E33: Food Defense and the Extreme Complexity of our Food Supply Chain

April 5, 2019

In another podcast called Food Defense 101, Amy Kircher, director of the Food Protection and Defense Institute at the University of Minnesota, painted a picture of threats the nation faces with intentional contamination of the food supply. A very important part of her work is what to do about this threat.

Related podcasts: Food Safety & Food Defense | International Food & Ag Policy |

 

E32: Food Defense 101 with Amy Kircher

We all wonder how safe our food is. And we hear a lot about food contamination and things like produce and other foods. But have you ever thought that contamination of the food supply could be intentional? Is this one way that terrorists might attack our country or others? Thankfully, there are some very talented people who worry about this, who studied and who provide ways to prevent this from happening. One leading voice in this area is Dr. Amy Kircher, director of the Food Protection and Defense Institute, the Department of Homeland Security, Centre of Excellence at the University of Minnesota.

Related podcasts: Food Safety & Food Defense | International Food & Ag Policy |

 

E24: Carlos Monteiro on the Dangers of Ultra-processed Foods

March 26, 2019

Ever wonder how the body processes processed foods? When corn becomes Cheetos or wheat becomes Twinkies, for example, or water becomes Coca Cola? How does the body react, what are the health consequences, and who is responsible for any negative effects? These are but some of the questions that occupy our guest, Dr Carlos Montero.

Related podcasts: Addiction & Food | Diet & Nutrition | Food Safety & Food Defense | Ultra-processed Food & Additives |

 

E26: Aaron Gross on Factory Farming and New Ways to Support Farmers

March 9, 2019

What does it mean to be a conscientious consumer of food? Does it make a difference to the economy, the environment, or is it simply a personal decision? What do people of faith have to say about it? We’ll explore these issues today on the Leading Voices in Food Podcast with our guest, Dr Aaron Gross, an Associate Professor of theology and religious studies at the University of San Diego.

Related podcasts: Advocacy & Food | Agriculture & Tech | Climate Change, Environment & Food | Faith & Food | Food Policy | Food Safety & Food Defense |

 

E17: Cheryl Queen on Corporate Responsibility and Power in the Food Industry

February 25, 2019

Imagine working for a company that serves more than 5 billion meals worldwide every year. Balancing what people like to eat with corporate goals of promoting health, sustainability, and fair labor practices. Explore these ideas with Leading Voices in Food guest Cheryl Queen of Compass Group North America.

Related podcasts: Food Industry Behavior & Marketing | Food Safety & Food Defense |