Episodes

  • Episode 65: Kees Aarts, CEO & Founder @ Protix

    Episode 65: Kees Aarts, CEO & Founder @ Protix
    May 18 2022
    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
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    14 mins
  • Episode 64: Doug McNish, Executive Vegan Chef and Author

    Episode 64: Doug McNish, Executive Vegan Chef and Author
    May 12 2022
    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
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    15 mins
  • Episode 63: Michael Spinelli, Co-Founder @ Nutriati

    Episode 63: Michael Spinelli, Co-Founder @ Nutriati
    May 4 2022
    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
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    13 mins
  • Episode 62: Mark Driscoll, Founder @ Tasting The Future

    Episode 62: Mark Driscoll, Founder @ Tasting The Future
    Apr 27 2022
    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
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    15 mins
  • Episode 61: Lindsey McCoy, CEO Plaine Products

    Episode 61: Lindsey McCoy, CEO Plaine Products
    Apr 13 2022
    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
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    14 mins
  • Episode 60: Kimberley Barfoot-Brace, Brand & Marketing Manager @ Barfoots

    Episode 60: Kimberley Barfoot-Brace, Brand & Marketing Manager @ Barfoots
    Mar 24 2022
    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
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    13 mins
  • Episode 59: Ash Farber, Development Coordinator @ CLIPOP

    Episode 59: Ash Farber, Development Coordinator @ CLIPOP
    Mar 16 2022
    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
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    14 mins
  • Episode 58: Kory Zelickson, CEO & Co-Founder @ Vejii

    Episode 58: Kory Zelickson, CEO & Co-Founder @ Vejii
    Mar 10 2022
    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
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    14 mins