What is Food for You? with Daniel Russek
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Podcast Overview
<p>Is there anything more important than food? From science to financial markets; from land use to culture, and, of course, our diet. Food traverses every aspect of humanity. In this podcast, Daniel Russek, CEO of Atarraya, converses with relevant figures from various fields based on a simple question: what does food mean to you?</p>
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6/11/2024
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Recent Episodes
July 10, 2026
The Loop with Mario & Saru | Can Shrimp Help Grow Better Tomatoes?
<p>In this first episode of <strong>The Loop</strong>, Mario and Saru explore a surprising question: can shrimp help grow better tomatoes?</p><p>Atarraya tested whether shrimp biofloc — a living mix of nutrients, organic matter, and beneficial microorganisms — could support tomato plants in challenging alkaline soil in Oaxaca, Mexico.</p><p>The episode explores biofloc, soil biology, regenerative farming, and the possibility of designing more circular food systems where one system’s output becomes another system’s input.</p><p><strong>The Loop</strong> is a What is Food for You series exploring the hidden systems behind the future of food.</p>
April 16, 2026
What is Food for You? | Ep. 4: Shamal Mohammed on Food Security, Soil Health & Growing Food in the Desert
<p><strong>What does it take to grow food in one of the harshest environments on Earth?</strong></p><p>In this episode, Daniel Russek speaks with Shamal Mohammed, CEO of Silal Innovation Oasis in Abu Dhabi, about food security, soil health, local production, and the role of science and technology in building more resilient food systems.</p><p>From the UAE’s desert conditions to the global challenges of climate change, limited water, and poor soil quality, this conversation explores why extreme environments may become some of the most important testbeds for the future of food.</p><p>Together, Daniel and Shamal discuss:</p><ul><li>Why soil is the foundation of any farming system</li><li>What makes soil healthy</li><li>The connection between soil, water, and food security</li><li>Why local food production matters</li><li>How innovation can help produce food sustainably in extreme conditions</li><li>Why solutions developed in the desert may become relevant around the world</li></ul><p>Listen to the full conversation and join us in asking: <strong>What is food for you?</strong></p>
November 5, 2024
What is Food for You? | Ep. 3: Chef Joshua Whigham on Culinary Art, Food Tech & Responsibility in Modern Dining
<p>In this third episode of <em>What is Food for You</em>, host Daniel Russek sits down with longtime friend and renowned chef Joshua Whigham. Josh brings a wealth of experience from top U.S. restaurants and shares his journey from childhood flavors to his current dedication to responsible sourcing and sustainable cuisine. Together, they explore the critical intersections between food technology and the culinary arts, highlighting the role chefs play as influencers and stewards of change in our food system. From questioning lab-grown proteins to rethinking seafood sustainability, this conversation delves deep into the importance of culinary responsibility and innovation for a sustainable future.</p>
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<p>Is there anything more important than food? From science to financial markets; from land use to culture, and, of course, our diet. Food traverses every aspect of humanity. In this podcast, Daniel Russek, CEO of Atarraya, converses with relevant figures from various fields based on a simple question: what does food mean to you?</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
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