Podcasts about Farmdrop

I am so thrilled to share this conversation with you guys - I have wanted to have Hannah Semler on the podcast since the beginning! I'm a big fan of FarmDrop - I'm both a customer and a vendor, and I love having the ability to try items from several different local farmers that are bringing their product practically to me! Hannah will say it better, so I'll leave her to it.Hannah also hosted a podcast called What is American Food, because she is so passionate about the origins - AND she was working with a food  waste rescue group as well. She also started a FarmDrop delivery program for Seniors who are homebound, so they, too can be nourished by our skilled farmers. Listen to the episode for more about all of this, and why Farmdrop is so important to her!Hannah and her trusty sidekick Barley travel the state of Maine together,  making sure things are organized and operating smoothly when customers come to pick up their goods. There are several dropoff/pickup Hubs throughout the state, and trying to get the vendors' products spread to other hubs than the one closest to them can't be easy!You're going to love Hannah - I can't imagine not loving her passion for what she does! Call to Action: I'd love to share this episode wide, and see if we can get some interest in other areas of the country for FarmDrop! Do you know of an area lacking a farmers market, or are you interested in being a FarmDrop vendor? The reach is WIDE with these products!FarmDrop website is here - check out all the options available at different locations, and see how cool it would be to start your own or be part of one! Reach out to Hannah with inquiries about FarmDrop! https://farmdrop.us/Farmdrop is on Instagram and Facebook as @farmdropusSupport the showPlease follow Grounded In Maine podcast on Instagram here , or on Facebook hereYouTube channel link is here You can DM me there, post, or email me at amysgardenjam@gmail.com. Website for Amy's Garden Jam is www.amysgardenjam.comHow Do I Get There From Here by Jane Bolduc - listen to more at www.janebolduc.comPodcast cover by Becca Kofron- follow here on Instagram here https://www.instagram.com/cute_but_loud/ and/or check out her awesome art here: https://www.artbybeccakofron.com/ Grounded in Maine Podcast is hosted by Buzzsprout, the easiest podcast hosting platform. Learn more at www.buzzsprout.com Grounded in Maine Podcast is sponsored by ESG Review. Learn more about the good they're doing at https://esgreview.net/Grounded in Maine Podcast is partnering with True Leaf Market and offering a great discount of $10 off your $50 or more purchase if you visit https://www.trueleafmarket.co...

In this programme, ffinlo Costain talks to Josiah Meldrum, co-founder of the successful on-line retailer, Hodmedods. Josiah works with British farms to source top quality beans, pulses and grains - particularly less well-known foods, like the fava bean, grown in Britain since the Iron Age, but now largely forgotten. We talk about why Josiah thinks of Hodmedods as an agroecological retail business and about the need for strong supplier relationships. We discuss the benefits of scaling out rather than up, and the failure of fellow online food retailer, Farmdrop. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/farmgate/message

Farmers have been left picking up the pieces after the online Grocery company, Farmdrop, suddenly ceased trading last week. It specialised in connecting small scale farmers, growers and independent businesses with customers. As many as 450 suppliers will be affected by the company's collapse. Some farmers are owed tens of thousands of pounds, others delivered large orders of meat just hours before learning the company had gone into administration. The UK is facing its largest ever outbreak of avian flu. More than sixty cases have been confirmed across the country since the start of November with more than 2 million domestic birds infected. The Government's Chief Vet has told us the high level of infection on farms this year is down to higher than normal infections in wild birds. And parsnips are a key ingredient of Christmas dinner...which makes it a busy time of year for parsnip farmers! Presented by Caz Graham Produced for BBC Audio in Bristol by Heather Simons

This week on Tech's Message:NATE: Google and Apple have ‘vice-like grip' on UK mobiles, warns regulatorhttps://www.theguardian.com/business/2021/dec/14/google-and-apple-have-vice-like-grip-on-uk-mobiles-warns-regulatorIAN: Cyber flashing explainedhttps://www.theweek.co.uk/news/technology/953558/what-is-cyberflashinghttps://feministlawsociety.org.uk/criminalise-cyberflashingThe extended version available via Patreon subscription also includes: Online grocer Farmdrop cancels Christmas deliveries as it falls into administrationhttps://www.thegrocer.co.uk/restructures-and-receiverships/online-grocer-farmdrop-cancels-christmas-deliveries-as-it-falls-into-administration/662996.articleBONUS LINKShttp://web.archive.org/web/20080209142537/http://reviews.cnet.co.uk/roryreid/0,139101702,49295378,00.htm Become a supporter to unlock bonus content and listen live — join our Patreon.Full show notes, subscription options and more available at https://www.uktechshow.com.TECH'S MESSAGE IS:Hosts: Nate Lanxon, Ian MorrisProduction and Editing: Nate LanxonVoiceover Artist: Marta SvetekMusic: Audio Network & Pond5Certain Artwork Elements Designed By: macrovector / FreepikPublisher (Free Version): AcastCopyright © Nate LanxonAds (on free version) are not endorsements, nor controlled by Tech's Message. Read Nate's ad policy. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

After participating in his study, Brittany interviewed Gui Heurich. Gui is a Brazilian anthropologist and programmer, currently researching the Ruby language and its community in an ambitious projected named Code::Anth. He lives in England, where he works as a Ruby backend developer at Farmdrop and also as an Associate Researcher at University College London. Show Notes & Links: Code::Anth (http://code-anth.xyz/) Gui Heurich (@anthrolanguage) | Twitter (https://twitter.com/anthrolanguage?lang=en) Email Gui at g.heurich@ucl.ac.uk Sponsored By: Honeybadger (https://www.honeybadger.io/) Honeybadger makes you a DevOps hero by combining error monitoring, uptime monitoring and check-in monitoring into a single, easy to use platform. Go to Honeybadger.io (https://www.honeybadger.io/) and discover how Starr, Josh, and Ben created a 100% bootstrapped monitoring solution. Scout APM (http://scoutapm.com/rubyonrails) Try their error monitoring and APM free for 14-days, no credit card needed! And as an added bonus for Ruby on Rails listeners: Scout will donate $5 to the open-source project of your choice when you deploy. Learn more at http://scoutapm.com/rubyonrails (http://scoutapm.com/rubyonrails).

We decided it would be a fun challenge to go vegan for a week! Despite both of us eating a predominately plant based diet, Bari loves her eggs and Sophie loves her Greek yoghurt. We discuss the challenges we faced, what we enjoyed, what we learnt and what we want to change about our diets moving forward.Plant based diets have been associated with so many different health benefits not only in regards to health but for the planet too.If you want to explore a vegan diet, The Vegan Society have some excellent resources https://www.vegansociety.com Big thanks to Farmdrop for sponsoring todays podcast episode! We absolutely love to support sustainable companies and as well as loving their service and products, Farmdrop has an incredible ethos. Head to https://www.farmdrop.com/ or install their iOS or Android app and get £20 off your first shop when you spend £100 with code WELLNESS.Remember to submit your questions for future episodes via DM (@forkingwellness) or email (forkingwellness@gmail.com)As always, please rate, review, and subscribe, as it helps our podcast get seen in the charts!To pre-order our debut book, Forking Wellness: Your No-Nonsense Guide to Health and Nutrition, click the following links...UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Forking-Wellness-No-Nonsense-Health-Nutrition/dp/178255209X/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&qid=1600848572&refinements=p_27%3ASophie+Bertrand&s=books&sr=1-1USA: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/forking-wellness-sophie-bertrand/1137060340You can download our 30 day journal prompt here! https://sophieshealthykitchen.com/resources/ https://www.barithedietitian.com/forking-wellness-podcastWe would love for our Forking Wellness community to connect more - join our private Facebook group here https://www.facebook.com/groups/forkingwellness And don't forget to follow us on Instagram @forkingwellness, @sophieshealthykitchen, and @barithedietitian! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Most of us love the idea of a morning routine but sometimes this is easier said than done... We have found great benefit in sticking to a routine and Mimi shares her personal experiences with cultivating a morning ritual to enhance happiness.Things we discuss:Self development Meditation Limiting beliefs Journaling Manifesting your beliefs and positivity You can find Mimi via the links below:https://www.instagram.com/mimibouchard/https://www.instagram.com/mimimethod/https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-mimibee-podcast/id1434308661Big thanks to Farmdrop for sponsoring todays podcast episode! We absolutely love to support sustainable companies and as well as loving their service and products, Farmdrop has an incredible ethos. Head to https://www.farmdrop.com/ or install their iOS or Android app and get £20 off your first shop when you spend £100 with code WELLNESS.Remember to submit your questions for future episodes via DM (@forkingwellness) or email (forkingwellness@gmail.com)As always, please rate, review, and subscribe, as it helps our podcast get seen in the charts!To pre-order our debut book, Forking Wellness: Your No-Nonsense Guide to Health and Nutrition, click the following links...UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Forking-Wellness-No-Nonsense-Health-Nutrition/dp/178255209X/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&qid=1600848572&refinements=p_27%3ASophie+Bertrand&s=books&sr=1-1USA: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/forking-wellness-sophie-bertrand/1137060340You can download our 30 day journal prompt here! https://sophieshealthykitchen.com/resources/ https://www.barithedietitian.com/forking-wellness-podcastWe would love for our Forking Wellness community to connect more - join our private Facebook group here https://www.facebook.com/groups/forkingwellness And don't forget to follow us on Instagram @forkingwellness, @sophieshealthykitchen, and @barithedietitian! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

1 year of Forking Wellness! We sit down and discuss why we started this podcast, what we have gained, how we have grown AND our latest project that we are confident will help you through the month of lockdown if you're in the UK. We also reveal why we plan on going vegan for a week!You can download our 30 day journal prompt here! https://sophieshealthykitchen.com/resources/ https://www.barithedietitian.com/forking-wellness-podcastWe would love for our Forking Wellness community to connect more - join our private Facebook group here https://www.facebook.com/groups/forkingwellness Big thanks to Farmdrop for sponsoring todays podcast episode! We absolutely love to support sustainable companies and as well as loving their service and products, Farmdrop has an incredible ethos. Head to https://www.farmdrop.com/ or install their iOS or Android app and get £20 off your first shop when you spend £100 with code WELLNESS.Remember to submit your questions for future episodes via DM (@forkingwellness) or email (forkingwellness@gmail.com)As always, please rate, review, and subscribe, as it helps our podcast get seen in the charts!To pre-order our debut book, Forking Wellness: Your No-Nonsense Guide to Health and Nutrition, click the following links...UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Forking-Wellness-No-Nonsense-Health-Nutrition/dp/178255209X/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&qid=1600848572&refinements=p_27%3ASophie+Bertrand&s=books&sr=1-1USA: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/forking-wellness-sophie-bertrand/1137060340And don't forget to follow us on Instagram @forkingwellness, @sophieshealthykitchen, and @barithedietitian! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week we have an open conversation about weight loss. With the rise of Intuitive Eating and the HAES movement, weight loss seems to be demonised... We sit down to chat with bariatric dietitian Nichola Ludlam-Raine, founder of Nic's Nutrition, to discuss her work with her clients, how and why she encourages weight loss and the approaches that she uses. For more about Nic, check out the following links:http://nicsnutrition.com https://www.instagram.com/nicsnutrition/https://www.instagram.com/mummynutrition/Big thanks to Farmdrop for sponsoring todays podcast episode! We absolutely love to support sustainable companies and as well as loving their service and products, Farmdrop has an incredible ethos. Head to https://www.farmdrop.com/ or install their iOS or Android app and get £20 off your first shop when you spend £100 with code WELLNESS.Remember to submit your questions for future episodes via DM (@forkingwellness) or email (forkingwellness@gmail.com)As always, please rate, review, and subscribe, as it helps our podcast get seen in the charts!To pre-order our debut book, Forking Wellness: Your No-Nonsense Guide to Health and Nutrition, click the following links...UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Forking-Wellness-No-Nonsense-Health-Nutrition/dp/178255209X/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&qid=1600848572&refinements=p_27%3ASophie+Bertrand&s=books&sr=1-1USA: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/forking-wellness-sophie-bertrand/1137060340And don't forget to follow us on Instagram @forkingwellness, @sophieshealthykitchen, and @barithedietitian! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode of Sustainability Matters Today, I interview Dorry Price, Sustainability Consultant and #Champion of Contributing FutureReady Solutions to Corporate Sustainability. Working to create innovative solutions and a thriving environment for communities across the UK, Dorry is a sustainability consultant and a steering group member of The Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA) Futures, which is a networking group for students, graduates, and young professionals who want to work in the sustainability field. With her specialization in corporate sustainability solutions and services, Dorry wrote an article called “For the Record”, where she discusses the role blockchain could have in helping the UK transition to a low-carbon economy. Please make sure to subscribe to the Sustainability Matters Today podcast to learn more about other champions of sustainability like Steve. I hope you enjoy the episode! Resources House of Fraser: https://www.houseoffraser.co.uk Nordstrom: https://americanaatbrand.com/shopping/nordstrom Farmdrop: https://www.farmdrop.com Dorry's Article, "For the record": https://transform.iema.net/article/record Materiality Assessment: https://us.anteagroup.com/en-us/blog/7-basic-steps-conducting-successful-materiality-assessment Greenwashing: https://www.investopedia.com/terms/g/greenwashing.asp JP Dallman's episode in SMT: https://www.sustainabilitymatters.today/jp-dallmann-smt Other resources Read the transcript here: https://sustainabilitym.at/Dorry-Price-Episode Watch the full episode here: https://sustainabilitym.at/Dorry-Price-YouTube

Launched in 2016 by siblings Anna and William Brightman, UpCircle are the pioneers of the circular skincare trend. All UpCircle products are natural, organic, vegan, cruelty-free, palm oil-free, sustainable, handmade in the UK and housed in 100% recyclable packaging. But their key point of difference from other beauty brands is that each of their products is made with a core repurposed ingredient. “Natural” is the new “normal” – UpCircle go a step further with their waste-fighting formulations. Nature gives us lots of wonderful ingredients that make our skin healthier and more radiant – like used coffee grounds, chai spices and fruit stones. But they often end up going to landfill. Why should all that good stuff go to waste? It shouldn’t. That’s why UpCircle elevate leftover natural ingredients, bringing them back to life as beauty products your skin will love. UpCircle have taken the beauty world by storm. Since their rebrand less than a year ago the sibling duo have launched their by-product beauty range with Boots, Sainsbury’s, Holland & Barrett, Ocado, Urban Outfitters, Beauty Bay, Whole Foods, As Nature Intended, House of Fraser, Feel Unique, Farmdrop, Revital and many more! They have just released a brand new range made from discarded fruit stones. To find out more pls visit www.upcirclebeauty.com Saima Majid is on a mission ‘to empower individuals to build self-belief and confidence in order to thrive in their lives’. She does this through her work as a Wellbeing and Transformational Life Coach and Speaker. Following Saima’s battle with mental illness in 2014, Saima realised she’d spent her life holding back so much unexplored potential due to limiting beliefs and self-sabotaging behaviours. She spent the next years investing heavily in her own development and growth. Now she educates and shares the knowledge that she has learnt to transform the lives of others. Helping them live authentically and setting them off on the road to happiness. In 2019 she created the Event and Podcast ‘The Trailblazers Journey’. She was also shortlisted for an award for 'Mental Health Awareness' at The Health Bloggers Community in London and she has spoken in front of hundreds about Health, Wellness and Personal development. To find out more about Saima, pls visit www.saimamajid.uk and for 1:1 coaching, email info@saimamajid.uk

I’m excited about the fact that more people are thinking about going vegetarian or vegan. In this week’s Insights, I share my thoughts about these things and how I’m personally going about my diet and where I ultimately want to get to. Visit https://www.bodyshotperformance.com/topic/podcasts/ for the complete show notes of every podcast episode. Topics Discussed in this Episode: What I’m doing to make sure my principles around animal welfare are well-maintained but still consume meat The issues surrounding vegan and vegetarianism Key Takeaways: One of the issues around vegan and vegetarianism is the lack of nutrients in the diet, specifically vitamin B12. It’s possible to get a decent vegan diet but not get any decent nutrition. Without cutting out meat, you can change the types of meat that you’re eating and avoid the nasty meat that’s probably been massively inflated with hormones or steroids and priced cheaply. Going straight into vegetarian and vegan is not always a healthy option. Action Steps: If you’re not quite ready to go vegan or vegetarian all the way, then focus on the provenance of the meat that you’re eating and eat better quality meat. Leanne said: “The way we treat animals, our relationship towards animals, I think, has become hideously functional. And animals, they are purely to produce milk, to produce [eggs], to produce meat to ultimately make corporation money. And I find that very, very troubling.” “There’s little point in me being principled and vegan as a result, but with very poor health, and [it’s] affecting my health span as well as my quality of daily life.” Thanks for listening! I’d love your feedback on this. Let me know what you think. Drop a note into the comments if you’re watching this through social media, or shoot me an email. And don’t forget to leave a rating or a review and subscribe on Apple Podcasts. If you’re interested in finding out what your health IQ is, take the Health IQ test to find out, and get a free 39-page report built around our six signals, which are sleep, mental health, energy, body composition, digestion, and fitness. Sponsor links: Farmdrop - Save £40 off your purchase. More from Leanne Spencer: Bodyshot Performance Bodyshot Performance Limited Facebook page Remove the Guesswork BOOK by Leanne SpencerRise and Shine BOOK by Leanne Spencer   Leanne’s Email

In this week’s Insights, I wanted to talk about the importance of Pride, but also the importance of diversity on a broader level, as this directly impacts people’s wellbeing. I also share my thoughts on veganism, vegetarianism and how I'm currently consuming meat Visit https://www.bodyshotperformance.com/topic/podcasts/ for the complete show notes of every podcast episode. Topics Discussed in this Episode: Diversity Role Models (DRM) My role as a Role Model and what the experience is like Examples of heartfulness Embracing diversity Making a big statement through Pride Key Takeaways: Doing the work with DRM is an example of heartfulness. Heartfulness is two things. One, it’s doing something for someone else that does have an impact for you. And two, it’s doing something that’s really for you. Action Steps: Practice heartfulness. Think about doing something for somebody else, but also reconnecting with things that you used to enjoy, even if it’s only for a short period of time per week. Embrace diversity. Look for the similarities between ourselves and not the differences. Look for what connects us. Leanne said: “[Being a Role Model] is really good work. It’s one of the most rewarding things I do because I feel like I directly make a difference to a child’s experience and how they understand themselves and think about themselves.” “If we looked for the similarities between ourselves and not the differences, what a different world it would be. What a much more peaceful place it would be.” Thanks for listening! If you’re interested in finding out what your health IQ is, take the Health IQ test to find out, and get a free 39-page report built around our six signals, which are sleep, mental health, energy, body composition, digestion, and fitness. If you’ve enjoyed what you’ve heard on this episode and it’s added value to you, share the episode with someone you think could benefit from it. And don’t forget to leave a rating or a review and subscribe on Apple Podcasts. Links to things mentioned in the show: DRM (Diversity Role Models) Sponsor link: Farmdrop - Save £40 by ordering here. More from Leanne Spencer: Bodyshot Performance Bodyshot Performance Limited Facebook page Remove the Guesswork BOOK by Leanne SpencerRise and Shine BOOK by Leanne Spencer   Leanne’s Email

Have you ever thought on how other chemicals enter our body? In this week’s Insight, I talk about the negative impact these strong chemicals and what you can do about it. Visit https://www.bodyshotperformance.com/podcasts-blog for the complete show notes of every podcast episode. Topics Discussed in this Episode: The effect of harmful household cleaning products How harmful chemicals in personal care products enter our body Key Takeaways: You don’t to kill all the bacteria. It’s good for our microbiome. It’s good for us to built up immunity using these things. So that, we aren’t too clean. They are full chemicals and that can cause problems with our hormones. A lot of these household products will come and close contact with your skin, if you use bleach on the floors and you walk on the floors, your feet will be absorbing some of that bleach. And they clean, but they also take out everything else. And they have a significant amount of collateral damage in terms of the fumes you inhaling. The largest organ of the body porous, so it absorbs very very easily. An implication to some of these is it can affect your hormones. It can affect the hormones in a number of different ways, and in every estrogen could be affected by certain products. Other hormones can be affected that can significantly impact our health. A few study in recent years, theories that aluminum based deodorants could increase the risk of breast cancer. That study suggested that chemicals in these deodorants, including aluminum, absorbing the skin and can have this effect. Action Steps: Slowly reduce the the use of chemical household cleaning products. Look for more natural products. Start small, reduce exposing your body to chemicals. Get to know more familiar on what these products do and what’s with in them. Leanne said: “This week, I just want to highlight and to create an awareness of what you put on your skin. And then, the chemicals and other such thing that are sprayed, wiped or used in home, because that also has benefit. Then you more likely to breathe them in, as well as absorbing them through the skin.” “So pay attention to all the different ways to come and contact with these chemicals, and try to reduce that chemical footprint if you like in your body.” Thanks for listening! If you’re interested in finding out what your health IQ is, take the Health IQ test to find out, and get a free 39-page report built around our six signals, which are sleep, mental health, energy, body composition, digestion, and fitness. If you’ve enjoyed what you’ve heard on this episode and it’s added value to you, share the episode with someone you think could benefit from it. And don’t forget to leave a rating or a review and subscribe on Apple Podcasts. Links to things mentioned in the show: Farmdrop Ecover Chuckling Goat Last week’s Episode: Insights: My Thoughts on the Roundup News Story Sponsor Link: Oura Ring - use discount code BODYSHOT for €50 off More from Leanne Spencer: Bodyshot Performance Bodyshot Performance Limited Facebook page Remove the Guesswork BOOK by Leanne SpencerRise and Shine BOOK by Leanne Spencer   Leanne’s Email

In this week’s Insights, I talk about the news of a company called Bayer that received a $2 billion fine for their product called Roundup and why this story matters. Visit https://www.bodyshotperformance.com/podcasts-blog for the complete show notes of every podcast episode. Topics Discussed in this Episode: How Bayer was hit with a $2 billion fine for Roundup Eating organically and sourcing your produce locally from spray-free farms The negative impacts of products being shipped all over the country and across the world Key Takeaways: Roundup is a weed killer that’s used extensively around the world, particularly in the US. It’s been proven that being exposed to Roundup has carcinogenic effects. Know where your produce is coming from The benefits of eating organically and sourcing from spray-free farms: The quality of vegetables is so much higher You avoid consuming herbicides and pesticides on your food You avoid contributing to the negative impacts of products being shipped all over the country and across the world Action Steps: Eat organically. Source your produce locally from spray-free farms. Explore farmers markets. Grow your own vegetables. Leanne said: “Open your eyes a little bit to where your produce is coming from. Is it organic? Is it from a spray-free farm? What kind of journey has it had to get to you? Has it been around the world? And once to start paying attention to this stuff, you become really tuned into it.” “Educate yourself a little bit on what Roundup is and how that might affect you… See if you can start making some changes. It matters to health… it matters, obviously, that you don’t come into contact with carcinogenic products.” Thanks for listening! If you’re interested in finding out what your health IQ is, take the Health IQ test to find out, and get a free 39-page report built around our six signals, which are sleep, mental health, energy, body composition, digestion, and fitness. If you’ve enjoyed what you’ve heard on this episode and it’s added value to you, share the episode with someone you think could benefit from it. And don’t forget to leave a rating or a review and subscribe on Apple Podcasts. Links to things mentioned in the show: Books by Felicity Lawrence Not On the Label: What Really Goes into the Food on Your Plate Eat Your Heart Out: Why the food business is bad for the planet and your health Farmdrop Abel & Cole Riverford Organic Farmers BBC News: US jury awards $2bn damages in Roundup weedkiller cancer claim Goat Milk Kefir Lotions Goat Milk Kefir Soaps Sponsor Link: Oura Ring - use discount code BODYSHOT for €50 off More from Leanne Spencer: Bodyshot Performance Bodyshot Performance Limited Facebook page Remove the Guesswork BOOK by Leanne SpencerRise and Shine BOOK by Leanne Spencer   Leanne’s Email

Tonight I'm heading down to London to talk to founder and CEO of ethical online grocery company FarmDrop, Ben Pugh.  We talk about where his love for the outdoors and countryside came from, our broken food system and his determination to change it, how FarmDrop initially came about, what they are & what they're doing, how they're helping British farmers get greater returns, and his hopes for the future.  All this and much, much more.    Check it out folks..       LONDON MARATHON 2019: As required by Universal law, much like if you're a vegan, if you're doing a marathon you have to tell people about it. Well I'm doing the London one in April 2019, and I'm raising money for the incredible charity FARM AFRICA. Between 8 February and 8 May donations in support of my London Marathon challenge will go to Farm Africa’s Coffee is Life appeal. Give before 8 May 2019 and all public donations to Farm Africa’s Coffee is Life appeal will be doubled by the UK government.  Your donation will support Farm Africa projects across eastern Africa, and the matched funding you unlock from the UK government will directly fund a Farm Africa project that will give women in Kanungu in western Uganda the opportunity to make a decent living from coffee farming. If you want to see more about the AMAZING work they do please visit www.farmafrica.org & if you'd like to sponsor me the link is www.justgiving.com/fundraising/william-evans12 and from now until 8th May, the UK Government will match your donation - thank you!   Episode Sponsor:  NFU Cymru - for more information please visit www.nfu-cymru.org.uk   Podcast Partners: Farmer's Guardian. For the biggest range of news and features from across the Ag industry, please visit www.fginsight.com Rock & Roll Farming is proud to be a part of the Farm & Rural Ag Network. To find more great podcasts and vlogs, please visit www.farmruralag.com 

Technology giants are gobbling up the online grocery market - and over the past year we’ve seen Amazon and Alibaba getting their teeth into bricks and mortar too. But do they want to transform the supermarket experience, or is this about harvesting even more consumer data? And what will all of this mean for farmers, your pocket, and the quality and sustainability of your food? Emily Thomas discusses with Brittain Ladd, a strategy, supply chain and logistics expert who formerly worked for Amazon leading worldwide expansion for Amazon Fresh, Pantry and Groceries; Scott Marlow, senior policy specialist for Rural Advancement Foundation International, a non-profit organization based in North Carolina supporting family farms; and Amanda Long, Director General of Consumers International, which works to empower and champion the rights of consumers. Plus, we visit Farmdrop, a London-based startup which aims to give customers a more ethical online shopping experience. (Photo: a picture of the hand of a young man holding an ice lolly against a pink background. Credit: Getty Images)

In this, our final podcast of Season 1, Claire and Suzy talk about ‘Blood, sweat and trauma' (Season 1 Episode 8) and Lotty's traumatic experience following the birth of her daughter.  Keep us in your feed as we'll be back in 2018 with more docupods telling stories that we think are worth listening to.We're proud to be sponsored by Farmdrop – the ethical grocer that brings the farmers' market to your door. Use promo code BACKSTORY to get £25 off your first £50 order.Main theme: Title: NancyAuthor: Grimo (http://www.gosoundtrack.com/the-team/)Source: www.gosoundtrack.comLicence: CC By 4.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#08 Birth, sweat and traumaWhat happens when the birth of your baby, that long-awaited happy event, leaves you traumatised?  How do you manage when it feels as though every other new mum is coping and you're struggling just to get through the day?  Lotty speaks out about her experience of having her daughter, 7-month old Daisy and how the series of traumatic events she experienced will have lifelong consequences for her and her family.We're proud to be sponsored by Farmdrop – the ethical grocer that brings the farmers' market to your door. Use promo code BACKSTORY to get £25 off your first £50 order.Main theme: Title: NancyAuthor: Grimo (http://www.gosoundtrack.com/the-team/)Source: www.gosoundtrack.comLicence: CC By 4.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Incidental music:Incidental music: “Comfortable Mystery 2” by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/For further information and support:Birth Trauma AssociationRead more about Lotty's story in her own words here.NHS Choices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today's backchat Claire and Suzy talk about ‘What are the chances?' (Season 1, ep 7)and discuss the unique friendship that Zoe and Emma have, and what's important in friendship in general.  And glitter poo, of course.We're proud to be sponsored by Farmdrop – the ethical grocer that brings the farmers' market to your door. Use promo code BACKSTORY to get £25 off your first £50 order.Main theme:Title: NancyAuthor: Grimo (http://www.gosoundtrack.com/the-team/)Source: www.gosoundtrack.comLicence: CC By 4.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#07 What are the chances?Emma and Zoe had baby boys a few months apart with Down's Syndrome which was undiagnosed before birth – quite a rare event these days. It turned out that they had older boys at the same school and when a mutual friend introduced them – to their surprise they got on! On talking with them Claire realised their backstories perhaps explained this remarkable friendship and a philosophy that has built up between them which helps them create a positive future for their sons.We're proud to be sponsored by Farmdrop – the ethical grocer that brings the farmers' market to your door. Use promo code BACKSTORY to get £25 off your first £50 order.Main theme: Title: NancyAuthor: Grimo (http://www.gosoundtrack.com/the-team/)Source: www.gosoundtrack.comLicence: CC By 4.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Incidental music:Incidental music: “Comfortable Mystery 2” and “Light Thought” by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/“Interlude” by Ashley Burgoyne http://ashleyburgoyne.wixsite.com/writerandcomposerFor further information and support:https://thehamletcharity.org.uk/home/https://www.downs-syndrome.org.ukhttps://www.facebook.com/bestbuddiesandtheiradventures/ – Eli and Mason's Facebook page Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this solo episode, Leanne discusses what led her to review how she was living, the amount of stuff she was spending money on and consuming, and how she interacted with the planet. A key part of wellbeing is how you feel about yourself, and how you relate to the world, not just about how you’re feeling and mental, physical and emotional health, although they are all interrelated. In this show, Leanne talks about her recent epiphany and how she’s changed a number of personal practices to reduce waste, spend less, consume less and live more considerately. Things we discuss in the show: Felicity Lawrence BOOK - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Eat-Your-Heart-Out-business/dp/0141026014/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= Link to Keep Cup - https://www.amazon.co.uk/KeepCup-Brew-12oz-Medium-Chai/dp/B01D8IPPYG/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1508763983&sr=8-3&keywords=keep+cup Farmdrop – www.farmdrop.com Hygge episode - https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/remove-guesswork-health-fitness-wellbeing-for-busy/id1258679322?mt=2&i=1000391108053 Tony Robbins podcast on 6 Universal Needs - https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-tony-robbins-podcast/id1098413063?mt=2&i=1000375383394 Surfers Against Sewage - https://www.sas.org.uk/ Link to Suzie Elkerton website - https://sle-sustainability.com/ Useful links: What’s your health IQ? Take our short test: https://www.bodyshotperformance.com/home-bodyshot-performance/health-quotient-questionnaire/?v=79cba1185463 DNA test - https://www.bodyshotperformance.com/services/the-bodyshot-performance-range/?v=79cba1185463 Bodyshot Performance website – www.bodyshotperformance.com Remove the Guesswork BOOK by Leanne Spencer - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Remove-Guesswork-Personalised-Approach-Nutrition/dp/1781332045/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= Rise and Shine BOOK by Leanne Spencer - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Rise-Shine-Recover-burnout-back/dp/1781331650/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1500650255&sr=1-1 *** REVIEW! ***   If you’ve enjoyed the show, please subscribe and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. It helps us improve the show and makes it easier for other people to find us and benefit from the content. Thank you so much! 

After centuries of water pollution, Baltimore creates a river filtration system that has sifted out 1.1 million pounds of trash. Next, scientists try to save the Great Barrier Reef by proposing a technology that would alter the density of clouds. We also explore how Farmdrop-- a service that allows consumers to purchase directly from independent farmers-- would cut back on food waste. And lastly, the use of coal continues to decline...which leads to this week’s endangered job.

Nikki Bedi speaks with two entrepreneurs working to change our eating habits – combining healthy ethics with revolutionary online approaches. Innocent Drinks alumnus Anthony Fletcher explains how his company Graze have become leaders in the industry of snacking, whilst Farmdrop founder Ben Pugh is on a mission to give both food producers and customers a better tasting deal. Plus we hear from 2015 VOOM award winner Dan Cluderay who's built a business on products past their 'best before'. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Brett Akker is the Co-founder and Chairman of Lovespace, a disruptor that is taking the self-storage industry by storm. He was previously the founder of Streetcar, a business that he grew to over 250 staff in six years and eventually sold for £50 million. Streetcar was the largest car-sharing company in the UK. Brett Akker is a serial entrepreneur and a serial disrupter to established industries. He also serves as a non-executive director at a host of startups including: Chargifi, Men Rock, and Ospir. He is also an investor and adviser at YunoJuno, Farmdrop, Hubble and Openplay. His corporate work experiences include VP for European development at Zipcar, national account director for Mars and consultant at FSS International. In 2014, Lovespace was awarded the Startup Awards’ Crowdfunded Business of the Year, Brett graduated with a degree in Economics & Law from the University of Durham. His talk at London Business School is part of the 2015-2016 Tell Series talks and it was recorded on 17 February 2016 at London Business School. Learn more about entrepreneurial opportunities at the School: http://bit.ly/LBS-entrepreneur Learn more about Tell Series: http://tellseries.com/ Learn more about DIIE: http://www.london.edu/diie

Our guest today is Sasha Astafyeva ( https://www.atomico.com/team/sasha-astafyeva/ ) , Partner at Atomico ( https://www.atomico.com/ ). Atomico invests in Europe's most ambitious tech founders at Series A and beyond. Some of their investments include Farmdrop, Habito, and teatime games. Sasha leads new investments in consumer. Previously, she was a Principal at Felix Capital and VP of Finance and Business Intelligence at VivaReal. A couple of books that inspired Sasha personally and professionally are The Cost of Living ( https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/163557353X?camp=1789&creativeASIN=163557353X&ie=UTF8&linkCode=xm2&tag=theconsumervc-20 ) by Deborah Levy and Why Be Happy When You Could Be Normal? ( https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007D6EW8U?camp=1789&creativeASIN=B007D6EW8U&ie=UTF8&linkCode=xm2&tag=theconsumervc-20 ) by Jeanette Winterson. You can also follow your host, Mike, on Twitter @mikegelb ( https://twitter.com/MikeGelb ). You can also follow for episode announcements @consumervc ( https://twitter.com/ConsumerVc ). Some of the questions that I ask Sasha are - * What initially attracted you to venture capital? * Talk to me about the European landscape when it comes to the startup ecosystem, what makes you excited about it? * What's your definition of Series A? How do you think about that stage? * What are milestones that a startup has to achieve in order to raise a Series A? * What are some qualities you like to see in founders? * Since the United States is such a big market, you can create a massive business in the United States alone. I imagine it must be harder to scale in Europe since you're dealing with many countries. * What are some consumer trends that you are excited about? * Has COVID changed some of your thesis' around certain trends? * Has it been harder establishing conviction amongst founders since you have to meet with them remotely? * I recently had on Ezra Galston, who runs Starting Line, a VC fund out of Chicago. He mentioned that deals are getting done really quickly, almost at pre-COVID pace. Is this the same in Europe? * What's one thing that you would change about venture capital? * What's one company you had an opportunity to invest in, didn't and in retrospect wish you did? * What's your most recent investment and what makes you excited about it? * What's one book that inspired you personally and one book that inspired you professionally? * What's one piece of advice that you have for B2C founders?

This episode are highlights from my conversation with Sasha Astafyeva. Sasha Astafyeva ( https://www.atomico.com/team/sasha-astafyeva/ ) , Partner at Atomico ( https://www.atomico.com/ ). Atomico invests in Europe's most ambitious tech founders at Series A and beyond. Some of their investments include Farmdrop, Habito, and teatime games. Sasha leads new investments in consumer. Previously, she was a Principal at Felix Capital and VP of Finance and Business Intelligence at VivaReal. Links: Click here to listen to my full conversation with Sasha. ( https://www.theconsumervc.com/70-sasha-astafyeva-atomico-growing-a-real-estate-tech-company-in-brazil-series-a-consumer-landscape-in-europe-and-how-she-thinks-about-international-expansion/ ) Click here on Mobile to join our Community. ( https://link.upstreamapp.com/eEoV65h1U6 )