Fork The System

Sherry Shu
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Welcome to Fork The System — a podcast spotlighting the innovators, researchers, and advocacy leaders reimagining how we feed the world. Each episode will feature a professional working to build sustainable and ethical food systems.  New episodes monthly (every second Tuesday) with your host, Sherry Shu, a fourth-year student at Western University’s Ivey Business School. Feedback on the episodes is always appreciated at https://bit.ly/forkthesystemfeedback.

  1. 9 Jun

    Margrethe Aanesen on the future of the Norwegian aquaculture sector

    Our fifteenth guest is Margrethe Aanesen, a Senior Researcher at SNF – Centre for Applied Research at the Norwegian School of Economics in Bergen. Her work focuses on the management of marine ecosystem services and the valuation of non-market environmental goods and services. Her research has been centred on the societal trade-offs involved in aquaculture expansion in Norway. Welcome to Fork The System — a podcast spotlighting the innovators, researchers, and advocacy leaders reimagining how we feed the world. Feedback Form: bit.ly/forkthesystemfeedback

    28 min

  2. 12 May

    Kirumira Julius on empathy-building in the animal welfare movement

    Our fourteenth guest is Kirumira Julius, the Co-Founder of the African Institute for Animal Welfare, a non-profit organization whose mission is to end animal exploitation across Uganda and Africa. Their initiatives focus on promoting humane farming practices, pushing for stronger legal and policy frameworks, providing educational services, and conducting research. Welcome to Fork The System — a podcast spotlighting the innovators, researchers, and advocacy leaders reimagining how we feed the world. Resources: African Institute for Animal Welfare (AIFAW) Website: https://aifaw.org/AIFAW donation portal: https://donorbox.org/aifawAIFAW pig welfare documentary: https://youtu.be/7Uv0jkN82Lk?si=_DyfJVvs0HZcrFiKirumira's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julius-kirumira-447a0623a/ Feedback Form: bit.ly/forkthesystemfeedback Transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/14rcFQ366n4ICnqoGi0ZHdHqvGRcp1Gii8kHtsFXjx3I/edit?usp=sharing

    25 min

  3. 14 Apr

    Tina Owens on the rising risk of conventional farming systems

    Our thirteenth guest is Tina Owens, the lead of the Resilience and Agriculture Lending and Insurance Coalition (RALIC) for the Transformational Investing in Food Systems (TIFS), an organization aiming to bridge capital markets with the strategies, tools, and financial innovations to direct financing towards regenerative and agro-ecological food systems.  Welcome to Fork The System — a podcast spotlighting the innovators, researchers, and advocacy leaders reimagining how we feed the world. Resources: Website: https://www.tifsinitiative.org/ralic/ White paper on RALIC: https://www.tifsinitiative.org/resilience-in-agriculture-lending-insurance-coalition-ralic/ JP Morgan report on transitional investing: https://www.jpmorgan.com/content/dam/jpm/cib/documents/Agriculture_Soil_and_Trade_The_Fates_of_Food_in_a_Warming_World.pdfTina's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-owens/ Feedback Form: bit.ly/forkthesystemfeedback Transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rXjg_BuimU1vO_2d9cHfzNFJ7A0j0n34yrhLRlfzh1o/edit?usp=sharing

    30 min

  4. 10 Mar

    Kari Snorek on the surprising empathy of farmers to care about shrimp

    Our twelfth guest is Kari Snorek, the Director of Operations at Shrimp Welfare Project, a non-profit organization that guides the shrimp farming industry towards higher welfare practices for a more sustainable and ethical future. The Shrimp Welfare Project collaborates with global producers, seafood suppliers, and retailers to improve harvest and slaughter practices to impact the lives of over 5.4 billion shrimps per year.  Welcome to Fork The System — a podcast spotlighting the innovators, researchers, and advocacy leaders reimagining how we feed the world. Resources: Website: https://www.shrimpwelfareproject.org/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/shrimp-welfare-project/Newsletter Sign-Up: https://www.shrimpwelfareproject.org/newsletterRole Postings: https://www.shrimpwelfareproject.org/join-usNote: This podcast was recorded in January, and the role postings for Technical Field Coordinators may no longer be up. Continue checking the page above for the latest updates on any available roles!Kari's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kari-snorek/ Feedback Form: bit.ly/forkthesystemfeedback Transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1r0gRR7QFOHLgE0mMMQOf0pldbl0FOLSu4-JDBP9sIs8/edit?usp=sharing

    25 min

  5. 10 Feb

    Wasseem Emam on connecting animal, human, and environmental wellbeing

    Our eleventh guest is Wasseem Emam, the Founder & Executive Director of Ethical Seafood Research, a non-profit organization focused on improving animal welfare in aquatic food systems globally. ESR focuses its work on fish farming conditions in low and middle-income countries through research, advocacy, and implementation.  Welcome to Fork The System — a podcast spotlighting the innovators, researchers, and advocacy leaders reimagining how we feed the world. Main resources: ESR's Newsletter: https://ethicalseafoodresearch.com/ethical-seafood-research-newsletter/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ethical-seafood-researchLinkedIn Newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/waves-of-impact-7143194599308607488/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ethicalseafoodresearch/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EthicalSeafoodResearchDonate here: https://ethicalseafoodresearch.com/donate/# Feedback Form: bit.ly/forkthesystemfeedback Transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/13d3bcZJxVU4P_7Oz2pUapGUM0xbK9Y0NLgqSvw_0LgY/edit?usp=sharing

    28 min

  6. 09/12/2025

    Albert Tseng on the power of impact investing in China's alt protein sector

    Our tenth guest is Albert Tseng, the co-founder of Dao Foods, a venture capital firm that seeks to grow the alternative protein space in China. Dao Foods invests in promising Chinese start-ups, provides mentorship, and builds stakeholder ecosystems to strengthen the Chinese alt-protein industry.  Welcome to Fork The System — a podcast spotlighting the innovators, researchers, and advocacy leaders reimagining how we feed the world. Main resources: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/atseng34/Website: https://www.daofoods.com/ Feedback Form: bit.ly/forkthesystemfeedback Transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/10uoUfLtScr6VO6w5kX49wz3nz78bE7tQmXKm6Ndg4DI/edit?usp=sharing

    28 min

  7. 14/10/2025

    The Global Forum for Plant-Based and Alt Proteins on the importance of cultural diversity

    Our ninth guest is actually a panel of three guests: Dr. Tawanda Muzhingi, Matt Tom, and Jaishree Singh from the Global Forum for Plant-Based and Alt Proteins. The goal of this organization is to unite and empower stakeholders in the plant-based and alternative protein space, and expand this industry globally to be more inclusive for all. Welcome to Fork The System — a podcast spotlighting the innovators, researchers, and advocacy leaders reimagining how we feed the world. Main resources: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/global-forum-for-plant-based-and-alternative-protein/Website: https://globalforumaltproteins.org/Sign up for their international conference in North Carolina! https://app.swapcard.com/event/global-forum-conference-2025Other: Plant Futures: https://plantfuturesinitiative.org/Talist: https://altprotein.jobs/Food Impact Careers: https://www.foodimpactcareers.com/ Feedback Form: bit.ly/forkthesystemfeedback Transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qQo1Njh8ps4GFMHF4IUoJ855UlW5jfRWNN2LtDIimfk/edit?usp=sharing

    31 min

  8. 09/09/2025

    Jamie Clay on building a values-driven vegan business

    Our eighth guest is Jamie Clay. Jamie is an operations, strategy, and fundraising veteran, turned entrepreneur. She’s the founder of two purpose-led businesses: Flora + Fauna Experiences, which creates custom vegan travel itineraries and event experiences, and Build + Bloom Consulting, which offers consulting, operations, and leadership support to mission-driven organizations. Welcome to Fork The System — a podcast spotlighting the innovators, researchers, and advocacy leaders reimagining how we feed the world. Resources: Use the discount code PODCAST100 to get $100 OFF Jamie's upcoming Utah retreat! https://www.floraandfaunaexperiences.com/events/utah-best-friends-retreatFlora and Fauna Experiences Instagram: www.instagram.com/floraandfaunaexperiences Facebook: Flora and Fauna Experiences LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/flora-and-fauna-experiencesJoin Jamie's TrovaTrip group if travel with heart speaks to you (she needs 40 more people to complete the interest survey!) https://trovatrip.com/host/profiles/jamie-sros3Build and Bloom Consulting Follow on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/build-and-bloom-consulting Feedback Form: bit.ly/forkthesystemfeedback Transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Xd5R-cDMSrQiheFsE0wdBe9d1Rhi_DTKVYyzutRL4kE/edit?usp=sharing Substack Recap:  https://open.substack.com/pub/forkthesystem/p/a-recap-of-fork-the-system-episode-383?r=5s965p&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

    23 min
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Welcome to Fork The System — a podcast spotlighting the innovators, researchers, and advocacy leaders reimagining how we feed the world. Each episode will feature a professional working to build sustainable and ethical food systems.  New episodes monthly (every second Tuesday) with your host, Sherry Shu, a fourth-year student at Western University’s Ivey Business School. Feedback on the episodes is always appreciated at https://bit.ly/forkthesystemfeedback.

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  • Creator
    Sherry Shu
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    16
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 Fork The System
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