by Raising the Circle
Raising the Circle is a show spotlighting sustainable and circular businesses and ideas in Denmark. Your host, Solveiga Jurgaityte, interviews ambitious go-getters and entrepreneurs who share stories of their contribution to building a circular economy. Here, we dive into the minds of changemakers reimagining how we live, create, and consume in a more regenerative way. Tune in and raise the bar in order to Raise the Circle. ♻️
Language
🇺🇲
Publishing Since
3/28/2022
See how your podcast performs across key metrics
Recommendations available
Unlock the full report to see detailed tips
Recommendations available
Unlock the full report to see detailed tips
Unlock comprehensive insights including:
See how your show performs across every key metric
High authority scores make your podcast more attractive to industry leaders and influencers who want to appear on credible shows.
Sponsors look for podcasts with proven authority and engagement. Your score demonstrates your podcast's value to potential partners.
Understanding your strengths and weaknesses helps you make data-driven decisions to expand your listener base effectively.
Pitch yourself as a guest, propose sponsorships, or reach out directly to the host.
November 6, 2025
<p>In this bonus episode, <a href=" https://www.linkedin.com/in/bram-t-a-kerkhof/ " target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><strong>Bram Kerkhof</strong></a>, Head of Product at <a href="https://reducedfoods.com/ " target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><strong>REDUCED</strong></a>, joined for a lighthearted round of the We’re Not Really Strangers card game to close out the interview. </p><p><br></p><p>We dove into what a perfect day looks like when food, nature, and community come together, advice we’d give our younger selves, and the reminder to keep our bodies moving with long runs and dance classes.</p><p><br></p><p>*<a href="https://www.werenotreallystrangers.com/"><u></u>We're Not Really Strangers<u></u></a> is a purpose-driven card game and movement all about empowering meaningful connections.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>~~~</strong></p><p>🎙️Created and hosted by<a href="https://www.solfireproductions.com/"> <u>Solveiga Jur</u></a> </p><p>📸Photography magic by<a href="https://ingmarbtker.com/about"> <u>Ingmar Bötker</u></a></p><p>🎬Video editing by the versatile<a href="http://www.sandralinne.com/"> <u>Sandra Linne</u></a></p><p>~~~</p><p><br></p><p>Tune in and raise the bar on business standards in order to Raise the Circle. ♻️</p><p><br></p><p><strong>#CircularFood #FoodInnovation #UpcyclingFoodWaste #Fermentation #CircularEconomy</strong></p><p><br></p><p>* Follow Raising the Circle's journey on<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/raising-the-circle"><u></u> LinkedIn<u></u></a> or<a href="https://www.instagram.com/raisingthecircle/?hl=en"><u></u> Instagram<u></u></a>.</p><p><br></p><p>Have questions or feedback? Say hi: raisingthecircle@gmail.com </p><p>If you enjoyed this, please rate, review, and subscribe.</p>
November 4, 2025
<p>In this episode, we sit down with<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/bram-t-a-kerkhof/ " target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"> <strong>Bram Kerkhof</strong></a>, Head of Product at <a href="https://reducedfoods.com/ " target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><strong>REDUCED</strong></a>, the Copenhagen food-tech turning industry side streams into clean-label, umami-rich flavor concentrates. </p><p><br></p><p>Bram bridges his chef craft and food science to show how <strong>koji fermentation</strong> and <strong>enzymatic hydrolysis</strong> can transform “leftovers” into premium taste while also cutting emissions.</p><p><br></p><p>From chicken wing tips and broken rice to apple cores, vegetable trimmings, and even invasive shore crabs, REDUCED’s “waste-to-taste” platform proves sustainability can (and must) taste incredible.</p><p><br></p><p>Together we dive into three big themes:</p><ol><li><p><strong>From side stream to flavourful ingredient</strong> – how REDUCED upcycles by-products (e.g., chicken carcasses, apple cores, leek offcuts, shore crabs) into clean-label flavor bases and why *taste* has to lead for circular foods to win (if the taste is good, so is the adoption)<br></p></li><li><p><strong>Fermentation as green tech</strong> – the duo of <strong>koji fermentation</strong> and <strong>enzymes</strong> for lower-energy bioprocessing, concentrated umami, and consistent quality at scale (including the messy learnings of sourcing, shelf life, and scale-up hiccups.<br></p></li><li><p><strong>Scaling impact in the real world</strong> – moving from consumer branding to B2B, navigating novel-food rules and category gatekeepers, tracking emissions, and opening global doors after being named <strong>Fast Company’s</strong> “Most Innovative Company” of 2025 <br></p></li></ol><p>If you’ve ever wondered how surplus mushrooms or chicken trimmings can skip the landfill and end up on your plate in the tastiest way possible, then this episode is for you.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>#CircularFood #FoodInnovation #UpcyclingFoodWaste #Fermentation #CircularEconomy</strong></p><p><br>Watch Raising the Circle on<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@raisingthecircle"> <u>YouTube</u></a> or listen on all podcast apps like<a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/1fNa9gG8YEVdGQAoelfGMv?si=f41222b1823a4754"> <u>Spotify</u></a>. </p><p><br></p><p>~~~</p><p>🎙️Created and hosted by<a href="https://www.solfireproductions.com/"> <u>Solveiga Jur</u></a> </p><p>📸Photography magic by<a href="https://ingmarbtker.com/about"> <u>Ingmar Bötker</u></a></p><p>🎬Video editing by the versatile<a href="http://www.sandralinne.com/"> <u>Sandra Linne</u></a></p><p>~~~</p><p>Tune in and raise the bar on business standards in order to Raise the Circle. ♻️</p><p><br></p><p>* Follow Raising the Circle's journey on<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/raising-the-circle"><u></u> LinkedIn<u></u></a> or<a href="https://www.instagram.com/raisingthecircle/?hl=en"><u></u> Instagram<u></u></a>.</p><p><br></p><p>Have questions or feedback? Say hi: raisingthecircle@gmail.com </p><p>If you enjoyed this, please rate, review, and subscribe.</p><p><br></p>
October 30, 2025
<p>In this bonus episode,<a href=" linkedin.com/in/amie1983?originalSubdomain=dk " target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"> <strong>Amie N’Dong</strong></a>, co-founder of <a href="https://truelytaste.dk/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Truely</a> and <a href="https://www.socialvanilla.dk/?srsltid=AfmBOoos8E4MmBla9ygY1hQp6YmyjBCv36C0gebp2mbRHmNdkH49rBsX" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Social Vanilla</a>, joined for a round of the We’re Not Really Strangers card game to close out our conversation.</p><p><br></p><p>We talked about plant care (or lack thereof), the podcasts and publications that keep Amie connected to global issues, and the importance of broadening our perspectives beyond the Global North. </p><p><br></p><p>Plus, Amie mentions a sweet tip on where to find <a href="https://rokkedysse.dk/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">the best Danish strawberry cake,</a> made with her very own vanilla. 🎂</p><p> </p><p>📰<a href="https://verdensbedstenyheder.dk/nyheder/ugandiske-boender-hoester-penge-naar-de-beskytter-naturen/ " target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"> Read that article by Verdens Bedste Nyheder</a>.</p><p><br></p><p>*<a href="https://www.werenotreallystrangers.com/"><u></u>We're Not Really Strangers<u></u></a> is a purpose-driven card game and movement all about empowering meaningful connections.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>~~~</strong></p><p>🎙️Created and hosted by<a href="https://www.solfireproductions.com/"> <u>Solveiga Jur</u></a> </p><p>📸Photography magic by<a href="https://ingmarbtker.com/about"> <u>Ingmar Bötker</u></a></p><p>🎬Video editing by the versatile<a href="http://www.sandralinne.com/"> <u>Sandra Linne</u></a></p><p>~~~</p><p><br></p><p>Tune in and raise the bar on business standards in order to Raise the Circle. ♻️</p><p><br></p><p><strong>#SupplyChain #FairTrade #CircularEconomy #Agroforestry #FoodSystems #ImpactEntrepreneurship </strong></p><p><br></p><p>* Follow Raising the Circle's journey on<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/raising-the-circle"><u></u> LinkedIn<u></u></a> or<a href="https://www.instagram.com/raisingthecircle/?hl=en"><u></u> Instagram<u></u></a>.</p><p><br></p><p>Have questions or feedback? Say hi: raisingthecircle@gmail.com </p><p>If you enjoyed this, please rate, review, and subscribe.</p>
Guests from recent episodes — sign up to see every guest that has ever appeared on this show.
Maria Clemmensen
Guest
Mie Mogensen
Guest
Matt Homewood
Guest
Simone Mørch Jensen
Guest
Dionysia Moschou
Guest
Alejandro Franco
Guest
Lili Dreyer
Guest
Gabu
Guest
We're Not Really Strangers
Guest
Bagabù
Guest
Kaffe Bueno
Guest
Have a different question and can't find the answer you're looking for? Reach out to our support team by sending us an email and we'll get back to you as soon as we can.
Raising the Circle is a show spotlighting sustainable and circular businesses and ideas in Denmark.
Your host, Solveiga Jurgaityte, interviews ambitious go-getters and entrepreneurs who share stories of their contribution to building a circular economy.
Here, we dive into the minds of changemakers reimagining how we live, create, and consume in a more regenerative way.
Tune in and raise the bar in order to Raise the Circle. ♻️
This podcast updates daily.
This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.
Pod Engine is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or officially connected with any of the podcasts displayed on this platform. We operate independently as a podcast discovery and analytics service.
All podcast artwork, thumbnails, and content displayed on this page are the property of their respective owners and are protected by applicable copyright laws. This includes, but is not limited to, podcast cover art, episode artwork, show descriptions, episode titles, transcripts, audio snippets, and any other content originating from the podcast creators or their licensors.
We display this content under fair use principles and/or implied license for the purpose of podcast discovery, information, and commentary. We make no claim of ownership over any podcast content, artwork, or related materials shown on this platform. All trademarks, service marks, and trade names are the property of their respective owners.
While we strive to ensure all content usage is properly authorized, if you are a rights holder and believe your content is being used inappropriately or without proper authorization, please contact us immediately at hey@podengine.ai for prompt review and appropriate action, which may include content removal or proper attribution.
By accessing and using this platform, you acknowledge and agree to respect all applicable copyright laws and intellectual property rights of content owners. Any unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or commercial use of the content displayed on this platform is strictly prohibited.