For the past several years Food Tank, the global think tank for all things food, hosts an annual all-day summit at SXSW. This year we chat with representatives from the Food Recovery Network, Grace Farms, the American Farmland Trust and Organic Valley. We dive into the missions and foundation of each of these organizations and how they work hand in hand to foster the sustainability of our food systems. Photo Credit: Food Tank
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Food Tank Summit at SXSW 2026
March 23, 2026
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For the past several years Food Tank, the global think tank for all things food, hosts an annual all-day summit at SXSW. This year we chat with representatives from the Food Recovery Network, Grace Farms, the American Farmland Trust and Organic Valley. We dive into the missions and foundation of each of these organizations and how they work ...
Luck Reunion and the fundraising dinner, Potluck always aims to bring the unexpected in all the best ways.
Diving into conversation with CEO and Founder Matt Bizer, we chat expanded programming and partnering for the first time with SXSW. The band, The Animeros bring bolero, psychadelic and cumbia styles to the scene along with a Dan ...
Direct from Charleston and talking all things Holy City, Christine chats with James Beard winning Pitmaster and Chef, Rodney Scott on origins for his passion of the pit, sake sommelier and Chef, Chris Shoedler of the intimate, omakase- focused Sushi-Wa and Alyssa Maute Smith, Executive Director of Charleston Wine + Food on the road to the ...
While sailing up the coast of New England aboard The Norwegian Gem traveling from Boston to Portland, Maine to St. John, New Brunswick, Christine is joined by co-host Jennifer Bushman, Executive Director of Fed By Blue for a live audience recording with Chefs Esther Choi, Eric Adjepong and Jeff Mauro. Discussed were all things sustainable ...
Feast + Harmony takes it on the road to Farm Aid in Minneapolis, MN, celebrating the 40th year of helping sustain the livelihood and infrastructure of family farms. Host, Christine Sykes Lowe speaks in-depth to family farmers on their mission of regenerative agriculture, as well as the challenges they continue to face. A highlight on the ...
Hurricane Helene Recovery – Western NC – Women Supporting Women (Part 1)
May 14, 2025
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In this episode we talk with two women entrepreneurs in Asheville, NC on their journey since the devastation of Hurricane Helene last September. Meg Ragland- President and Founder of Plum Print and Jessie Dean, Founder and CEO of Asheville Tea Company. In the midst of chaos, mere days after the natural disaster, a group of women formed to ...
Hurricane Helene Recovery – Western NC – Women Supporting Women (Part 2)
May 14, 2025
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We talk with three women, Molly Irani- Co-Founder and Chief Hospitality Officer for the Chai Pani Restaurant Group, Terri Terrell, Culinary Directory of The Utopian Seed Project, and Randi Weinstein, Founder of FAB Charleston. In this episode we go into detail on the critical days after Helene, specifically for the restaurant industry as well ...
Patagonia Provisions: Food For Health, Food For The Planet
March 19, 2025
A sit down with Paul Lightfoot, General Manager of Patagonia Provisions, the food product line created by The Patagonia Company. We discuss the philosophies, and ultimate catalyst that spurred an outdoor company to delve into the food and beverage space. Always responsibly sourced, these healthy and handy on-the-go foods fit as easily in ...
