In this episode of the Made to Sustain podcast, host Kelly D'Amico discusses food sustainability with Anna Hammond, the founder and CEO of Matriark Foods. They delve into global food waste, the innovative packaging of Matriark's products, and the company's mission to upcycle farm surplus into delicious, environmentally-friendly food products for food service, retail, and emergency food channels. Anna highlights Matriark's partnerships within the food industry and the launch of their food bank program. She also shares personal insights about her inspiration, the importance of upcycling, and the challenges faced in the food sustainability space.

00:00 Global Food Waste Crisis

00:37 Introduction to the Podcast and Guest

01:52 Welcoming Anna Hammond

02:29 Anna's Recent Culinary Experience

04:04 Climate Change Concerns

04:43 Matriark Foods: Mission and Impact

05:41 Product Highlights and Packaging Choices

08:21 Food Service and Retail Channels

20:33 Supply Chain and Scaling Challenges

25:18 Proud Accomplishments and Future Goals

27:04 Food Bank Program and Feeding America

42:57 Final Thoughts and Takeaways

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