On this episode of the ReGen Brands podcast, we’re closing a major chapter and celebrating everything that’s made it so powerful.

Kyle is officially stepping away as the show’s regularly scheduled co-host.

In this heartfelt conversation, Kyle shares what’s driving this decision, and we both reflect on the journey to date. You’ll hear behind-the-scenes stories, favorite moments, some laughs (of course), and a lot of love.

And although I’m losing my co-host for the podcast, Kyle isn’t saying goodbye to the regenerative movement - he’s just shifting how he plans to contribute. Plus, you already know I’m recruiting him back for as many guest co-host episodes as possible, so this is definitely not the last time you’ll hear his voice on the show.

Tune in as we mark this moment, say thank you, and look forward to what’s next, together.

Episode Highlights:

🎤 Kyle signs off as co-host after 105 episodes

🙏 Gratitude for the Regen Brands community and listeners

🔥 The new ways Kyle plans to support regen

💼 How the pod inspired Kyle’s next moves

😂 AC already recruiting Kyle back for guest, co-host episodes

Links:

Kettle & Fire

Maui Nui Venison

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On this episode, we have Eric Smith who is the Founder and CEO of Edacious.

Edacious offers radically easy lab testing and intuitive nutrition software for food system professionals. They’re working on turning nutrition data into actionable insights for people and planetary health.

Eric's on a mission to redefine food quality using hard data. Through his work at Edacious, he's helping brands measure, benchmark, and communicate the nutritional value of their products so consumers can truly understand what they’re eating.

We explore:

• Why the current Nutrition Facts Panel fails us
• How nutrient density can drive real market demand for regen products
• What kinds of data regenerative brands should be gathering now
• And how Edacious is building a first-of-its-kind food quality benchmarking system

You’ll hear Eric break down complex concepts like bioavailability and phytochemicals in clear, actionable ways – plus explain how regenerative brands can use this data to differentiate themselves in a crowded market.

If we weren’t already super bullish on how nutrient density can create increased demand for regenerative products, then we definitely are now.

Episode Highlights:

💪 Why Eric left climate investing to go all in on nutrition

📉 Most nutrition panels are wrong and based on outdated USDA data

🔎 Many “healthy” foods are nutrient-poor due to depleted soils and genetic dilution

🔥 The five steps every brand can and should take right now

🧾 Why regulatory risk goes away when you have third-party data

💥 Regen products often contain 10x or more of certain key vitamins

🥩 Ground-breaking insights from the recently released Beef study

👀 What brands are doing a good job marketing their nutrition data?

📊 Building the first public database of food quality benchmarks

🚀 How their Nutrition Profiling Score could change food forever

Links:

Edacious

Grantham Foundation

Bionutrient Food Association

USDA FoodData Central

Kettle & Fire

Food Fix by Dr. Mark Hyman

Stefan van Vliet (Utah State)

TomKat Ranch

Bruce Ames

Maui Nui Venison

Force of Nature

Maple Hill Creamery

Alexander Family Farm

Wildfarmed

Function Health

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On this episode, we have Mary Purdy who is the Managing Director of the Nutrient Density Alliance.

The Nutrient Density Alliance’s purpose is to ignite awareness and mobilize action around the nutritional benefits and improved food quality of soil-building regenerative agriculture to drive demand for a more sustainable food system and improve human health outcomes.

You’ve heard us talk a lot about how the increased nutrient density of regenerative foods will be a powerful marketing mechanism to increase demand for regenerative products and spur more adoption of regenerative agriculture. Well, Mary and her team at the NDA are at the forefront of those efforts.

In this episode, Mary shares powerful insights on the science linking healthier soil to more nutrient-dense food, the urgent need for research and clinical trials, and why dietitians, farmers, and brands must work together. We explore the regulatory landscape, the importance of using clear consumer language, and how the industry can avoid greenwashing while advancing nutrient density claims.

We also tackle some big questions: Why aren’t dietitians and food service professionals being trained to understand the connection between farming practices and nutrition? What practical steps can brands take to communicate nutrient density without regulatory risk? And how can regenerative brands get healthcare influencers involved to drive demand?

We’re talking phytochemicals, phytonutrients, flavonoids, and all things at the intersection of soil health, human health, and regenerative marketing.

Episode Highlights:

🔬 The science backing up regen’s nutrition advantage

📝 “Healthy soil equals healthy food” is a sound bite we can all use

💡 Why brands should make “statements” and not “claims”

🤝 Partnering with dietitians to increase credibility and influence

🍅 Consumers don’t know about ‘nutrient density’ - yet

🚀 Building an undeniable case through research and case studies

👎 Why healthcare pros don’t learn about ag’s connection to nutrition

🎯 Increasing awareness while maintaining integrity

👀 What can brands do? (right now)

🏆 Why linking regen to healthcare is the holy grail

Links:

Nutrient Density Alliance

NDA Research Repository

NDA Learning Lab

NDA Regen Protein Project

Soil & Climate Alliance

Soil & Climate Initiative

Squeeze Citrus

Diestel Family Ranch

Edacious

Western Sustainability Exchange

Recipe for Health (California)

4Roots Farm (Florida)

Fresh RX Oklahoma

Think Regeneration

Applegate

Sodexo

Aramark

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