Berklee Welsh, Sustainability Manager at Simple Mills on building a sustainable food future | That’s a Food Job! Podcast #103

Berklee Welsh is the Associate Sustainability Manager at Simple Mills, a company on a mission to make healthy choices easy through their line of  snacks, crackers, cookies, and baking mixes using whole food ingredients.

In this episode, she takes us behind the scenes of ingredient sourcing at Simple Mills and reveals how the Almond Project is uniting farmers, businesses, and experts to create a more sustainable food future.

Key takeaways from this episode

• Sustainability in food is multifaceted. It involves sourcing ingredients responsibly, reducing waste, and supporting farming communities. Businesses must take a holistic approach to drive meaningful change.
• Regenerative agriculture plays a key role in sustainability. Improving soil health, biodiversity, and farming practices can help create a more resilient food system.
• Collaboration with farmers is essential. Engaging directly with growers ensures sustainability initiatives are practical, scalable, and beneficial for all stakeholders.
• A career in sustainability requires diverse skills. Project management, cross-functional communication, and problem-solving are crucial for driving change in food companies.
• Anyone can make an impact in food sustainability. Whether you’re passionate about science, business, or policy, there’s a place for you in shaping a more sustainable food industry.

In this episode:

Recommended next episode

# 99 – Joseph Lyons – Environmental Operations Coordinator at Susgrainable

Resources

• Berklee’s: Website/ LinkedIn
• Simple Mills’: Website/ LinkedIn/ Instagram/ YouTube
• The Almond Project Report

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