Planet Driven Brands Podcast Kees Aarts Kees is a leader. A leader in the world of insects! He had an idea in the pub many years ago and that has lead to world leading business, @protix Kees and  Protix harness the enormous power of insects and the ability to supply 'food in balance with nature' Insects are nature’s most powerful up-cyclers and are therefore a missing link in our food system. They can help create a circular food system and enable us to move from a resource depleting linear system of production Protix leads the world in this technology and here Kees opens our eyes to the potential. As he says: "We need to reduce our land use and we need to reuse nutrition of all the food waste we generate. So insects, as a technology, to circulate nutrition on a low footprint basis makes sense!" Here, on Planet Driven Brands Podcast Kees Aarts lets us into his world and his clear passion for insects! If you'd like to meet Kees digitally here is his LinkedIn profile. Abou

Planet Driven Brands Podcast Doug McNish Doug is a super chef of the vegan movement! He has over 25 years of being at the top table and has been vegan for the majority of this time. The result is an accomplished story through the raw, organic and now vegan movements... ...and Doug has the books to prove it! We can all learn from what Doug has to say. Doug has forthright views on how we should all be caring enough to improve the sustainability of the planet; most especially through the food we eat. As he says: "I think that so much of the suffering that we go through in this world is due to diet and lifestyle and I think we are waking up more and more to that!" Here, on Planet Driven Brands Podcast Doug McNish let's us into his world and his worldview. It's very entertaining! If you'd like to meet Doug digitally here is his LinkedIn profile. About The Podcast The planet driven brands podcast is a library of thought leadership on brands and their responsibility to the

Planet Driven Brands Podcast Michael Spinelli Michael's passion is ingredients. Sustainable ingredients! He has harnessed his vast innovation experience with the likes of @Ben & Jerry's The result is @Nutriati his own food tech company and home of market leading extraction process @Artesa Artesa delivers ingredients at a huge reduction in the use of water; truly sustainable Michael is forthright in his opinion that all businesses must work harder to improve our planet; As he says: "Having sustainable metrics built into your system and transparency and authenticity, all the way through, is a condition of staying in business now!" Here, on Planet Driven Brands Podcast Michael Spinelli gives his own demonstration of how he is striving to do just this. If you'd like to meet Michael digitally here is his LinkedIn profile. About The Podcast The planet driven brands podcast is a library of thought leadership on brands and their responsibility to the welfare of the plane

Planet Driven Brands Podcast Mark Driscoll Mark's superpower is an expertise in sustainable, healthy food systems. He run his own consultancy (@TastingTheFuture) and is involved in sustainable food projects all over the world. He deeply cares about our planet and furthermore has spent many years researching and understanding our ecosystems. Mark shares his vast knowledge and expertise giving us his thoughts on how we can all contribute. He explains that we should see ourselves as citizens rather than consumers, and how that will create a different level of responsibility. Mark is optimistic about the future; As he says: "We need more what I would call regenerative and restorative businesses. So businesses that more back into society and the environment than they take out!" Here, on Planet Driven Brands Podcast Mark Driscoll explains how that can happen. If you'd like to meet Mark digitally here is his LinkedIn profile. About The Podcast The planet driven brands podcas

Planet Driven Brands Podcast Lindsey McCoy Lindsey is a champion of the fight against plastic! And she now runs her own business which encourages refilling of 'vegan bath and body products'. Reusing the bottles, of course! Here we chat about how her time in Caribbean Islands made her aware of how we waste plastic. And how this inspired her to do something about it with the launch and growth of @Plaine Many people argue that plastic is a fantastic compound and it has very many uses which have been empowering for mankind. Lindsey is a realist; As she says: "Am I against plastic? No, I just want see it used in a responsible manner and I don't think cranking out all this packaging that is used very briefly and thrown away is a very responsible use of the resource!" Here, on Planet Driven Brands Podcast Lindsey McCoy explains her reasons for starting her own sustainable brand. If you'd like to meet Lindsey digitally here is her LinkedIn profile. About The Podcast The plan

Planet Driven Brands Podcast Kimberley Barfoot-Brace Kimberley isn't just a manger of 'sustainable' farming business @Barfoots She's also a record breaking international athlete; powered by plants! Here we chat about how she became plant-based but also how Barfoot's became a leading sustainable business. Spoiler alert: its was an accident - sort of The inspiration for all of this? Her father, who when asked what's the secret to sustainability said...(you'll have to listen to find out!!) You'll also get to know the next 'big thing' in vegetables... Kimberley has a straightforward attitude to bearing the responsibility for the stewardship of the planet. As she says: "The sad reality is that a culture has been created whereby people expect everything, whenever they want it, even if they don' need it, wherever they can get it!" Here, on Planet Driven Brands Podcast Kimberley Barfoot-Brace explains her passion for plants and sustainable farming. If you'd like to meet Ki

Planet Driven Brands Podcast Ash Farber Ash has an engaging story to tell and a fire in his belly to make the world a better place for everyone. One of our youngest contributors, Ash has a wisdom beyond his years :) Here we chat about his motivation and what exactly, business register, CLIPOP (Climate Positive Planet) is. Being 'Climate Positive' should be every business's goal. Ash also has a story to tell about his visit to COP 26! And importantly, he has a strong opinion on what we should be achieving with these gatherings. As he says: "There is progress made. The whole idea of a ratchet mechanism, that every year everyone has to go back with improved targets, with better ideas on how they can reduce. So you know it’s a step in the right direction!" Here, on Planet Driven Brands Podcast Ash Farber explains his passion for making the planet a friendlier place for all. If you'd like to meet Ash digitally here is his LinkedIn profile. About The Podcast The planet d

Planet Driven Brands Podcast Kory Zelickson Kory founded and has grown e-commerce platform @Vejii Here we chat about his motivation, how it all started and where it's going next! Kory's journey covers the time when it was difficult to purchase vegan or sustainable foods and fashion. Now, he has made it easier for everyone to get both. And watch out world, Vejii is coming to all of us :) Kory sees a big future in our sustainable food chain and is a strong believer in the advance of cell-cultured meat. As he says: "I think that you'll see more meat companies that have ESG initiatives, to reduce their carbon footprint, to start incorporating at least a percentage of their production into cell-cultured meat!" Here, on Planet Driven Brands Podcast Kory Zelickson explains his passion for growing the sustainability movement. If you'd like to meet Kory digitally here is his LinkedIn profile. About The Podcast The planet driven brands podcast is a library of thought leaders

Planet Driven Brands Podcast Marcel De Berg Enlightening! This is the best way to sum up what Marcel has to tell us. He is passionate about water vapour, but that is not the story. Here he explains why we should take note of the cooling effect created by water vapour and it's capture in forests. Marcel makes a great case for planetary re-forestation and explains how we can achieve it. For a full explanation you really should visit Green Water Cools. We are in it together and change is needed now; as he says: "If I don't do anything with this I cannot look myself in the mirror and my children in their eyes!" Here, in Planet Driven Brands Podcast Marcel De Berg is truly enlightening! If you'd like to meet Marcel digitally here is his LinkedIn profile. About The Podcast The planet driven brands podcast is a library of thought leadership on brands and their responsibility to the welfare of the planet. We are about changing the world, one brand at a time. Brands hav

Planet Driven Brands Podcast Giles Atwell I defy you to listen and not crave one of these chocolates! Giles has been on quite a journey which has lead to the foundation of  Russell & Atwell These are category changing chocolates, because they come direct from the fridge and furthermore don't contain palm oil, but cream. In establishing their brand they have stayed true to their own values and mission. Which has lead to them being as sustainable as they can be, but never compromising on taste Giles thinks they don't have strong sustainable credentials but this pod demonstrates that we beg to differ! Giles, like many of our guests is determined that we all play a role in saving our planet; as he says: "Every business, every person has a responsibility to do as much as we possibly can to help if not ourselves, but our children and our children's children in future generations; but its here and its now and its not going away!" Here, in Planet Driven Brands Podcast Giles

Planet Driven Brands Podcast Richard Steel & Jake Sargent Our first double-act! Richard and Jake dovetail to tell the compelling story of the sustainability of the shopper journey... ...And what they at ModelShopper are doing about it. Hear them discuss how we can really only get this done through brands, retailers and consumers collaborating. We call out for leadership, with less 'blah, blah, blah'! For example,  as Richard says: "Five years time is halfway to 2030 and we know we've got to get to that finishing post in a completely different shape!" Here, in Planet Driven Brands Podcast Richard Steel & Jake Sargent ares refreshingly honest about where the business of sustainable shoppers currently stands If you'd like to meet Richard or Jake digitally here are their LinkedIn profiles: Richard, Jake About The Podcast The planet driven brands podcast is a library of thought leadership on brands and their responsibility to the welfare of the planet. We are ab

Planet Driven Brands Podcast Michele Simon The headline says it all; This is how Michele describes herself! And her public persona doesn't bely this positioning. Fearlessly honest, Michele has seen it all within the plant-based world and was the driving force and leader behind the Plant-Based Food Association in the USA. Her story is not to be missed and her frankness about the weaknesses of the 'Vegan story' and it's own hubris is challenging. She challenges us to get our heads out of the sand and see the world as it is. You'll agree or you'll get enraged! For example,  she says: "I think we need to be honest and not expect brands to save the Planet!" Here, in Planet Driven Brands Podcast Michele Simon is refreshingly honest about where the business of Plant Based currently stands If you'd like to meet Michele digitally here is her LinkedIn profile About The Podcast The planet driven brands podcast is a library of thought leadership on brands and their responsibil

Planet Driven Brands Podcast Sandra Pickering Sandra is a 'purpose guru'! She is  a leader in the world of brands and storytelling and has been empowering boardrooms globally on how the pieces fit together to make commercial sense Furthermore, she can be considered a pioneer in the area of sustainability due to her work leading marketing at the Body Shop. Hear her describe how they showed the way for many brands and businesses to follow. Sandra's thoughts on brands and businesses making an impact should not be missed. And she finishes with how the story can be made to fit the reality. As she says: "So the story you need to tell is 'here's how your life will be better; Here's what's in it for you if you change your behaviour in some way'!" Here, in Planet Driven Brands Podcast Sandra Pickering gives us an honest assessment of how we should be making more impact. If you'd like to meet Ros digitally here is her LinkedIn profile About The Podcast The planet driven brands

Planet Driven Brands Podcast Ros Heathcote Ros leads an organic, sustainable B-Corp food business Her journey through her own health solutions lead to the Borough Broth Company. Hear what she says and revel in how she was able to build a sustainable business from juts a few bones and a recipe! It may be against the grain for many but Ros passionately defends organic agriculture. Agree or not, you should listen! Ros is determined that Borough Broths will always be held to the highest standards. As she says: "I've really had to enforce that I under no circumstance will go away from being organic!" Here, in Planet Driven Brands Podcast Ros Heathcote gives us a first hand into life as a confirmed Organic producer. If you'd like to meet Ros digitally here is her LinkedIn profile About The Podcast The planet driven brands podcast is a library of thought leadership on brands and their responsibility to the welfare of the planet. We are about changing the world, one brand

Planet Driven Brands Podcast Andrea Canepa Andrea is a data scientist and self-identified 'geek'. The result: he's building @Eutopia: The largest AI-powered database of green startups in Europe Hear how Andrea is capturing a huge library of 'sustainable' businesses to help inform investors, governments and the rest of us! It's data intelligence for green innovation. Eutopia is ahead of it's time but will soon be known for the fantastic library of crucial information it holds. As Andrea says: "I am positive because there is change and even if we are going to get it later and scary, at least we are doing it. It would be scarier if nobody was doing anything!" Here, in Planet Driven Brands Podcast Andrea Canepa gives us a first hand description of Eutopia and an insight into why it is so crucial! If you'd like to meet Andrea digitally here is his LinkedIn profile About The Podcast The planet driven brands podcast is a library of thought leadership on brands and their r

Planet Driven Brands Podcast @50 Nic Jones 50th Episode Celebratory Highlight Reel! Please come with me on journey through 50 stories, which have lit up my year since launching in April. The pods or 'chatpods' as I like to call them have been unbelievably enlightening and insightful. I never dreamt I would have such a diverse and brilliant selection of fellow chatters, who have given up their time to tell their stories. Everyone has been passionate, knowledgeable, patient of my probing and I can honestly say we've had an absolute blast!! This pod has me chatting a bit more than usual but I also use clips from many of my guests to highlight what we've achieved. I'm grateful to so many people contributing to the small steps that we alll need to make. As I say: "Sustainability is such an enormous topic. If I've helped in any way condense that into edible chunks, I'm delighted!!" Here, in Planet Driven Brands Podcast @50 Nic Jones has the chance to reflect on a memorable fir

Planet Driven Brands Podcast Toni Vernelli. The rise of Veganuary has been phenomenal. From just 3,000 participants just over 5 years ago, they can now boast over 600,000! So who better to tell this story than Toni, who heads up global marketing and communication. Hear what drove Toni's journey and how she is leading in steering the organisation to even greater global reach. In Veganuary's world there is no dogma, no rules, just encouragement and help. It is fair to say that Veganuary changes lives for the better and not only people but animals and planet too, as she says: "You literally cannot fail; If that's your ambition at the beginning, 'I want to make a difference, I want to reduce my carbon impact etc' then any step you take on that path will have a result!" Here, in Planet Driven Brands Podcast Toni Vernelli shares her passion for veganism and people, animals and planet. To sign up for Veganuary 2022 - Click Here If you'd like to meet Toni digitally here is her

Planet Driven Brands Podcast James McInnes. James is a leader, and with that comes responsibility. James is thriving in this environment, which has spawned the growing success that is Odd Burger, Canada's first plant-based burger joint! On this show, James reveals the key drivers of change and what made him and his plant-based brand. We get an insight into James and his quest to create a more sustainable planet. He is convinced that brands play a critical role in how we will change and evolve. But furthermore he believes modern culture needs seismic, societal change. He is a passionate advocate that everything is in 'the taste' and that plants are the solution. This is his mission and he wants all of us to follow,  as he says: "I love that other people are also celebrating plants just as they are, because they're great. We need more of this in the World, for sure!" Here, in Planet Driven Brands Podcast James McInnes shares some of his thoughts on how we need cultural c

Planet Driven Brands Podcast Shannon Falconer. Shannon is a true pioneer, pushing at the boundaries of what is feasible. Cultured meat is a phenomenon in the making and Shannon is leading the way in developing this for our pets. And it's sustainable credentials are overpowering. Hear what drove Shannon to use her scientific skill to build the Because Animals project. And why she chose pets ahead of humans! Also, for us uninitiated, we get a fools guide to cultured meat and its possibilities Its a divisive subject for many, but her message is pretty simple, as she says: "Cultured meat is meat. It is not a meat alternative; what cultured meat is, it is a type of meat made in an alternative way!" Here, in Planet Driven Brands Podcast Shannon Falconer shares some of her thoughts on animal rights and how we can change our food system to alleviate this. If you'd like to meet Shannon digitally here is her LinkedIn profile About The Podcast The planet driven brands podcast i

Planet Driven Brands Podcast Dr Carys Bennett. Carys is an animal rights advocate with a strong and powerful voice. Engaging with corporations towards a world less cruel to the animals upon it is a heck of a job. This is what Carys does! PETA has lead the way in shining a light on animal cruelty. In this chatpod we hear how Carys is taking this to the food and fashion industries and helping everyone to be better. As she points out, there is always an alternative to animals in the fabrics we choose or the food we eat. In a pod that is highly insightful, and a little emotional, we clearly establish the link between animal rights and sustainability. Her message continues to get through, as she says: "Our planetary boundaries are already being reached; we've really all got to take action and hats off to the hundred's, if not thousand's, of brands out there that are already doing fantastic things !" Here, in Planet Driven Brands Podcast Dr Carys Bennett shares some powerful