In recent years, sustainability has become a critical marketing tool for the food industry. As consumers grow more environmentally conscious, food companies have seized the opportunity to position themselves as leaders in the fight against climate change. However, not all of these environmental claims are grounded in genuine practices. Greenwashing—the act of misleading consumers with…
As the food and agriculture industries face droughts, pests, and surging prices from climate change, there’s a growing demand for sustainable agriculture. The mighty mushroom has emerged as a shining example of how we can produce nutritious food with minimal environmental impact. While there are many health benefits and emerging studies about functional mushrooms, we’re…
Since agriculture is the root of all the food crops we need, it plays a fundamental role in our food quality and nutrition. I’ve spent the past few months exploring different farms and asking forward-thinking farmers about their perspectives on the best soil for agriculture.
In the latest episode of the Made to Sustain podcast, host Kelly D’Amico sits down with Anna Hammond, the founder and CEO of Matriark Foods, to discuss the impact of their groundbreaking work in the upcycled food space. Matriark Foods has rapidly become a significant force within the industry, emphasizing sustainability, reducing food waste, and…
In this episode of the Made to Sustain podcast, host Kelly D’Amico discusses food sustainability with Anna Hammond, the founder and CEO of Matriark Foods. They delve into global food waste, the innovative packaging of Matriark’s products, and the company’s mission to upcycle farm surplus into delicious, environmentally-friendly food products for food service, retail, and…
This week’s episode of the Made to Sustain podcast provides a deep dive into the world of regenerative agriculture, featuring a fascinating conversation with Joni Kindwall Moore. Joni, who has an intriguing background in ethnobotany, ethno pharmacology, and nursing, shares her wealth of knowledge and passion for transforming our food systems through her company Snacktivist….
In this episode of the Made to Sustain Podcast, host Kelly D’Amico dives into the world of mindful eating with Josh Dominick, the innovative founder behind WiseBar. With a focus on the benefits of functional mushrooms and sustainable practices, Josh shares his insights into creating a product that is not only good for the body…
In this episode of the Made to Sustain podcast, host Kelly D’Amico interviews Joni Kindwill-Moore about her background in ethnobotany and ethnopharmacology and her current work in regenerative agriculture, nutrition advocacy with farmers, and her brand, Snacktivist. Joni shares insights on the impacts of climate change on agricultural practices and highlights the benefits of adopting…
There’s a trend on the internet to display “Underconsumption core” as a more sustainable way of living. With climate change and global warming threatening our daily lives, natural landscapes, and the availability of natural resources, it has never been more critical for us to embrace sustainable living practices. But the term begs the question, what…
01.26.2021 By: Kelly D’Amico There are countless idioms in American culture which convey the importance of preventing food waste. These include: “Don’t waste food, there are starving people in Africa,” “Take what you eat, but eat what you take,” and a personal favorite, “don’t let your eyes be bigger than your stomach.” These phrases have…
