The Sustainable Commodities Podcast

On this episode, Judith and Barnaby are joined by Leah Samberg, PhD. Leah is the Lead Scientist for the Accountability Framework initiative, a programme of the Rainforest Alliance. Leah’s LinkedIn profile describes her role as “Figuring out how to feed everyone without trashing the place!”.The episode focuses on the work of the Accountability Framework initiative, and the results of a new report - Time for Transparency. Other topics include the role of legislation and certification, and what

On this episode, Judith and Barnaby are joined by Michelle Desilets, Founder and Executive Director of Orangutan Land Trust.Michelle is an extremely influential international spokesperson for the orangutan and a key player in the campaign for sustainable palm oil - who has spent a career tirelessly working to ensure the long-term survival of the orangutan in the wild. Topics covered include the current landscape around deforestation, the role of legislation such as EUDR in protecting biodiversity,

This week, Judith and Barnaby are joined by animal feed and livestock farming expert, Rob Daykin, from Daykin Partnership.Topics discussed include which sustainable commodities are used in animal feed, how upcoming legislation like EUDR and UKDD will impact on the supply chain in the UK, and the challenges facing livestock farmers in terms of sustainability, climate and costs. With over 30 years experience and know-how in the animal feed and dairy industry, Daykin Partnership provides up to the

This week, special guest Gary Lewis, President of National Edible Oil Distributors’ Association (NEODA) and Sales Director for KTC Edibles, Britain’s largest independent manufacturer and distributor of edible oils, joins the podcast. From sustainability and smallholders to price and supply, Gary talks to Judith and Barnaby about the impact of upcoming deforestation legislation in the EU and UK, and the challenges facing operators across the edible oils sector in the UK. Expect discussions on palm

Manuel Davila, Managing Director of Daabon Europe and UK joins Judith and Barnaby to talk about sustainable palm oil, and the impact of upcoming deforestation legislation like EUDR and UKDD. Topics covered include the potential impact on price and availability of palm, how prepared the industry is for EUDR, the importance of sustainable palm oil, and the risks to smallholders worldwide. The DAABON Group is a global leader in sustainable agriculture – committed to producing products of the highest

Ruben Brunsveld, the Deputy Director of EMEA for the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil joins co-hosts Barnaby and Judith to talk about EUDR and sustainable palm oil. How ready are members for EUDR? Is RSPO certified sustainable palm oil compliant? How is the RSPO helping members to prepare for EUDR? How does the palm oil supply chain compare to other commodities? Will EUDR come in on schedule and in full? Find out in the latest episode of the Sustainable Commodities Podcast. Contact Details One

How the incoming EU Deforestation Regulation will impact businesses and sustainable commodities. Co-hosts Judith and Barnaby discuss the incoming EU Deforestation Regulation. The incoming 2024 legislation means that businesses importing, exporting or trading coffee, soy, wood, rubber, cattle and palm oil in the EU must demonstrate that these commodities haven’t come from land deforested since 2020. And it requires that there's full traceability for those commodities. The podcast discusses how this

The Sustainable Commodities Podcast tackles everything from the palm oil paradox to the cocoa conundrum. The podcast series will raise awareness about the importance of sustainable commodities like palm oil, soya, cocoa and coffee and shine a light on good work done with sustainable commodities worldwide. The podcast is a joint venture between sustainability marketing agency One Nine Nine and sustainable palm oil experts Judith Murdoch Associates.