What does river pollution have to do with food safety? More than you think.In this powerful episode of Good Food Talks, we’re joined by Captain D.C. Sekhar @alphamers , a former Merchant navy officer turned environmental innovator, who’s tackling one of India’s biggest silent crises toxic river waste.Discover how floating trash barriers powered by nothing but flowing water are helping clean up rivers in Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, and more.Learn how polluted rivers can contaminate the food we eat, from vegetables to seafood.Find out why zero-energy, zero-manpower innovations could be the future of urban waste management.And understand why protecting water isn’t just an environmental issue it’s a public health priority.Whether you care about clean rivers, clean food, or the future of sustainability in India, this is a conversation you don’t want to miss.

The food on your plate tells a story but are you ready to hear the uncomfortable truth? In this eye-opening episode of Good Food Talks, Karnataka's Health Minister Shri Dinesh Gundu Rao sits down with Vachana Shetty for an unfiltered conversation about India's food crisis and the bold steps being taken to protect public health.From banning harmful coloring agents in street food to tackling fake paneer, microplastics in Idli's, and adulterated tea discover how policy meets your plate. Health Minister reveals the shocking realities behind misleading marketing, contaminated water, and the dual challenge of malnutrition in rural areas alongside urban obesity.This isn't just about government action, it's about empowering you as a conscious consumer. Learn why the younger generation is leading a food revolution, how schools are becoming battlegrounds for nutrition education, and why growing your own food might be the answer we've all been looking for.This episode will change how you look at every meal. Because when it comes to food safety, awareness isn't optional, it's survival.

Is good food just hype or does it actually have the power to change how you feel?In this full episode of Good Food Talks, we sit down with Gurudev Prasad, a seasoned brand consultant who spent over 15 years shaping consumer brands until a personal health wake-up call pushed him to question everything he once helped promote.Now, he’s pulling back the curtain on the food industry and helping us rethink what’s on our plates and what’s behind the labels.As Gurudev says, “Front label is the new back label.” But what does that really mean for the everyday shopper?If you’ve ever stood in a grocery aisle wondering what’s real and what’s just really good branding, this conversation is for you.

Farmers are the founders and flowers can change the future of agriculture.Raised in a family of floriculturists, Yeshoda and Rhea Karuturi dynamic, the sister duo behind Hoovu Fresh are transforming the lives of farmers.From bringing farmers back to agriculture, to creating a sustainable supply chain that honors tradition and empowers small farmers, Hoovu is blooming with purpose.Today, Hoovu Fresh is beaming with women farmers who are changing the narrative that only certain agricultural jobs are meant for women. In this episode of Good Food Talks, Yeshoda and Rhea talk about empowering farmers, what it took to win their trust, and how Hoovu Fresh is keeping farmers at the forefront of modern floriculture.

You finish your snack, toss the wrapper, and never think about it again. But here’s the truth: it’s coming back to you, on your plate, in your water, even in your blood. Bengaluru alone churns out 6,100 tonnes of waste every day. We act like it disappears. It doesn’t. But one man is changing that. Shekar Prabhakar left a cushy corporate job to tackle our waste crisis head-on, empowering waste workers and reshaping the way Bangalore deals with its trash. This episode isn’t just about garbage, it’s about survival. Because what we throw away… never really goes away.

Investors chase fast returns, but consumers shape demand. In this episode of Good Food Talks, Lok Capital Co-founder Vishal Mehta explores how our choices impact food investments. Can we shift the market toward sustainability? This episode is your invitation to question, understand, and reclaim your power as a consumer.

What if your food choices weren’t as personal as you thought? From the aisles of your local grocery store to the meals you prepare at home, advertising has been quietly influencing your decisions. In this episode of Good Food Talks, Communication Strategy Consultant Karthik Srinivasan unpacks the myths crafted by advertising. From the polished narratives of big brands to the cryptic labels on our food, we dive deep into how marketing creates habits and alters behaviours often without us realizing it. The conversation also sheds light on the glaring gaps in transparency and accountability within the food industry, challenging us to think about what a truly responsible brand looks like. This episode is your invitation to question, understand, and reclaim your power as a consumer.

Since the '70s, we've lost 70% of the nutrition in our food. To get the same nutrients from one apple today, you'd need to eat five. Sameer Shisodia, CEO of the Rainmatter Foundation, believes in the philosophy of "eat the farm" – meaning, he eats whatever the farm grows, rather than trying to grow only what he wants to eat. In our latest podcast, he discusses how the climate crisis is affecting the quality of our food and why our food choices matter for the planet’s future.