From Soil to Store: How Sustainability is Shaping Farming’s Future

In this episode, we have Mark Eastham, sustainable products lead at leading grocery retailer Ahold Delhaize USA. Mark gives us a better understanding of the retailer's perspective on sustainability.Learn why sustainable practices matter to retailers and how that impacts your operation, as well as what these retailer-supplier partnerships mean for the future of agriculture.Editor’s Note: At the time of recording, the pilot referenced at around the 22-minute mark was with Kellanova. Since then, Kellanova has been acquired by Mars Snacking.Meet the Guest:Mark Eastham is sustainable products lead at Ahold Delhaize USA, bringing 10 years of experience in the sustainability space. In this role, he develops and leads strategies to address both the challenges and opportunities related to Ahold Delhaize USA’s sustainable product portfolio. He collaborates closely with business partners and suppliers to implement these strategies and related policies. Over the years, he has seen growing consumer demand for sustainable products and uses fact-based insights to help Ahold Delhaize USA meet that demand effectively.Farmers for Soil Health is a program created by farmers for farmers. It is committed to enhancing soil health practices, like planting cover crops, to improve the environment and farmers' profitability. Check out FarmersforSoilHealth.com for more information.This podcast is brought to you in partnership with the Soy Checkoff, Pork Checkoff and National Corn Growers Association.