6 episodes
America’s Nest Egg: The Secret War for Global Food Security Ancera
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5.0 • 8 Ratings
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14 billion bushels of corn, 9 billion chickens, and 330 million Americans. This is the story of the world’s most complex supply chain: poultry.
When noisy internet dialogue meets dietary advice, it becomes difficult to discern myth from fact. That’s why we have de-noised the discourse and serve only the facts.
Welcome to “America’s Nest Egg: The Secret War for Global Food Security” – where we serve the unvarnished facts about how our food is produced.
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.
Tailored for policymakers, food activists, and industry stakeholders, we delve into the challenges and solutions that poultry offers in ensuring a nourished future. We follow the money, delve into the science, and unveil the stories behind our food sources. We offer a fresh perspective on the world's most important supply chain, where food safety, security, and energy independence converge.
Join us and become a part of the conversation shaping the future of our food. ”America’s Nest Egg: The Secret War for Global Food Security”, brought to you by Ancera, where facts, science, and insights illuminate the path forward.
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The Firewall Protecting our Food with Roger Beers, Director of Global Integrated Food Business at Church & Dwight Co.
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.
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The Future of Food Biotechnology with Aaron Schacht
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.
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Having Your Shake and Eating it Too: How Shake Shack and Neutral Partner Up for Sustainability
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.
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Forming a Food Coalition: Brian Ronholm Talks Policy, Safety, and Food Defense
This episode features an interview with Brian Ronholm, Director of Food Policy at Consumer Reports. Brian has a storied career in legislative and regulatory food policy and safety. He formerly acted as the Deputy Under Secretary of Food Safety, at the United States Department of Agriculture, and speaks extensively on emerging technologies and modernization in the food industry.
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Label Literacy: Decoding Poultry Packaging and NAE
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. For over 35 years, he’s helped shape, research and innovate the industry at Mountaire Farms.
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Welcome to America's Nest Egg
This is “America’s Nest Egg: The Secret War for Global Food Security” - a candid conversation about the science and systems powering our food supply.
Host Arjun Ganesan, Founder and CEO of Ancera, speaks with seasoned food production veterans who walk the tightrope between tradition and innovation. We’ll explore their journeys as they balance the demands of the present with the needs of the future.
Customer Reviews
What consumers need to know
I enjoyed the part about explaining “people vote with their wallets” and how people don’t typically long for no-antiobiotic wings. The marketing and labeling on food is almost intentionally confusing. Consumers need to know where their food comes from and what choices are available.