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Alice Di Concetto is the Founder and Consultant at Animal Law Europe, a consulting firm dedicated to helping organizations make longer strides regarding European law and policy and animal welfare. Alice is a French and US-educated lawyer with over ten years of academic and professional experience in animal law. Alice’s experience working with various government and non-government organizations has allowed her to gain considerable wisdom in EU public affairs. Alice joins me to discuss animal law, what it’s about, and the different ways countries apply their version of animal law. She shares the growing awareness of the link between agriculture and greenhouse gas emissions and explains why a country’s animal welfare laws are not good markers for how animals are actually treated. Alice also shares various resources for those who want to learn about animal law in greater detail. "The study of animal law goes beyond studying animal welfare and legislation." - Alice Di Concetto This week on Ctrl-Alt-Meat: Resources Mentioned: Coller Animal Law ForumANIMAL LAW Monthly Podcast with Mariann SullivanPaw & Order PodcastHarvard Law School Animal Law & Policy ProgramLewis & Clark Law School Center for Animal Law StudiesNew York University Center for Environmental and Animal ProtectionTel Aviv University Environmental Justice and the Protection of Animal Rights Connect with Alice Di Concetto: Animal Law EuropeAlice Di Concetto on LinkedIn Resetting the Food System for a Better Tomorrow Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of Ctrl-Alt-Meat. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Apple Podcasts | TuneIn | GooglePlay | Stitcher | Spotify | iHeartRadio Be sure to share your favorite episodes on social media to help us reach more listeners, like you. Join us on LinkedIn and for more exclusive content and information, visit our website. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Helena Wright is the Policy Director at FAIRR, a global network of investors that promotes responsible investing with ESG risks in mind. As Policy Director, Helena focuses on policy solutions related to opportunities and threats surrounding intensive animal agriculture. She regularly engages with people from the government, regulators, major industry bodies, and their respective investors. Before joining FAIRR, Helena was the Vice President for the World Wildlife Foundation in Singapore. Helena joins me to discuss the things that will likely come up during COP26 and the UN Biodiversity Summit. We discuss why the commitment to keep rising global temperatures at a steady 1.5 Celsius is critical for many life forms in the ocean as well as the rest of the ecosystem. Helena also shares her thoughts on climate change funding and describes why governments will likely realign their climate finance goals. "Climate stability and biodiversity are important for preservation of the ecosystem that we rely on for life." - Helena Wright This week on Ctrl-Alt-Meat: Resources Mentioned: UN Biodiversity Summit 2022COP26 Summit Connect with Helena Wright: FAIRRHelena Wright on LinkedIn Resetting the Food System for a Better Tomorrow Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of Ctrl-Alt-Meat. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Apple Podcasts | TuneIn | GooglePlay | Stitcher | Spotify | iHeartRadio Be sure to share your favorite episodes on social media to help us reach more listeners, like you. Join us on LinkedIn and for more exclusive content and information, visit our website. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Philippa Thornton is an ESG Analyst at FAIRR Initiative, a network of investors worldwide with a mission to implement strict ESG investing practices across the global supply chain. Philippa is responsible for creating ESG Analysis within FAIRR’s Sustainable Proteins team. She obtained her Bachelor’s degree in Geography from Hertford College, Oxford, and has extensive experience working with environmental NGOs. Philippa joins me to explain the dangers of antimicrobial resistance and why it is called a silent pandemic. She describes statistics regarding antimicrobial resistance and how it contributes to higher deaths per year. She discusses the link between agriculture and antimicrobial resistance and how humans can acquire this condition. Philippa also shares ways we can all help reduce the spread of antimicrobial resistance and the innovations and policies she is hopeful for in the coming years. "Antimicrobial resistance can actually spread to humans directly through eating animal products and through the environment." - Philippa Thornton This week on CTRL-ALT-Meat: Resources Mentioned: Superbugs Unplugged podcast Connect with Philipa Thornton: FAIRRFAIRR on LinkedInPhilippa Thornton on LinkedIn Resetting the Food System for a Better Tomorrow Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of CTRL-ALT-Meat. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Apple Podcasts | TuneIn | GooglePlay | Stitcher | Spotify Be sure to share your favorite episodes on social media to help us reach more listeners, like you. Join us on LinkedIn and for more exclusive content and information, visit our website. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lily Stuart is the Research & Engagement Manager of FAIRR Initiative’s Aquaculture and Biodiversity Department. FAIRR Initiative is one of the world’s leading organizations that aims to address ESG issues in the food industry, with a particular focus on animal welfare and plant alternatives. As part of FAIRR’s core team, Lily is responsible for the organization's research and engagement in all things regarding biodiversity and aquaculture. Lily joins me today to discuss what’s really happening to our waters and the emerging trends in alternative fish products. She explains what aquaculture is and why it’s currently in hot water over ESG compliance. She describes the various hurdles that are preventing the fish industry from making fast progress in fish welfare and the social risks associated with the salmon aquaculture industry. Lily also shares what she’s excited about in the realm of lab-grown fish products. "The terrestrial animals we farm feel stress and pain, and people are becoming a lot more conscious about it with regards to fish." - Lily Stuart This week on CTRL-ALT-Meat: Connect with Lily Stuart: FAIRRFAIRR on LinkedInLily Stuart on LinkedIn Resetting the Food System for a Better Tomorrow Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of CTRL-ALT-Meat. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Apple Podcasts | TuneIn | GooglePlay | Stitcher | Spotify Be sure to share your favorite episodes on social media to help us reach more listeners, like you. Join us on LinkedIn and for more exclusive content and information, visit our website. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Diana Reiss is a cognitive psychologist whose research focuses on the communication and cognition of marine animals. The core of her specialization revolves around dolphins and the evolution of their intelligence and sense of self. She is the author of The Dolphin in the Mirror where she talks about how dolphins possess the rare ability to recognize themselves in front of a mirror - once thought to be exclusive to apes and humans. She is a strong advocate for preserving aquatic life, spearheading environment preservation programs and protesting against industrial practices that destroy oceanic habitats. Diana is also a core member of Interspecies Internet, a global think-tank that seeks to accelerate interfaces that facilitate interspecies communication. Diana joins me today to discuss her passion for dolphin research, where it all began, and when her advocacies for animals started. She discusses how her research on dolphin intelligence changed what we know about them and explains the similarities between dolphins and humans regarding self-awareness and learning techniques. Diana also shares her experience with filming The Cove, a documentary about Japan’s dolphin hunting practices and explains the goal of Interspecies Internet. “By decoding, we could converse with animals. By decoding, we can understand what they are saying.” - Diana Reiss This week on CTRL-ALT-Meat: Resources Mentioned: Peter GabrielAlex the ParrotThe Rescue of Humphrey, The Humpback Whale Connect with Diana Reiss: Interspecies InternetThe Dolphin in the Mirror: Exploring Dolphin Minds and Saving Dolphin LivesThe Cove Resetting the Food System for a Better Tomorrow Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of CTRL-ALT-Meat. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Apple Podcasts | TuneIn | GooglePlay | Stitcher | Spotify Be sure to share your favorite episodes on social media to help us reach more listeners, like you. Join us on LinkedIn and for more exclusive content and information, visit our website. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim Mellon is the Chairman of Juvenescence, a biotech company disrupting the health industry through the latest advancements in supplements. He is the author of Moo's Law: An Investor’s Guide to the New Agrarian Revolution, where he talks about how cultivated meat technology can radically change the way the food system works. Jim supports startups that aim to innovate the food industry to promote a society that no longer relies on real meat. Jim Mellon joins me today to discuss why he is optimistic about the future of food systems. He shares how the exponential growth of science and the next decade will have more scientific innovations than in the last 100 years. He explains the secret meaning behind his book’s title and what he wants readers to take away from it. He describes the disaster that awaits us if we don’t put a stop to antimicrobial resistance. Jim also discusses the hurdles that the cultivated meat industry will face and the countries that will likely adapt to lab-grown meat first. "Science is moving much faster than it used to - and just in time, actually. We need it to move faster." - Jim Mellon This week on CTRL-ALT-Meat: Resources Mentioned: MeatableVitroLabs IncPeter SingerSeaspiracyEating Animals by Jonathan Safran Foer Connect with Jim Mellon: JuvenescenceMoo’s Law: An Investor’s Guide to the New Agrarian Revolution Resetting the Food System for a Better Tomorrow Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of CTRL-ALT-Meat. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Apple Podcasts | TuneIn | GooglePlay | Stitcher | Spotify Be sure to share your favorite episodes on social media to help us reach more listeners, like you. Join us on LinkedIn and for more exclusive content and information, visit our website. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Elliot Teperman is an Outreach & Research Analyst for the Farm Animal Investment Risk & Return Initiative (FAIRR Initiative). The FAIRR Initiative is an investor network that aims to generate awareness of ESG risks and opportunities that were realized due to intensive livestock production. As an analyst for FAIRR, Elliot is responsible for onboarding investors, understanding their needs, and conducting FAIRR’s yearly surveys. Elliot Teperman joins me today to discuss the progress towards animal welfare in the food industry over the last ten years. He shares the move from caged-hens to cage-free farming and how it impacted various producers. He describes the impending risk of antimicrobial resistance in the future and how we can avoid it. Elliot also explains what he thinks will be the next big change in the food industry for animal welfare. "If you're not giving animals as many antibiotics, by necessity they are going to have better lives." - Elliot Teperman This week on CTRL-ALT-Meat: Resources Mentioned: Open PhilanthropyLewis Bollard TwitterLewis Bollard’s BlogSentience Institute Connect with Elliot Teperman: FAIRR Resetting the Food System for a Better Tomorrow Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of CTRL-ALT-Meat. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Apple Podcasts | TuneIn | GooglePlay | Stitcher | Spotify Be sure to share your favorite episodes on social media to help us reach more listeners, like you. Join us on LinkedIn and for more exclusive content and information, visit our website. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sophia De La Parra is an ESG Analyst for the FAIRR Initiative, an organization that promotes responsible investing for their pensioners through strict adherence to ESG guidelines. She vets retailers and brand manufacturers and works closely with FAIRR’s Investor Members to develop and integrate sustainable food systems. Sofia earned her MSc in Climate Change, Management, and Finance from Imperial College London. Sofia joins me today to explain what plant-based food producers should do to attract more consumers. She describes how a plant-based diet can help the environment in the long term and the challenges that are often associated with plant-based meat alternatives. Sofia also shares some of the reasons why a plant-based diet is good for our health and where listeners can learn more about the latest in plant-based news and innovations. "It's not enough for plant-based foods to be environmentally sustainable. They also need to be nutritionally sufficient." - Sophia De La Parra This week on CTRL-ALT-Meat: Connect with Sophia De La Parra: FAIRRFAIRR on LinkedInSophia De La Parra on LinkedIn Resetting the Food System for a Better Tomorrow Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of CTRL-ALT-Meat. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Apple Podcasts | TuneIn | GooglePlay | Stitcher | Spotify Be sure to share your favorite episodes on social media to help us reach more listeners, like you. Join us on LinkedIn and for more exclusive content and information, visit our website. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Simeon Van der Molen is the Founder & CEO of Moving Mountains Foods, a British company that offers a wide variety of alternative meat products, including their signature “meatless bleeding burger.” Simeon’s role is to create the world’s most realistic food tech products that also contribute to the long-term preservation of the environment. Simeon is also the owner of Ecozone, a privately-owned European manufacturer of detergent liquids and tablets. Simeon joins me to share how Moving Mountains was created to “move mountains” in the plant-based food industry. He describes how his love for plant-based food began at a young age and how the vegan community reacted to the ‘meatless bleeding burger.’ He discusses the processes involved in making their meat products taste genuine. Simeon also explains how supermarkets helped keep his company afloat during the pandemic and why he is not enthusiastic about a novel product that’s not a meat copy. "Having chefs with an open mind is important. In order to get onto the menu or in a restaurant, you’ve got to get past the chefs." - Simeon Van der Molen This week on Ctrl-Alt-Meat: Connect with Simeon Van der Molen: Moving Mountains FoodsEcozoneSimeon Van der Molen on LinkedIn Resetting the Food System for a Better Tomorrow Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of Ctrl-Alt-Meat. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Apple Podcasts | TuneIn | GooglePlay | Stitcher | Spotify | iHeartRadio Be sure to share your favorite episodes on social media to help us reach more listeners, like you. Join us on LinkedIn and for more exclusive content and information, visit our website. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Temple Grandin is an American scientist and industrial designer who was diagnosed with autism. However, instead of letting her condition define her, she reasoned that people with autism can relate to the intense fear animals experience in slaughterhouses. She used her experience with autism to create systems that can help with the anxiety of both people and animals. Temple’s condition allowed her to possess a high IQ and obtain a Master’s degree and a Doctorate in Animal Science from Arizona State University. She is also the author of Thinking in Pictures, where she talks about how being autistic made her brain process information as if she were looking at pictures. Temple joins me today to discuss how autism lets her develop efficient farm systems, especially those concerning animals about to be slaughtered. She explains why previously-believed abnormal animal behaviors are now seen as normal today. She explains why engineering systems will only solve half the problems slaughterhouses experience every day. She shares the benefits and drawbacks of lab-grown meat and vegan alternatives. Temple also discusses how her passion for writing allowed her to educate beyond those who take her classes. "A big centralized supply chain is very cheap and efficient, but when you break it, you have a ton of problems." - Temple Grandin This week on Ctrl-Alt-Meat: Connect with Temple Grandin: Temple Grandin official website Thinking in Pictures, Expanded Edition: My Life with AutismImproving Animal Welfare: A Practical ApproachThe Autistic Brain: Thinking Across the SpectrumThe Way I See It: 5th Edition: Revised & ExpandedTemple Grandin's Guide to Working with Farm Animals: Safe, Humane Livestock Handling Practices for the Small Farm Resetting the Food System for a Better Tomorrow Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of Ctrl-Alt-Meat. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Apple Podcasts | TuneIn | GooglePlay | Stitcher | Spotify | iHeartRadio Be sure to share your favorite episodes on social media to help us reach more listeners, like you. Join us on LinkedIn and for more exclusive content and information, visit our website. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Carl Safina is the Founding President of the Safina Center, a nonprofit organization that supports advocacies and programs that spearhead wildlife preservation and conservation and raise awareness for species endangerment. Carl also hosted the PBS series Saving the Ocean, where he shows the beauty of Mother Nature and unseen societies and cultures to engage viewers into taking action in preserving what we have for future generations. Carl joins me today to discuss what makes people and animals alike in terms of consciousness and culture. He explains how animals also have culture and how the way they live is not so different from our own. He shares where his passion for wildlife conservation started and the different pets he’s cared for throughout his childhood. He discusses why he disagrees with ascribing human behavior to everyday animal activities. Carl also shares the positive changes he sees regarding conservation efforts. "People and animals are living the same life in different ways." - Carl Safina This week on Ctrl-Alt-Meat: Resources Mentioned: A Sand County Almanac by Aldo Leopold Connect with Carl Safina: Carl Safina official websiteSaving the Ocean documentaryThe Safina Center Resetting the Food System for a Better Tomorrow Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of Ctrl-Alt-Meat. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Apple Podcasts | TuneIn | GooglePlay | Stitcher | Spotify | iHeartRadio Be sure to share your favorite episodes on social media to help us reach more listeners, like you. Join us on LinkedIn and for more exclusive content and information, visit our website. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fiona Reynolds is the CEO of Principles for Responsible Investment, an investor initiative supported by the United Nations that supports investing in companies that pass the Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) criteria. Maria Lettini is the Executive Director of FAIRR, a rising investor network focusing on ESG risks in the global food sector. Both women come from organizations that aim to marry ethical growth and finances with the end goal of reducing environmental and health problems, including large carbon footprints and antibiotic overuse in food. Fiona Reynolds and Maria Lettini join me to discuss how you can invest in companies that pass the ESG criteria. They discuss the current mindset regarding ethical industries and practices in the food industry and explain the importance of presenting ESG problems in a way that affects an individual’s bottomline. They describe the positive changes they have seen with government regulations in light of ESG becoming more mainstream. They also explain their concerns for antimicrobial resistance and why it can be a more devastating global disaster than any pandemic. "ESG is about how you integrate environmental, social, and government issues into the investment process." - Fiona Reynolds This week on CTRL-ALT-Meat: Resources Mentioned: BlackfishUN Climate Change Conference COP26 Connect with Fiona Reynolds and Maria Lettini: Principles for Responsible InvestmentFAIRRFiona Reynolds LinkedInMaria Lettini LinkedIn Resetting the Food System for a Better Tomorrow Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of CTRL-ALT-Meat. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Apple Podcasts | TuneIn | GooglePlay | Stitcher | Spotify Be sure to share your favorite episodes on social media to help us reach more listeners, like you. Join us on LinkedIn and for more exclusive content and information, visit our website. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Camilla Fayed is the Founder of FARMACY, a plant-based restaurant in London known to provide customers with high-quality and organic plant-based foods and drinks. Camilla founded FARMACY on the belief that plant-based food is medicine to the human body. She is passionate about natural farming and sustainability, and upholds a strong belief that future restaurants must coexist with nature. Camilla joins me today to discuss why she shifted to a 100% plant-based lifestyle and how food became her medicine. She shares the idea behind FARMACY and the struggles she encountered before it became a household name in London. She explains why it’s not the food we eat that is really harming us, but the additives megacorporations put in to make the food taste better. Camilla also describes her thoughts on those who view plant-based living as expensive and what she finds exciting about living a plant-based lifestyle. "If the world wants to limit climate change, it needs to start with your plate." - Camilla Fayed This week on CTRL-ALT-Meat: Resources Mentioned: Mother of Pearl Connect with Camilla Fayed: FARMACYFARMACY on Facebook Resetting the Food System for a Better Tomorrow Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of CTRL-ALT-Meat. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Apple Podcasts | TuneIn | GooglePlay | Stitcher | Spotify Be sure to share your favorite episodes on social media to help us reach more listeners, like you. Join us on LinkedIn and for more exclusive content and information, visit our website. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim Mellon is the Chairman of Juvenescence, a biotech company disrupting the health industry through the latest advancements in supplements. He is the author of Moo's Law: An Investor’s Guide to the New Agrarian Revolution, where he talks about how cultivated meat technology can radically change the way the food system works. Jim supports startups that aim to innovate the food industry to promote a society that no longer relies on real meat. Jim joins me today to discuss why he is optimistic about the future of food systems. He shares how the exponential growth of science and the next decade will have more scientific innovations than in the last 100 years. He explains the secret meaning behind his book’s title and what he wants readers to take away from it. He describes the disaster that awaits us if we don’t put a stop to antimicrobial resistance. Jim also discusses the hurdles that the cultivated meat industry will face and the countries that will likely adapt to lab-grown meat first. "Science is moving much faster than it used to - and just in time, actually. We need it to move faster." - Jim Mellon This week on CTRL-ALT-Meat: Resources Mentioned: MeatableVitroLabs IncPeter SingerSeaspiracyEating Animals by Jonathan Safran Foer Connect with Jim Mellon: JuvenescenceMoo’s Law: An Investor’s Guide to the New Agrarian Revolution Resetting the Food System for a Better Tomorrow Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of CTRL-ALT-Meat. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Apple Podcasts | TuneIn | GooglePlay | Stitcher | Spotify Be sure to share your favorite episodes on social media to help us reach more listeners, like you. Join us on LinkedIn and for more exclusive content and information, visit our website. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Lance Price is a co-director at the Antibiotic Resistance Action Center—or ARAC—at the Milken Institute School of Public Health at George Washington University. ARAC was formed to research and educate people about the use and overuse of antibiotics in our food. Dr. Price’s research revolves around retracing the ecology, epidemiology, and evolution of antibiotic-resistant bacteria and has been cited as a great resource in peer-reviewed journals. Lance joins me to discuss antibiotic resistance and how it can become a global threat to public health. He describes possible ways humans can prevent antibiotic resistance, including regulating antibiotic use in agriculture. He shares where his passion for researching superbugs stemmed from. He explains how governments all over the world are imposing laws on antibiotic use. Dr. Price also discusses why he prefers to add humor each time he’s asked to present his thoughts on antibiotic overuse. "Antibiotics aren't a zero-risk category of drugs." - Dr. Lance Price This week on CTRL-ALT-Meat: Connect with Dr. Lance Price: Antibiotic Resistance Action CenterAntibiotic Resistance Action Center on Twitter Lance Price on LinkedIn Resetting the Food System for a Better Tomorrow Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of CTRL-ALT-Meat. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Apple Podcasts | TuneIn | GooglePlay | Stitcher | Spotify | iHeartRadio Be sure to share your favorite episodes on social media to help us reach more listeners, like you. Join us on LinkedIn and for more exclusive content and information, visit our website. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andrew Wasley is an investigative journalist who specializes in food production and how it contributes to environmental problems. He is a member of the not-for-profit Bureau of Investigative Journalism, an organization that firmly believes in the vital role of investigative journalism in keeping a strong democracy. Andrew is also the author of The Ecologist Guide to Food, where he talks about the dark side of the food we eat with stories involving animal suffering, the destruction of ecosystems, pollution, and human rights abuses. Andrew joins me today to discuss how food industries are contributing to antibiotic resistance and creating superbugs. He describes his investigative work and how his research changed the way people perceive the food they eat and explains why regulation is not always practical when it comes to preserving our natural resources. Andrew also shares facts about antibiotic overuse, its short and long-term consequences, and describes why he’s not overly optimistic about the future of food production. "Ultimately, it's about stopping and thinking where your food is coming from." - Andrew Wasley This week on Ctrl-Alt-Meat: Resources Mentioned: UN Climate Change Conference COP26 Connect with Andrew Wasley: Andrew Wasley Official WebsiteThe Bureau of Investigative JournalismEating the Earth: Our Investigation of Industrial FarmingEcologist Guide to FoodAndrew Wasley on Twitter Resetting the Food System for a Better Tomorrow Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of Ctrl-Alt-Meat. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Apple Podcasts | TuneIn | GooglePlay | Stitcher | Spotify | iHeartRadio Be sure to share your favorite episodes on social media to help us reach more listeners, like you. Join us on LinkedIn and for more exclusive content and information, visit our website. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Diana Reiss is a cognitive psychologist whose research focuses on the communication and cognition of marine animals. The core of her specialization revolves around dolphins and the evolution of their intelligence and sense of self. She is the author of The Dolphin in the Mirror where she talks about how dolphins possess the rare ability to recognize themselves in front of a mirror - once thought to be exclusive to apes and humans. She is a strong advocate for preserving aquatic life, spearheading environment preservation programs and protesting against industrial practices that destroy oceanic habitats. Diana is also a core member of Interspecies Internet, a global think-tank that seeks to accelerate interfaces that facilitate interspecies communication. Diana joins me today to discuss her passion for dolphin research, where it all began, and when her advocacies for animals started. She discusses how her research on dolphin intelligence changed what we know about them and explains the similarities between dolphins and humans regarding self-awareness and learning techniques. Diana also shares her experience with filming The Cove, a documentary about Japan’s dolphin hunting practices and explains the goal of Interspecies Internet. “By decoding, we could converse with animals. By decoding, we can understand what they are saying.” - Diana Reiss This week on CTRL-ALT-Meat: Resources Mentioned: Peter GabrielAlex the ParrotThe Rescue of Humphrey, The Humpback Whale Connect with Diana Reiss: Interspecies InternetThe Dolphin in the Mirror: Exploring Dolphin Minds and Saving Dolphin LivesThe Cove Resetting the Food System for a Better Tomorrow Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of CTRL-ALT-Meat. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Apple Podcasts | TuneIn | GooglePlay | Stitcher | Spotify Be sure to share your favorite episodes on social media to help us reach more listeners, like you. Join us on LinkedIn and for more exclusive content and information, visit our website. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ethan Brown is the President and CEO at Beyond Meat, a company that champions plant-based alternatives that look and taste just like real meat. Their movement stems from the idea of how a plant-based lifestyle can have positive changes to our health and the ecosystem. Before founding Beyond Meat, Ethan was an energy analyst for the National Governor’s Center for Best Practices focused on clean energy. Ethan joins me today to discuss the beginnings of Beyond Meat and their plans for the future. He describes how a plant-based lifestyle can have positive effects on major world issues, including climate change. He explains how they create meat, what it’s made of, and its health benefits. He discusses why a competitive market would make for a great plant-based industry. Ethan also shares how they plan on becoming just as mainstream as McDonald’s or KFC. "Simply switching from an animal-based protein to a plant-based protein, you can contribute to all four major issues: human health, climate, natural resources, and animal welfare." - Ethan Brown This week on CTRL-ALT-Meat: Resources Mentioned: Jeff Manning Connect with Ethan Brown: Beyond MeatEthan Brown on LinkedIn Resetting the Food System for a Better Tomorrow Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of CTRL-ALT-Meat. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Apple Podcasts | TuneIn | GooglePlay | Stitcher | Spotify Be sure to share your favorite episodes on social media to help us reach more listeners, like you. Join us on LinkedIn and for more exclusive content and information, visit our website. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stephanie Haszczyn is a Programme Officer at FAIRR, an international network of investors that entices businesses to follow ESG guidelines and other sustainable practices. Stephanie recently joined FAIRR last October, but she carries over four years of research writing and coordinating experience from various organizations, including a career at Frontiers as a Journal Specialist. In her free time, Stephanie regularly volunteers as an assistant at Oxfam and as a Volunteer Archivist at the Walworth Garden. Stephanie joins me to discuss how Brexit has affected the UK’s overall food production and supply chain systems. She explains how long it would take for the UK to return to pre-Brexit production output and describes some of the new policies and programs the UK has enacted since. Stephanie also shares how FAIRR investors responded to the EU taxonomy and how Brexit has compounded the food supply chain challenges that were created by the COVID-19 pandemic. "The impact of Brexit on our food supply chains has really hurt producers and consumers hard." - Stephanie Haszczyn This week on Ctrl-Alt-Meat: Resources Mentioned: $3.5trn Investor Letter Calls for a Robust EU Taxonomy Aligned with 1.5°C Connect with Stephanie Haszczyn: FAIRRStephanie Haszczyn on LinkedIn Resetting the Food System for a Better Tomorrow Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of Ctrl-Alt-Meat. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Apple Podcasts | TuneIn | GooglePlay | Stitcher | Spotify | iHeartRadio Be sure to share your favorite episodes on social media to help us reach more listeners, like you. Join us on LinkedIn and for more exclusive content and information, visit our website. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Simeon Van der Molen is the Founder & CEO of Moving Mountains Foods, a British company that offers a wide variety of alternative meat products, including their signature “meatless bleeding burger.” Simeon’s role is to create the world’s most realistic food tech products that also contribute to the long-term preservation of the environment. Simeon is also the owner of Ecozone, a privately-owned European manufacturer of detergent liquids and tablets. Simeon joins me to share how Moving Mountains was created to “move mountains” in the plant-based food industry. He describes how his love for plant-based food began at a young age and how the vegan community reacted to the ‘meatless bleeding burger.’ He discusses the processes involved in making their meat products taste genuine. Simeon also explains how supermarkets helped keep his company afloat during the pandemic and why he is not enthusiastic about a novel product that’s not a meat copy. "Having chefs with an open mind is important. In order to get onto the menu or in a restaurant, you’ve got to get past the chefs." - Simeon Van der Molen This week on Ctrl-Alt-Meat: Connect with Simeon Van der Molen: Moving Mountains FoodsEcozoneSimeon Van der Molen on LinkedIn Resetting the Food System for a Better Tomorrow Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of Ctrl-Alt-Meat. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Apple Podcasts | TuneIn | GooglePlay | Stitcher | Spotify | iHeartRadio Be sure to share your favorite episodes on social media to help us reach more listeners, like you. Join us on LinkedIn and for more exclusive content and information, visit our website. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.