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Planet Pulse Pacific—your go-to podcast for conversations about people and planet—is proud to host a special series: Edible Empire.

As the climate and global health crises intensify, the need for meaningful change has never been more urgent. This six-episode series brings together leading voices from around the world to explore the concept of food imperialism, uncover the hidden social and envir... more

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We’re joined by two nutrition superstars, Marion Nestle and Lisa Sutherland, as they take us behind the cereal box to explore what our breakfast choices reveal about food politics, American culture and the power of the food industry, through their ne... more

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This episode is a supplementary full interview with Chris Smaje from Episode 6 of the Edible Empire podcast series. Here, we explore visions for a fairer food system that support producers, ensure diverse food choices, and challenge the intensive nat... more

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This episode is a supplementary full interview with Alison Thomas from Episode 6 of the Edible Empire podcast series. Here, we explore visions for a fairer food system that support producers, ensure diverse food choices, and challenge the intensive n... more

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This episode is a supplementary full interview with Dr Million Belay from Episode 6 of the Edible Empire podcast series. Here, we explore visions for a fairer food system that support producers, ensure diverse food choices, and challenge the intensiv... more

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Marion Nestle
Food politics expert, Professor Emerita at New York University and author
New York University
Episode: Professor Marion Nestle & Dr Lisa Sutherland - Sugar Coated
Lisa Sutherland
Interim President of Jacksonville University and former Vice President of Nutrition at Kellogg Company
Jacksonville University
Episode: Professor Marion Nestle & Dr Lisa Sutherland - Sugar Coated
Chris Smaje
Author, sustainable farming advocate and former small-scale farmer
Episode: Chris Smaje - What does a fair food system look like?
Alison Thomas
Co-founder of Shrewsbury Food Hub
Shrewsbury Food Hub
Episode: Alison Thomas - What does a fair food system look like?
Million Belay
General Coordinator of the Alliance for Food Sovereignty in Africa and member of the International Panel of Experts on the Sustainability of Food Systems
Alliance for Food Sovereignty in Africa
Episode: Dr Million Belay - What does a fair food system look like?
Anitra Nelson
Activist scholar exploring degrowth and non-monetary post-capitalist futures
Episode: Professor Anitra Nelson - What does a fair food system look like?
Crystal Bennes
Visual artist and writer whose research explores ecological and geopolitical flows in industrial agriculture
Episode: Dr Crystal Bennes - New Zealand dairy and Western Sahara phosphate
Mike Joy
New Zealand freshwater ecologist
Episode: Dr Mike Joy and Dr Milena Bojovic - New Zealand dairy and Western Sahara phosphate
Milena Bojovic
Researcher focusing on just and sustainable transitions in food systems
Episode: Dr Mike Joy and Dr Milena Bojovic - New Zealand dairy and Western Sahara phosphate

Hosts

Ben Eitelberg
Host and interviewer covering food systems and environmental issues.
Emma Strutt
Host and interviewer covering food systems and environmental issues.
Neal Haddaway
Special-series co-host.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 47 ratings
  • Great listen

    Very realistic and worthwhile listen, tackling the big issues and acknowledging that it’s not a quick fix. A must listen for anyone that lives on the planet. Keep it up.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JWrampy
    Australia4 years ago
  • Great discussions

    A very insightful show. The hosts share different perspectives with their guests on a variety of topics in each episode. I love how the guests share their stories and how they became more involved in the climate movement.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Zia Amazon
    Philippines4 years ago
  • Wonderful Plant Based inspiration and information!

    Im so thrilled to have found this podcast that focuses on the most important reasons to start or continuing to be plant based. Their guests are top level and very inspiring. The passion of the hosts is infectious and energizing. So looking forward to see who they have on the future shows. Thank you for all you do Ben and Emma!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ssophie
    Canada6 years ago
  • Ondine Sherman- Vegan living

    A very easy podcast to listen to. Someone who is challenging but also approachable.

    She lives with clear values which are well communicated. Thank you for this episode.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Blancherd
    Australia6 years ago
  • Amazing content!!

    A must listen for anyone that cares about the planet and their own personal well-being!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ben_eitel
    New Zealand6 years ago

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Listeners value the realistic treatment of complex environmental issues and the recognition that change takes time.
The content is seen as accessible while still challenging, with a strong emphasis on climate, food and personal well-being.
Listeners describe the hosts as passionate and energizing, and appreciate the range of perspectives in interviews.
Guests are praised for sharing personal stories and explaining their involvement in climate work.

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Professor Marion Nestle & Dr Lisa Sutherland - Sugar Coated
Q: What are some of the most effective tactics that cereal companies have used to market to children, and how is that marketing evolving now?
Lisa Sutherland and Marion Nestle describe toys, licensed characters, movie tie-ins, promotions and digital platforms as ways to attract children and encourage them to pester parents to buy products.
Professor Marion Nestle & Dr Lisa Sutherland - Sugar Coated
Q: Can we take claims like whole grains, heart healthy and fortified with vitamins at face value, or how should consumers interpret those messages?
Lisa Sutherland says companies adapt products and package claims to consumer trends, but consumers should assess the whole nutritional profile rather than assume a logo or health claim means a product is healthy.
Professor Jennifer Clapp - Corporate power in the food system
Q: How do international debt and trade rules create a sort of dependency trap that gets the Global South nations prioritizing export food instead of producing food to feed their own people?
Clapp explains that structural adjustment conditions pushed countries to remove agricultural supports and tariffs, followed by trade rules requiring further liberalization. This left many countries more dependent on imported food and vulnerable to price shocks, though she says greater local resilience is possible.
Professor Jennifer Clapp - Corporate power in the food system
Q: In what ways do corporations influence international food policy or trade rules or the regulatory standards?
Clapp describes corporate lobbying, research funding, revolving-door employment between industry and government, participation in multi-stakeholder initiatives, and narratives that frame corporate products as essential to feeding the world.
Edible Empire: What does a fair food system look like?
Q: And your work really revolves around this concept of food sovereignty. Can you define that term for us please?
Belay explains that food sovereignty challenges who holds power in the food system. It centers producers' control over the economy and what they grow, while also emphasizing environmental protection and culturally appropriate food.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Edible Empire

What is Edible Empire about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Interviews with researchers, farmers, advocates, journalists and community organizers examine how food is produced, traded and consumed, and who bears the costs. The conversations connect everyday foods such as palm oil, dairy, salmon, sugar and wheat to corporate power, colonial histories, land use, labor, biodiversity and global supply chains. Recurring hosts Ben Eitelberg, Emma Strutt and special-series co-host Neal Haddaway guide discussions that combine expert analysis with practical experience, from community food hubs and small farms to fisheries and conservation work. A distinctive focus is food imperialism: the political and economic structures behind food systems, alongside alternatives rooted in food sovereignty, agroecology and ... more

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Recent guests on Edible Empire include:

1. Marion Nestle
2. Lisa Sutherland
3. Chris Smaje
4. Alison Thomas
5. Million Belay
6. Anitra Nelson
7. Crystal Bennes
8. Mike Joy

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