Forget the buzzwords. Ian Marshall wants to talk about what regenerative agriculture actually means,  not just in the soil, but across the entire food system. Speaking at Next Bite 2025, Ian brings the clarity of a farmer, the vision of a policymaker, and the pragmatism of someone who’s spent his career making change from the ground up. 

Ben Ebbrell is back on the podcast for his third appearance, this time live from Next Bite 2025. As the co-founder of Sorted Food, he’s spent the last fifteen years building one of the world’s most trusted online food communities. But in this conversation, he goes deeper than viral recipes and kitchen hacks. We talk about the foundations of trust, the pressure to stay relevant, and why consumer voices should shape the future of food.

Canada is making big moves in food system transformation and Europe is watching. With major public investment, fast-growing innovation hubs, and a national push toward regenerative agriculture, Canada is moving from strategy to action. In this first episode of the Next Bite 2025 series, we’re joined by Ron Sauvé, Corporate Financing and Senior Accounts Director at Farm Credit Canada; Kyle Hoyda, Business Development Manager at Calgary Economic Development; and Chris Paterson, CEO of Agrisphere. Together, they share what’s driving momentum across Canada, how collaboration with Europe can create real-world impact, and why the most exciting work is only just beginning.

We’re living longer than ever before, but not always healthier. At AZTI Food Innovation Centre in northern Spain, Clara Talens and her team are asking a new question: how do we extend not just life, but quality of life? Their latest initiative, ImmuGold, aims to support healthy aging through smarter, science-driven nutrition. Join the Food Fight to find out how machine learning, clinical trials, and food innovation are coming together to help older adults strengthen their immune systems, and why the future of health might start in the supermarket, not the pharmacy.

Meat is everywhere. On every plate, in every lunchbox, priced to move and hard to avoid.  In this episode of The Food Fight Podcast, host Matt Eastland sits down with Sarah Lake, CEO of Tilt Collective, to break down the climate case for plant-rich diets, and why what we grow matters just as much as how we grow it. From military spam rations to fast food menus, Sarah unpacks the system that made meat the default… and the movement working to change that.

She was just named one of the top agri-food pioneers to watch, and she’s got a seat at every table that matters.  EIT Food's Glindys Virginia Luciano joins The Food Fight Podcast to talk policy, power, and the future of food. What does real collaboration look like in the world we live in? 

Fancy having a robot make your smoothie? Joining us is Glenn Mathijssen, who shares how Alberts is reinventing the vending machine with custom blends and real ingredients. No bottles, no waste, just good food made fresh, on demand.

In part two of this special London Climate Action Week double, host Matt Eastland takes us from problem to possibility in the fight for a climate-positive food future. Recorded live at London's iconic Ministry of Sound venue, this episode spotlights farmers, innovators, policymakers, and corporate leaders who are turning bold commitments into action. From regenerative agriculture and supply chain transparency to investment in agri-tech and consumer engagement, guests share the practical steps and systemic changes needed to transform our food system. Along the way, we hear candid reflections on climate burnout, rediscovering hope, and the power of small individual actions - whether reducing food waste, growing your own food, or simply trying something new at the dinner table. Packed with insights from voices often left out of the conversation, this episode is both a reality check and a call to action: change is happening across every stage of the food system, and each of us has a role to play.

In the season 6 finale of the Food Fight podcast, we revisit the most inspiring, thought-provoking, and urgent themes shaping our food future. From personalised nutrition and the regenerative farming movement to the hidden climate cost of a potato chip, host Matt Eastland brings together lessons and voices from across the season to highlight where transformation is happening - and where it must continue. Whether you’re a policymaker, food innovator, grower, or conscious consumer, this is the essential guide to where food is heading next. Mentioned Episodes:  The Power of Nutrition for Lifelong Health with Dr. Federica Amati Next Bite 2024: The Food Fight Podcast Live from Rome Next Bite 2024 Achieving a Net-Zero Food System Next Bite 2024: Reducing Risk for a Fair and Resilient Food System Next Bite 2024: Healthier Lives Through Food The Regenerative Rollercoaster: Embracing Failure To Fuel the Future of Farming Trends 2025 Breaking Free: How to Remove Fossil Fuels from Our Food System Empowering SME's To Cut Carbon Policy, Power, and Conscious Leadership

Soil is the foundation of life on Earth: 95% of our food depends on healthy soils, yet nearly one-third of agricultural land worldwide is degraded. As climate change and unsustainable farming practices put even more pressure on soil ecosystems, urgent solutions are needed. Enter LILAS4SOILS, a five-year project funded by Horizon Europe, designed to restore soil health through carbon farming and Living Labs across the Mediterranean.

What happens to the coffee grounds once your morning cup is finished? For decades, coffee waste has been discarded, contributing to landfill waste and greenhouse gas emissions. But what if coffee could be transformed into something valuable? In this episode, The Food Fight Podcast speaks with Kacper Kossowski, co-founder of EcoBean, a company that is tackling coffee waste with innovative technologies that transform it into sustainable, high-value ingredients.

Could 3D printing be the future of food? While 3D printing has transformed design and manufacturing, its impact on the food industry is only just beginning. Revo Foods uses 3D printing technology to redefine the texture, taste, and sustainability of plant-based seafood and whole-cut proteins. In this episode, Robin Simsa, CEO and founder of Revo Foods, shares his journey from biotech researcher to food-tech pioneer and discusses how his company is tackling one of the biggest challenges in the alternative protein industry - texture and mouthfeel. From developing plant-based salmon fillets to creating “Prime Cut” alternatives that don’t replicate animal products but stand on their own, Robin explores the next evolution of plant-based foods.

The global food system is at a crossroads. While food and agriculture serve as economic backbones for many nations, they are also the leading contributors to biodiversity loss, climate change, and food insecurity. How do we transform this system to serve people and the planet better? In this episode, Andrew Bovarnick, Global Head of Food and Agricultural Commodity Systems at the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), joins hosts Matt Eastland and Lucy Wallace to discuss how governments, corporations, and farmers can work together to drive meaningful change.

Farming is undergoing a transformation, driven by climate change, water scarcity, and technological innovation. With rising temperatures, erratic weather patterns, and increasing water shortages, growers are facing unprecedented challenges. But can digital agronomy and AI-powered solutions help? In this episode, we sit down with Darryn Keiller, founder and CEO of WayBeyond, to explore how data-driven farming, predictive analytics, and AI are revolutionising agriculture. Darryn shares insights on how precision irrigation, real-time climate modelling, and automated pest management are helping farmers optimise production, conserve resources, and prepare for the future.

2025 is set to be a year of radical change in the food system. From the expansion of regenerative agriculture to the rise of AI-driven food innovation, key trends are shaping the future of what we eat. In this episode, Matt Eastland is joined by food trends expert Ed Bergen and Michelin-trained chef Estefania Simon-Sasyk to explore the biggest shifts happening in food. Top 5 food trends to watch in 2025 - https://www.eitfood.eu/blog/5-food-trends-2025

With consumers increasingly demanding to know the origins of their food and regulators tightening their focus on sustainability, transparency is no longer optional, it’s essential. Joined by Ofir Ardon of AgriTask and Maxine Roper of Connecting Food, Matt Eastland unpacks how innovative technologies like blockchain, AI, and digital twins make supply chains more transparent, efficient, and sustainable.

Join us in this special docu-episode of the Food Fight Podcast as we dive deep into the intersection of space technology and food security with Max Gulde, CEO of Constellr. Discover how innovative satellite technology is being harnessed to tackle one of humanity's biggest challenges: climate change.

In this episode of the Food Fight podcast, Matt Eastland sits down with Justine Reichman, the dynamic founder of Next Gen Purpose and host of Essential Ingredients. They delve into Justine’s journey from a chance meeting in a hair salon to building a platform that educates, inspires, and connects entrepreneurs in the food sustainability space.

In a world where only 3% of investment goes to women-led businesses, programs like Girls Go Circular are changing the narrative. This groundbreaking initiative equips girls aged 14-18 with digital, entrepreneurial, and green skills, empowering them to close the gender gap in STEM and innovation. In this episode, Matt Eastland is joined by Solène Moutier, Laura Borge, and alumna Daniela Garcia Moreno to discuss how the program is fostering diversity, confidence, and creativity.