The Sustainable Table - Business Leaders Talk Welfare
Join Elissa Lane, the dynamic CEO of Global Food Partners, on her podcast, "The Sustainable Table - Business Leaders Talk Welfare." In this enlightening series, Elissa engages with top business leaders at the forefront of integrating animal welfare and sustainability into their corporate ethos and operations.
Each episode features a new guest sharing their personal and professional journey towards more ethical business practices. These conversations illuminate the practicalities and challenges of adopting sustainable and animal-friendly policies, revealing how these leaders are influencing positive change within their industries.
Listeners will be inspired by stories of innovation, from implementing responsible sourcing strategies to leveraging cutting-edge technologies for sustainable sourcing. The podcast highlights the business benefits of such practices and delves into their broader societal and ecological impacts.
"The Sustainable Table - Business Leaders Talk Welfare," hosted by Elissa Lane, is a must-listen for anyone interested in how contemporary businesses are navigating the path to a more sustainable and humane future.
The Sustainable Table - Business Leaders Talk Welfare
Advancing Poultry Welfare Globally with Ryan Bennett
Join us in this insightful episode as we sit down with Ryan Bennett, the Executive Director of the International Poultry Welfare Alliance (IPWA) and the US Roundtable for Sustainable Poultry and Eggs. Ryan talks to us about IPWA's mission to elevate poultry welfare worldwide, and the organisation's outcomes-based key welfare indicators.
Ryan shares his personal journey, growing up surrounded by livestock and ultimately stepping into leadership roles at two influential organisations. He also talks about the challenges faced by U.S. egg farmers going cage free, the confidence-building factors during the transition, and lessons applicable to Asia.
Ryan shares key actions that have enabled food businesses to successfully transition to cage free in the United States, including:
- Providing certainty and financial signals to farmers, including long-term buying commitments
- Full supply chain engagement
- Working closely with technical experts
Tune in to learn how a collaborative approach can drive positive change in the egg industry and beyond.
Episode notes:
IPWA Key Welfare Indicator Guides: https://poultrywelfare.org/KWI_Reference_Guide
IPWA Free Intro Course: https://fresno-state.reach360.com/learn/course/db683a02-676d-4cba-abe3-0816317470b7
Online Modules: https://jcast.fresnostate.edu/ifa/coop/training.html
