Bite the Talk - Podcast Series
Bite the Talk is a podcast series that explores the many ramifications of malnutrition linked to food systems. It features thought leaders in food and nutrition discussing pressing global issues affecting food systems, economics, politics, and society. The series aims to shed light on how food systems impact health and well-being worldwide.
Episodes
'Start Where You Are - A Story of Food, Conflict & Hope' | With Aida Eyasu
This International Youth Day, Bite the Talk sits down with Aida Eyasu, an Act for Food youth leader from Ethiopia, whose journey into food systems work didn't start in a boardroom — it started in a kitchen, during war.
At just 16 years old, Aida's life was upended by conflict in her region: displacement, the loss of family members and classmates, schools shuttered indefinitely. In the middle of th
From Policy to Plate: How Malawi is transforming Food Systems | With Dr Andrew Jamali and Vitowe Batch
In Episode 32 of Bite the Talk, host Mark Gachagua is joined by two leaders at the heart of Malawi's food systems transformation journey — exploring how policy is being translated into action from the national level all the way down to the district.
Guests
Dr. Andrew Jamali — Director of the National Planning Commission, Malawi. Dr. Jamali is a seasoned socioeconomic development expert with over 2
Looking at Food and Agriculture Through a Systems Lens with Dr. Corinna Hawkes, Director of FAO, Division of Agri- Food Systems and Food Safety
Looking at Food and Agriculture Through a Systems Lens with Dr. Corinna Hawkes, Director of FAO, Division of Agri- Food Systems and Food Safety
1. Defining the Systems Approach
A systems approach is a decision-making framework that shifts focus from individual components—such as farming, processing, or retailing—to the relationships and interconnections between them. Rather than viewing food as a
Nutrition Futures Initiative with Dr. Anthony Wenndt, Thomas Schuumanns, and Commissioner Patrick Mugisha
Nutrition Futures Initiative with Dr. Anthony Wenndt, Thomas Schuumanns, and Commissioner Patrick Mugisha
This episode of Bite the Talk, hosted by Mark Gachagua, features a deep dive into the Nutrition Futures Initiative (NFI). The initiative is a collaborative effort designed to bridge the gap between social protection systems and actual nutritional outcomes through a process called co-innovation
From Pledges to Impact: Unpacking the 2025 Zero Hunger Accountability Report | with Carin Smaller and Dr. Lawrence Haddad
This episode of Bite the Talk, hosted by Mark Gachagua, provides a comprehensive look at the Zero Hunger Private Sector Pledge and its 2025 Accountability Report. The discussion centers on the progress made in 2023 and 2024 to mobilize private sector investments toward ending global hunger and malnutrition.Core Discussion TopicsThe State of the Pledge: The Zero Hunger Private Sector Pledge, launch
Uganda at the Table: Accelerating Food Systems Transformation
In this episode of Bite the Talk, host Mark Gachagua and GAIN Uganda Country Director Damali Sali explore the "Ugandan Paradox"—why an agricultural powerhouse known as the "Pearl of Africa" still struggles with high malnutrition rates. Damali argues that the root cause is not food scarcity, but "information scarcity" and deep-seated cultural habits, such as the overwhelming dominance of the staple
The Climate & Nutrition Story | with Oliver Camp
Episode SummaryIn Episode 27 of "Bite the Talk," host Mark Gachagua is joined by Oliver Camp, the Environment and Food Systems Advocacy Advisor at GAIN. The episode provides a deep dive into the critical intersection of climate change and nutrition, exploring how these two agendas are being integrated across policies, finance, and national strategies.Key Discussion PointsThe "Helicopter View": Oll
Global Food Systems Dashboard
Bite the Talk Episode 26: The Global Food Systems DashboardIn this episode, host Mark Gachagua speaks with Dr. Jessica Fanzo (Columbia University) and Dr. Ty Beal (GAIN) about the Global Food Systems Dashboard. They explain it was created to solve the problem of scattered and complex food data by consolidating information from over 40 sources into one user-friendly, visually appealing platform. De
Pakistan Food Systems Journey
In this episode, Faiz Rasool shares Pakistan’s bold steps to reimagine its food systems. From developing a first-of-its-kind national food systems dashboard to making food systems education compulsory in universities, Pakistan is building resilience through innovation and collaboration. Faiz reflects on the challenges of turning policy into action, the power of cross-sector partnerships, and the i
Amplifying Youth Voices in Food Systems
In this inspiring episode of Bite the Talk, host Mark Gachagua sits down with Eugenia Cho, an Act for Food youth leader, to explore the critical role of young people in shaping sustainable, equitable, and inclusive food systems. From her beginnings in Hong Kong, where she first learned about the environmental and ethical impacts of industrial agriculture, Eugenia shares how her curiosity led her t
UNFSS Stocktaking & Future Steps
This episode of "Bite The Talk" features a conversation between host Mark Gachagua and Dr. Lawrence Haddad, Executive Director at GAIN. They delve into the critical question of progress in global food systems transformation since the 2021 UN Food Systems Summit (UNFSS) and the UNFSS+2 Stocktaking Moment.
Bite the Talk is a GAIN Podcast Series.Brought to you by the Global Alliance for Improved Nutr
WEBINAR: Taking stock of the implementation of policies and legal frameworks to transform food systems in Kenya: Progress, Challenges, and opportunities
The discussion highlighted best practices and recommendations to enhance Kenya’s food systems, with a particular focus on effective policy implementation, financing, and inclusivity in nutrition governance. Panellists emphasized the need for collaborative efforts between state and non-state actors to drive sustainable food systems and improve nutrition outcomes across the country.
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Bite the Talk Episode 22 - UNFSS Stocktaking series - Wrap Up
Welcome to this episode of Bite the Talk, we are Taking Stock! The 2023 United Nations Food System Stock Take moment in Rome, followed the transformative 2021 United Nations Food System Summit or the UNFSS, enabling countries to report on the progress towards the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development in the midst of changing and challenging global context. Bite the Talk is a GAIN Podcast Series
Bite the Talk Episode 22 - UNFSS Stocktaking series - Tanzania
Welcome to this episode of Bite the Talk, we are Taking Stock! The 2023 United Nations Food System Stock Taking Moment in Rome follows the transformative 2021 United Nations Food System Summit, othe UNFSS, which enabled countries to report on the progress towards the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development in the midst of a changing and challenging global context.
This podcast series will be fo
Bite the Talk Episode 21 - UNFSS Stocktaking series - Bangladesh
Welcome to this episode of Bite the Talk. We are taking stock! The 2023 United Nations Food Systems Stock Taking moment in Rome, followed the transformative 2021 United Nations Food System Summit, or the UNFSS, and enabled countries to report on the progress towards the 2030 agenda for sustainable development in the mid of a changing and challenging global context.
This podcast series will be fo
Bite the Talk Episode 20 - UNFSS Stocktaking Series - Nigeria
Welcome to Bite the Talk, the podcast that dives deep into the pressing issues of our time. I am Joyce, your host for today, and we are honoured to be joined by a special guest: Dr. Sanjo Faniro, who is the National Convenor of the United Nations Food System Summit in Nigeria, and also the Director for Social Development at the Federal Ministry of Finance, Budget, and National Planning. In this ro
Bite the Talk Episode 18 -UNFSS Stocktaking Series
Welcome to this episode of Bite the Talk. We are taking stock! The 2023 United Nations Food Systems Stock Taking moment in Rome, follows the transformative 2021 United Nations Food System Summit, or the UNFSS, enabling countries to report on the progress towards the 2030 agenda for sustainable development in the midst of a changing and challenging global context. I'm your host, Mark Gachagua and t
Bite the Talk Episode 19: The Power of Biofortification - India's Agri-Entrepreneurs
In this podcast, powered by GAIN, we explore diverse issues and solutions related to nutritious food. We feature voices from farmers to leaders, including a successful partnership between GAIN, HarvestPlus, and the Syngenta Foundation. They work together to combat hidden hunger globally, particularly in India, by delivering nutrient-rich biofortified foods. This collaboration aims to create sustai
Bite the Talk Episode 16 - Bangladesh Wet Markets: Road to Recovery
Do you know what a wet market is? The term wet market is typically used to describe places in Asian countries that sell fresh vegetables, fruits, seafood, and meat in a non-supermarket setting. Wet markets are an essential part of food security in many countries. Today we're heading over to Bangladesh where wet markets were heavily impacted during the pandemic. Bite the Talk is a GAIN Podcast Seri
Bite the Talk Episode 15 -Reducing Nutritional Insecurity in Kenya through Ugali
This podcast will shine a light on people who are working to meet the 2030 targets of UN's Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) number two.
In this podcast series powered by the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition or GAIN, we will encounter a myriad of intersecting issues, themes, and solutions. We will hear from regular folks like farmers and mothers around the world trying to put nutritious foo
Bite the Talk Episode 14 - Nothing about us without us
Happy International Youth Day! Today's podcast titled "Nothing about us without us" celebrates the spirit of the youth.
The aim of this conversation is to understand better how government, business and other development actors engage young people and how they can help them pursue their responsibilities to ensure sustainability in food system. Bite the Talk is a GAIN Podcast Series.
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Bite the Talk Episode 13 - Push for healthier diets and sustainability for made in Bangladesh
This episode of "Bite the Talk: Push for healthier diets and sustainability for ‘made in Bangladesh’ will tackle how Apparel Brands ‘Made in Bangladesh’ must shift to greener products, safer workspace, and healthier workforce if they want to keep up with new consumers’ trends.
According to the World Trade Organization, Bangladesh, with an export growing to 36 billion a year, is the second largest
Bite the Talk Episode 12 - Fostering a Culture of Food Safety
In support of World Food Safety Day 2022, this podcast sparks discussion among leaders in food safety about what is means to foster a "culture of food safety". Hear from several experts on how cultivating a "culture of food safety" supports efforts in public health, nutrition and food security. Whether producing food for global distribution or local consumption, guests share their perspectives on
Bite the Talk Episode 11 - New Commitments, New Partnerships, New Solutions
In this episode of Bite the Talk – New Commitments, New Partnerships, New Solutions – we hear again from GAIN's Executive Director, Dr. Lawrence Haddad. We last spoke to Lawrence in mid-2021 just before the Pre-summit of the United Nations Food Systems Summit (UNFSS). Now we hear from him about his experiences with major moments on the Food Systems landscape in the last year, like the UNFSS which
Bite the Talk Episode 10 - Sprinting through the super year for food
In September this year, the first ever United Nations Food Systems Summit will be convened – a historic moment for centring food in many critical issues facing people all over our planet today: from hunger and malnutrition; to environment and nature; to livelihoods and human rights; to resilience to shocks and stresses like COVID-19 and the climate emergency.On the occasion of the United Nations F
Bite the Talk Episode 09: Better food systems for healthier cities
Cities play a crucial role in shaping food systems. Through the implementation of policies and actions, urban governments can help define what foods are available on the market and at what cost. Having policies that support the availability and affordability of food is increasingly critical as more than 50% of the global population live in cities, with this number expected to increase to 68% by 20
Bite the Talk Episode 08 - Raising the alarm on COVID-19 and malnutrition
We have witnessed much progress on reducing chronic hunger and malnutrition at global level over the past two decades. The progress, however, was not as quick as hoped, to achieve the World Health Assembly Targets, and the Sustainable Development Goals (SGDs) by 2030. The COVID-19 pandemic, now risks reversing the progress made. This episode of Bite the Talk - "Raising the alarm on COVID-19 and ma
Bite the Talk Episode 07 - How safe is your food?
Food safety affects everyone - we all need to eat. However, too many people face challenges from unsafe food, and unsafe food can't nourish. Foodborne illnesses come from many different sources, and in severe cases can lead to tragic outcomes. Around 420 000 people die every year from unsafe food, while the economic losses from productivity and medical expenses run over USD 100 billion. Food safe
Bite the Talk Episode 06 - Food Systems Transformation – India’s Journey
India has recently indicated its intention to mandate the national fortification of milk and edible oil and a draft regulation has been issued for public commentary in this regard. Not only is this a great step forward into improving the nutritional status of the Indian population, but it is even more important that this step has been taken during the COVID-19 pandemic. India has been making effor
Bite the Talk Episode 05 - When women choose to challenge
Tune in to Episode 05 of Bite the Talk: “When women choose to challenge”. We hear from Catherine Bertini, whose perspective on women in food systems is shaped by a lifelong experience including many pivotal personal roles. In this episode, our guest Catherine Bertini takes us through some of her personal experiences, showing how they shaped her path to becoming the woman she is today. At an early
Bite the Talk 04 - Looking ahead
As 2020 comes to an end, a difficult year for most, we have dedicated this episode not only to reflect on this year but also to celebrate the end of the year. 2020 began with a global pandemic that affected every country differently. The major health crisis had some ripple effects on the global economy, societies, and the mental state of many. Some of the pandemic effects exacerbated inequalities
Bite the Talk Episode 03 - A closer look into children's diets
Time and time again we hear about the critical nutritional status of children and the serious consequences a poor diet can have in the future of a child. We have often talked about the first "1000 days" or the "under 5" as crucial windows of opportunity to positively impact the growth of a child by guaranteeing a healthy and diverse diet, making it a life-long difference in the child's future. Whi
Bite the Talk Episode 01 - Are food systems healthy?
Over time, food systems have changed and adapted to attend the needs of an expanding population, mostly in urban contexts. There are increasing concerns about how the current food systems can sustain the human population in the future, specifically when 1 in 2 people do not have access to a healthy diet. So, to what extent do we have a healthy food system? In the first episode of this podcast seri
Bite the Talk Episode 02 - A fortified future
Food systems are under increasing pressure. In this podcast, we discuss the innovations necessary to feed the future. During the past 15 years, food fortification has become a game-changer, but progress is slow and much still needs to be done. Who will drive innovation, and more importantly, who will foot the bill? Countries and the global community alike need to ensure that food fortification re
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