As media headlines highlight the importance of food security, microbial threats, and geopolitical shifts, we engage with poultry industry veterans living at the intersection of tradition and innovation.
Welcome to America’s Nest Egg. This episode features an interview with Don Ritter, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. Don is a leader in poultry health, broiler production, animal welfare, live operations, and food safety.
Brian Ronholm, Consumer Reports' Director of Food Policy, joins us to discuss his journey in food policy and safety. Starting his career in 2006, Ronholm contributed to legislative and regulatory food policy, eventually serving as Deputy Under Secretary of Food Safety at the USDA for six years. Describing himself as the "Forrest Gump of food policy," Ronholm joined Consumer Reports in 2020, focusing on the modernization of the food industry and emerging technologies.
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This episode features an interview with Corey Blumenthal, Sustainability Specialist at Shake Shake and Lauren Brown, Senior Program Manager, Carbon Reduction Data & Analytics at Neutral Foods.
On today’s episode, we sit down with Aaron Schacht, CEO of BiomEdit. With over 30 years of experience, Aaron has served as executive vice president at Elanco Animal Health, and in various research and development positions at Eli Lilly and Company. His expertise extends from R&D strategy to drug development to mergers and acquisitions.
On today’s episode, we sit down with Roger Beers, Director of Global Integrated Food Business at Church & Dwight Co. Prior to this position, Beers served as vice president of sales and marketing at Packers Sanitation Services and in various leadership positions at A&L Laboratories and Ecolab. He’s well-versed in agricultural science, food science and business management, and is a veteran of the United States Army.
On today's episode, we dive into the fascinating world of food science with Abbey Thiel, a postdoctoral researcher and the creator behind "Abbey, the Food Scientist.
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On today's episode, we sit down with Cameron Whitehead, the Chief Operating Officer at Pete and Gerry's, a table egg producer known for its focus on pasture-raised birds, animal welfare, and strong relationships with family farms.
On this episode of America's Nest Egg, we sit down with Heidi Greenwaldt, Nutrition Director of Clinical Informatics at Sodexo. With over 22 years at Sodexo, Heidi discusses her journey and the evolving role of nutrition in healthcare.
In this episode, Arjun interviews John Dunham, president of John Dunham and Associates and former senior US economist under Philip Morris. John discusses the complexities and impacts of regulations on the food supply chain, from historical regulations to modern challenges. He shares his experiences and insights into issues such as the Jones Act, inflation, tariffs, and the role of government in food industry innovation. The episode also touches on consumer-facing regulations, the importance of productivity and infrastructure, and evaluating the cost-benefit of rules. John's expertise provides a deep dive into the economic factors that shape the food supply chain.
