# Sustainable Food on The No Agenda Show Sustainable Food comes up in 12 chapters across 11 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from January 2012 to June 2024. - **Chapters:** 12 - **Episodes:** 11 - **Discussed:** January 2012 – June 2024 - **Related topics:** [Insects](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/insects.md), [Sustainability](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sustainability.md), [Sustainable Development](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sustainable-development.md), [Algae](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/algae.md), [Antonio Guterres](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/antonio-guterres.md), [Austin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin.md), [Belgium](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/belgium.md), [Colorado](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/colorado.md), [Cricket Protein](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cricket-protein.md), [Crickets](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/crickets.md) ## Chapters 1–12 of 12 ### Seaweed as Meat Alternative, Scottish Isle of Skye - **Episode:** [1671: It's The Boyfriend](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1671-it-s-the-boyfriend.md) - **Published:** 2024-06-23 - **Time:** 1:09:10–1:10:48 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1671-it-s-the-boyfriend/chapter/seaweed-as-meat-alternative-scottish-isle-of-skye.md Chef Callum Munro and climate activist Shona Cameron are promoting seaweed as a renewable alternative to fish and meat on the Scottish Isle of Skye. The initiative introduces "sea spaghetti" and other algae-based recipes to local schools to encourage sustainable eating habits. Proponents argue seaweed is a year-round vegetable of the sea that requires no fresh water or fertilizer to grow. Keywords: seaweed, [algae](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/algae.md), [sustainable food](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sustainable-food.md), isle of skye, culinary trends ### Lab-Grown Beef Rice, South Korean Food Innovation - **Episode:** [1651: WWX](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1651-wwx.md) - **Published:** 2024-04-14 - **Time:** 1:23:46–1:28:36 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1651-wwx/chapter/lab-grown-beef-rice-south-korean-food-innovation.md Researchers at Yonsei University in South Korea have developed "beef rice" by growing animal muscle and fat cells inside rice grains. This hybrid food is marketed as a sustainable, low-carbon alternative to traditional cattle farming. The discussion touches on the role of chemical companies like Royal DSM in creating the taste and texture of synthetic proteins. Keywords: beef rice, [south korea](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/south-korea.md), [lab-grown meat](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lab-grown-meat.md), [protein](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/protein.md), [sustainable food](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sustainable-food.md) ### UN Secretary General, Fossil Fools and Bug Diets - **Episode:** [1613: Fossil Fools](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1613-fossil-fools.md) - **Published:** 2023-12-03 - **Time:** 19:06–21:14 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1613-fossil-fools/chapter/un-secretary-general-fossil-fools-and-bug-diets.md UN Secretary General António Guterres calls for an end to burning "fossil fuels" while 130 countries sign an agreement to make food production more sustainable. The hosts highlight the focus on reducing meat consumption and the potential shift toward insect-based diets as a climate solution. Keywords: [antonio guterres](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/antonio-guterres.md), [fossil fuels](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fossil-fuels.md), [renewables](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/renewables.md), [sustainable food](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sustainable-food.md), [crickets](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/crickets.md), [meat consumption](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/meat-consumption.md) ### G20 Economic Policy, Food and Energy Security - **Episode:** [1505: Cat's Paw](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1505-cat-s-paw.md) - **Published:** 2022-11-20 - **Time:** 30:13–34:29 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1505-cat-s-paw/chapter/g20-economic-policy-food-and-energy-security.md G20 leaders addressed global economic challenges exacerbated by the war in Ukraine, including rising inflation and disruptions to food and energy supply chains. The summit's new slogan, "Recover Together, Recover Stronger," replaced "Build Back Better" as the guiding principle for fiscal sustainability. The declaration pledged coordinated action to address fertilizer shortages and commodity price surges affecting the most vulnerable populations. Keywords: [g20](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/g20.md), [ukraine war](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ukraine-war.md), [inflation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/inflation.md), [food security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/food-security.md), [supply chains](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/supply-chains.md), [sustainable development](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sustainable-development.md) ### Food Labeling Scams, Best Before vs. Expiration Dates - **Episode:** [1492: Upcycling Ruminants](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1492-upcycling-ruminants.md) - **Published:** 2022-10-06 - **Time:** 55:46–59:48 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1492-upcycling-ruminants/chapter/food-labeling-scams-best-before-vs-expiration-dates.md A significant portion of U.S. food waste is attributed to consumer confusion over "Best Before" and "Sell By" labels. Experts clarify that these dates often refer to peak freshness rather than safety, particularly for canned goods which can remain edible for decades. Organizations like Refed are pushing for standardized labeling to distinguish between quality and safety to reduce the 4 million tons of food wasted annually. Keywords: [food waste](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/food-waste.md), [fda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fda.md), [labeling](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/labeling.md), best before, [expiration dates](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/expiration-dates.md), [sustainability](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sustainability.md) ### Insect Grease, Sustainable Dairy Substitutes - **Episode:** [1478: Flexitarianism](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1478-flexitarianism.md) - **Published:** 2022-08-18 - **Time:** 2:35:14–2:39:59 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1478-flexitarianism/chapter/insect-grease-sustainable-dairy-substitutes.md Scientists at the University of Ghent in Belgium are developing "insect grease" as a sustainable substitute for butter in baked goods. The process involves blending insects and centrifuging them to create a shortening-like substance. This is compared to the history of Crisco, which originated from cottonseed oil and soap manufacturing patents. Keywords: [belgium](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/belgium.md), university of ghent, [insects](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/insects.md), crisco, [sustainable food](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sustainable-food.md) ### Yak Meat Popularity and Sustainable Food - **Episode:** [1446: That 70's Podcast](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1446-that-70-s-podcast.md) - **Published:** 2022-04-28 - **Time:** 2:44:39–2:46:59 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1446-that-70-s-podcast/chapter/yak-meat-popularity-and-sustainable-food.md A mention of yak meat on a previous episode led to an "explosion of orders" for a Colorado farmer. Yak meat is described as lean, healthy, and "fluffy," marketed by some as "Himalayan beef." This is contrasted with the push for "sustainable" food sources like insects, with researchers at the University of Adelaide promoting crickets and mealworms as the future of the human diet. Keywords: [yak meat](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/yak-meat.md), [colorado](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/colorado.md), himalayan beef, [sustainable food](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sustainable-food.md), [insects](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/insects.md), university of adelaide ### Insect Consumption and Northern Ireland Livestock Culling - **Episode:** [1446: That 70's Podcast](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1446-that-70-s-podcast.md) - **Published:** 2022-04-28 - **Time:** 2:47:01–2:49:44 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1446-that-70-s-podcast/chapter/insect-consumption-and-northern-ireland-livestock-culling.md Researchers are developing sensory guides to make insect consumption more palatable to the public, citing the high environmental cost of traditional meat. In Northern Ireland, climate targets may require the culling of over one million sheep and cattle to meet sustainable development goals. The hosts argue that these policies are designed to restrict traditional protein sources in favor of lab-grown or insect-based alternatives. Keywords: [insects](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/insects.md), [northern ireland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/northern-ireland.md), climate targets, livestock culling, [sustainable development](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sustainable-development.md), [food supply](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/food-supply.md) ### Noodle Gun and Jiminy's Cricket Protein - **Episode:** [1334: Kackling Kamala](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1334-kackling-kamala.md) - **Published:** 2021-04-01 - **Time:** 3:23:10–3:27:11 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1334-kackling-kamala/chapter/noodle-gun-and-jiminy-s-cricket-protein.md The show concluded with a "Dogs are People 2" segment featuring Jiminy's, a company producing dog food from cricket protein. The marketing emphasizes reducing a pet's "carbon paw print" by switching from traditional beef or chicken to more sustainable insect-based proteins. The hosts awarded this segment the "Clip of the Day" for its focus on the "Great Reset" themes in the pet industry. Keywords: jiminy's, [cricket protein](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cricket-protein.md), carbon paw print, [sustainability](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sustainability.md), [dog food](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dog-food.md) ### Mealworms, Insect Consumption and Sustainable Food - **Episode:** [1314: Gnarler](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1314-gnarler.md) - **Published:** 2021-01-21 - **Time:** 2:36:42–2:38:08 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1314-gnarler/chapter/mealworms-insect-consumption-and-sustainable-food.md The European Food Safety Agency has approved yellow mealworms as safe for human consumption, labeling them a "delicacy" and a sustainable, low-carbon protein source. The hosts mock the push for insect-based diets, jokingly attributing the trend to "reptilians" or "lizards." Keywords: [mealworms](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mealworms.md), european food safety agency, [sustainable food](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sustainable-food.md), [entomophagy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/entomophagy.md), [reptilians](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/reptilians.md) ### Podcast Advertising, Cricket Powder Snacks - **Episode:** [1089: Puppet Mouth](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1089-puppet-mouth.md) - **Published:** 2018-11-26 - **Time:** 1:32:52–1:42:04 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1089-puppet-mouth/chapter/podcast-advertising-cricket-powder-snacks.md A critique of a "live read" advertisement for Crickstart, a snack made from cricket powder, highlights the trend of "future of food" marketing in podcasts. The hosts mock the forced enthusiasm of the ad and the general state of podcast monetization through endorsements. Keywords: talk nerdy, crickstart, cricket powder, [sustainable food](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sustainable-food.md), live reads ### Sustainable Food and Austin Farmers Markets - **Episode:** [372: Free Ponies for Everyone!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/372-free-ponies-for-everyone.md) - **Published:** 2012-01-08 - **Time:** 1:16:38–1:20:16 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/372-free-ponies-for-everyone/chapter/sustainable-food-and-austin-farmers-markets.md Adam Curry shares his experiences with the local food scene in Austin, Texas, highlighting bread and butter pickles from the Otmer family farm. He discusses the "sustainable food community" where eggs are sold with the names of the chickens and produce is significantly cheaper than at Whole Foods. 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