Fish Farming | Wildtype is a cultivated seafood brand on a mission to create the most sustainable seafood on earth, starting with their highly anticipated sushi-grade salmon. Aryé Elfenbein, a cardiologist, and Justin Kolbeck, a former U.S. diplomat, set out to protect our planet’s wilderness, and to reverse trends of global food insecurity. Using cellular agriculture techniques, Wildtype will provide consumers with a new option for real seafood that provides the same nutritional benefits as the most pristine wild-caught fish, without common contaminants such as mercury, microplastics, antibiotics, or pesticides and without relying on commercial fishing or fish farming. Wildtype is the first and only cultivated seafood brand to raise $100 million in Series B funding with high-profile investors like Leonardo DiCaprio, Robert Downing Jr., and Jeff Bezos. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 58m 44s | ||||||
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